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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in St Clair County, AL

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Memory care in St Clair County 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 St Clair County is about $4,286 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 73 communities, read 1146 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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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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
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.
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
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
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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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.
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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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
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, 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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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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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
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, 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.
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
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 St Clair County, AL

The average cost of senior living in St Clair County is $4,286 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oneonta, AL with an average of $3,147 per month.

Memory care costs in St Clair County, AL, vs. nearby counties

St Clair County, AL
$4,301/mo
$3,946/mo
$3,316/mo

Memory care costs in St Clair County, AL, vs. state and national averages

St Clair County, AL
$4,301/mo
$4,000/mo
U.S. national average
$4,954/mo

Memory care costs in St Clair County, AL, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$4,301/mo

Memory care costs in St Clair County, AL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,312/mo
Studio
$4,552/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,434/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,137/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,630/mo

Senior living costs in St Clair County 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: St Clair County, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSt Clair County, ALAlabamaU.S.
Memory Care$4,301/mo$4,000/mo$4,954/mo
Assisted Living$4,201/mo$3,940/mo$4,703/mo
Independent Living$3,912/mo$3,585/mo$4,160/mo
Memory Care
St Clair County, AL:$4,301/mo
Alabama:$4,000/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Assisted Living
St Clair County, AL:$4,201/mo
Alabama:$3,940/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Independent Living
St Clair County, AL:$3,912/mo
Alabama:$3,585/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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Memory care costs in St Clair County, AL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in St Clair County 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.

St Clair County, ALAL stateNational

Memory care cost trends in St Clair County, AL

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in St Clair County 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 median 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
St Clair County, AL$5,178/mo$4,748/mo+9.0%
Alabama$5,079/mo$4,958/mo+2.4%
National$6,439/mo$6,063/mo+6.2%
St Clair County, AL
2024 average cost:$5,178/mo
2023 average cost:$4,748/mo
Percent change:+9.0%
Alabama
2024 average cost:$5,079/mo
2023 average cost:$4,958/mo
Percent change:+2.4%
National
2024 average cost:$6,439/mo
2023 average cost:$6,063/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in St Clair County

Recent reviews for memory care in St Clair County

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.

Kirkwood by the River in Birmingham, AL

4.5
This community offers a lot of activities and they do have entertainers come in. The community is beautiful. Dad seems to like the food and they accommodate his dietary likes. The staff are encouraging, friendly and we have good communication. I would recommend this community.

Brookdale University Park in Homewood, AL

4.9
I would definitely recommend Brookdale University Park. The staff is very friendly and we feel we get honest helpful feedback from them. Though my mom is always wanting to "go home", she is satisfied and has become close to and comfortable with the staff. They are always coming to get her to ...
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St Clair County review score based on 345 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 345 reviews of 65 St Clair County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The St Clair County 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

St Clair County review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
St Clair County, AL65 facilities
7.9
Odenville, AL8 facilities
9.3
Ashville, AL15 facilities

Review subcategories for St Clair County 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 345 reviews of 65 St Clair County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare St Clair County 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.
St Clair County, AL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
4.0
3.9
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.8
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

St Clair County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in St Clair County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in St Clair County, 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 St Clair County 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 St Clair County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
St Clair County, ALNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
46.2%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
41.5%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.9%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50.8%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.5%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.2%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.8%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in St Clair County 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 St Clair County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
St Clair County, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50.8%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29.2%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46.2%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.5%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in St Clair County 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 St Clair County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
St Clair County, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.8%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.8%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
26.2%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.6%
49.3%
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Availability of select dining options in St Clair County 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 St Clair County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
St Clair County, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.5%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
23.1%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.8%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in St Clair County 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 St Clair County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
St Clair County, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
50.8%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.7%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.8%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.7%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.2%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.2%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.9%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.8%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.5%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.2%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
41.5%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
21.5%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.2%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.6%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in St Clair County

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