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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Smiths Mill, AL

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If your loved one needs memory care in Smiths Mill, A Place for Mom can help. With 12 memory care facilities in Smiths Mill, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Smiths Mill incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Smiths Mill memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Smiths Mill, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Lardent, Oxanna and Golden Springs.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Pell City, Boiling Springs and Riverside.

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When we realized that our dad needed more than we could give him, we looked for a place that had a welcoming atmosphere. A place that would make our dad feel wanted and cared for. McClellan Senior Living has...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
While you may have known Fort McClellan as a premier military installation in the Southeast, the fort's Army days are in the past. Today a portion of the former military base has a whole new mission.Welcome to the new McClellan, and welcome to Anniston, Alabama. A growing retirement destination...
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Our loved one is not really engaging in the activities, but the staff members have continued to do a great job reaching out and encouraging our friend to get involved with different activities. We do think...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
We strive to make every moment special for our residents at NHC Place Anniston because we believe in celebrating life at all stages. Our community fosters independence, socialization, and a healthy lifestyle for each Resident. We are dedicated to offering our residents the independence they want...
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The staff members at Autumn Cove are what have made it such a great experience so far - they are just top notch. Based on our experience so far we would recommend them to other families.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Autumn Cove Assisted Living is an extraordinary place to live. It’s the charm of hometown living in a community bursting with amenities and beautifully maintained by a terrific staff that’s ready to serve. At Autumn Cove Assisted Living, you’ll meet new friends, learn something new, and enjoy...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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Our loved one was a previous residents at The Village and during their stay there it was awesome, just off the charts. However covid had hit and we ended up pulling our loved one out to come live at home...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Village at Cook Springs provides an assisted living community for those in need of memory care in the Pell City, St. Clair County, Alabama. This community offers the support that is needed for seniors who are dealing with dementia and Alzheimer's in an area that is beautiful and green. Those...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Cost of memory care in Smiths Mill, AL

The average cost of senior living in Smiths Mill is $3,748 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ashville, AL with an average of $3,279 per month.

Memory care costs in Smiths Mill, AL, vs. nearby cities

Smiths Mill, AL
$3,748/mo
$3,940/mo
$3,724/mo

Memory care costs in Smiths Mill, AL, vs. state and national averages

Smiths Mill, AL
$3,748/mo
$3,907/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Memory care costs in Smiths Mill, AL, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$3,748/mo

Memory care costs in Smiths Mill, AL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,150/mo
Studio
$3,313/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,625/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,850/mo

Senior living costs in Smiths Mill vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Smiths Mill, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSmiths Mill, ALAlabamaU.S.
Memory Care$3,748/mo$3,907/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,555/mo$3,866/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$3,608/mo$3,478/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Smiths Mill, AL:$3,748/mo
Alabama:$3,907/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Smiths Mill, AL:$3,555/mo
Alabama:$3,866/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Smiths Mill, AL:$3,608/mo
Alabama:$3,478/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Smiths Mill

Recent reviews for memory care in Smiths Mill

Village at Cook Springs in Pell City, AL

5.0
This is a very nice community, clean well kept up and the staff is friendly and they are working with my mother-in-law and her transition here which has been slow but the staff has been so good at encouraging her to start coming to the different activities and to join the other residents in the ...
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Autumn Cove Assisted Living in Anniston, AL

5.0
I am super impressed with most every facet of my care this first month. I pray this second month will be smooth sailing. When talking economics people can always look at the price and say oh no that’s too much; but take a look at it like I did. Take that bottom line price. Then start subtracting ...
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McClellan Senior Living in Anniston, AL

5.0
The title to my review here are examples of the diverse backgrounds the residents have here at MCCLELLAN Senior Living . My uncle moved in in [date removed] and he enjoys the new lifestyle here. Every morning starts with a good breakfast and then on to the morning activity of exercise class, ...
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Smiths Mill memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Smiths Mill memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Smiths Mill, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Smiths Mill memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Smiths Mill that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Smiths Mill, ALNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.9%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
44.4%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.1%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.9%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.4%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Smiths Mill memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Smiths Mill Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Smiths Mill, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
11.1%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.2%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Smiths Mill memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Smiths Mill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Smiths Mill, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.2%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
22.2%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.1%
51%
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Availability of select dining options in Smiths Mill memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Smiths Mill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Smiths Mill, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
11.1%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Smiths Mill memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Smiths Mill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Smiths Mill, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.4%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
22.2%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Smiths Mill

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Alabama memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Smiths Mill protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

McClellan Senior Living, NHC Place, Anniston and Autumn Cove Assisted Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Smiths Mill, Alabama. See full list of communities.

There are 12 memory care facilities near Smiths Mill, Alabama. See the full list.

The best memory care facility near you in Smiths Mill, Alabama is McClellan Senior Living. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

The 12 memory care facilities near you in Smiths Mill, Alabama typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Smiths Mill, Alabama, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Smiths Mill, Alabama, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Smiths Mill, Alabama ranges from $1189 to $9990. The average Memory Care cost in Smiths Mill, Alabama is $3,748. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Smiths Mill, Alabama typically starts at $1189. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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