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7 Best Memory Care Facilities in Muscle Shoals, AL
Memory care in Muscle Shoals 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 Muscle Shoals is about $3,898 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 7 communities, read 121 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
As you explore memory care near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Florence, Sheffield and Peytona Points.
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9.5
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18 reviews
Bright, open facility. Feels welcoming. Staff is very friendly and treats your loved one as if they are a part of their family. Love the staff, how they treat my mother in law and try to get her involved.
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.
The Pearl of the Shoals offers assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care while providing abundant services, conveniences and amenities. And there’s always the security of knowing that our staff is on-site 24 hours a day, seven days a week.As an assisted living resident, you can enjoy the...
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8.0
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13 reviews
I can’t say enough good things about Brentwood! I knew it was it was a clean, well-kept place the minute I walked in and it was wonderful to see the staff’s loving care for the residents. I would recommend...
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.
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9.5
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43 reviews
If we could give Columbia Cottages a 10 we would! I will just have to say I love Columbia Cottage. My dad loves it there and he is very happy. The staff members are very kind and caring and they take good...
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.
Real Service At the heart of Columbia Cottage is ~CareSteps~, an individualized service plan designed to solve the real, day-to-day issues that have threatened to destroy the independence you've worked so hard to achieve. ~CareSteps~ assures that you'll receive the right amount of help at the...
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9.4
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29 reviews
The Renaissance is a very nice facility. I joke that I wish I lived there. The community is active and mixed in terms of physical and cognitive abilities. My mom really struggled to integrate for reasons...
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.
IN TIMES OF UNCERTAINTY...Imagine a lifestyle with all the supportand stability that you could need.Welcome to The Renaissance of FlorenceAssisted Living in Florence, AlabamaOur Services:Awarded U.S. News's Best Assisted Living of 2023, we are dedicated to enhancing health, wellness, and the...
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8.6
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4 reviews
First of all I’d like to mention the staff. They are the most caring individuals and take excellent care of Mother better than I could have expected. Secondly I’d like to mention the kitchen staff. They cook...
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.
You will feel right at home at Hilltop at Glenwood. Located in historic Florence, AL residents enjoy all that our town has to offer, including the annual Renaissance Faire each fall and the W.C. Handy Music Festival every summer. Our community is very family friendly and we are committed to...
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8.5
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8 reviews
My family and loved one had a wonderful experience with The Neighborhood at Sheffield. The staff are personable and caring towards the residents. Everyone is friendly from the staff to residents. The...
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.
Located in the Shoals area of northwest Alabama, Morningside of Sheffield offers daily assistance for seniors in a warm, home-like environment. A well-rounded, active lifestyle program is provided to promote independence, continued physical, mental and social stimulation and the necessities...
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The community is beautiful and well maintained. The staff has made my loved ones feel like they are family. The staff knows everyone's name and uses it so they feel like that is there home. I am very...
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.
Keestone Senior Community is an assisted living residence located in Florence, the county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama. There are many local community events to enjoy ranging from the summer Renaissance fair to many historic landmarks. Our amazing weather encourages an active lifestyle, or...
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Cost of memory care in Muscle Shoals, AL
The average cost of senior living in Muscle Shoals is $3,898 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hodges, AL with an average of $3,405 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in Muscle Shoals
Recent reviews for memory care in Muscle Shoals
Hilltop at Glenwood in Florence, AL
3.5
My loved one was previously a resident at Hilltop at Glenwood and the overall experience was good. The staff is friendly, but I do feel like there is a lack of communication between them. Overall, I would recommend Hilltop at Glenwood to others who are looking for a Memory Care facility.
Country Cottage - Russellville
5.0
A sweet member of my church family moved to Country Cottage in Russellville. I can't say enough positive things about this community. The staff are always available to help her. She said she didn't know what she would do without her "girls" at the Cottage. I pop in to check on her all the time. ...
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The Pearl of the Shoals in Muscle Shoals, AL
5.0
The entire staff at Brookdale are wonderful! They go out of their way to make people feel welcome. It's very clean and updated. They offer lots of activities. I would highly recommend Brookdale to any of my family and friends.
Muscle Shoals review score based on 38 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 38 reviews of 7 Muscle Shoals memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Muscle Shoals 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
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Review subcategories for Muscle Shoals 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 38 reviews of 7 Muscle Shoals memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Muscle Shoals 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.Muscle Shoals, AL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.8
4.4
Friendliness
4.9
4.5
Care services
4.7
4.2
Staff
4.8
4.4
Meals & dining
4.5
4.1
Activities
4.6
4.0
Value for cost*
4.6
4.0
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Muscle Shoals memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Muscle Shoals memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Muscle Shoals, 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 Muscle Shoals 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 Muscle Shoals 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
85.7%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
57.1%
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
85.7%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.9%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
85.7%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.4%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Muscle Shoals 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 Muscle Shoals 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
42.9%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.9%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.9%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.6%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Muscle Shoals 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 Muscle Shoals partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Muscle Shoals, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.9%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
71.4%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
71.4%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
57.1%
50.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Muscle Shoals 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 Muscle Shoals communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
71.4%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
71.4%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Muscle Shoals 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 Muscle Shoals offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
85.7%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
71.4%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
57.1%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
100%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
85.7%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
85.7%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
71.4%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.1%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
85.7%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
85.7%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
57.1%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
85.7%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Columbia Cottage, The Pearl of the Shoals and The Renaissance of Florence are the top-rated memory care facilities near Muscle Shoals, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 7 memory care facilities near Muscle Shoals, Alabama. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Muscle Shoals, Alabama is The Renaissance of Florence. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 7 memory care facilities near you in Muscle Shoals, Alabama typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Muscle Shoals, 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 Muscle Shoals, 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 Muscle Shoals, Alabama ranges from $1100 to $7500. The average Memory Care cost in Muscle Shoals, Alabama is $3,898. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Muscle Shoals, Alabama typically starts at $1100. 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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