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Memory care in Samantha 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 Samantha is about $3,699 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 5 communities, read 40 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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.
Hello and welcome to North River Village in Tuscaloosa, Alabama! We are situated on 11 acres, a country feel, yet close to all amenities in Tuscaloosa and Northport. We have independent living, assisted living and memory care services on site. There are plenty of outdoor spaces that we...
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The CROSSING is the best place for your loved one. After touring all of the assisted living facilities, the Crossing is by far the best option when it comes to cleanliness, hospitality and over all care.
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.
Senior living where you can celebrate every day.We’re introducing a new kind of retirement community in Tuscaloosa that’s full of flexibility and excitement. The Crossings at North River emphasizes contemporary comfort and fine Southern living – a place where people come together for uplifting...
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The Landings at Northport is a great facility! IT is clean and inviting with such friendly caregivers. I would want it for myself if I were need some care. We would recommend this community to other...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Don’t sweat the small stuff. That’s what we’re here for— to help with the little things so you can focus on having fun.Located just across the Black Warrior River from Tuscaloosa, we have both assisted living and memory care, so you’ll have the care you need when you need it. With assisted...
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My mother had been going thru a very difficult time since November 2018, and prior to that date. She had injured her back and was at another facility located in Northport Alabama which she did not like at...
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.
Located 1.12 miles west of the Cypress Inn on Rice Mine Road toward Northport, Morning Pointe of Tuscaloosa is a state-of-the-art assisted living community offering 30 spacious apartments with mulitple floor plan choices. The facility also offers an additional 24 apartments designed to enhance...
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We chose Martinview Assisted Living because it provided everything that I was looking for for my wife. The staff are super friendly and the care is personalized. I would recommend to others looking.
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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Cost of memory care in Samantha, AL

The average cost of senior living in Samantha is $3,699 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kennedy, AL with an average of $2,568 per month.

Memory care costs in Samantha, AL, vs. nearby cities

Samantha, AL
$3,699/mo
$3,865/mo
$3,865/mo

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

Samantha, AL
$3,699/mo
$3,998/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

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

Memory Care
$3,699/mo

Memory care costs in Samantha, AL, by floor plan type

Studio
$5,113/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,831/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,148/mo

Senior living costs in Samantha 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: Samantha, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSamantha, ALAlabamaU.S.
Memory Care$3,699/mo$3,998/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$3,699/mo$3,938/mo$4,698/mo
Independent Living$3,513/mo$3,582/mo$4,153/mo
Memory Care
Samantha, AL:$3,699/mo
Alabama:$3,998/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Samantha, AL:$3,699/mo
Alabama:$3,938/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Independent Living
Samantha, AL:$3,513/mo
Alabama:$3,582/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Samantha

Recent reviews for memory care in Samantha

The Landings at Northport

5.0
My mother-in-law is just loving it here. She has a nice sized two bedroom with a kitchenette and she had plenty of room for most of her stuff and so she feels right at home. The staff has been great in helping her settle in. She hasn't done too many of the activities, but she loves going on ...
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Regency Retirement Village - Tuscaloosa

5.0
I'm doing well in this community. I like it very much here. I picked them because it was the best deal with the most inclusive. I have a garden room with 3 meals a day. I'm not really big on activities but I do attend some the activities they offer. The meals are pretty good. The staff are very ...
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North River Village in Tuscaloosa, AL

5.0
North River Village feels like home. I love the staff and the food is wonderful!

Samantha memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Samantha memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Samantha, 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 Samantha 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 Samantha that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Samantha, ALNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
100%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
80%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
100%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
100%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
80%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Samantha 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 Samantha Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Samantha, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
100%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
80%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
80%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
40%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Samantha 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 Samantha partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Samantha, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
60%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
100%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
80%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
49.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Samantha 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 Samantha communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Samantha, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
80%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
40%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
60%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Samantha 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 Samantha offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Samantha, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
80%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
60%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
80%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
80%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
100%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
100%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
80%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
100%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
80%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
80%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
100%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Samantha

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