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Memory care in Piper 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 Piper is about $3,652 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 11 communities, read 282 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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This is our second year to have our mom at The Gardens. Initially, she was not an easy placement, but the staff at The Gardens made all the difference in the world. Now Mom loves The Gardens and thinks if it...
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.
At the Gardens of Pelham Assisted Living, our retirement community meets the diverse and changing needs of today’s senior citizens. Conveniently located off 1-65 North at exit 246 in Pelham near the Oak Mountain Park, the Garden’s atmosphere is warm and relaxed. Our month-to-month rent, without...
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9.6
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22 reviews
9.6
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22 reviews
5 star
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I would recommend. We picked because of the activities offered. The fact that they have memory care in case we had to switch to that
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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Photo of The Bungalows at Riverchase
1313 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.3
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19 reviews
9.3
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19 reviews
5 star
63%
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16%
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My only concern is that their prices have gone up every year that my relative has been there. However, Yes, I'd recommend a Bungalows to anyone. The staff has been very nice and informed me if there's ever...
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.
Morningside of Riverchase in Hoover, Alabama is a beautifully furnished assisted living community offering spacious 1 and 2 bedroom apartments, and a wealth of amenities so you can feel right at home, right from the start.Located in historic Hoover, Morningside of Riverchase is an elegantly...
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Photo of Oaks on Parkwood
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9.2
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12 reviews
9.2
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12 reviews
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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
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 Truewood by Merrill, Riverchase
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66 Floor plans available
9.1
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51 reviews
9.1
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51 reviews
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3 star
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Memory Care, activities that encourage more movement (vs. just sitting and watching TV) could use some improvement. This is probably difficult under the circumstances.
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.
Located in Hoover, Alabama, Truewood by Merrill, Riverchase is a newly renovated senior living community featuring a total of 110 beautifully appointed residences: 86 assisted living and 28 memory care apartments. The innovative assisted living apartments, specialized dementia care suites and...
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39 reviews
8.9
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Looks may be a little deceiving, better than 1st impression, give it a chance. I highly recommend Plantation Manor to others looking.
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.
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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77 Floor plans available
8.0
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13 reviews
8.0
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13 reviews
5 star
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3 star
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From the first time that I visited Galleria Woods, I knew that it was the place for me! I love my Garden Home and the privacy that it gives me overlooking the Cahaba River. I enjoy my walks up to the "Big...
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.
It’s not downsizing your home; it’s upsizing your possibilities. Located on 20 wooded acres in Birmingham’s prestigious Riverchase area, our continuing care retirement community (CCRC) gives you a maintenance-free lifestyle with the retirement you deserve. Our community has a full continuum...
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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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I am impressed with the staff as they are attentive and helpful. They offer some activities and the community is clean. I would recommend this community.
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.
Maplewood Lane Traditional Assisted Living If you or someone in your family is having difficulty living independently, yet doesn't need 24-hour care and medical supervision, then assisted living will provide the ideal solution. If you or a loved one requires assistance with bathing, dressing,...
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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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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...
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 Piper, AL

The average cost of senior living in Piper is $3,652 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Coaling, AL with an average of $3,337 per month.

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

Piper, AL
$3,652/mo
$4,019/mo

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

Piper, AL
$3,652/mo
$3,872/mo
U.S. national average
$4,860/mo

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

Memory Care
$3,652/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,332/mo
Studio
$4,232/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,683/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,040/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,300/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Piper over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Piper

Recent reviews for memory care in Piper

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. It’s never easy for a person to transition from ...
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The Bungalows at Riverchase in Hoover, AL

4.4
It is nice little clean space that has lots of little entertaining rooms. I seems he get more attention there Not particularly this place, but all these places have increased their prices dramatically over the past 4 or so years. I would definitely recommend The Bungalows at Riverchase.

The Crossings at Riverchase in Hoover, AL

4.0
It's been really good for mama. They are very kind and attentive. What sticks out most is just the kindness that the staff shows towards all of the residents.

Piper review score based on 75 family reviews

9.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 75 reviews of 11 Piper memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Piper 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

Piper review score compared against nearby cities

9.1
Piper, AL11 facilities
8.0
West Blocton, AL52 facilities
9.1
Wilton, AL10 facilities

Review subcategories for Piper 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 75 reviews of 11 Piper memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Piper 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.
Piper, AL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.4
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
4.2
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Piper memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Piper memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Piper, 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 Piper 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 Piper that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Piper, ALNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
54.5%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
36.4%
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
63.6%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.4%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
72.7%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.6%
72.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Piper 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 Piper Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Piper, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
54.5%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.2%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45.5%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.2%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Piper 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 Piper partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Piper, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
45.5%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.2%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.2%
50.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Piper 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 Piper communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Piper, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.3%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
63.6%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
36.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
23%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Piper 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 Piper offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Piper, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
54.5%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.6%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.5%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.6%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.5%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.5%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.5%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
54.5%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
18.2%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.3%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.5%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Gardens of Pelham, The Crossings at Riverchase and The Bungalows at Riverchase are the top-rated memory care facilities near Piper, Alabama. See full list of communities.

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

The best memory care facility near you in Piper, Alabama is Gardens of Pelham. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

The 11 memory care facilities near you in Piper, Alabama typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Piper, 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 Piper, 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 Piper, Alabama ranges from $1189 to $9990. The average Memory Care cost in Piper, Alabama is $3,652. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Piper, 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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