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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Bessie, AL
Memory care in Bessie offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Bessie is about $3,992 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 65 communities, read 1139 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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153 reviews
I’ve visited the Gardens many times and have had family and friends live there. The residents seem very happy and well-adjusted. The staff and especially the administrator plan many events throughout the...
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.
Friendly, charming and oh so southern, the Gardens of Clanton Assisted Living offers the personal attention and home-like environment your loved one deserves. From the shady front porch to the spacious common-area, our assisted living has a welcoming feeling of “family” and belonging. With 16...
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109 reviews
We are very pleased with the quality of care. Like any long term care facility the family needs to be involved in monitoring their loved one's care. They should visit often. We would recommend the Gardens...
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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She is very happy there - she enjoys the activities, the people and the food. Very positive! The staff members were very helpful and accommodating - the meals were very good and, although I did not meet a...
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.
Danberry at Inverness reflects a complete break from the conventions of ordinary senior living communities by embracing a distinctive philosophy focused on celebrating life with style. Here, you will find every convenience and amenity imaginable for active adults over 55, including a full...
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84 reviews
This facility has the perfect ‘hometown’ vibe. The residents are friendly and welcoming. My father moved in not long ago and was welcomed by all. It has been such a relief knowing that he is some where he is...
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.
Welcome to the Gardens of Wetumpka Assisted Living, a place for seniors to take part, a place to belong. We offer the personal attention and home-like environment your loved one deserves. Nestled in a quiet residential area only minutes from downtown Wetumpka, our assisted living community has 29...
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9.8
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29 reviews
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
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.
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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8 reviews
I liked everything about the community and would highly recommend it. We picked this community because it was one level, clean, and reasonably priced for that area.
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.
The Ridge at Grandeview offers assisted living which means the staff will provide as much or as little support as you need. Services include on-site rehabilitation services, medication management, pharmacy services, individualized service plans and more. We also offer memory care needed for...
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20 reviews
The facility was completed in 2022 so it's like new. The independent living apartments are a generous size with cleaning services included once a week. There are many fun activities scheduled each week and...
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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9.5
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63 reviews
It just felt right. Everyone was very nice and it had what we were looking for. Also word of mouth...we heard good things from friends
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.
Come see if our continuing care retirement community, or CCRC, is the right fit for you and your family. Here you’ll have independent living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing all on one campus. So if you or your spouse need more care later, you’ll have the lifestyle you want and...
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36 reviews
It's a nice place to stay for retirement! But they need to improve their meals for the Elderly! Some say the meals are crappy and are not well balanced! Lots of sandwiches with hardly no veggies, that are...
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.
From the moment you walk through the door, you will experience the difference that is Chateau Vestavia. Family owned and locally operated, we are a part of the beautiful Vestavia Hills community. Our caring professional staff is committed to making this the most worry-free time of your life. We...
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9.2
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18 reviews
It is nice little clean space that has lots of little entertaining rooms. I seems he get more attention there Not particularly this place, but all these places have increased their prices dramatically over...
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.
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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9.2
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12 reviews
The assisted living - high level of pleasurable experience, but the skilled nursing was not very high. The cleanliness with assisted living we were very satisfied with, but for skilled nursing it was more...
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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9.2
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61 reviews
My mom stayed there for 3 weeks while we went on a trip. The communication process was a little lacking. Nobody asked me what time we were coming to check in. We got there at 8 am and had to wait and ask...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Briar Glenn Alzheimer's Special Care Center is an assisted living community located in Hoover, Jefferson County, Alabama, providing residents with a safe place to call home. Those dealing with dementia or Alzheimer's are welcome in this community. The city of Hoover has much to offer to residents...
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9.1
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23 reviews
I score all points a 5. We toured and compared 5 other places before choosing Lakeview and we are still pleased with Lakeview after 1 year. It is a much smaller community but with higher ratio of caregivers...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
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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9.1
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38 reviews
I would recommend it to other families.They've been very helpful and friendly. The tour experience was very good. We picked this community for our loved one, because of the price.
