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Memory care in Little Shoal 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 Little Shoal is about $3,797 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 16 communities, read 92 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Our experience was fantastic, though it was short-lived due to medical issues that required a higher level of care. I would consider HarborChase one of the top contenders in the area for future needs. I was...
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.
Jasper is located in the Northwest part of Alabama. It is a community with beautiful nature, and a rich historical heritage. Here you'll find the home you've been looking for...HarborChase of Jasper Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care community. Our community is unique in that we...
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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
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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.
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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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
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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.
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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We love this community for the staff are outstanding and caring. The community is clean and the meals are very good in every way possible. We are happy that she is active with this other resident with 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.
The Woodlands offer the basic services plus three additional levels of care. The Woodlands provides a way of life that allows the resident to age in place. If your loved one needs short term assistance or long term assistance, we provide it. Our well-trained staff provides services with love,...
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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.
Hello and welcome to North River Village in Tuscaloosa, Alabama! We are situated on 11 acres, a country feel, yet close to all amenities in Tuscaloosa and Northport. We have independent living, assisted living and memory care services on site. There are plenty of outdoor spaces that we...
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The CROSSING is the best place for your loved one. After touring all of the assisted living facilities, the Crossing is by far the best option when it comes to cleanliness, hospitality and over all care.
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.
Senior living where you can celebrate every day.We’re introducing a new kind of retirement community in Tuscaloosa that’s full of flexibility and excitement. The Crossings at North River emphasizes contemporary comfort and fine Southern living – a place where people come together for uplifting...
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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...
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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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My loved one was previously a resident at Lakewood Senior Living of Jasper and we loved this place! The staff was great, we loved them. They are a smaller facility, but much more intimate and caring than...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.

Cost of memory care in Little Shoal, AL

The average cost of senior living in Little Shoal is $3,797 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brookwood, AL with an average of $3,734 per month.

Memory care costs in Little Shoal, AL, vs. nearby cities

Little Shoal, AL
$3,797/mo

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

Little Shoal, AL
$3,797/mo
$3,998/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

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

Memory Care
$3,797/mo

Memory care costs in Little Shoal, AL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,595/mo
Studio
$5,390/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,709/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,011/mo

Senior living costs in Little Shoal 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: Little Shoal, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLittle Shoal, ALAlabamaU.S.
Memory Care$3,797/mo$3,998/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$3,547/mo$3,938/mo$4,698/mo
Independent Living$3,748/mo$3,582/mo$4,153/mo
Memory Care
Little Shoal, AL:$3,797/mo
Alabama:$3,998/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Little Shoal, AL:$3,547/mo
Alabama:$3,938/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Independent Living
Little Shoal, AL:$3,748/mo
Alabama:$3,582/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Little Shoal

Recent reviews for memory care in Little Shoal

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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North River Village in Tuscaloosa, AL

5.0
North River Village feels like home. I love the staff and the food is wonderful!

Regency Retirement Village - Birmingham

5.0
Our family has had several residents at Regency over the last 4 years. The staff has been very helpful, not only on a daily basis with our loved ones, but also with us. Initially, my aunt was having difficulties with her long term care insurance carrier. The facility Director and Director of ...
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Little Shoal memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Little Shoal memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Little Shoal, 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 Little Shoal 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 Little Shoal that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Little Shoal, ALNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
46.2%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.1%
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
46.2%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
7.7%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.5%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
23.1%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Little Shoal 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 Little Shoal Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Little Shoal, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
46.2%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.8%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46.2%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
30.8%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Little Shoal 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 Little Shoal partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Little Shoal, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.4%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.1%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
15.4%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
7.7%
49.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Little Shoal 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 Little Shoal communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Little Shoal, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.5%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
23.1%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Little Shoal 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 Little Shoal offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Little Shoal, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
30.8%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.7%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.4%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.5%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.8%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.5%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.8%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.8%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.8%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
23.1%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
15.4%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.4%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.8%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Little Shoal

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 Little Shoal protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

HarborChase of Jasper, Plantation Manor and Oaks on Parkwood are the top-rated memory care facilities near Little Shoal, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 16 memory care facilities near Little Shoal, Alabama. See the full list.
The 16 memory care facilities near you in Little Shoal, Alabama typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Little Shoal, 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 Little Shoal, 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 Little Shoal, Alabama ranges from $1189 to $11995. The average Memory Care cost in Little Shoal, Alabama is $3,797. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Little Shoal, 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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