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8 Best Memory Care Facilities in Muck City, AL

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If your loved one needs memory care in Muck City, A Place for Mom can help. With 8 memory care facilities in Muck City, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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Definitely 5 stars. My mom was very reluctant about leaving our family home but it was time. I spoke to a lot of people and toured almost every place in the area. I wasn't in a hurry. I was looking for a...
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.
Located on the outskirts of historic Decatur, Morningside has provided state-licensed assisted living services since 1999. Our licensed professional associates provide excellent resident satisfaction, vibrant programming and care which the community has come to know and trust 24 hours a day,...
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8.0
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The staff was always friendly. They treat everyone like family. My mom loved them!!! I love them!!! Yes, we would recommend this community to other families!!! When my mother passed in January the staff got...
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.
Country Cottage — Decatur is an assisted living community located in Decatur, Alabama. Decatur is a city situated in Morgan and Limestone counties and is affectionately known as 'The River City.' As the largest city in Morgan County, it offers its residents a wide array of shopping, dining and...
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Bright, open facility. Feels welcoming. Staff is very friendly and treats your loved one as if they are a part of their family. Love the staff, how they treat my mother in law and try to get her involved.
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 Pearl of the Shoals offers assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care while providing abundant services, conveniences and amenities. And there’s always the security of knowing that our staff is on-site 24 hours a day, seven days a week.As an assisted living resident, you can enjoy the...
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This was the first and the last community we looked at. This is such a great place we did not need to look any farther. My sister is thriving since moving into this community. The staff are attentive and...
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.
It's all about making the right choice to accommodate your loved ones needs. Westminster Assisted Living and Memory Care is a retirement community that embraces an individual's independence in a loving, caring and socializing environment. Westminster Assisted Living and Memory Care of Decatur...
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All 5. The residents are very loving and sweet to my mom. I feel like she has friends there, and based on the experience we have had so far, we would absolutely recommend Country Cottage - Russellville to...
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.
Because home is so important to all of us, the Cottage not only has wonderful cozy common areas where new and old friends can enjoy being together, but it offers different sizes and styles of room, and service programs tailored to perfectly suit the needs of each resident. Whether your loved one...
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My Dad is a resident at the Hartselle campus and my sister and I have been very pleased with his care. The staff is always very friendly and helpful. They do an amazing job given the few staff that they have...
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.
Real Lifestyle ChoicesColumbia Cottage derives much of its design and decor from a Southern Living Idea Home.Each thoughtful layout has plenty of room to accommodate the treasures that grace your current home. Several apartments have special features like French doors, crown molding, and nine...
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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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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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Cost of memory care in Muck City, AL

The average cost of senior living in Muck City is $5,597 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Florence, AL with an average of $4,970 per month.

Memory care costs in Muck City, AL, vs. state and national averages

Muck City, AL
$5,597/mo
$5,577/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

Memory care costs in Muck City, AL, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$5,597/mo

Senior living costs in Muck City 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: Muck City, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMuck City, ALAlabamaU.S.
Memory Care$5,597/mo$5,577/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$3,967/mo$4,200/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$2,630/mo$3,125/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Muck City, AL:$5,597/mo
Alabama:$5,577/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Muck City, AL:$3,967/mo
Alabama:$4,200/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Muck City, AL:$2,630/mo
Alabama:$3,125/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Muck City

Recent reviews for memory care in Muck City

The Pearl of the Shoals in Muscle Shoals, AL

5.0
The entire staff at Brookdale are wonderful! They go out of their way to make people feel welcome. It's very clean and updated. They offer lots of activities. I would highly recommend Brookdale to any of my family and friends.

Country Cottage - Decatur

5.0
The staff CARES!!! The staff is down to earth and genuinely cares about their residents. My mother has had a hard time moving into assisted living because she is fiercely independent.. the staff here has included her and everything and makes her feel welcome.

Morningside of Decatur

5.0
[name removed], the Director, was a true gift from the Lord. She walked with us through every stage- even transitioning out of Morningside into a a new facility. We also had the sweetest relationship with his nurse, [name removed]. She provided excellent, personal care and communicated so well. ...
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Muck City review score based on 192 family reviews

8.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 192 reviews of 9 Muck City memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Muck City 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

Muck City review score compared against nearby cities

8.9
Muck City, AL9 facilities
9.1
Muscle Shoals, AL9 facilities
8.9
Decatur, AL9 facilities

Review subcategories for Muck City 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 192 reviews of 9 Muck City memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Muck City 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.
Muck City, AL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.5
4.3
Staff
4.7
4.6
Meals & dining
4.2
4.2
Activities
4.3
4.3
Value for cost*
4.5
4.2
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Muck City memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Muck City memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Muck City, 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 Muck City 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 Muck City that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Muck City, ALNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
69.2%
56.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
58.8%
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
58.3%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
41%
65%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Muck City 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 Muck City Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Muck City, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
74%
65.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
39.5%
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 Muck City 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 Muck City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Muck City, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.6%
24.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.8%
38.7%
No sugar
No sugar
43.5%
35.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.2%
45.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Muck City 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 Muck City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Muck City, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.4%
27.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
34.5%
Room service
Room service
36.1%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.4%
19.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Muck City 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 Muck City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Muck City, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
55.6%
39.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.2%
28.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38%
24.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.9%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.2%
44.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.5%
53.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.9%
34%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.8%
30.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.6%
31.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.5%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
49.2%
41%
Dances
Dances
38.2%
27.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.3%
19.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.1%
39.9%
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State regulations for memory care in Muck City

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Morningside of Decatur, Country Cottage - Decatur and The Pearl of the Shoals are the top-rated memory care facilities near Muck City, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 8 memory care facilities near Muck City, Alabama. See the full list.
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The 8 memory care facilities near you in Muck City, Alabama typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Muck City, 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 Muck City, 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 Muck City, Alabama ranges from $3448 to $11995. The average Memory Care cost in Muck City, Alabama is $5,597. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Muck City, Alabama typically starts at $3448. 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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