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Memory care in Merrellton 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 Merrellton is about $3,892 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 5 communities, read 85 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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9.8
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40 reviews
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McClellan Assisted Living Facility has been a blessing for my uncle who had to implement a lifestyle change due to getting older and needing to have a little help with his basic needs while maintaining his...
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.
While you may have known Fort McClellan as a premier military installation in the Southeast, the fort's Army days are in the past. Today a portion of the former military base has a whole new mission.Welcome to the new McClellan, and welcome to Anniston, Alabama. A growing retirement destination...
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9.8
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42 reviews
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5 star
91%
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The Nursing Director, [name removed], is wonderful. As is [name removed, the Administrator, [name removed] in the office and [name removed! They have been a blessing and a Godsend to my Brother and I during...
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.
Silver Lakes Senior Living offers Independent Living, traditional Assisted Living as well as a person-centered Memory Care program. This newly renovated community offers a vibrant, homelike environment where assistance is right around the corner any time of the day or night. Whether it’s...
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The facility is clean and the staff are caring and always willing to answer my questions- also my dad really likes the food there and he is a real picky eater.
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.
Legacy Village of Jacksonville is an assisted living community located in Jacksonville, Alabama, in Calhoun County, and home to just over 12,600 people. Jacksonville is a busy city close to Oxford, with lots of stores, shopping, restaurants and area attractions. Residents will enjoy spending time...
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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, 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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Cost of memory care in Merrellton, AL

The average cost of senior living in Merrellton is $3,892 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ridgeville, AL with an average of $3,173 per month.

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

Merrellton, AL
$3,892/mo
$3,720/mo

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

Merrellton, AL
$3,892/mo
$3,877/mo
U.S. national average
$4,877/mo

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

Memory Care
$3,892/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,043/mo
Studio
$3,524/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,033/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Merrellton over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Merrellton

Recent reviews for memory care in Merrellton

Regency Pointe in Rainbow City, AL

4.0
I have been very pleased with the quality of care my mother has been receiving at this community. She has been participating in many of the activities they have to offer and enjoying the company of the other residents. She has had no complaints about the food and has had good nutrition provided ...
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Autumn Cove Assisted Living in Anniston, AL

5.0
I am super impressed with most every facet of my care this first month. I pray this second month will be smooth sailing. When talking economics people can always look at the price and say oh no that’s too much; but take a look at it like I did. Take that bottom line price. Then start subtracting ...
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Silver Lakes Senior Living in Glencoe, AL

3.9
My dad unfortunately passed away [date removed], but we loved it at Silver Lakes. The staff were great with my dad. They were very patient and just all around good people. The ONLY issue I truly had was the repeated use of ambulance service for MINOR reasons. I think they recently have ...
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Merrellton review score based on 74 family reviews

9.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 74 reviews of 5 Merrellton memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Merrellton 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

Merrellton review score compared against nearby cities

9.2
Merrellton, AL5 facilities
9.2
Jacksonville, AL8 facilities
7.2
Weaver, AL54 facilities

Review subcategories for Merrellton 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 74 reviews of 5 Merrellton memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Merrellton 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
4.8
4.4
Friendliness
4.9
4.5
Care services
4.8
4.2
Staff
4.9
4.4
Meals & dining
4.5
4.1
Activities
4.7
4.0
Value for cost*
4.6
4.0
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Merrellton memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Merrellton memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Merrellton, 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 Merrellton 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 Merrellton 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
20%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
48.2%
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
20%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
28.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
20%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
20%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Merrellton 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 Merrellton Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Merrellton, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40%
74.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
46.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
26.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Merrellton 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 Merrellton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Merrellton, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
27.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
50.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Merrellton 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 Merrellton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
40%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Merrellton 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 Merrellton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
40%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
33.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
28.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
51.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
39.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
36.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
47.8%
Dances
Dances
20%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
46.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

McClellan Senior Living, Silver Lakes Senior Living and Legacy Village of Jacksonville are the top-rated memory care facilities near Merrellton, Alabama. See full list of communities.

There are 5 memory care facilities near Merrellton, Alabama. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Merrellton, Alabama are McClellan Senior Living and Silver Lakes Senior Living. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 5 memory care facilities near you in Merrellton, Alabama typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Merrellton, 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 Merrellton, 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 Merrellton, Alabama ranges from $1295 to $6480. The average Memory Care cost in Merrellton, Alabama is $3,892. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Merrellton, Alabama typically starts at $1295. 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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