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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Opelika, AL

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If your loved one needs memory care in Opelika, A Place for Mom can help. With 11 memory care facilities in Opelika, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Opelika incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Opelika memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Opelika, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Langdale, Eady City and River View.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Auburn, Shotwell and Phenix City.

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Photo of Summer Village Campus
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44 Floor plans available
8.9
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24 reviews
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I have left Summer Village for several reasons. First, I'm doing better and don't need that level of support. The cost jumped a bit more than expected, and other residents told me that was the second...
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.
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Rates have increased much more than we expected after year one (10%). Be sure to get everything you are promised in writing. It took us 11 months to get our billing correct from corporate. We have...
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 centrally in the Auburn/Opelika area, Morningside of Auburn offers the character and comfort of home, combined with individualized daily assistance to promote well-being and to allow seniors to live life to the fullest. Each week, we enjoy Auburn University student volunteers joining our...
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44 Floor plans available
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Assisted Living home in Auburn, Alabama. It's the BEST!! Auburn Assisted Living is the answer to much prayer that I find the Assisted Living experience that was best for the care I need. I found that and so...
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.
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The staff at the Manor House of Opelika are very friendly and helpful. They are very good at communicating with us on my mother's progress. The community is kept very clean, the commissary and rooms have...
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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Manor House of Opelika offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. At Manor House of Opelika, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy...
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The community is very clean, the staff are friendly and well organized and they do seem to care for their residents. The meals and dining service is great, our experience has been really good and the value...
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.
Photo of Summer Village at Camellia Place
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Overall nice and clean place. Workers and interns are very personable and welcoming. I feel comfortable with my decision of this place.
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.
Photo of The Harbor at Opelika
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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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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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: Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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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 Opelika, AL

The average cost of senior living in Opelika is $3,889 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Jacksons' Gap, AL with an average of $1,858 per month.

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

Opelika, AL
$3,889/mo
$3,544/mo
$3,788/mo

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

Opelika, AL
$3,889/mo
$3,859/mo
U.S. national average
$4,813/mo

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

Memory Care
$3,889/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,950/mo
Studio
$4,708/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,025/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,308/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in Opelika

Recent reviews for memory care in Opelika

Morningside of Auburn

4.0
I would definitely recommend Morningside of Auburn for people who are looking for an economical solution and enough activities/outings if residents are able. The administrative staff have been wonderful to work with-responsive, caring, understanding, work to resolve issues. Other staff have ...
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The Arbor at Opelika

3.8
My Mother in law is not doing as well as we hoped at this community. She likes the food and they offer a good variety of choices. Interaction with the staff is good and I would rate them about a 3. They do not offer transportation to help with appointments. The administrative staff seem ...
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Summer Village at Magnolia Place in Auburn, AL

4.6
The Summer Village community has made our loved one get more socially involved which we very nice. So far our loved one has not complained about the food, so from our understanding its pretty good.

Opelika memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Opelika memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Opelika, 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 Opelika 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 Opelika that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Opelika, ALNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
45.5%
65%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.3%
47.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.9%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.9%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
54.5%
71.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.9%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
9.1%
61.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Opelika 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 Opelika Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Opelika, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
45.5%
73.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
45.5%
45.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54.5%
70.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
36.4%
26.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Opelika 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 Opelika partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Opelika, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
54.5%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.5%
43.8%
No sugar
No sugar
45.5%
41%
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Availability of select dining options in Opelika 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 Opelika communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Opelika, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.4%
31.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.5%
39.1%
Room service
Room service
36.4%
36.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Opelika 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 Opelika offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Opelika, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
45.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
33.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.1%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.5%
54.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.5%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.5%
60.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.5%
39%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.3%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
9.1%
35.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.4%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
36.4%
47.1%
Dances
Dances
27.3%
30.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.3%
21.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.5%
45.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Spring Harbor at Green Island, Thrive at Green Island and Valley Park Manor are the top-rated memory care facilities near Opelika, Alabama. See full list of communities.

There are 11 memory care facilities near Opelika, Alabama. See the full list.

The 11 memory care facilities near you in Opelika, Alabama typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Opelika, 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 Opelika, 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 Opelika, Alabama ranges from $1 to $7650. The average Memory Care cost in Opelika, Alabama is $3,889. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Opelika, Alabama typically starts at $1. 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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