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6 Best Memory Care Facilities in Shelby County, AL

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If your loved one needs memory care in Shelby County, A Place for Mom can help. With 6 memory care facilities in Shelby County, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Woodmont, Hueytown Crest and Vineland Park.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Birmingham, Alabaster and Sylacauga.

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welcomed in the parking lot and coming int he door. Friendly atmosphere, very clean and inviting. Excited for mom's new chapter.
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.
At the Gardens of Pelham Assisted Living, our retirement community meets the diverse and changing needs of today’s senior citizens. Conveniently located off 1-65 North at exit 246 in Pelham near the Oak Mountain Park, the Garden’s atmosphere is warm and relaxed. Our month-to-month rent, without...
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4646 Floor plans available
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What has made Monark Grove such a great experience so far is the staff. [name removed], [name removed], [name removed], and [name removed] are great. We also really like the programs different activities...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
There's beauty in new beginnings - and a thrill in knowing the possibilities they bring. Just like the metamorphosis of a butterfly, nature has a way of showing us there are wonders to be celebrated in all of life's stages - and now that you've worked hard, it's time to enjoy. Senior living at...
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The staff is very caring. Several staff members, including caregivers and nurses have approached me, asking how I think my dad is doing and is there anything I think they could do to help him feel more at...
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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We have really enjoyed our time at the Bungalows at Riverchase. The place is very well maintained and it's more like a hotel than a nursing facility. The smallness of the facility really helps our mother. I...
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.
Morningside of Riverchase in Hoover, Alabama is a beautifully furnished assisted living community offering spacious 1 and 2 bedroom apartments, and a wealth of amenities so you can feel right at home, right from the start.Located in historic Hoover, Morningside of Riverchase is an elegantly...
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I have been impressed with Lakeview Estates and the level of care they provide. My aunt is happy and enjoys living at Lakeview Estates.
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Lakeview Estates, a Phoenix Senior Living community, offers premier senior living services with superior personalized care and luxury-style accommodations with a comfortable, small-town feel. From the moment you enter Lakeview Estates, it will become clear that our goal is to instill purpose and...
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We chose Premier Assisted Living mostly because of the location. The meals are great, they really make the effort to try and make things that the residents like and they take care of their sweet tooth. The...
Provides: Memory Care
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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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Cost of memory care in Shelby County, AL

The average cost of senior living in Shelby County is $4,206 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dunnavant, AL with an average of $3,920 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Shelby County, AL vs. nearby counties

Shelby County, AL
$4,206/mo
$4,242/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Shelby County, AL vs. the state and national average

Shelby County, AL
$4,206/mo
$3,851/mo
U.S. national average
$4,899/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Shelby County vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$4,206/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Shelby County, AL by room type

Semi-Private
$4,622/mo
Studio
$4,675/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,546/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,866/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Shelby County over time

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What families are saying about alzheimers care in Shelby County

Recent reviews for alzheimers care in Shelby County

Homeland Assisted Living Facility in Jemison, AL

5.0
My parents have been here almost a year. The staff and owner are friendly and have genuine concern for the residents. They get to know the residents, so when something is not right (mentally/physically) they know and can address it quickly. It’s never easy for a person to transition from ...
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Fair Haven Retirement Community in Birmingham, AL

4.0
There have been some issues with the billing but I'm having a meeting with them this week to get that resolved. Based on our experience I would recommend them.

St Martins in the Pines in Birmingham, AL

3.9
They have been very helpful at this community. They have been very responsive. My mother adapted very well and I did not think that she was going to adapt well. Given my mothers situation this is a good place for her to be. They are very caring and the staff are genuinely concerned about the ...
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Shelby County review score based on 81 family reviews

9.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 81 reviews of 6 Shelby County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Shelby County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Shelby County review score compared against nearby cities

9.5
Shelby County, AL6 facilities
9.3
Chelsea, AL10 facilities
8.4
Columbiana, AL59 facilities

Review subcategories for Shelby County memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 81 reviews of 6 Shelby County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Shelby County resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Gardens of Pelham, Danberry at Inverness and Monark Grove Greystone are the top-rated memory care facilities near Shelby County, Alabama. See full list of communities.

There are 6 memory care facilities near Shelby County, Alabama. See the full list.

The 6 memory care facilities near you in Shelby County, Alabama typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Shelby County, 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 Shelby County, 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 Shelby County, Alabama ranges from $1189 to $9895. The average Memory Care cost in Shelby County, Alabama is $4,206. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Shelby County, 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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