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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Empire, AL

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Memory care in Empire 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 Empire is about $6,284 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 62 communities, read 1088 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Birmingham, Hanceville and Gardendale.

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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.
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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, 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: 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...
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.
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.
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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).
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My mother has been at Morningside six years and is very satisfied. The activities have kept her more active and entertained. Staff has been friendly and helpful. Family knows she is getting the best of...
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.
Located on the outskirts of Fayette, Morningside has provided state-licensed assisted living services since 1992. Our licensed professional associates provide excellent resident satisfaction, vibrant programming and care which the community has come to know and trust 24 hours a day, seven...
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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.
Photo of South Morgan Health Care Ctr
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 Empire, AL

The average cost of senior living in Empire is $6,284 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Colony, AL with an average of $5,570 per month.

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

Empire, AL
$6,284/mo
$5,577/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,284/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,311/mo
Studio
$6,300/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,880/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,608/mo

Senior living costs in Empire 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: Empire, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEmpire, ALAlabamaU.S.
Memory Care$6,284/mo$5,577/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$4,367/mo$4,200/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$3,330/mo$3,125/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Empire, AL:$6,284/mo
Alabama:$5,577/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Empire, AL:$4,367/mo
Alabama:$4,200/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Empire, AL:$3,330/mo
Alabama:$3,125/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Empire, AL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Empire 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.

Empire, ALAL stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Empire, AL

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Empire 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 average 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
Empire, AL$5,675/mo$5,344/mo+6.2%
Alabama$5,578/mo$5,310/mo+5.0%
National$6,648/mo$6,334/mo+4.9%
Empire, AL
2024 average cost:$5,675/mo
2023 average cost:$5,344/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
Alabama
2024 average cost:$5,578/mo
2023 average cost:$5,310/mo
Percent change:+5.0%
National
2024 average cost:$6,648/mo
2023 average cost:$6,334/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Empire

Recent reviews for memory care in Empire

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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St Martins in the Pines in Birmingham, AL

4.9
So far we have had a very good experience with St. Martins in the Pines. The staff are wonderful and very friendly, and you can tell they really take good care of our loved ones. The facility itself is very nice and always well kept. The residents not only have plenty of opportunities to ...
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HarborChase of Jasper

4.9
We are very pleased with HarborChase, they have taken a personal interest in our loved one and one of the best things the staff does is go beyond their day to day job duties and actually engage with our loved one. They figure out things she likes and has interest in so they can build a bond. ...
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Empire review score based on 232 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 232 reviews of 62 Empire memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Empire 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

Empire review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Empire, AL62 facilities
8.2
Birmingham, AL32 facilities
9.2
Sipsey, AL12 facilities

Review subcategories for Empire 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 232 reviews of 62 Empire memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Empire 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.
Empire, AL averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.4
3.7
Friendliness
3.5
3.8
Care services
3.2
3.5
Staff
3.4
3.7
Meals & dining
3.2
3.4
Activities
3.1
3.3
Value for cost*
3.3
3.4
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Empire memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Empire memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Empire, 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 Empire 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 Empire that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Empire, ALNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
48.4%
63.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
43.5%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.4%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
56.5%
69.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.4%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
48.4%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
35.5%
69.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Empire 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 Empire Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Empire, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
46.8%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
43.5%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.7%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Empire 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 Empire partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Empire, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.1%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.5%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
30.6%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.2%
50.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Empire 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 Empire communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Empire, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.2%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
27.4%
37.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.7%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Empire 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 Empire offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Empire, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
53.2%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29%
29%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.5%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.4%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.8%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.5%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.9%
35.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.3%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
41.9%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
25.8%
32.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.8%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.5%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Empire

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 Empire 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 Galleria Woods, a CCRC are the top-rated memory care facilities near Empire, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 62 memory care facilities near Empire, Alabama. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Empire, Alabama are Danberry at Inverness and Gardens of Pelham. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 62 memory care facilities near you in Empire, Alabama typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Empire, 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 Empire, 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 Empire, Alabama ranges from $4000 to $11995. The average Memory Care cost in Empire, Alabama is $6,284. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Empire, Alabama typically starts at $4000. 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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