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Memory care in Carara 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 Carara is about $3,816 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 12 communities, read 128 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Top notch facility where food is great, activities multipe times a day and caregivers are very attentive. I visit this facility often and would highly recommend for your love ones that need assisted living
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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A little adjusting is always apparent but everything went very well. She relates to the caregivers and to the other patience. I visit her everyday or every other day and take her out for the weekend every...
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.
Elevate your loved one’s quality of life at Carillon Oaks Lincoln, a thoughtfully designed space for our residents with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Our full-time Memory Care Activities Director creates engaging activities that celebrate individual interests and passions, while our dedicated team...
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8.0
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What we like the most about the Autumn Cove Assisted Living community is that the people there are very welcoming and make you feel part of the community!
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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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...
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
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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.
Sunrise on the Circle is located in Pell City, Alabama, which is nestled between the granite ridges of the lower Appalachian Mountains and the scenic Coosa River. Interstate I-20 offers easy access to the giant commerce centers of Birmingham (1 hour) and Atlanta (2 hours).
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: 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.
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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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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...

Cost of memory care in Carara, AL

The average cost of senior living in Carara is $3,816 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lineville, AL with an average of $3,711 per month.

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

Carara, AL
$3,816/mo
$4,022/mo
$4,134/mo

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

Carara, AL
$3,816/mo
$4,006/mo
U.S. national average
$4,955/mo

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

Memory Care
$3,816/mo

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

Studio
$3,268/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,190/mo

Senior living costs in Carara 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: Carara, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCarara, ALAlabamaU.S.
Memory Care$3,816/mo$4,006/mo$4,955/mo
Assisted Living$3,639/mo$3,946/mo$4,705/mo
Independent Living$3,711/mo$3,593/mo$4,161/mo
Memory Care
Carara, AL:$3,816/mo
Alabama:$4,006/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
Assisted Living
Carara, AL:$3,639/mo
Alabama:$3,946/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Independent Living
Carara, AL:$3,711/mo
Alabama:$3,593/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Carara

Recent reviews for memory care in Carara

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

4.9
My parents are so well taken care of! They feel very loved by each and every staff member. They really give us peace of mind. They keep me well informed, and send me pictures, it makes me feel like I’m not two hours away.

Carara review score based on 50 family reviews

8.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 50 reviews of 11 Carara memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Carara 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

Carara review score compared against nearby cities

8.9
Carara, AL11 facilities
8.9
Waldo, AL11 facilities
8.6
Talladega, AL65 facilities

Review subcategories for Carara 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 50 reviews of 11 Carara memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Carara 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.
Carara, AL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.1
Friendliness
4.7
4.2
Care services
4.6
3.9
Staff
4.6
4.1
Meals & dining
4.4
3.8
Activities
4.7
3.7
Value for cost*
4.3
3.8
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Carara memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carara memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carara, 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 Carara 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 Carara that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Carara, ALNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
27.3%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.3%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.8%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45.5%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.1%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.9%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
27.3%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
36.4%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Carara 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 Carara Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Carara, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
36.4%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
9.1%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
27.3%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.2%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Carara 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 Carara partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Carara, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.1%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.2%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
18.2%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.1%
49.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Carara 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 Carara communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Carara, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.2%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.3%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
9.1%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Carara 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 Carara offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Carara, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
27.3%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.4%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.3%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.4%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.3%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.2%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.2%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.3%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
18.2%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
9.1%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.3%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.3%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Carara

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