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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Cragford, AL

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Memory care in Cragford 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 Cragford is about $3,805 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 54 communities, read 391 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of The Meadows of Alex City
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.
Photo of Chapman Specialty Care Assisted Living Facility
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.
Photo of Magnolia Manor
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, 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 Mountain View Lake Retirement
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.
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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We chose Lakewood Specialty Care of Valley because it was two miles from her grandson. This is a smaller facility and it provides assisted living and memory care in different buildings. The room sizes here...
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.
Photo of The Stewart House
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.
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Photo of Village East
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.
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).
Photo of George H Lanier Memorial Home
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.
Photo of St Clair Health Care Ctr
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.
Photo of Northridge Assisted Living
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.
Photo of Diversicare of Pell City
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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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.
Grace Assisted Living facilities are all on one level, located in idyllic wooded settings with gazebo, fountain, walking trails and more than 50 species of plants growing around the landscape and tended by residents and their families. Intimate and refreshing conversations just seem to come...
Photo of Dugger Mountain Specialty Care Assisted Living
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
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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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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
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
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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.

Cost of memory care in Cragford, AL

The average cost of senior living in Cragford is $3,805 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lineville, AL with an average of $3,694 per month.

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

Cragford, AL
$3,805/mo
$3,694/mo
$3,904/mo

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

Cragford, AL
$3,805/mo
$4,025/mo
U.S. national average
$5,014/mo

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

Memory Care
$3,805/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,895/mo
Studio
$5,450/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,995/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,938/mo

Senior living costs in Cragford 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: Cragford, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCragford, ALAlabamaU.S.
Memory Care$3,805/mo$4,025/mo$5,014/mo
Assisted Living$3,677/mo$3,965/mo$4,752/mo
Independent Living$3,616/mo$3,620/mo$4,211/mo
Memory Care
Cragford, AL:$3,805/mo
Alabama:$4,025/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
Assisted Living
Cragford, AL:$3,677/mo
Alabama:$3,965/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Independent Living
Cragford, AL:$3,616/mo
Alabama:$3,620/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
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Memory care costs in Cragford, AL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Cragford 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 Cragford, AL

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Cragford 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
Cragford, AL$4,591/mo$5,267/mo-12.8%
Alabama$4,729/mo$5,069/mo-6.7%
National$5,499/mo$5,510/mo-0.2%
Cragford, AL
2024 average cost:$4,591/mo
2023 average cost:$5,267/mo
Percent change:-12.8%
Alabama
2024 average cost:$4,729/mo
2023 average cost:$5,069/mo
Percent change:-6.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,499/mo
2023 average cost:$5,510/mo
Percent change:-0.2%
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What families are saying about memory care in Cragford

Recent reviews for memory care in Cragford

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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Valley Park Manor

4.6
Very affordable. Not too big, meaning more attention to my father. Staff is attentive, kind and caring, and available to talk when needed. They have been great about informing us when there is any kind of issue. Feel very good about dad being there!

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.

Cragford review score based on 118 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 118 reviews of 47 Cragford memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Cragford 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

Cragford review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Cragford, AL47 facilities
8.4
Lineville, AL48 facilities
8.2
Ashland, AL54 facilities

Review subcategories for Cragford 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 118 reviews of 47 Cragford memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Cragford 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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Cleanliness
3.9
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
4.1
Care services
3.9
3.8
Staff
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
3.7
3.7
Activities
3.6
3.6
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
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Cragford memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cragford memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cragford, 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 Cragford 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 Cragford that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Cragford, ALNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
44.7%
63.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.7%
46.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.6%
82.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
51.1%
69.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17%
28%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.9%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
34%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
31.9%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Cragford 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 Cragford Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cragford, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.7%
71.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29.8%
45%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
36.2%
67.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.4%
25.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cragford 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 Cragford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cragford, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.8%
27.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.3%
44.1%
No sugar
No sugar
34%
40.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.3%
49.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.1%
21.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Cragford 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 Cragford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cragford, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.7%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.4%
39.4%
Room service
Room service
23.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.6%
22.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cragford 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 Cragford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cragford, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
36.2%
44.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.7%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.5%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.9%
52.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.7%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.8%
59.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.6%
38.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.9%
35.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.5%
36.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.3%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
36.2%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
27.7%
31.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.4%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.7%
45.6%
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State regulations for memory care in Cragford

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 Cragford protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

McClellan Senior Living, Carillon Oaks Lincoln and Valley Park Manor are the top-rated memory care facilities near Cragford, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 54 memory care facilities near Cragford, Alabama. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Cragford, Alabama is McClellan Senior Living. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 54 memory care facilities near you in Cragford, Alabama typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Cragford, 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 Cragford, 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 Cragford, Alabama ranges from $1 to $7880. The average Memory Care cost in Cragford, Alabama is $3,805. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Cragford, 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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