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If your loved one needs memory care in Tensaw, A Place for Mom can help. With 56 memory care facilities in Tensaw, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Tensaw incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Tensaw memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Tensaw, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
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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, 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, 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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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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[name removed] is the manager of the community and she was extremely helpful and interactive with our family. Our loved ones stay was short but during his stay they really did do a good job making sure he...
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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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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, 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.
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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
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.
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
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
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
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, 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.
Cost of memory care in Tensaw, AL
The average cost of senior living in Tensaw is $3,676 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chatom, AL with an average of $2,700 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Tensaw, AL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Tensaw, AL vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about memory care in Tensaw
Recent reviews for memory care in Tensaw
Country Place Senior Living of Brewton
4.7
I have been very pleased. I would recommend Country Place to others. It is clean and spacious community. The food services are good. The have choices at breakfast. I was pleased with the staff that I interacted with.
Knollwood Pointe in Mobile, AL
5.0
To my knowledge I'm the only family member that visits my mother. I regret that I wasn't informed when she came down with Covid as I am co- Guardian and the only family visitor she has. Yes, I would recommend this community to others. It's a nice facility and close by for me .
Homestead Village of Fairhope
4.0
Although my mom is still adjusting I know in my heart that she is where she should be. Her biggest complaint is that she has to ask for any over the counter medicine she wants to take, ( ie: aleve, etc) it's not allowed in the residents apartments. Everyone has been very friendly and ...
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Tensaw review score based on 108 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 108 reviews of 45 Tensaw memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Tensaw 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
Tensaw review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Tensaw 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 108 reviews of 45 Tensaw memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Tensaw 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.Tensaw, AL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.0
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Tensaw memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Tensaw memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Tensaw, 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 Tensaw 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 Tensaw 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
26.7%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
26.7%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.3%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
28.9%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.1%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.6%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
31.1%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
24.4%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Tensaw 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 Tensaw 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
22.2%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.6%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
15.6%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Tensaw 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 Tensaw partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.4%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.6%
50.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Tensaw 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 Tensaw communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
13.3%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.4%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
24.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.9%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Tensaw 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 Tensaw offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
31.1%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.4%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.1%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.1%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.4%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.7%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
28.9%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
26.7%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.6%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.1%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Gardens of Daphne, Proveer at Port City and Somerby of Mobile are the top-rated memory care facilities near Tensaw, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 56 memory care facilities near Tensaw, Alabama. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Tensaw, Alabama is Gardens of Daphne. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 56 memory care facilities near you in Tensaw, Alabama typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Tensaw, 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 Tensaw, 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 Tensaw, Alabama ranges from $1250 to $7500. The average Memory Care cost in Tensaw, Alabama is $3,676. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Tensaw, Alabama typically starts at $1250. 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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