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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Straven, AL
If your loved one needs memory care in Straven, A Place for Mom can help. With 14 memory care facilities in Straven, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Straven incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Straven memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Straven, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Dolomite, Hueytown Crest and Vineland Park.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Birmingham, Alabaster and Homewood.
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She is very happy there - she enjoys the activities, the people and the food. Very positive! The staff members were very helpful and accommodating - the meals were very good and, although I did not meet a...
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.
Danberry at Inverness reflects a complete break from the conventions of ordinary senior living communities by embracing a distinctive philosophy focused on celebrating life with style. Here, you will find every convenience and amenity imaginable for active adults over 55, including a full...
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This is our second year to have our mom at The Gardens. Initially, she was not an easy placement, but the staff at The Gardens made all the difference in the world. Now Mom loves The Gardens and thinks if it...
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.
At the Gardens of Pelham Assisted Living, our retirement community meets the diverse and changing needs of today’s senior citizens. Conveniently located off 1-65 North at exit 246 in Pelham near the Oak Mountain Park, the Garden’s atmosphere is warm and relaxed. Our month-to-month rent, without...
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22 reviews
I would recommend. We picked because of the activities offered. The fact that they have memory care in case we had to switch to that
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.
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19 reviews
My only concern is that their prices have gone up every year that my relative has been there. However, Yes, I'd recommend a Bungalows to anyone. The staff has been very nice and informed me if there's ever...
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.
Morningside of Riverchase in Hoover, Alabama is a beautifully furnished assisted living community offering spacious 1 and 2 bedroom apartments, and a wealth of amenities so you can feel right at home, right from the start.Located in historic Hoover, Morningside of Riverchase is an elegantly...
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9.2
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28 reviews
The small size of this facility was an attractive characteristic. My mother felt immediately comfortable in the environment as soon as we walked through the door the first time. In fact, she noted the...
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.
Lakeview Estates, a Phoenix Senior Living community, offers premier senior living services with superior personalized care and luxury-style accommodations with a comfortable, small-town feel. From the moment you enter Lakeview Estates, it will become clear that our goal is to instill purpose and...
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9.1
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51 reviews
Memory Care, activities that encourage more movement (vs. just sitting and watching TV) could use some improvement. This is probably difficult under the circumstances.
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.
Located in Hoover, Alabama, Truewood by Merrill, Riverchase is a newly renovated senior living community featuring a total of 110 beautifully appointed residences: 86 assisted living and 28 memory care apartments. The innovative assisted living apartments, specialized dementia care suites and...
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63 reviews
We were attracted to them because of the high ratings online. Definitely will recommend!! Staff and Nurses were of the highest quality and cost was a bargain. Best of the 4 places my sister stayed at. She...
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.
Briar Glenn Alzheimer's Special Care Center is an assisted living community located in Hoover, Jefferson County, Alabama, providing residents with a safe place to call home. Those dealing with dementia or Alzheimer's are welcome in this community. The city of Hoover has much to offer to residents...
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8.9
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39 reviews
Looks may be a little deceiving, better than 1st impression, give it a chance. I highly recommend Plantation Manor to others looking.
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.
The Plantation Manor is an assisted living community located in the heart of beautiful McCalla, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The town of McCalla is referred to by many as the jewel of the South. There are a number of activities that a senior can participate in when moving to this area. One of the...
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From the first time that I visited Galleria Woods, I knew that it was the place for me! I love my Garden Home and the privacy that it gives me overlooking the Cahaba River. I enjoy my walks up to the "Big...
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.
It’s not downsizing your home; it’s upsizing your possibilities. Located on 20 wooded acres in Birmingham’s prestigious Riverchase area, our continuing care retirement community (CCRC) gives you a maintenance-free lifestyle with the retirement you deserve. Our community has a full continuum...
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I am impressed with the staff as they are attentive and helpful. They offer some activities and the community is clean. I would recommend this community.
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.
Maplewood Lane Traditional Assisted Living If you or someone in your family is having difficulty living independently, yet doesn't need 24-hour care and medical supervision, then assisted living will provide the ideal solution. If you or a loved one requires assistance with bathing, dressing,...
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We love this community for the staff are outstanding and caring. The community is clean and the meals are very good in every way possible. We are happy that she is active with this other resident with the...
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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.
The Woodlands offer the basic services plus three additional levels of care. The Woodlands provides a way of life that allows the resident to age in place. If your loved one needs short term assistance or long term assistance, we provide it. Our well-trained staff provides services with love,...
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This community was very nice and the people were very friendly however, I needed my aunt in a community where they gathered and there were more gathering places at another community. The people were very...
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.
Real Service At the heart of Country Cottage is CareSteps, an individualized service plan designed to solve the real, day-to-day issues that have threatened to destroy the independence you've worked so hard to achieve. CareSteps assures that you'll receive the right amount of help at the right...
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, 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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Cost of memory care in Straven, AL
The average cost of senior living in Straven is $4,210 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hueytown, AL with an average of $3,946 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Straven, AL vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about memory care in Straven
Recent reviews for memory care in Straven
Homeland Assisted Living Facility in Jemison, AL
5.0
My parents have been here almost a year. The staff and owner are friendly and have genuine concern for the residents. They get to know the residents, so when something is not right (mentally/physically) they know and can address it quickly.
It’s never easy for a person to transition from ...
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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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Straven review score based on 99 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 99 reviews of 13 Straven memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Straven 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
Straven review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Straven 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 99 reviews of 13 Straven memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Straven 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.Straven, AL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.4
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.0
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Straven memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Straven memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Straven, 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 Straven 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 Straven 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
61.5%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
46.2%
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
61.5%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.1%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.5%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
46.2%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Straven 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 Straven Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Straven, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.8%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.8%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53.8%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
30.8%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Straven 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 Straven partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Straven, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
46.2%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.5%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
38.5%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.8%
50.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Straven 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 Straven communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Straven, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.1%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.8%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
30.8%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.4%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Straven 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 Straven offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Straven, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
53.8%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.8%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.1%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.5%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.5%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.5%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.2%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.8%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.2%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.8%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
53.8%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
23.1%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.1%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.8%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Danberry at Inverness, Gardens of Pelham and Monark Grove Greystone are the top-rated memory care facilities near Straven, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 14 memory care facilities near Straven, Alabama. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Straven, Alabama are Danberry at Inverness, Gardens of Pelham and Monark Grove Greystone. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 14 memory care facilities near you in Straven, Alabama typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Straven, 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 Straven, 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 Straven, Alabama ranges from $1189 to $9990. The average Memory Care cost in Straven, Alabama is $4,210. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Straven, 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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