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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Lightwood, AL
Memory care in Lightwood 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 Lightwood is about $3,530 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 57 communities, read 424 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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The community is very clean and neat and even the ems driver that took us here said it was very clean. The food is good and they have activities to do safely. The staff is very friendly and they engage the...
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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...
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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.
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.
Experience a place you can call home at Belmont Assisted Living. We are nestled in the peaceful neighborhood of Copperfield and directly across from Baptist East Hospital off of Taylor Road. We are located within walking distance of a fire station, one block from the Cancer Care Center, numerous...
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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
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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, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
John Knox Manor, Inc. is a faith-based non-profit community for seniors 62 years and older.Located near Baptist Medical Center South and various other medical facilities, you're loved one can feel safe and secure with staff on duty 24 hours a day.John Knox Retirement Tower is a 7 story building...
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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.
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, 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.
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, 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.
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.
Cost of memory care in Lightwood, AL
The average cost of senior living in Lightwood is $3,530 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kellyton, AL with an average of $1,815 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Lightwood, AL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Lightwood, AL vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about memory care in Lightwood
Recent reviews for memory care in Lightwood
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.
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Gardens of Clanton
5.0
I have been to many events at the Gardens of Clanton. At one point I also had a great aunt who lived there. The staff is amazing, they are so caring and accommodating. They treat every resident like family and take pride in their work.
Gardens of Wetumpka
4.9
Here two weeks. Everyone is nice, I'm liking it here a lot. Need to be here longer to love it. I'm sure I will love it. Staff and administration excellent. Residents friendly.
Lightwood review score based on 103 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 103 reviews of 46 Lightwood memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Lightwood 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
Lightwood review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Lightwood 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 103 reviews of 46 Lightwood memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Lightwood 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.Lightwood, AL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.8
4.4
Friendliness
4.8
4.5
Care services
4.6
4.2
Staff
4.8
4.4
Meals & dining
4.3
4.0
Activities
4.2
3.9
Value for cost*
3.9
4.0
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Lightwood memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lightwood memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lightwood, 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 Lightwood 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 Lightwood 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
21.7%
65.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
21.7%
47.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.5%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.8%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
32.6%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.6%
28.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.7%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.3%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
21.7%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Lightwood 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 Lightwood 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
23.9%
73.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
10.9%
45.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
15.2%
70.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lightwood 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 Lightwood 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
19.6%
27.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13%
44%
No sugar
No sugar
10.9%
41.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10.9%
49.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Lightwood 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 Lightwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lightwood, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
2.2%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.4%
39.4%
Room service
Room service
8.7%
36.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lightwood 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 Lightwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
26.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13%
33.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.9%
28%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.6%
54.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.3%
51.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
26.1%
60.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
19.6%
39.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.9%
34.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13%
36%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
17.4%
47%
Live performances
Live performances
26.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
10.9%
30.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.9%
21.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
19.6%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Gardens of Clanton, Gardens of Pelham and Gardens of Wetumpka are the top-rated memory care facilities near Lightwood, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 57 memory care facilities near Lightwood, Alabama. See the full list.
The 57 memory care facilities near you in Lightwood, Alabama typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Lightwood, 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 Lightwood, 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 Lightwood, Alabama ranges from $396 to $7198. The average Memory Care cost in Lightwood, Alabama is $3,530. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Lightwood, Alabama typically starts at $396. 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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