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Memory care in Smith Hill 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 Smith Hill is about $4,039 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 51 communities, read 1087 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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North River Village feels like home. I love the staff and the food is wonderful!
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.
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I wanted to write a review for the Regency Retirement Village and share our experience. We planned an out-of-state move with my mother-in-law of 90 years. This was a very tough move for us to make but we...
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.
Regency Retirement Village is a graciously appointed residential community designed to meet the needs of seniors. The beautiful facility offers affordable independent and assisted living. Our apartments are some of the finest in Birmingham with studios, one and two bedroom suites. We are located...
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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
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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.
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 Premier Assisted Living mostly because of the location. The meals are great, they really make the effort to try and make things that the residents like and they take care of their sweet tooth. The...
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.
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I placed my mom here for respite care and received great service. She was provided great care by the staff. She has dementia and the staff were skilled with dealing with dementia patients. Thanks to [name...
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.
A Life Plan, commonly referred to as a Continuing Care Retirement Community, St. Martin’s in the Pines offers a comprehensive range of care to support seniors through all stages of living. Accommodations include restaurant-style dining, gated beautiful grounds, community garden, daily activities,...
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The apartments are spacious and the cost was actually better then other places we had toured. The kitchen staff was so friendly and helpful with our loved one her first week of moving there, they really...
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.
Peachtree Senior Living is an assisted and independent living community offering personalized assistance, supportive services and compassionate care in an intimate, professionally managed setting.We are proud to celebrate our 100% DEFICIENCY FREE state survey!!!Peachtree's Assisted Living is...
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My mother in law is happy there and that makes all the difference. Twice they have noticed and issue that needed medical attention that we could not see. They are very inclusive.
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 Fairways at Grayson Valley provides a special combination of personalized services, homelike living spaces, and interactive activities. In the restaurant-style dining room, residents can dine on chef-inspired international cuisine, or they can opt to eat in their own room via room service....
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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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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
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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, 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.
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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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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Greenbriar on Hanover is a lovely community. My mother is very happy here. The staff is very nice. The community is kept organized and cleaned. One thing i really like is that the meals are delicious. I...
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.
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My loved one has recently moved into this community and so far everything is going well for him there. The staff have been very friendly and I am comfortable with the quality of care they are providing him....
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.
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My mom is doing great as a resident in the community. She enjoys the meals and the activities are good. She has been happy so far and the staff are good with the care and good at giving my updates where it...
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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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.
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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.
· Alabama Living Center Assisted Living Center 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,...
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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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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.

Cost of memory care in Smith Hill, AL

The average cost of senior living in Smith Hill is $4,039 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Coaling, AL with an average of $3,337 per month.

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

Smith Hill, AL
$4,039/mo

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

Smith Hill, AL
$4,039/mo
$3,872/mo
U.S. national average
$4,861/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,039/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,181/mo
Studio
$4,535/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,949/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,445/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,550/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Smith Hill over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Smith Hill

Recent reviews for memory care in Smith Hill

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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Fair Haven Retirement Community in Birmingham, AL

4.0
There have been some issues with the billing but I'm having a meeting with them this week to get that resolved. Based on our experience I would recommend them.

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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Smith Hill review score based on 275 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 275 reviews of 45 Smith Hill memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Smith Hill 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

Smith Hill review score compared against nearby cities

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Review subcategories for Smith Hill 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 275 reviews of 45 Smith Hill memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Smith Hill 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.
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Cleanliness
4.7
4.4
Friendliness
4.8
4.5
Care services
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4.2
Staff
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4.4
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Smith Hill memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Smith Hill memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Smith Hill, 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 Smith Hill 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 Smith Hill that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
60%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
48.9%
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
62.2%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.6%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.2%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
48.9%
72.1%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Smith Hill 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 Smith Hill Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Smith Hill, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64.4%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31.1%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53.3%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Smith Hill 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 Smith Hill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
46.7%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.8%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
28.9%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Smith Hill 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 Smith Hill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.9%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
26.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.3%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Smith Hill 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 Smith Hill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
55.6%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.6%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.2%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.8%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.7%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.6%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.4%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.1%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
53.3%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
28.9%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.1%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions

Gardens of Clanton, Danberry at Inverness and Gardens of Pelham are the top-rated memory care facilities near Smith Hill, Alabama. See full list of communities.

There are 51 memory care facilities near Smith Hill, Alabama. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Smith Hill, Alabama are Gardens of Clanton, Danberry at Inverness and Gardens of Pelham. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 51 memory care facilities near you in Smith Hill, Alabama typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Smith Hill, 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 Smith Hill, 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 Smith Hill, Alabama ranges from $1189 to $9990. The average Memory Care cost in Smith Hill, Alabama is $4,039. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Smith Hill, 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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