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Memory care in East Brighton 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 East Brighton is about $4,522 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 9 communities, read 270 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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1010 Floor plans available
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Danberry is an exceptional facility. Of all the assisted living facilities we visited, only Longleaf was in the same level of quality, but not at the level of Danberry. The room, the food, the 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.
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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9.9
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127 reviews
9.9
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My Mother is a resident of Gardens of Pelham and she adores living there. She loves all the sweet people who work there and the fun activities ( especially bingo). It is a wonderful place and the workers...
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.
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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9.1
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44 reviews
9.1
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Recommendation from a friend who has a family member there. I absolutely would recommend & I have. I mean it isn't perfect but they have taken great care of my mom.
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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88 Floor plans available
9.1
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It was the best choice available at the time. We would recommend Brookdale. My sister is making friends and reading almost every book in the library! This is a nice place to start living again.
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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8.9
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42 reviews
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Plantation Manor is a great value for the money. The administrator and workers are as attentive as any we have dealt with. They are kind and truly interested in their clients that live there. They have also...
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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8.5
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12 reviews
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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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77 Floor plans available
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Great place with very nice people and staff! The food is very good with lots of choices! The activities and concerts are really fun! Love the place
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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33 Floor plans available
8.3
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72 reviews
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We were very happy with Briar Glen. They all knew my Mom really well and nothing she did seem to bother them. Mom was always clean and the facility was clean. We never really saw any activities going on with...
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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I wanted to write a review for the Regency Retirement Village and share our experience. We planned an out-of-state move with my mother-in-law of 90 years. This was a very tough move for us to make but we...
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.
Regency Retirement Village is a graciously appointed residential community designed to meet the needs of seniors. The beautiful facility offers affordable independent and assisted living. Our apartments are some of the finest in Birmingham with studios, one and two bedroom suites. We are located...
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.
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Cost of memory care in East Brighton, AL

The average cost of senior living in East Brighton is $4,522 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hueytown, AL with an average of $4,169 per month.

Memory care costs in East Brighton, AL, vs. nearby cities

East Brighton, AL
$4,522/mo
$4,522/mo
$4,522/mo

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

East Brighton, AL
$4,522/mo
$3,998/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,522/mo

Memory care costs in East Brighton, AL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,000/mo
Studio
$5,316/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,628/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,458/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,630/mo

Senior living costs in East Brighton 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: East Brighton, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEast Brighton, ALAlabamaU.S.
Memory Care$4,522/mo$3,998/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$4,410/mo$3,938/mo$4,698/mo
Independent Living$4,004/mo$3,582/mo$4,153/mo
Memory Care
East Brighton, AL:$4,522/mo
Alabama:$3,998/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
East Brighton, AL:$4,410/mo
Alabama:$3,938/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Independent Living
East Brighton, AL:$4,004/mo
Alabama:$3,582/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Memory care costs in East Brighton, AL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in East Brighton 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
East Brighton, AL$5,617/mo$5,514/mo+1.9%
Alabama$5,036/mo$5,025/mo+0.2%
National$6,392/mo$5,957/mo+7.3%
East Brighton, AL
2024 average cost:$5,617/mo
2023 average cost:$5,514/mo
Percent change:+1.9%
Alabama
2024 average cost:$5,036/mo
2023 average cost:$5,025/mo
Percent change:+0.2%
National
2024 average cost:$6,392/mo
2023 average cost:$5,957/mo
Percent change:+7.3%
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What families are saying about memory care in East Brighton

Recent reviews for memory care in East Brighton

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.

Kirkwood by the River in Birmingham, AL

4.5
This community offers a lot of activities and they do have entertainers come in. The community is beautiful. Dad seems to like the food and they accommodate his dietary likes. The staff are encouraging, friendly and we have good communication. I would recommend this community.

Brookdale University Park in Homewood, AL

4.9
I would definitely recommend Brookdale University Park. The staff is very friendly and we feel we get honest helpful feedback from them. Though my mom is always wanting to "go home", she is satisfied and has become close to and comfortable with the staff. They are always coming to get her to ...
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East Brighton review score based on 66 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 66 reviews of 8 East Brighton memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The East Brighton 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

East Brighton review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
East Brighton, AL8 facilities
8.6
Brighton, AL10 facilities
8.7
Lipscomb, AL16 facilities

Review subcategories for East Brighton 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 66 reviews of 8 East Brighton memory care communities. This chart helps you compare East Brighton 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.
East Brighton, AL averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.5
4.1
Friendliness
3.6
4.2
Care services
3.2
3.9
Staff
3.4
4.1
Meals & dining
3.0
3.8
Activities
2.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.2
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

East Brighton memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in East Brighton memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in East Brighton, 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 East Brighton 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 East Brighton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
East Brighton, ALNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
62.5%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
62.5%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
75%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in East Brighton 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 East Brighton Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
East Brighton, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
87.5%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
87.5%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
37.5%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in East Brighton 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 East Brighton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
East Brighton, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
49.3%
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Availability of select dining options in East Brighton 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 East Brighton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
East Brighton, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.5%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
62.5%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in East Brighton 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 East Brighton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
East Brighton, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
62.5%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.5%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
62.5%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.5%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
62.5%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
25%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.5%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in East Brighton

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Danberry at Inverness, Gardens of Pelham and The Neighborhood at Vestavia Hills are the top-rated memory care facilities near East Brighton, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 9 memory care facilities near East Brighton, Alabama. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in East Brighton, Alabama are Danberry at Inverness, Gardens of Pelham and The Crossings at Riverchase. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 9 memory care facilities near you in East Brighton, Alabama typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in East Brighton, 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 East Brighton, 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 East Brighton, Alabama ranges from $1189 to $11995. The average Memory Care cost in East Brighton, Alabama is $4,522. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in East Brighton, 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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