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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Chelsea, AL

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If your loved one needs memory care in Chelsea, A Place for Mom can help. With 10 memory care facilities in Chelsea, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Woodmont, Dolomite and Vineland Park.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Birmingham, Sylacauga and Trussville.

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1010 Floor plans available
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She is very happy there - she enjoys the activities, the people and the food. Very positive! The staff members were very helpful and accommodating - the meals were very good and, although I did not meet a...
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.
Danberry at Inverness reflects a complete break from the conventions of ordinary senior living communities by embracing a distinctive philosophy focused on celebrating life with style. Here, you will find every convenience and amenity imaginable for active adults over 55, including a full...
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1919 Photos available
9.9
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111 reviews
9.9
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111 reviews
5 star
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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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99 Photos available
4646 Floor plans available
9.7
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31 reviews
9.7
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31 reviews
5 star
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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
9.6
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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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1010 Photos available
9.5
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8 reviews
9.5
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8 reviews
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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.
Proveer at Grande View provides the Hoover and Shelby County communities with vibrant, upscale and modern senior living.The word “proveer” means to provide. With Proveer at Grande View, that is their purpose. The staff at Proveer has dedicated themselves to understanding the needs of seniors who...
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44 Floor plans available
9.3
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19 reviews
9.3
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19 reviews
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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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1212 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.2
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28 reviews
9.2
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28 reviews
5 star
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3 star
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The small size of this facility was an attractive characteristic. My mother felt immediately comfortable in the environment as soon as we walked through the door the first time. In fact, she noted the...
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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2424 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
8.6
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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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2525 Photos available
1414 Floor plans available
7.9
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19 reviews
7.9
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19 reviews
5 star
58%
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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...
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.
Nestled in an attractively landscaped and wooded pocket of Birmingham, AL, Somerby St. Vincent's One Nineteen provides all that seniors desire from Independent living, Assisted living and specialized Somerside Memory Care options. Somerby offers a comfortable, convenient and rewarding senior...
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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
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.
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Cost of memory care in Chelsea, AL

The average cost of senior living in Chelsea is $4,252 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dunnavant, AL with an average of $3,927 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Chelsea, AL vs. nearby cities

Chelsea, AL
$4,277/mo
$3,982/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Chelsea, AL vs. the state and national average

Chelsea, AL
$4,277/mo
$3,881/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Chelsea vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$4,277/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Chelsea, AL by room type

Semi-Private
$5,453/mo
Studio
$5,253/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,928/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,462/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,600/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Chelsea over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Chelsea

Recent reviews for memory care in Chelsea

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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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.

Chelsea review score based on 124 family reviews

9.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 124 reviews of 10 Chelsea memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Chelsea 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

Chelsea review score compared against nearby cities

9.3
Chelsea, AL10 facilities
9.0
Highland Lakes, AL21 facilities
7.9
Westover, AL58 facilities

Review subcategories for Chelsea 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 124 reviews of 10 Chelsea memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Chelsea 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.
Chelsea, AL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.8
4.4
Friendliness
4.8
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.8
4.4
Meals & dining
4.5
4.1
Activities
4.4
4.0
Value for cost*
4.2
4.0
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Chelsea memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Chelsea memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Chelsea, 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 Chelsea 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 Chelsea that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Chelsea, ALNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
70%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
90%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
90%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
60%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
80%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Chelsea 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 Chelsea Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Chelsea, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
80%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
70%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
80%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Chelsea 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 Chelsea partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Chelsea, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
80%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
70%
50.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Chelsea 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 Chelsea communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Chelsea, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
70%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
80%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
50%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Chelsea 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 Chelsea offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Chelsea, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
100%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
60%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
90%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
100%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
90%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
80%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
80%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
80%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
80%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
40%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
60%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
80%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Danberry at Inverness, Gardens of Pelham and Monark Grove Greystone are the top-rated memory care facilities near Chelsea, Alabama. See full list of communities.

There are 10 memory care facilities near Chelsea, Alabama. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Chelsea, Alabama are Danberry at Inverness, Gardens of Pelham and Monark Grove Greystone. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 10 memory care facilities near you in Chelsea, Alabama typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Chelsea, 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 Chelsea, 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 Chelsea, Alabama ranges from $1189 to $9990. The average Memory Care cost in Chelsea, Alabama is $4,252. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Chelsea, 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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