Provides: Memory Care
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.
The Plantation Manor is an assisted living community located in the heart of beautiful McCalla, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The town of McCalla is referred to by many as the jewel of the South. There are a number of activities that a senior can participate in when moving to this area. One of the...
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9.0
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46 reviews
Truewood by Merrill was extremely accommodating for my father. My dad was very hesitant about moving into an assisted Living. But the staff at Truewood have been wonderful making sure he was comfortable and...
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.
Located in Hoover, Alabama, Truewood by Merrill, Riverchase is a newly renovated senior living community featuring a total of 110 beautifully appointed residences: 86 assisted living and 28 memory care apartments. The innovative assisted living apartments, specialized dementia care suites and...
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8.6
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6 reviews
Our objective was to find a place for my 95 year old mother with the type of dementia that still allowed her to think rationally, but was incapable of retaining any new information, even during a brief...
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.
THE NEW DESIGN OF CARE, LIFE AND STYLELongleaf Liberty Park is taking a fresh, local approach to senior living, service and care. We've taken every detail into consideration to elevate expectations of what assisted living and memory care should be. Our modern welcoming spaces match our forward...
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8.6
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37 reviews
Everything is great except they can be really slow with important maintenence requests such as the AC. Overall is it a great place, especially for our price point.
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.
Elite Senior Living Center located in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama and provides independent living where residents receive the memory care that they need. Our community provides seniors with a great place to call home. Those who are visiting residents of this community will find that...
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8.5
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18 reviews
We have only been here a couple of weeks, this has been the most friendly facility we have looked at. The entire staff seem to be happy and friendly as well, answering questions that may or may not be their...
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.
Newly Renovated!!Nestled within a serene neighborhood, The Brook is a haven of compassionate care and comfort for our cherished residents. Here, we prioritize individual well-being and offer personalized support that allows residents to maintain their independence while receiving the assistance...
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8.0
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13 reviews
From the first time that I visited Galleria Woods, I knew that it was the place for me! I love my Garden Home and the privacy that it gives me overlooking the Cahaba River. I enjoy my walks up to the "Big...
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.
It’s not downsizing your home; it’s upsizing your possibilities. Located on 20 wooded acres in Birmingham’s prestigious Riverchase area, our continuing care retirement community (CCRC) gives you a maintenance-free lifestyle with the retirement you deserve. Our community has a full continuum...
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8.0
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18 reviews
The Landings at Northport is a great facility! IT is clean and inviting with such friendly caregivers. I would want it for myself if I were need some care. We would recommend this community to other...
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.
Don’t sweat the small stuff. That’s what we’re here for— to help with the little things so you can focus on having fun.Located just across the Black Warrior River from Tuscaloosa, we have both assisted living and memory care, so you’ll have the care you need when you need it. With assisted...
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7.9
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10 reviews
My mother is currently a resident at Crimson Village and her experience at this facility has been great so far. The staff is very friendly and helpful. My mother enjoys being around the other residents. The...
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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7.8
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6 reviews
I placed my mom here for respite care and received great service. She was provided great care by the staff. She has dementia and the staff were skilled with dealing with dementia patients. Thanks to [name...
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.
A Life Plan, commonly referred to as a Continuing Care Retirement Community, St. Martin’s in the Pines offers a comprehensive range of care to support seniors through all stages of living. Accommodations include restaurant-style dining, gated beautiful grounds, community garden, daily activities,...
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7.5
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18 reviews
Our experience has been very positive. But I would advise anyone looking for a senior living faculty to do a thorough inspection and interview current residents for an unbiased opinion. That is what we did...
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.
Nestled in an attractively landscaped and wooded pocket of Birmingham, AL, Somerby St. Vincent's One Nineteen provides all that seniors desire from Independent living, Assisted living and specialized Somerside Memory Care options. Somerby offers a comfortable, convenient and rewarding senior...
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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...
