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5 Best Memory Care Facilities in Persons, AL

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The average monthly cost of Memory Care in Alabama is $5,577, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Persons area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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The staff at The Gardens is very kind, patient and caring!! I just attended a July 4th event that was fun for the residents and families!! I’m so thankful for this clean facility with caring people!!
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.
Gardens of Eufaula is much more than an assisted living community, it’s a place where residents are surrounded by people who care. A unique setting where your parent or loved one lives among piers, new friendships are made, lives are shared and where they will feel right at home. Located across...
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My father is a resident at River Oaks in Eufaula and I am so happy that he is there. The staff are all so loving and caring. This place has been a blessing for our family.
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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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
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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.
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 Persons, AL

The average cost of senior living in Alabama is $5,577 per month as compared to $6,999 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Alabama vs. 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 state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeAlabamaU.S.Cost difference
Memory Care$5,577/mo$6,999/mo20.3% below national median
Assisted Living$4,200/mo$5,830/mo28.0% below national median
Independent Living$3,125/mo$3,520/mo11.2% below national median
Memory Care
Alabama:$5,577/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:20.3% below national median
Assisted Living
Alabama:$4,200/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:28.0% below national median
Independent Living
Alabama:$3,125/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:11.2% below national median
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Memory care costs in Persons, AL, over time

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

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Memory care cost trends in Persons, AL

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Persons 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Persons, AL$5,111/mo$5,028/mo+1.7%
Alabama$5,529/mo$5,428/mo+1.9%
National$6,681/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
Persons, AL
2024 average cost:$5,111/mo
2023 average cost:$5,028/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
Alabama
2024 average cost:$5,529/mo
2023 average cost:$5,428/mo
Percent change:+1.9%
National
2024 average cost:$6,681/mo
2023 average cost:$6,446/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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What families are saying about memory care in Persons

Recent reviews for memory care in Persons

River Oaks in Eufaula, AL

5.0
Very loving, compassionate staff. Feels like one big family and a beautiful place to call home.

Gardens of Eufaula

5.0
The perfect place to put you’re love ones Every one there was super nice I love it umm. Sorry I don’t know what else to say but yes I do love it very nice place clean and everything else I would definitely recommend it

Persons review score based on 423 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 423 reviews of 12 Persons memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Persons 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

Persons review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Persons, AL12 facilities
8.6
Auburn, AL11 facilities
8.6
Hurtsboro, AL12 facilities

Review subcategories for Persons 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 423 reviews of 12 Persons memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Persons 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.
Persons, AL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.4
4.3
Staff
4.7
4.6
Meals & dining
4.4
4.2
Activities
4.5
4.3
Value for cost*
4.4
4.2
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Persons memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Persons memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Persons, 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 Persons 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 Persons that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Persons, ALNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
45.7%
56.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.5%
42.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
78.3%
75.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.1%
95.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.5%
63.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25.4%
24.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
79.2%
81.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.1%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
49.2%
65%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Persons 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 Persons Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Persons, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64.6%
65.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31%
39.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.2%
61.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.2%
23.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Persons 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 Persons partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Persons, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.1%
24.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.7%
38.7%
No sugar
No sugar
27.8%
35.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.8%
45.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.8%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Persons 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 Persons communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Persons, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18%
27.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.2%
34.5%
Room service
Room service
27.1%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.4%
19.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Persons 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 Persons offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Persons, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.8%
39.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.1%
28.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.1%
24.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.7%
44.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52%
53.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.8%
34%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.2%
30.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.2%
31.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.5%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
31.3%
41%
Dances
Dances
20.8%
27.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.5%
19.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25.8%
39.9%
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State regulations for memory care in Persons

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