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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Polk, AL
If your loved one needs memory care in Polk, A Place for Mom can help. With 49 memory care facilities in Polk, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Polk incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Polk memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Polk, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Selma, Manila and Manila.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Selma, Manila and Manila.
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A wonderful home for the elderly. The care is awesome so is the food. They have lots of great activities for the residents. There is a great staff to help with any need. My Aunt loves her spacious rooms.
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.
Friendly, charming and oh so southern, the Gardens of Clanton Assisted Living offers the personal attention and home-like environment your loved one deserves. From the shady front porch to the spacious common-area, our assisted living has a welcoming feeling of “family” and belonging. With 16...
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My loved one has been living at The Gardens of Wetumpka for a little over four months no and we could not be more pleased! The staff is always so personable and the amenities are so much like home that it is...
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.
Welcome to the Gardens of Wetumpka Assisted Living, a place for seniors to take part, a place to belong. We offer the personal attention and home-like environment your loved one deserves. Nestled in a quiet residential area only minutes from downtown Wetumpka, our assisted living community has 29...
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Haven on Halcyon provided expert advice on getting my father into a memory care facility. They continue to provide compassionate and caring service to him and to all the members of the Haven community. ...
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.
At Haven Memory Care on Halcyon, we are committed to providing the highest level of Alzheimer’s and dementia care. Our memory care services provide each resident with a tailored plan of care that focuses on their cognitive abilities and skills.Our memory care community in Montgomery, Alabama,...
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It is a small community, the food is the country food that they are used to having and most have had all of their lives. In the past several months, they have ramped up their activities big time! The...
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.
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9.0
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6 reviews
The staff is outstanding. They are always friendly and helpful and offer a wide variety of activities every day. The facility is always kept clean and has a very attractive decor throughout the interior of...
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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My mom is receiving great care at Country Cottage. I feel at ease and appreciate the attention and kindness of the staff! I highly recommend Country Cottage to anybody looking for care for a loved one.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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.
Country Cottage — Montgomery is an assisted living community located in Montgomery, Alabama. Montgomery is a beautiful city in Montgomery County and is known for its recreational amenities and cultural attractions. The city features more than 1600 acres of parkland, as well as 24 community...
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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.
Welcome to Pine Needle of Greenville, a 16-resident assisted living facility where individualized personal care is our highest priority! We are a dedicated retirement home for seniors here in Greenville, Alabama and are committed to serving our residents with the care and compassion they deserve....
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My Brother and I discovered The Crossings along with other memory care facilities. The team at The Crossings are very friendly, professional and they care for the community that is there. Our Mother has...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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6 reviews
Nothing is ever perfect but we are overall very satisfied with our experience. The staff respond quickly and keep us updated with everything that is going on. My significant other says the meals are good and...
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.
Angels for the Elderly is here for you and your loved one as one of the most trusted Memory Care providers in the Montgomery area.Our memory care communities provide a knowledgeable team with many years of experience dedicated to serving those battling Alzheimer's disease or other memory-related...
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Our loved one loves Country Place. They are all friendly and very helpful. The new staff members answered all of our questions and helped us tremendously in the move in process. I would recommend this...
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.
Country Place Senior Living is more than an assisted living residence, it's a place where true friendships are made, lives are shared and care warms the heart. Our uniquely intimate setting of 24 suites limits the number of residents, thereby fostering a feeling of 'family' and belonging. When...
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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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Manor House of Waterford offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Manor House of Waterford, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents...
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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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Manor House of Waterford offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Manor House of Waterford, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents...
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Every time we come to visit we can see just how clean the community is. We have not been able to eat there ourselves but all the feedback our loved one has given us it seems like they are really enjoying it....
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.
The Gables at Charlton Place Assisted Living combines a convenient location, comfortable apartment homes and daily assistance designed to maximize your parents’ independence. It’s the kind of care that provides true peace of mind for the whole family. We are nestled within a small, quiet and...
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It’s stressful to worry about your loved one everyday and the decision to use a memory care unit was a difficult one. We have had ups and downs at Wesley Gardens and at one time I toured someplace to move my...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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, 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: 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.
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
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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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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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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.
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
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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
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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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This is a very well run community. The staff show genuine care and concern for the residents. I would highly recommend the community to others for their loved ones. Movies, bingo, special themes, and more...
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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.
Cost of memory care in Polk, AL
The average cost of senior living in Polk is $3,632 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Marion, AL with an average of $3,054 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Polk, AL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Polk, AL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Polk vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Polk, AL by room type
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Average cost of Memory Care in Polk over time
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What families are saying about memory care in Polk
Recent reviews for memory care in Polk
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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Oak Grove Inn in Montgomery, AL
4.5
Based on the experience I have had so far, the staff members working there are very helpful and surrounding. However they have some areas they could improve on so on the moment, I would maybe recommend this community to other families.
The Crossings at Eastchase in Montgomery, AL
4.4
It is a beautiful space with a very helpful staff. The staffs were lovely everywhere we went, but this facility was the nicest. Spacious and light and it smelled better. Overall a newer, fresher look. Also it allows more freedom for the residents at meal time. No assigned time or seat and a ...
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Polk review score based on 107 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 107 reviews of 40 Polk memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Polk 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
Polk review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Polk 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 107 reviews of 40 Polk memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Polk 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.Polk, AL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.8
4.4
Friendliness
4.9
4.5
Care services
4.7
4.2
Staff
4.8
4.4
Meals & dining
4.3
4.0
Activities
4.2
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.0
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Polk memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Polk memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Polk, 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 Polk 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 Polk 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
20.4%
57.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.4%
43.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
75.5%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
79.6%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
26.5%
64.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.3%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
77.6%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
26.5%
54.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
14.3%
64.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Polk 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 Polk Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Polk, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
22.4%
66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
10.2%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
12.2%
62.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.2%
23.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Polk 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 Polk partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Polk, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.3%
24.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.3%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
10.2%
37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.2%
44.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Polk 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 Polk communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Polk, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
2%
28.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.3%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
12.2%
32.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Polk 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 Polk offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Polk, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
22.4%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
29.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.2%
25.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.6%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
26.5%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
24.5%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.4%
35.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.2%
30.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.3%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.4%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
24.5%
42.6%
Dances
Dances
12.2%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.2%
19.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.4%
41.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Gardens of Clanton, Gardens of Wetumpka and Haven Memory Care on Halcyon are the top-rated memory care facilities near Polk, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 49 memory care facilities near Polk, Alabama. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Polk, Alabama are Gardens of Clanton and Gardens of Wetumpka. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 49 memory care facilities near you in Polk, Alabama typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Polk, 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 Polk, 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 Polk, Alabama ranges from $396 to $7198. The average Memory Care cost in Polk, Alabama is $3,632. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Polk, Alabama typically starts at $396. 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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