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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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I am impressed with the staff as they are attentive and helpful. They offer some activities and the community is clean. I would recommend this community.
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.
Maplewood Lane Traditional Assisted Living If you or someone in your family is having difficulty living independently, yet doesn't need 24-hour care and medical supervision, then assisted living will provide the ideal solution. If you or a loved one requires assistance with bathing, dressing,...
Cost of memory care in Bessie, AL
The average cost of senior living in Bessie is $3,992 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Billingsley, AL with an average of $3,316 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Bessie, AL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Bessie vs. other types of senior living
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Average cost of Memory Care in Bessie over time
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What families are saying about memory care in Bessie
Recent reviews for memory care in Bessie
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.
The Landings at Northport
5.0
My mother-in-law is just loving it here. She has a nice sized two bedroom with a kitchenette and she had plenty of room for most of her stuff and so she feels right at home. The staff has been great in helping her settle in. She hasn't done too many of the activities, but she loves going on ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Friendly and accommodating staff. Several reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities, such as Briar Glen Alzheimer's Special Care Center, Plantation Manor, and Lakeview Estates. Families express appreciation for staff members going the extra mile to ensure residents' needs are met an ...
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Well-planned activities to encourage socialization. Residents enjoy the diverse range of activities offered at communities like The Crossings at Riverchase, Brookdale University Park, and Briar Glen Alzheimer's Special Care Center. Activities include games, singing, gardening classes, and outings to museums and parks, helping residents stay ...
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Consistent communication between families and staff. Reviews highlight the importance of clear communication between families and staff, with families feeling informed and reassured. At Danberry at Inverness, Briar Glen Alzheimer's Special Care Center, and Crimson Village, staff members regularly update families on residents' conditions and ...
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Comfortable and clean living spaces. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and comfort of the living spaces at different communities, such as Briar Glen Alzheimer's Special Care Center, The Crossings at Riverchase, and Plantation Manor, ensuring residents have a peaceful and inviting environment.
Caring and professional caregivers. Numerous reviews express gratitude for the compassionate care provided by caregivers at The Ridge at Grandview, Lakeview Estates, and Oaks on Parkwood, ensuring residents receive the personalized attention they need.
Nutritious meals catering to individual preferences. Residents and families alike appreciate the quality and variety of meals offered at communities like The Ridge at Grandview, The Crossings at Riverchase, and Briar Glen Alzheimer's Special Care Center, with staff accommodating dietary restrictions and personal preferences to foster a posit ...
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Bessie review score based on 281 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 281 reviews of 63 Bessie memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Bessie 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
Bessie review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Bessie 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 281 reviews of 63 Bessie memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Bessie 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.Bessie, AL averageNational average
Cleanliness
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4.4
Friendliness
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4.5
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
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4.4
Meals & dining
4.2
4.0
Activities
4.3
4.0
Value for cost*
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Bessie memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bessie memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bessie, 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 Bessie 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 Bessie 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
44.4%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
39.7%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
52.4%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.7%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.6%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
38.1%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Bessie 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 Bessie Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bessie, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
52.4%
74.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25.4%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
41.3%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bessie 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 Bessie partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bessie, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.5%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.7%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25.4%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.8%
50.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Bessie 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 Bessie communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bessie, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.5%
31.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.1%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
20.6%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.5%
22.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bessie 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 Bessie offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bessie, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
41.3%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.4%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.4%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.2%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.1%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.9%
36.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.3%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
23.8%
31.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.4%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.3%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Gardens of Clanton, Gardens of Pelham and Danberry at Inverness are the top-rated memory care facilities near Bessie, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 65 memory care facilities near Bessie, Alabama. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Bessie, Alabama are Gardens of Clanton, Gardens of Pelham and Danberry at Inverness. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 65 memory care facilities near you in Bessie, Alabama typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Bessie, Alabama, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
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The cost of memory care facilities in Bessie, Alabama ranges from $1189 to $9990. The average Memory Care cost in Bessie, Alabama is $3,992. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Bessie, 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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