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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Stems, AL
Memory care in Stems 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 Stems is about $4,287 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 15 communities, read 422 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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9.9
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111 reviews
This is our second year to have our mom at The Gardens. Initially, she was not an easy placement, but the staff at The Gardens made all the difference in the world. Now Mom loves The Gardens and thinks if it...
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.
At the Gardens of Pelham Assisted Living, our retirement community meets the diverse and changing needs of today’s senior citizens. Conveniently located off 1-65 North at exit 246 in Pelham near the Oak Mountain Park, the Garden’s atmosphere is warm and relaxed. Our month-to-month rent, without...
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9.7
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31 reviews
Moved my mother & stepdad into Assisted Living in [date removed]. This facility is a bit higher end and the rates reflect that. IF you have a couple to share a room, the rate becomes more "do-able". This...
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.
There's beauty in new beginnings - and a thrill in knowing the possibilities they bring. Just like the metamorphosis of a butterfly, nature has a way of showing us there are wonders to be celebrated in all of life's stages - and now that you've worked hard, it's time to enjoy. Senior living at...
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9.6
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22 reviews
I would recommend. We picked because of the activities offered. The fact that they have memory care in case we had to switch to that
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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9.5
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8 reviews
I liked everything about the community and would highly recommend it. We picked this community because it was one level, clean, and reasonably priced for that area.
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.
The Ridge at Grandeview offers assisted living which means the staff will provide as much or as little support as you need. Services include on-site rehabilitation services, medication management, pharmacy services, individualized service plans and more. We also offer memory care needed for...
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9.4
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30 reviews
The nurses are the best very nice and attentive. Thee RA's are hardworking and very sociable. The activities director keeps the residents active and has great ideas. The rental agent is the hardiest worker...
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.
Lakeview Estates, a Phoenix Senior Living community, offers premier senior living services with superior personalized care and luxury-style accommodations with a comfortable, small-town feel. From the moment you enter Lakeview Estates, it will become clear that our goal is to instill purpose and...
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9.3
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19 reviews
My only concern is that their prices have gone up every year that my relative has been there. However, Yes, I'd recommend a Bungalows to anyone. The staff has been very nice and informed me if there's ever...
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.
Morningside of Riverchase in Hoover, Alabama is a beautifully furnished assisted living community offering spacious 1 and 2 bedroom apartments, and a wealth of amenities so you can feel right at home, right from the start.Located in historic Hoover, Morningside of Riverchase is an elegantly...
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9.2
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12 reviews
The assisted living - high level of pleasurable experience, but the skilled nursing was not very high. The cleanliness with assisted living we were very satisfied with, but for skilled nursing it was more...
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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9.1
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51 reviews
Memory Care, activities that encourage more movement (vs. just sitting and watching TV) could use some improvement. This is probably difficult under the circumstances.
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.
Located in Hoover, Alabama, Truewood by Merrill, Riverchase is a newly renovated senior living community featuring a total of 110 beautifully appointed residences: 86 assisted living and 28 memory care apartments. The innovative assisted living apartments, specialized dementia care suites and...
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9.0
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63 reviews
We were attracted to them because of the high ratings online. Definitely will recommend!! Staff and Nurses were of the highest quality and cost was a bargain. Best of the 4 places my sister stayed at. She...
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.
Briar Glenn Alzheimer's Special Care Center is an assisted living community located in Hoover, Jefferson County, Alabama, providing residents with a safe place to call home. Those dealing with dementia or Alzheimer's are welcome in this community. The city of Hoover has much to offer to residents...
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8.6
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6 reviews
Our objective was to find a place for my 95 year old mother with the type of dementia that still allowed her to think rationally, but was incapable of retaining any new information, even during a brief...
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.
THE NEW DESIGN OF CARE, LIFE AND STYLELongleaf Liberty Park is taking a fresh, local approach to senior living, service and care. We've taken every detail into consideration to elevate expectations of what assisted living and memory care should be. Our modern welcoming spaces match our forward...
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8.0
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13 reviews
From the first time that I visited Galleria Woods, I knew that it was the place for me! I love my Garden Home and the privacy that it gives me overlooking the Cahaba River. I enjoy my walks up to the "Big...
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.
It’s not downsizing your home; it’s upsizing your possibilities. Located on 20 wooded acres in Birmingham’s prestigious Riverchase area, our continuing care retirement community (CCRC) gives you a maintenance-free lifestyle with the retirement you deserve. Our community has a full continuum...
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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 am impressed with the staff as they are attentive and helpful. They offer some activities and the community is clean. I would recommend this community.
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.
Maplewood Lane Traditional Assisted Living 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, dressing,...
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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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Cost of memory care in Stems, AL
The average cost of senior living in Stems is $4,287 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Westover, AL with an average of $3,938 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Stems, AL vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Stems, AL by room type
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Average cost of Memory Care in Stems over time
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What families are saying about memory care in Stems
Recent reviews for memory care in Stems
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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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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Longleaf Liberty Park in Vestavia, AL
3.8
Community has lots of areas to be with friends. They are refreshing with new paint and have had much better and consistent staff. They have an alert system where a resident can push a button to get assistance. My Mom is in the assisted living section. I do not have experience with the memory ...
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Stems review score based on 133 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 133 reviews of 14 Stems memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Stems 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
Stems review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Stems 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 133 reviews of 14 Stems memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Stems 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.Stems, AL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.4
Friendliness
4.8
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.4
Meals & dining
4.3
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.0
Value for cost*
4.2
4.0
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Stems memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Stems memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Stems, 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 Stems 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 Stems 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
71.4%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
71.4%
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
85.7%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.9%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
92.9%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.4%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Stems 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 Stems Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Stems, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
78.6%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
46.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
71.4%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.6%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Stems 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 Stems partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Stems, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
64.3%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
44.5%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
57.1%
50.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Stems 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 Stems communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Stems, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.9%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
71.4%
39.9%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.6%
23.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Stems 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 Stems offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Stems, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
85.7%
45.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.9%
33.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.9%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
85.7%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
85.7%
51.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
85.7%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.1%
39.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
64.3%
35%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
71.4%
36.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71.4%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
71.4%
47.7%
Dances
Dances
21.4%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.9%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
71.4%
46.5%
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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 Stems, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 15 memory care facilities near Stems, Alabama. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Stems, 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 15 memory care facilities near you in Stems, Alabama typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Stems, 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 Stems, 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 Stems, Alabama ranges from $1189 to $9990. The average Memory Care cost in Stems, Alabama is $4,287. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Stems, 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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