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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Carara, AL
If your loved one needs memory care in Carara, A Place for Mom can help. With 14 memory care facilities in Carara, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Carara incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Carara memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Carara, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Lardent, Lardent and Oxanna.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Pell City, Lincoln and Anniston.
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When it comes to the meals and dining, there is no consideration for diabetic residents. Many meals are too many carbs/ starches in one meal. No sugar free options. The value for cost would be a better...
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.
While you may have known Fort McClellan as a premier military installation in the Southeast, the fort's Army days are in the past. Today a portion of the former military base has a whole new mission.Welcome to the new McClellan, and welcome to Anniston, Alabama. A growing retirement destination...
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Our loved one is not really engaging in the activities, but the staff members have continued to do a great job reaching out and encouraging our friend to get involved with different activities. We do think...
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.
We strive to make every moment special for our residents at NHC Place Anniston because we believe in celebrating life at all stages. Our community fosters independence, socialization, and a healthy lifestyle for each Resident. We are dedicated to offering our residents the independence they want...
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The staff members at Autumn Cove are what have made it such a great experience so far - they are just top notch. Based on our experience so far we would recommend them to other families.
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.
Autumn Cove Assisted Living is an extraordinary place to live. It’s the charm of hometown living in a community bursting with amenities and beautifully maintained by a terrific staff that’s ready to serve. At Autumn Cove Assisted Living, you’ll meet new friends, learn something new, and enjoy...
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.
Sunrise on the Circle is located in Pell City, Alabama, which is nestled between the granite ridges of the lower Appalachian Mountains and the scenic Coosa River. Interstate I-20 offers easy access to the giant commerce centers of Birmingham (1 hour) and Atlanta (2 hours).
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.
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.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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.
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, 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.
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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Our loved one was a previous residents at The Village and during their stay there it was awesome, just off the charts. However covid had hit and we ended up pulling our loved one out to come live at home...
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.
Village at Cook Springs provides an assisted living community for those in need of memory care in the Pell City, St. Clair County, Alabama. This community offers the support that is needed for seniors who are dealing with dementia and Alzheimer's in an area that is beautiful and green. Those...
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Cost of memory care in Carara, AL
The average cost of senior living in Carara is $3,748 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Goodwater, AL with an average of $1,815 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Carara, AL vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about memory care in Carara
Recent reviews for memory care in Carara
Village at Cook Springs in Pell City, AL
5.0
This is a very nice community, clean well kept up and the staff is friendly and they are working with my mother-in-law and her transition here which has been slow but the staff has been so good at encouraging her to start coming to the different activities and to join the other residents in the ...
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Autumn Cove Assisted Living in Anniston, AL
5.0
I am super impressed with most every facet of my care this first month. I pray this second month will be smooth sailing. When talking economics people can always look at the price and say oh no that’s too much; but take a look at it like I did. Take that bottom line price. Then start subtracting ...
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McClellan Senior Living in Anniston, AL
4.8
Overall he enjoys the experience. He has been approved for VA, but he wants to stay there. For the meals, as with everywhere, cooking staff no shows. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families, they have been great communicators with me concerning my dad.
Carara memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carara memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carara, 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 Carara 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 Carara that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Carara, ALNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
23.1%
57.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.1%
43.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84.6%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.3%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
38.5%
64.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
7.7%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84.6%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
23.1%
54.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
30.8%
64.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Carara 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 Carara Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Carara, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
23.1%
66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
7.7%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
23.1%
62.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.4%
23.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Carara 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 Carara partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Carara, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.7%
24.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.4%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
15.4%
37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
7.7%
44.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Carara 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 Carara communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Carara, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.4%
28.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.1%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
7.7%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
20%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Carara 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 Carara offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Carara, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
23.1%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.4%
29.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.4%
25.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.8%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.1%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30.8%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.1%
35.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.4%
30.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.4%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.1%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
15.4%
42.6%
Dances
Dances
7.7%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.1%
19.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.1%
41.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
McClellan Senior Living, NHC Place, Anniston and Autumn Cove Assisted Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Carara, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 14 memory care facilities near Carara, Alabama. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Carara, Alabama are McClellan Senior Living. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 14 memory care facilities near you in Carara, Alabama typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Carara, 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 Carara, 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 Carara, Alabama ranges from $1189 to $9990. The average Memory Care cost in Carara, Alabama is $3,748. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Carara, 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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