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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Praco, AL
If your loved one needs memory care in Praco, A Place for Mom can help. With 31 memory care facilities in Praco, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Praco incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Praco memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Praco, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Pleasant Grove Estates, Woodmont and Hueytown Crest.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Birmingham, Homewood and Gardendale.
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My mom is doing great as a resident in the community. She enjoys the meals and the activities are good. She has been happy so far and the staff are good with the care and good at giving my updates where it...
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.
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 Praco, AL
The average cost of senior living in Praco is $3,857 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include West Jefferson, AL with an average of $3,791 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Praco, AL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Praco, AL vs. the state and national average
Praco, AL
U.S. national average
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Praco vs. other types of senior living
Memory Care
Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Praco, AL by room type
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Average cost of Memory Care in Praco over time
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What families are saying about memory care in Praco
Recent reviews for memory care in Praco
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.
Brookdale University Park in Homewood, AL
4.9
I would definitely recommend Brookdale University Park. The staff is very friendly and we feel we get honest helpful feedback from them. Though my mom is always wanting to "go home", she is satisfied and has become close to and comfortable with the staff. They are always coming to get her to ...
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St Martins in the Pines in Birmingham, AL
4.9
So far we have had a very good experience with St. Martins in the Pines. The staff are wonderful and very friendly, and you can tell they really take good care of our loved ones. The facility itself is very nice and always well kept. The residents not only have plenty of opportunities to ...
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Praco review score based on 87 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 87 reviews of 27 Praco memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Praco 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
Praco review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Praco 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 87 reviews of 27 Praco memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Praco 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.Praco, AL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.0
Value for cost*
4.3
4.0
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Praco memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Praco memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Praco, 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 Praco 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 Praco 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
51.9%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
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
48.1%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.5%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
22.2%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Praco 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 Praco Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
51.9%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25.9%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
51.9%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.5%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Praco 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 Praco partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Praco, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
22.2%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.5%
50.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Praco 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 Praco communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Praco, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.5%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
18.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.7%
23%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Praco 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 Praco offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.5%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.7%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.7%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.9%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.7%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
40.7%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
25.9%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.7%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Morningside of Vestavia Hills, Oaks on Parkwood and Brookdale University Park are the top-rated memory care facilities near Praco, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 31 memory care facilities near Praco, Alabama. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Praco, Alabama is Morningside of Vestavia Hills. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 31 memory care facilities near you in Praco, Alabama typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Praco, 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 Praco, 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 Praco, Alabama ranges from $1189 to $9990. The average Memory Care cost in Praco, Alabama is $3,857. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Praco, 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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