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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Dawson, AL
If your loved one needs memory care in Dawson, A Place for Mom can help. With 12 memory care facilities in Dawson, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Dawson incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Dawson memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Dawson, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Saratoga, Crossroads and Southtown.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Guntersville, Gadsden and Albertville.
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55 Floor plans available
9.9
Review score
34 reviews
Staff is always very friendly kind and loving. They are available to help with any needs she might-have. They have the cleanest facility. The meals are exceptional. She really enjoyed the different types of...
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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1.0
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4 reviews
This community is absolutely outstanding, they are newly remodeled and have lots of great amenities and features throughout the entire building. My father is loving the view from his bedroom, he has lots of...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Cost of memory care in Dawson, AL
The average cost of senior living in Dawson is $3,512 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Carlisle-Rockledge, AL with an average of $3,154 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Dawson, AL vs. nearby cities
Dawson, AL
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Dawson, AL vs. the state and national average
Dawson, AL
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Dawson vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Dawson, AL by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Dawson
Recent reviews for memory care in Dawson
Bridgewood Gardens in Albertville, AL
5.0
Bridgewood gardens is a very nice facility, the staff is genuinely concerned for the well-being of their tenants. My father lived there and the memory care facility took very good care of him and provided a safe and clean environment for him. He loved them like family. We miss the staff at ...
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Rosewood Manor in Scottsboro, AL
4.8
I have never written a review before but I am so happy with Rosewood that I want to share my experiences. Mom moved in about 2 months ago. We were a bit worried at first that Mom would not like living in a community setting. Well those fears went away quickly. We love the staff at Rosewood and ...
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Silver Lakes Senior Living in Glencoe, AL
5.0
I was pleasantly surprised at my mom’s settling in and contentment at Silver Lakes. She was not happy in leaving her home but the kindness of the staff, the delicious meals as well as the top notch care helped her as well as being surrounded by her own things. I have been so pleased with the ...
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Dawson memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dawson memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dawson, 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 Dawson 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 Dawson that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dawson, ALNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
12.5%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
12.5%
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
12.5%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.5%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
12.5%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Dawson 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 Dawson Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dawson, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
25%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
12.5%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
71.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dawson 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 Dawson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dawson, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
41.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dining options in Dawson 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 Dawson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dawson, ALNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
12.5%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
12.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
23%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Dawson 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 Dawson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dawson, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
39.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
31.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bridgewood Gardens, Silver Lakes Senior Living and Serenity Place Assisted Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Dawson, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 12 memory care facilities near Dawson, Alabama. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Dawson, Alabama are Bridgewood Gardens and Silver Lakes Senior Living. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 12 memory care facilities near you in Dawson, Alabama typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Dawson, 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 Dawson, 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 Dawson, Alabama ranges from $1400 to $8600. The average Memory Care cost in Dawson, Alabama is $3,512. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Dawson, Alabama typically starts at $1400. 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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