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Memory care in Heron Bay 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 Heron Bay is about $3,745 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 13 communities, read 115 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Proveer at Heritage Woods
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Like anywhere else. Some staff members are great and some are fair . [name removed]was excellent to work with. It was a good experience.
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.
Proveer at Heritage Woods is ideally situated along Alabama’s Gulf Coast, Mobile offers a blend of dynamic culture and convenient amenities. From shops to restaurants to museums, there’s plenty to explore in Mobile. For the history buffs, the WWII-era USS Alabama battleship sits in Battleship...
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They are really friendly and inviting. To be honest, they just recently this month gotten a new company to over see everything and I'm looking forward to seeing what they can do to make some improvements!
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Gordon Oaks offers a wide variety of services designed with you in mind. We make everyday life simple. Our Apartment Living residents can relax pool side, participate in our activities program, and enjoy our dining room with the purchase of a meal plan. Independent Living residents will have an...
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Photo of Carillon Oaks Mobile
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My mother has adopted well at Carillon Oaks. The staff have been wonderful and kind to my mother. It has been a positive experience for me and my mother. The residents enjoy the interaction with each other...
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.
Memory care—just for her. Introducing the area’s first assisted-living community exclusively for women’s memory care needs. Located minutes from downtown Mobile, Springhill and west Mobile, Carillon Oaks’ location preserves area residents’ fond memories of life lived conveniently near town—but...
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Photo of The Brennity at Fairhope Senior Living
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Looked at several places and most seemed adequate to fit the needs of my mother. We chose Brennity at Fairhope mainly because we were able to get special pricing. However, we were also looking at the quality...
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.
The Brennity at Fairhope Assisted Living is located in a residential environment with care close at hand. We are just minutes away from award-winning Thomas Hospital, as well as several primary care physicians and specialists. The Brennity at Fairhope Assisted Living offers 24-hour support and...
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The activities get a 5!!!! Since we moved Dad in [date removed], the executive director position has changed hands 4 times. That is what I have not been pleased with. Also, no one contacts me when this...
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.
Situated in the heart of thriving Mobile, Knollwood Pointe Assisted Living & Memory Care community offers the lifestyle that's just right for you. With proximity to the historic USS Battleship Alabama and the sandy-white beaches of Dauphin Island, this charming community is an ideal place to...
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I would recommend the community to others for their loved ones. This is a wonderful community. The staff are supportive and great to work with. The campus is beautiful. There is even a community garden...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Homestead Village’s purpose is to provide a quality retirement experience. We have beautiful independent living and assisted living apartments on a month to month rental basis, with a 30 day out notice. We have no endowment or buy in. Homestead Village is on a beautiful 17 acre campus, located in...
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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.
Country Place Senior Living is more than an assisted living residence, it's a place where true friendships are made, lives are shared and care warms the heart. Our uniquely intimate setting of 24 suites limits the number of residents, thereby fostering a feeling of 'family' and belonging. When...
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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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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.
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I have been very happy with Country Gables. They really try to make it a home like atmosphere with lots and hugs and one on one. You would really think that it is a bed and breakfast inn somewhere. The...
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.
Country Gables Assisted Living is a senior community situated in the small town of Grand Bay, AL. This town, known for its peach and pecan orchards, is located just a few miles inland from the Mississippi Sound. Grand Bay is best known for its annual Watermelon Festival, which offers visitors and...
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.

Cost of memory care in Heron Bay, AL

The average cost of senior living in Heron Bay is $3,745 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bay Minette, AL with an average of $3,451 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Heron Bay, AL vs. nearby cities

Heron Bay, AL
$3,745/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Heron Bay, AL vs. the state and national average

Heron Bay, AL
$3,745/mo
$3,874/mo
U.S. national average
$4,864/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Heron Bay vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$3,745/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Heron Bay, AL by room type

Semi-Private
$3,910/mo
Studio
$4,090/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,873/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,898/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,525/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Heron Bay over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Heron Bay

Recent reviews for memory care in Heron Bay

Knollwood Pointe in Mobile, AL

5.0
To my knowledge I'm the only family member that visits my mother. I regret that I wasn't informed when she came down with Covid as I am co- Guardian and the only family visitor she has. Yes, I would recommend this community to others. It's a nice facility and close by for me .

Homestead Village of Fairhope

4.0
Although my mom is still adjusting I know in my heart that she is where she should be. Her biggest complaint is that she has to ask for any over the counter medicine she wants to take, ( ie: aleve, etc) it's not allowed in the residents apartments. Everyone has been very friendly and ...
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The Brennity at Fairhope Senior Living

5.0
The staff was great regarding placement for my father. We were give a 24 hr notice of discharge and [name removed] and [name removed] were able to work with us to get immediate response for admission. The facility is modern and very nice with numerous activity and lounge rooms. They are pet ...
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Heron Bay review score based on 28 family reviews

7.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 28 reviews of 12 Heron Bay memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Heron Bay 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

Heron Bay review score compared against nearby cities

7.1
Heron Bay, AL12 facilities
6.0
Dauphin Island, AL7 facilities
8.3
Bayou La Batre, AL6 facilities

Review subcategories for Heron Bay 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 28 reviews of 12 Heron Bay memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Heron Bay 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
3.7
4.4
Friendliness
4.0
4.5
Care services
3.6
4.2
Staff
3.8
4.4
Meals & dining
3.7
4.1
Activities
3.6
4.0
Value for cost*
3.4
4.0
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Heron Bay memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Heron Bay memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Heron Bay, 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 Heron Bay 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 Heron Bay 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
50%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.3%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
8.3%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
41.7%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Heron Bay 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 Heron Bay 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
33.3%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
46.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Heron Bay 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 Heron Bay partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41.7%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
44.5%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
50.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Heron Bay 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 Heron Bay communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
8.3%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
39.9%
Room service
Room service
41.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
23.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Heron Bay 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 Heron Bay offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
58.3%
45.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
33.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.3%
51.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.7%
39.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
35%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
36.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.3%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
47.7%
Dances
Dances
41.7%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.3%
46.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Gardens of Daphne, Proveer at Port City and Somerby of Mobile are the top-rated memory care facilities near Heron Bay, Alabama. See full list of communities.

There are 13 memory care facilities near Heron Bay, Alabama. See the full list.

The best memory care facility near you in Heron Bay, Alabama is Gardens of Daphne. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

The 13 memory care facilities near you in Heron Bay, Alabama typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Heron Bay, 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 Heron Bay, 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 Heron Bay, Alabama ranges from $1200 to $7700. The average Memory Care cost in Heron Bay, Alabama is $3,745. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Heron Bay, 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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