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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Crossroads, Webb Addition and Southtown.
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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
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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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It really is a great facility. They are very attentive. They may have more activities than my mom tells me, but I don't know. She likes bingo and the monthly entertainment. I would definitely recommend The...
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.
Located one block from Cullman Regional Medical Center and 4 miles from Interstate 65, residents are conveniently located to their physicians, rehabilitation services, and more. Morningside of Cullman is licensed by the State of Alabama, is a trusted senior resource, and the Assisted Living of...
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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
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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.
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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I have recommend this community to several people. The community is so clean, bright and cheerful. My loved one is the happiest she has been in 45 years. The community is wonderful and everyone feels like...
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.
Here, at Viva Senior Living at Lincoln Manor, our residents not only relax in the privacy of their own lovely apartments, but they also share in a wealth of services, amenities and activities designed especially for them. Here, they enjoy independence, security and freedom of choice in a warm,...
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Very nice facility. My mom loves the atmosphere and care she receives. The activities for her are somewhat lacking. They need to replace the activities person.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Westminster Assisted Living and Memory Care is designed for seniors who need assistance or support with activities of daily living while still living independently in private studio apartments. Each residence is furnished by the Resident to foster the fun and pleasure of living as an individual...
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They have kept an excellent eye on my parents, health wise. Staff is lacking sometimes, just like everywhere. Our parents have had lots of health issues. It hasn't been easy but the facility has helped...
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.
Monarch Place is a senior living community serving seniors in the greater Cullman County, Alabama area. We are located just 35 miles north of Birmingham which gives us the best of southern country living while having the cultural and entertainment options of a large city nearby.Our spacious...
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More than exceeded our expectations. Based on our experience with the community so far we would recommend them to other families.
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.
The Premier Senior Living Community in the South! Discover the comfort and classic southern charm that is Regency Pointe senior living. Located near the banks of the Coosa River in Rainbow City, Alabama, our picturesque community is nestled among rolling hills, scenic forests and natural wild...
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Everything is excellent. The price I wish was lower but I guess that's a sign of the times. They're very accommodating and caring
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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Loved the experience. Great place. It is very clean almost always it smelled freshly sanitized. The staff is very friendly and will go out of their way to assist the family and the resident. The quality was...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
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, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Regency Manor Specialty Care is an assisted living facility situated in Gurley, Alabama. We pride ourselves in our compassionate, dignified care for patients with AlzheimerÆs and dementia. We are also known for our home-like atmosphere, making it as comfortable as possible. We provide a secure...
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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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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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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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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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.
Photo of Windsor House
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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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Our loved one has not been there long, but our family is having a much better experience at Regency. Everything is going great so far, we were upfront with them about our loved ones health issues, and they...
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.
Regency Retirement Village is a part of the city of Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama and provides residents with an assisted living community that is prepared to offer them the memory care that they need. This community is a great place to call home. Huntsville has much to offer to its guests...
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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
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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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We looked at Magnolia Trace and we loved it but it was the most expensive one we looked at. My mother had been to rehab there before so we really had good experience there from a rehab stand point. She was...
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: 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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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, 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.

Cost of memory care in Poplar Ridge, AL

The average cost of senior living in Poplar Ridge is $3,958 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Geraldine, AL with an average of $3,594 per month.

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

Poplar Ridge, AL
$3,958/mo
$3,912/mo

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

Poplar Ridge, AL
$3,958/mo
$3,881/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

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

Memory Care
$3,958/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,143/mo
Studio
$4,198/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,423/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,073/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,800/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Poplar Ridge over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Poplar Ridge

Recent reviews for memory care in Poplar Ridge

Merrill Gardens at Madison

4.0
The areas we think they could improve on would be to perhaps explain to the family and patient, what is the criteria for no longer being able to care for a resident? That way the resident might attempt more control over his environment.

Lynridge of Huntsville Assisted Living and Memory Care

4.5
Finally got to see my Mom ([name removed]) today at 2:30 pm, receptionIst was great had to mask up as requested thank u Really appreciate your staff wanted to let you know [name removed] Thank you guys

Monark Grove Madison

5.0
My loved one is having a great experience here at Madison Crossings. It is much better than her previous facility and we have been happy.

Poplar Ridge review score based on 302 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 302 reviews of 70 Poplar Ridge memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Poplar Ridge 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

Poplar Ridge review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
Poplar Ridge, AL70 facilities
7.8
New Hope, AL86 facilities
8.0

Review subcategories for Poplar Ridge 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 302 reviews of 70 Poplar Ridge memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Poplar Ridge 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.
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Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.4
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
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Poplar Ridge memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Poplar Ridge memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Poplar Ridge, 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 Poplar Ridge 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 Poplar Ridge that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
40%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.3%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
41.4%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.1%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.3%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.1%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
31.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Poplar Ridge 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 Poplar Ridge Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Poplar Ridge, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
38.6%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Poplar Ridge 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 Poplar Ridge partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Poplar Ridge, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.3%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.4%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.6%
50.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Poplar Ridge 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 Poplar Ridge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
12.9%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
18.6%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Poplar Ridge 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 Poplar Ridge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
40%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.7%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.1%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.4%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.6%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.9%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.1%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
38.6%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Limestone Lodge, Residences at Wellpoint and Gardens of Hazel Green are the top-rated memory care facilities near Poplar Ridge, Alabama. See full list of communities.

There are 83 memory care facilities near Poplar Ridge, Alabama. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Poplar Ridge, Alabama are Limestone Lodge, Residences at Wellpoint and Gardens of Hazel Green. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 83 memory care facilities near you in Poplar Ridge, Alabama typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Poplar Ridge, 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 Poplar Ridge, 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 Poplar Ridge, Alabama ranges from $1350 to $8600. The average Memory Care cost in Poplar Ridge, Alabama is $3,958. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Poplar Ridge, Alabama typically starts at $1350. 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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