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6 Best Memory Care Facilities in Bright Star, AL

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If your loved one needs memory care in Bright Star, A Place for Mom can help. With 6 memory care facilities in Bright Star, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Bright Star incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Bright Star memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Bright Star, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Steppville, Saratoga and Crossroads.
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55 Floor plans available
9.5
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9.5
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Personnel are always friendly, efficient and dependable. When experience a problem that problem is taken care of and solved as soon possible. Activities are regent and avaliable to all residents who would...
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.
If you think senior living at Bridgewood Gardens is like a nursing home … think again! We ensure residents are living an active and enriching lifestyle through our dedicated assisted living and award-winning memory care services. Come see how we can elevate your lifestyle with engaging and...
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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.
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
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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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My father was in respite care for a few weeks and the staff definitely made him feel like he was at home. The owner would call everyday and inform me of everything that was going on with my father. It was...
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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Cost of memory care in Bright Star, AL

The average cost of senior living in Bright Star is $5,549 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oneonta, AL with an average of $4,774 per month.

Memory care costs in Bright Star, AL, vs. state and national averages

Bright Star, AL
$5,549/mo
$5,577/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

Memory care costs in Bright Star, AL, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$5,549/mo

Memory care costs in Bright Star, AL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,856/mo
Studio
$6,045/mo

Senior living costs in Bright Star 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: Bright Star, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBright Star, ALAlabamaU.S.
Memory Care$5,549/mo$5,577/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$4,229/mo$4,200/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Livingunavailable$3,125/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Bright Star, AL:$5,549/mo
Alabama:$5,577/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Bright Star, AL:$4,229/mo
Alabama:$4,200/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Bright Star, AL:unavailable
Alabama:$3,125/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Bright Star, AL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Bright Star 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.

Bright Star, ALAL stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Bright Star, AL

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Bright Star 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 average 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
Bright Star, AL$5,649/mo$5,553/mo+1.7%
Alabama$5,192/mo$4,884/mo+6.3%
National$5,466/mo$5,581/mo-2.1%
Bright Star, AL
2024 average cost:$5,649/mo
2023 average cost:$5,553/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
Alabama
2024 average cost:$5,192/mo
2023 average cost:$4,884/mo
Percent change:+6.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,466/mo
2023 average cost:$5,581/mo
Percent change:-2.1%
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What families are saying about memory care in Bright Star

Recent reviews for memory care in Bright Star

Regency Pointe in Rainbow City, AL

4.0
I have been very pleased with the quality of care my mother has been receiving at this community. She has been participating in many of the activities they have to offer and enjoying the company of the other residents. She has had no complaints about the food and has had good nutrition provided ...
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The Olive Home in Oneonta, AL

5.0
Care,food, cleanliness and atmosphere all are great. Thanks.

Bridgewood Gardens in Albertville, AL

5.0
Everyone is super nice to us and our Mom. I truly appreciate everyone I have had contact with. We are fortunate to be able to have our Mom in this facility. As hard as it was to give up her home she has adjusted very well.

Bright Star review score based on 48 family reviews

9.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 48 reviews of 2 Bright Star memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Bright Star 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

Bright Star review score compared against nearby cities

9.4
Bright Star, AL2 facilities
9.2
Gadsden, AL3 facilities
8.8
Oneonta, AL42 facilities

Bright Star memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bright Star memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bright Star, 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 Bright Star 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 Bright Star that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Bright Star, ALNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
69.2%
56.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.1%
42.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.5%
75.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.1%
95.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70.2%
63.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.9%
24.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.1%
81.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
49.9%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
32.7%
65%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Bright Star 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 Bright Star Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bright Star, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
74%
65.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
56.2%
39.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
70.1%
61.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
38.5%
23.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bright Star 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 Bright Star partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bright Star, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.6%
24.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56.2%
38.7%
No sugar
No sugar
43.5%
35.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.8%
45.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Bright Star 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 Bright Star communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bright Star, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.8%
27.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.3%
34.5%
Room service
Room service
36.1%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.7%
19.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bright Star 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 Bright Star offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bright Star, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
64%
39.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.9%
28.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38%
24.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.5%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.5%
44.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.8%
53.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.3%
34%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.4%
30.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.6%
31.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
59.9%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
57.5%
41%
Dances
Dances
29.8%
27.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.3%
19.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60.4%
39.9%
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State regulations for memory care in Bright Star

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 Bright Star protect seniors.
Learn about Alabama memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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