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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Thornton, AL

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If your loved one needs memory care in Thornton, A Place for Mom can help. With 13 memory care facilities in Thornton, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Bevelle, Carrville and Pepperell.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Auburn, La Fayette and Tuskegee.

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Photo of Morningside of Auburn
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We would rate the friendliness and care services a 10! Morningside has the best medical staff care and concerns. It was my experience with Morningside of Auburn, to find caring and friendly staff. We would...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Located centrally in the Auburn/Opelika area, Morningside of Auburn offers the character and comfort of home, combined with individualized daily assistance to promote well-being and to allow seniors to live life to the fullest. Each week, we enjoy Auburn University student volunteers joining our...
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44 Floor plans available
8.9
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I really like the concept of the duplexes because it's like living in a little house. The staff is very nice and cordial have very little interaction with them. I don't go to the dining room room. I have all...
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.
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Photo of Summer Village at Camellia Place
66 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.0
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We are well acquainted with what care for elderly should encompass. My Mom moved to Camelia Place because it not only meets, but exceeds our requirements for a home for Mom. She deserves the best living...
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.
Photo of Auburn Assisted Living
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Assisted Living home in Auburn, Alabama. It's the BEST!! Auburn Assisted Living is the answer to much prayer that I find the Assisted Living experience that was best for the care I need. I found that and so...
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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Photo of Summer Village at Magnolia Place
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The community is very clean, the staff are friendly and well organized and they do seem to care for their residents. The meals and dining service is great, our experience has been really good and the value...
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.
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I moved here a couple of months ago to save money. My apartment is spacious the neighbors are friendly the surroundings are beautiful, the staff are very accommodating and the location is very convenient and...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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.
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Cost of memory care in Thornton, AL

The average cost of senior living in Thornton is $3,643 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kellyton, AL with an average of $1,815 per month.

Memory care costs in Thornton, AL, vs. nearby cities

Thornton, AL
$3,643/mo
$3,643/mo
$3,718/mo

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

Thornton, AL
$3,643/mo
$3,907/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$3,643/mo

Memory care costs in Thornton, AL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,950/mo
Studio
$4,708/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,270/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,308/mo

Senior living costs in Thornton 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: Thornton, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeThornton, ALAlabamaU.S.
Memory Care$3,643/mo$3,907/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,643/mo$3,866/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$3,500/mo$3,478/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Thornton, AL:$3,643/mo
Alabama:$3,907/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Thornton, AL:$3,643/mo
Alabama:$3,866/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Thornton, AL:$3,500/mo
Alabama:$3,478/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Thornton, AL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Thornton and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Thornton, AL

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Thornton have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Thornton, AL$4,591/mo$5,267/mo-12.8%
Alabama$4,902/mo$5,015/mo-2.3%
National$5,516/mo$5,506/mo+0.2%
Thornton, AL
2024 average cost:$4,591/mo
2023 average cost:$5,267/mo
Percent change:-12.8%
Alabama
2024 average cost:$4,902/mo
2023 average cost:$5,015/mo
Percent change:-2.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,516/mo
2023 average cost:$5,506/mo
Percent change:+0.2%
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What families are saying about memory care in Thornton

Recent reviews for memory care in Thornton

The Arbor at Opelika

3.8
My Mother in law is not doing as well as we hoped at this community. She likes the food and they offer a good variety of choices. Interaction with the staff is good and I would rate them about a 3. They do not offer transportation to help with appointments. The administrative staff seem ...
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Summer Village at Magnolia Place in Auburn, AL

4.6
The Summer Village community has made our loved one get more socially involved which we very nice. So far our loved one has not complained about the food, so from our understanding its pretty good.

Summer Village at Camellia Place in Auburn, AL

4.3
Summer Village is a good place for people who need to be there. Housekeeping could improve on their attention to detail and cleaning more thoroughly. One day I dropped something on the floor and when I went to go pick it up, I noticed rolls of dust underneath the bed. Aside from that, the nurses ...
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Thornton memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Thornton memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Thornton, 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 Thornton 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 Thornton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
40%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
73.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
10%
63%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Thornton 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 Thornton Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Thornton, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
30%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Thornton 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 Thornton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Thornton, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
42.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Thornton 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 Thornton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Thornton, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
30%
37.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Thornton 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 Thornton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Thornton, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
34.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
30%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
20%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Thornton

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 Thornton protect seniors.
Learn about Alabama memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Morningside of Auburn, Summer Village Campus and Summer Village at Camellia Place are the top-rated memory care facilities near Thornton, Alabama. See full list of communities.

There are 13 memory care facilities near Thornton, Alabama. See the full list.

The 13 memory care facilities near you in Thornton, Alabama typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Thornton, 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 Thornton, 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 Thornton, Alabama ranges from $1 to $7650. The average Memory Care cost in Thornton, Alabama is $3,643. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Thornton, Alabama typically starts at $1. 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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