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Memory care in Brierfield offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Brierfield is about $3,797 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 14 communities, read 488 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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As a new member of the Gardens of Clanton, our family is very satisfied. Our Mom was very resistant to move from her home, but due to safety issues we insisted she live with one of her daughters or at the...
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.
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 Mother is a resident of Gardens of Pelham and she adores living there. She loves all the sweet people who work there and the fun activities ( especially bingo). It is a wonderful place and the workers...
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.
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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Best assisted living facility in this area. We have checked. I would recommend and all I have to say is don't waste your time. Just go to the crossings.
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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Environment, cost with levels (currently doesn't need any additional services. I will say they were kind in holding my mom's room when she had a medical set back. My mom feels welcomed and is enjoying her...
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.
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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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
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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.
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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Plantation Manor is a great value for the money. The administrator and workers are as attentive as any we have dealt with. They are kind and truly interested in their clients that live there. They have also...
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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The assisted living - high level of pleasurable experience, but the skilled nursing was not very high. The cleanliness with assisted living we were very satisfied with, but for skilled nursing it was more...
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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Great place with very nice people and staff! The food is very good with lots of choices! The activities and concerts are really fun! Love the place
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.
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...
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 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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We chose Premier Assisted Living mostly because of the location. The meals are great, they really make the effort to try and make things that the residents like and they take care of their sweet tooth. The...
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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The owner and staff of Homeland are extremely friendly and helpful. The price is affordable and the rooms are clean. The owner of Homeland gives her cell phone number and always available. They have been...
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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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.

Cost of memory care in Brierfield, AL

The average cost of senior living in Brierfield is $3,797 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vance, AL with an average of $3,695 per month.

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

Brierfield, AL
$3,797/mo
$4,158/mo

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

Brierfield, AL
$3,797/mo
$3,971/mo
U.S. national average
$4,941/mo

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

Memory Care
$3,797/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,500/mo
Studio
$4,482/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,538/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,059/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,630/mo

Senior living costs in Brierfield 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: Brierfield, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBrierfield, ALAlabamaU.S.
Memory Care$3,797/mo$3,971/mo$4,941/mo
Assisted Living$3,797/mo$3,912/mo$4,708/mo
Independent Living$3,552/mo$3,556/mo$4,157/mo
Memory Care
Brierfield, AL:$3,797/mo
Alabama:$3,971/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
Assisted Living
Brierfield, AL:$3,797/mo
Alabama:$3,912/mo
U.S.:$4,708/mo
Independent Living
Brierfield, AL:$3,552/mo
Alabama:$3,556/mo
U.S.:$4,157/mo
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Memory care costs in Brierfield, AL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Brierfield and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Brierfield, AL

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Brierfield have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Brierfield, AL$5,568/mo$6,079/mo-8.4%
Alabama$5,011/mo$4,777/mo+4.9%
National$5,864/mo$5,561/mo+5.4%
Brierfield, AL
2024 average cost:$5,568/mo
2023 average cost:$6,079/mo
Percent change:-8.4%
Alabama
2024 average cost:$5,011/mo
2023 average cost:$4,777/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
National
2024 average cost:$5,864/mo
2023 average cost:$5,561/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
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What families are saying about memory care in Brierfield

Recent reviews for memory care in Brierfield

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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The Bungalows at Riverchase in Hoover, AL

4.4
It is nice little clean space that has lots of little entertaining rooms. I seems he get more attention there Not particularly this place, but all these places have increased their prices dramatically over the past 4 or so years. I would definitely recommend The Bungalows at Riverchase.

The Crossings at Riverchase in Hoover, AL

4.0
It's been really good for mama. They are very kind and attentive. What sticks out most is just the kindness that the staff shows towards all of the residents.

Brierfield review score based on 106 family reviews

9.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 106 reviews of 14 Brierfield memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Brierfield 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

Brierfield review score compared against nearby cities

9.2
Brierfield, AL14 facilities
9.0
Wilton, AL11 facilities
9.0
Montevallo, AL14 facilities

Review subcategories for Brierfield 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 106 reviews of 14 Brierfield memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Brierfield 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.
Brierfield, AL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
4.3
Care services
4.2
3.9
Staff
4.4
4.1
Meals & dining
4.1
3.8
Activities
4.1
3.8
Value for cost*
4.0
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Brierfield memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Brierfield memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Brierfield, 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 Brierfield 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 Brierfield 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
50%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
35.7%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
64.3%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.9%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
71.4%
59%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.3%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Brierfield 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 Brierfield Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Brierfield, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.1%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.3%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.9%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.4%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Brierfield 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 Brierfield partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Brierfield, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
43.8%
No sugar
No sugar
21.4%
40.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.4%
49.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Brierfield 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 Brierfield communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
21.4%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.1%
39.2%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
22.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Brierfield 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 Brierfield offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Brierfield, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
44.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.4%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.3%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.1%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.7%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.7%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.7%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.7%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.4%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.7%
45.4%
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State regulations for memory care in Brierfield

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Gardens of Clanton, Gardens of Pelham and The Crossings at Riverchase are the top-rated memory care facilities near Brierfield, Alabama. See full list of communities.

There are 14 memory care facilities near Brierfield, Alabama. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Brierfield, Alabama are Gardens of Clanton, Gardens of Pelham and The Crossings at Riverchase. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 14 memory care facilities near you in Brierfield, Alabama typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Brierfield, 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 Brierfield, 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 Brierfield, Alabama ranges from $1189 to $9990. The average Memory Care cost in Brierfield, Alabama is $3,797. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Brierfield, 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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