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Memory care in Section 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 Section is about $3,912 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 65 communities, read 793 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Monark Grove Madison
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1. Overall experience -4, there have been some hiccups along the way but they have overcome most of them. Staff turnover, and mid level management issues have been the worst. 2. Cleanliness -3, went for an...
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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The tour experience, was absolutely the best. It's been as good as having to make that choice could be. It's so hard to do but when you know that the place you have chosen is the best, there is a peace of...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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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Excellent caring facility. Everyone is treated like family. I would highly recommend this facility.
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: Memory Care
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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.
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: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
Regency Manor Specialty Care is an assisted living facility situated in Gurley, Alabama. We pride ourselves in our compassionate, dignified care for patients with AlzheimerÆs and dementia. We are also known for our home-like atmosphere, making it as comfortable as possible. We provide a secure...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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 Woodhaven Personal Care
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.
At Woodhaven Personal Care our assisted living community is a lively place in which families and our residents easily make friends. Located out in the country in picturesque Trenton, GA our senior residents have plenty to do outside and inside our home. They can choose to participate in our...
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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Photo of Mountain Cove
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.
Photo of Big Springs Specialty Care center
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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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.
Photo of Assisted Living of Arab
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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Our loved one has not been there long, but our family is having a much better experience at Regency. Everything is going great so far, we were upfront with them about our loved ones health issues, and they...
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.
Regency Retirement Village is a part of the city of Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama and provides residents with an assisted living community that is prepared to offer them the memory care that they need. This community is a great place to call home. Huntsville has much to offer to its guests...
Photo of The Suites at Oak View
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, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
Photo of Bailey Manor - Winchester
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.
Photo of Golden Living Center Mountain View
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal 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.
Photo of Oak Trace 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 Rose of Sharon's
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.

Cost of memory care in Section, AL

The average cost of senior living in Section is $3,912 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Crossville, AL with an average of $3,561 per month.

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

Section, AL
$3,912/mo
$3,951/mo

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

Section, AL
$3,912/mo
$3,872/mo
U.S. national average
$4,860/mo

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

Memory Care
$3,912/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,847/mo
Studio
$4,244/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,513/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,474/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,800/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Section over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Section

Recent reviews for memory care in Section

Lynridge of Huntsville Assisted Living and Memory Care

4.5
Finally got to see my Mom ([name removed]) today at 2:30 pm, receptionIst was great had to mask up as requested thank u Really appreciate your staff wanted to let you know [name removed] Thank you guys

Monark Grove Madison

5.0
My loved one is having a great experience here at Madison Crossings. It is much better than her previous facility and we have been happy.

Brookdale Jones Farm in Huntsville, AL

5.0
Honestly, I would give a 5 in each category. [name removed] was very happy there. I just wished he had lived long enough to really enjoy it. And I appreciate A Place for Mom listening to our needs and connecting up with facilities that met them. I really liked the fact that Brookdale is big ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Transparent pricing and communication. Some reviewers mention that although communities are new, they have encountered unexpected charges or lack of clear communication regarding costs. For instance, at Thrive at Jones Farm, the reviewer felt that they were not informed about all expenses prior to moving in. At Seven Hills Square ...
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Personalized and attentive care. Reviews consistently mention the importance of individualized care for each resident. For example, at Monark Grove Madison, a resident's unique needs and challenges were addressed with customized care strategies. Similarly, the staff at Bridgewood Gardens were commended for their dedication ...
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Engaging and diverse activities. Numerous reviews highlight the role of activities in creating a fulfilling experience for residents. Communities like Silver Lakes Senior Living and Pioneer Senior Living offer a range of activities to cater to various interests and abilities, from arts and crafts to dancing and religious se ...
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Comfortable and homelike atmosphere. Reviewers emphasize the importance of creating a welcoming and comfortable environment. At Country Cottage Huntsville, the staff's friendliness and the cleanliness of the community were key factors in making residents feel at home. Similarly, Thrive at Jones Farm praised the staff's efforts ...
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Professional and compassionate staff. The compassionate and professional nature of staff members is a recurring theme in the reviews. Families at Madison at The Range and Bridgewood Gardens appreciated the kindness and concern displayed by staff. Additionally, at Pioneer Senior Living, staff members were praised for their abil ...
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Continuous improvement and learning. Reviews highlight the importance of communities remaining adaptive to the changing needs of their residents. For instance, Merrill Gardens at Madison mentioned that the memory care section was smaller than expected, while Monark Grove Madison noted that the facility was still growing and adj ...
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Section review score based on 259 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 259 reviews of 53 Section memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Section 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

Section review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
Section, AL53 facilities
8.1
Dutton, AL61 facilities
7.9
Scottsboro, AL67 facilities

Review subcategories for Section 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 259 reviews of 53 Section memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Section 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.
Section, AL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
4.0
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Section memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Section memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Section, 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 Section 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 Section that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Section, ALNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
43.4%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
32.1%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.3%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45.3%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24.5%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.3%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
43.4%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
37.7%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Section 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 Section Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Section, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
43.4%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.2%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
39.6%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.9%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Section 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 Section partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Section, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.4%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
28.3%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.6%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
1.9%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Section 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 Section communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Section, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20.8%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
24.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.3%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Section 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 Section offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Section, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
41.5%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.2%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.7%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.2%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.2%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.9%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.6%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.7%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.3%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
47.2%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
37.7%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.5%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.3%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Residences at Wellpoint, Gardens of Hazel Green and Bridgewood Gardens are the top-rated memory care facilities near Section, Alabama. See full list of communities.

There are 65 memory care facilities near Section, Alabama. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Section, Alabama are Residences at Wellpoint, Gardens of Hazel Green and Bridgewood Gardens. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 65 memory care facilities near you in Section, Alabama typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Section, 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 Section, 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 Section, Alabama ranges from $1400 to $9200. The average Memory Care cost in Section, Alabama is $3,912. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Section, Alabama typically starts at $1400. 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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