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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Blow Gourd, AL
If your loved one needs memory care in Blow Gourd, A Place for Mom can help. With 98 memory care facilities in Blow Gourd, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Blow Gourd incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Blow Gourd memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Blow Gourd, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Steppville, Whitney and Eastwood.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Trussville, Hanceville and Gardendale.
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It is very, very clean. Everything is impressive. My mother is very picky and she said they are willing to do anything for you and she's really impressed.
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.
Legacy Village of Jacksonville is an assisted living community located in Jacksonville, Alabama, in Calhoun County, and home to just over 12,600 people. Jacksonville is a busy city close to Oxford, with lots of stores, shopping, restaurants and area attractions. Residents will enjoy spending time...
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We looked at Magnolia Trace and we loved it but it was the most expensive one we looked at. My mother had been to rehab there before so we really had good experience there from a rehab stand point. She was...
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.
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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Cost of memory care in Blow Gourd, AL
The average cost of senior living in Blow Gourd is $4,125 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Altoona, AL with an average of $3,168 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Blow Gourd, AL vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Blow Gourd, AL by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Blow Gourd
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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.
Proveer at Grayson Valley in Birmingham, AL
4.1
The facility is pretty nice, I think some things could be upgraded. But mom is very pleased. The staff is very friendly and quick to address any issues we have. They do housekeeping often and her room is very clean. The food is good, mom is happy with it. Communication with the family is very ...
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The Bungalows at Riverchase in Hoover, AL
4.1
We have really enjoyed our time at the Bungalows at Riverchase. The place is very well maintained and it's more like a hotel than a nursing facility. The smallness of the facility really helps our mother. I would highly recommend it.
Blow Gourd review score based on 336 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 336 reviews of 84 Blow Gourd memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Blow Gourd 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
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Review subcategories for Blow Gourd 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 336 reviews of 84 Blow Gourd memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Blow Gourd 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.Blow Gourd, AL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.4
Friendliness
4.8
4.5
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.4
Meals & dining
4.3
4.0
Activities
4.3
4.0
Value for cost*
4.3
4.0
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Blow Gourd memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Blow Gourd memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Blow Gourd, 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 Blow Gourd 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 Blow Gourd 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
45.2%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
38.1%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.8%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45.2%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.9%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.8%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
41.7%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
28.6%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Blow Gourd 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 Blow Gourd Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
39.3%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.1%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Blow Gourd 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 Blow Gourd 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
28.6%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
27.4%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.8%
50.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Blow Gourd 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 Blow Gourd communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
21.4%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.9%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
20.2%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.3%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Blow Gourd 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 Blow Gourd offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
45.2%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.4%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.2%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.4%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.4%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.3%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.1%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.5%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.2%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
41.7%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
23.8%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.4%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Danberry at Inverness, Residences at Wellpoint and Gardens of Pelham are the top-rated memory care facilities near Blow Gourd, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 98 memory care facilities near Blow Gourd, Alabama. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Blow Gourd, Alabama are Danberry at Inverness, Residences at Wellpoint and Gardens of Pelham. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 98 memory care facilities near you in Blow Gourd, Alabama typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Blow Gourd, 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 Blow Gourd, 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 Blow Gourd, Alabama ranges from $1189 to $9990. The average Memory Care cost in Blow Gourd, Alabama is $4,125. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Blow Gourd, 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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