Families searching for senior living in Alabama will be welcomed by a mild climate and a variety of lifestyle options. In the state’s northern counties, the Tennessee River and Appalachian Mountains pass through and provide an abundance of beautiful scenery and opportunities for outdoor activities. Temperatures rise gradually as you head south toward the coast, where the white sandy beaches of Gulf Shores attract millions of visitors throughout the year. Cities like Biloxi and Birmingham have been experiencing a recent population growth due to their Southern charm, pleasant weather, and relatively low costs of living, all factors which help make Alabama an ideal retirement destination.
Currently, A Place for Mom partners with more than 50 senior living communities in Alabama that provide memory care.
The median monthly cost of memory care in Alabama is about $4,300.
My very special family member is a resident of the Gardens of Eufaula Assisted Living. She is thriving since moving in. She enjoys the other residents and the friendly staff. She says its her home away...
My mom has been a resident for over 6 years. This facility enhances both of our lives, 24 hr care can be life changing. My mom calls this home, she is still going out with family but always wants to go back....
We love how everyone treats our grandmother just like their own. The staff is so kind and caring and the place is very clean. The food smells so good too! My grandmother is happy and looks forward to...
1. Everyone has always been helpful with my mother. 2. When needed, they will call and keep my brother and I informed. 3. I have not had anyone to be rude, everyone has always answered my questions. 4. I...
Like anywhere else. Some staff members are great and some are fair . [name removed]was excellent to work with. It was a good experience.
The staff is very helpful and readily available. There are many activities to attend. The food is quite good and the dining room is set up to sit in groups of 5 to 6 people, which allows for easy...
It was the best choice available at the time. We would recommend Brookdale. My sister is making friends and reading almost every book in the library! This is a nice place to start living again.
We have lived at Danberry for more than 8 years and am so glad we chose this retirement community. We moved here from 2 states away to be closer to family, leaving 20 years of friendships and experiences to...
My husband has Vascular Dementia & this is the 3rd facility he has lived in. So far this place is easy to deal with. The staff work hard to make sure people are safe and needs are met. It is not a...
The dining room servers are excellent. Extra activities for residents are plentiful, such as movies twice a week, exercise, gym, salt water indoor heated pool, art classes, card playing and lectures.
Attentive and pleasant staff. Very good food with options. Nice facility and excellent activities director. Pricing is very competitive.
I am happy my parents are here. However, when my mother fell in the side yard, the staff refused to help my dad stand her up. I thought my parents would be safer there since staff would be around to help....
My mother and father are very happy there and even though they kept their car, don't leave much at all. They find everything they need at Merrill Gardens. They also enjoy the company of friends and staff....
The dining room servers are excellent. Extra activities for residents are plentiful, such as movies twice a week, exercise, gym, salt water indoor heated pool, art classes, card playing and lectures.
Attentive and pleasant staff. Very good food with options. Nice facility and excellent activities director. Pricing is very competitive.
Memory care facilities in Alabama are called specialty care assisted living facilities and are authorized to care for residents with cognitive impairments such as dementia. Facilities are licensed and regulated by the Alabama Department of Public Health. These facilities must also be certified by the Alabama State Board of Health.
Specialty care assisted living facilities are further classified by the number of residents they can provide care for. Family assisted living facilities are licensed for 2-3 residents. A group assisted living facility is authorized to care for 4-16 residents, and congregate assisted living facilities can accommodate 17 or more residents.
All communities that are licensed as specialty care assisted living facilities must meet the following guidelines:[01]
The complete list of rules and regulations for specialty care assisted living facilities can be found on Alabama’s Bureau of Health Provider Standards page.
The Alabama State Board of Health conducts unannounced inspections periodically. Specialty care assisted living facilities are required to renew their license annually.[01]
To review facility licensing and inspection results, use the state of Alabama’s Health Care Facilities Deficiencies search tool.
Use the following tips when searching for facility inspection information:
Alabama Department of Public Health
The RSA Tower
201 Monroe St.
Montgomery, AL 36104
Phone: 1-800-252-1818
State regulations — and a community’s track record with inspections and licensing — offer important insights into safety and quality of care in senior living communities.
Download the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports to learn what to look for in inspection reports and what questions to ask when touring communities. This resource explains how to use state licensure and inspection information to evaluate a community’s compliance, care standards, and responsiveness to issues.
Rules of Alabama Department of Public Health Specialty Care Assisted Living Facilities. (2019, April 6). Chapter 420-5-20.
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