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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Ellards, AL
Memory care in Ellards 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 Ellards is about $3,689 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 36 communities, read 667 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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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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The owner and staff of Homeland are extremely friendly and helpful. The price is affordable and the rooms are clean. The owner of Homeland gives her cell phone number and always available. They have been...
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 Martinview Assisted Living because it provided everything that I was looking for for my wife. The staff are super friendly and the care is personalized. I would recommend to others looking.
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.
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.
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.
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, 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 Ellards, AL
The average cost of senior living in Ellards is $3,689 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Marion, AL with an average of $3,054 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Ellards, AL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Ellards, AL vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Ellards, AL by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Ellards
Recent reviews for memory care in Ellards
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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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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The Bungalows at Riverchase in Hoover, AL
4.1
We have really enjoyed our time at the Bungalows at Riverchase. The place is very well maintained and it's more like a hotel than a nursing facility. The smallness of the facility really helps our mother. I would highly recommend it.
Ellards review score based on 162 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 162 reviews of 34 Ellards memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Ellards 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
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Review subcategories for Ellards 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 162 reviews of 34 Ellards memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Ellards 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.Ellards, AL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.4
Friendliness
4.8
4.5
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.4
Meals & dining
4.2
4.0
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.0
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Ellards memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ellards memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ellards, 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 Ellards 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 Ellards 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
47.1%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
38.2%
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
55.9%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.5%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.9%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.1%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Ellards 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 Ellards Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
52.9%
74.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.5%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.1%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.6%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ellards 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 Ellards partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ellards, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.3%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.4%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
23.5%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.6%
50.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Ellards 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 Ellards communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ellards, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.8%
31.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.2%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
17.6%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.8%
22.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ellards 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 Ellards offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
41.2%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.6%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.5%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.9%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.1%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.3%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.4%
36.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.2%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
41.2%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
20.6%
31.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.6%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.2%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Gardens of Clanton, Gardens of Pelham and The Crossings at Riverchase are the top-rated memory care facilities near Ellards, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 36 memory care facilities near Ellards, Alabama. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Ellards, Alabama are Gardens of Clanton, Gardens of Pelham and Morningside of Vestavia Hills. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 36 memory care facilities near you in Ellards, Alabama typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Ellards, 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 Ellards, 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 Ellards, Alabama ranges from $1200 to $7195. The average Memory Care cost in Ellards, Alabama is $3,689. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Ellards, Alabama typically starts at $1200. 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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