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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Saint Elmo, AL

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Memory care in Saint Elmo 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 Saint Elmo is about $5,401 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 59 communities, read 638 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Mobile, Fairhope and Sunny Cove.

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Photo of Lighthouse
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.
Photo of Southern Oaks Assisted Living
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.
Photo of Seashore Oaks Assisted Living
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.
Photo of Silvercrest Personal Care
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.
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There are 61 manufactured homes in our community in which one must be 55 or better in order to buy. There are no rentals or leases. We do not own the land and therefore pay a monthly fee for which we...
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.
Where the comforts of home, combined with the care of assisted living! The Homestead Assisted Living Community offers resort-style senior living in the heart of D’iberville. The Homestead is locally owned and operated by the Cain family, who bring over 50 years of experience in the senior living...
Photo of Seashore Highlands
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.
Photo of Naval Home
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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We put my dad here and he couldn't walk with out falling down even with his walker. In just 2 weeks he can walk without falling or staggering. He loves that he can get out and talk with people when he wants....
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.
Enon Country Manor The Enon Country Manor is an assisted living community located in sleepy little town of Walnut Hill, FL. This is a quiet community located near the border between the states of Florida and Alabama. Walnut Hill is a peaceful place that has plenty of accommodations for visiting...
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Cost of memory care in Saint Elmo, AL

The average cost of senior living in Saint Elmo is $5,401 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Daphne, AL with an average of $5,347 per month.

Memory care costs in Saint Elmo, AL, vs. state and national averages

Saint Elmo, AL
$5,401/mo
$5,577/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

Memory care costs in Saint Elmo, AL, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$5,401/mo

Memory care costs in Saint Elmo, AL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,737/mo
Studio
$5,851/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,770/mo

Senior living costs in Saint Elmo 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: Saint Elmo, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSaint Elmo, ALAlabamaU.S.
Memory Care$5,401/mo$5,577/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$4,126/mo$4,200/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$2,730/mo$3,125/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Saint Elmo, AL:$5,401/mo
Alabama:$5,577/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Saint Elmo, AL:$4,126/mo
Alabama:$4,200/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Saint Elmo, AL:$2,730/mo
Alabama:$3,125/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Saint Elmo, AL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Saint Elmo and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Saint Elmo, AL

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Saint Elmo have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Saint Elmo, AL$5,309/mo$5,320/mo-0.2%
Alabama$5,570/mo$5,302/mo+5.0%
National$6,599/mo$6,291/mo+4.9%
Saint Elmo, AL
2024 average cost:$5,309/mo
2023 average cost:$5,320/mo
Percent change:-0.2%
Alabama
2024 average cost:$5,570/mo
2023 average cost:$5,302/mo
Percent change:+5.0%
National
2024 average cost:$6,599/mo
2023 average cost:$6,291/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
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What families are saying about memory care in Saint Elmo

Recent reviews for memory care in Saint Elmo

Haven Memory Care in Gulf Shores, AL

4.0
After looking at different options for my dad this facility had the most to offer in regards to the amount of care my father needed. He is settled in and seems happy. He interacts with the other residents and staff as best as he can. He enjoys the food to where he has put some weight on which is ...
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Live Oak Village Independent and Assisted Living in Foley, AL

5.0
Extremely friendly and helpful. I picked this community because of the location and price. Close to doctor, cardiologist and retinal specialty institute.

Knollwood Pointe in Mobile, AL

4.3
The activities get a 5!!!! Since we moved Dad in [date removed], the executive director position has changed hands 4 times. That is what I have not been pleased with. Also, no one contacts me when this occurs, so communication on the leadership level has not been good. However, we have a great ...
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Saint Elmo review score based on 161 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 161 reviews of 59 Saint Elmo memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Saint Elmo 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

Saint Elmo review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Saint Elmo, AL59 facilities
8.0
Daphne, AL40 facilities
8.5
Bayou La Batre, AL27 facilities

Review subcategories for Saint Elmo 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 161 reviews of 59 Saint Elmo memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Saint Elmo 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.
Saint Elmo, AL averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.4
3.7
Friendliness
3.5
3.8
Care services
3.3
3.5
Staff
3.4
3.7
Meals & dining
3.1
3.4
Activities
3.3
3.3
Value for cost*
3.3
3.4
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Saint Elmo memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Saint Elmo memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Saint Elmo, 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 Saint Elmo 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 Saint Elmo that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Saint Elmo, ALNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
32.2%
63.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20.3%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.2%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.3%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
35.6%
69.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10.2%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.9%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40.7%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
27.1%
69.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Saint Elmo 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 Saint Elmo Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Saint Elmo, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
25.4%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.6%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
18.6%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.6%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Saint Elmo 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 Saint Elmo partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Saint Elmo, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.1%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.5%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
27.1%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.3%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.1%
22.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Saint Elmo 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 Saint Elmo communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Saint Elmo, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.6%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.2%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
33.9%
37.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.6%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Saint Elmo 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 Saint Elmo offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Saint Elmo, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
37.3%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.1%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.7%
29%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.3%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.3%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.5%
35.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.9%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
35.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
30.5%
32.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.6%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Saint Elmo

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 Saint Elmo protect seniors.
Learn about Alabama memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Gardens of Daphne, Kauhale Port City and Brookdale Biloxi are the top-rated memory care facilities near Saint Elmo, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 59 memory care facilities near Saint Elmo, Alabama. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Saint Elmo, Alabama is Gardens of Daphne. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 59 memory care facilities near you in Saint Elmo, Alabama typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Saint Elmo, 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 Saint Elmo, 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 Saint Elmo, Alabama ranges from $2600 to $6895. The average Memory Care cost in Saint Elmo, Alabama is $5,401. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Saint Elmo, Alabama typically starts at $2600. 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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