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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Summit, AL

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If your loved one needs memory care in Summit, A Place for Mom can help. With 11 memory care facilities in Summit, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Steppville, Saratoga and Crossroads.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Cullman, Hanceville and Guntersville.

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zipAverageCost: $3,991

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Photo of Bridgewood Gardens
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55 Floor plans available
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Personnel are always friendly, efficient and dependable. When experience a problem that problem is taken care of and solved as soon possible. Activities are regent and avaliable to all residents who would...
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.
If you think senior living at Bridgewood Gardens is like a nursing home … think again! We ensure residents are living an active and enriching lifestyle through our dedicated assisted living and award-winning memory care services. Come see how we can elevate your lifestyle with engaging and...
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88 Floor plans available
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My mom unfortunately doesn't do many of the activities; but here are the things I love about the staff: they are always coming by to pop in and check on her. The activities director comes by and invites her...
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.
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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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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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
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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My father was in respite care for a few weeks and the staff definitely made him feel like he was at home. The owner would call everyday and inform me of everything that was going on with my father. It was...
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.
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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
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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.
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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Cost of memory care in Summit, AL

The average cost of senior living in Summit is $3,991 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bristow Cove, AL with an average of $3,154 per month.

Memory care costs in Summit, AL, vs. nearby cities

Summit, AL
$3,991/mo
$4,048/mo

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

Summit, AL
$3,991/mo
$3,907/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$3,991/mo

Memory care costs in Summit, AL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,195/mo
Studio
$3,999/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,192/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,735/mo

Senior living costs in Summit 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: Summit, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSummit, ALAlabamaU.S.
Memory Care$3,991/mo$3,907/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,991/mo$3,866/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$3,597/mo$3,478/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Summit, AL:$3,991/mo
Alabama:$3,907/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Summit, AL:$3,991/mo
Alabama:$3,866/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Summit, AL:$3,597/mo
Alabama:$3,478/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Summit

Recent reviews for memory care in Summit

The Olive Home in Oneonta, AL

5.0
Care,food, cleanliness and atmosphere all are great. Thanks.

Monarch Place in Hanceville, AL

4.3
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 tremendously.

Bridgewood Gardens in Albertville, AL

5.0
Everyone is super nice to us and our Mom. I truly appreciate everyone I have had contact with. We are fortunate to be able to have our Mom in this facility. As hard as it was to give up her home she has adjusted very well.

Summit memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Summit memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Summit, 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 Summit 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 Summit that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Summit, ALNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.2%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
22.2%
73.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
22.2%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
11.1%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Summit 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 Summit Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Summit, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
22.2%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
11.1%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
22.2%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Summit 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 Summit partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Summit, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.2%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
22.2%
42.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Summit 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 Summit communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Summit, ALNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
11.1%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Summit 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 Summit offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Summit, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
22.2%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
40.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
22.2%
48.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.2%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Summit

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