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Memory care in Dexter 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 Dexter is about $3,807 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 52 communities, read 492 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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...
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
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
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
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.
Photo of Oxton Court Waterford
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Photo of Oxton Place of Montgomery
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.
Photo of The Cedars
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.
Photo of Chapman Specialty Care Assisted Living Facility
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, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
John Knox Manor, Inc. is a faith-based non-profit community for seniors 62 years and older.Located near Baptist Medical Center South and various other medical facilities, you're loved one can feel safe and secure with staff on duty 24 hours a day.John Knox Retirement Tower is a 7 story building...
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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.
Photo of Quality Living Inc
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.
Photo of Mountain View Lake Retirement
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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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
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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: Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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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Photo of Northridge Assisted Living
Provides: Memory Care
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.
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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.
Photo of Magnolia Manor
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 Dexter, AL

The average cost of senior living in Dexter is $3,807 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rockford, AL with an average of $3,378 per month.

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

Dexter, AL
$3,807/mo
$3,905/mo
$3,775/mo

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

Dexter, AL
$3,807/mo
$3,978/mo
U.S. national average
$4,943/mo

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

Memory Care
$3,807/mo

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

Studio
$4,614/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,694/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,534/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,150/mo

Senior living costs in Dexter 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: Dexter, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDexter, ALAlabamaU.S.
Memory Care$3,807/mo$3,978/mo$4,943/mo
Assisted Living$3,663/mo$3,919/mo$4,710/mo
Independent Living$3,131/mo$3,563/mo$4,158/mo
Memory Care
Dexter, AL:$3,807/mo
Alabama:$3,978/mo
U.S.:$4,943/mo
Assisted Living
Dexter, AL:$3,663/mo
Alabama:$3,919/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Independent Living
Dexter, AL:$3,131/mo
Alabama:$3,563/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
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Memory care costs in Dexter, AL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Dexter 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 Dexter, AL

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Dexter 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
Dexter, AL$4,271/mo$4,906/mo-13.0%
Alabama$5,011/mo$4,687/mo+6.9%
National$5,864/mo$5,622/mo+4.3%
Dexter, AL
2024 average cost:$4,271/mo
2023 average cost:$4,906/mo
Percent change:-13.0%
Alabama
2024 average cost:$5,011/mo
2023 average cost:$4,687/mo
Percent change:+6.9%
National
2024 average cost:$5,864/mo
2023 average cost:$5,622/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
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What families are saying about memory care in Dexter

Recent reviews for memory care in Dexter

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 Arbor at Opelika

3.8
My Mother in law is not doing as well as we hoped at this community. She likes the food and they offer a good variety of choices. Interaction with the staff is good and I would rate them about a 3. They do not offer transportation to help with appointments. The administrative staff seem ...
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Dexter review score based on 125 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 125 reviews of 44 Dexter memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dexter 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

Dexter review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Dexter, AL44 facilities
9.2
Eclectic, AL11 facilities
7.7
Wetumpka, AL21 facilities

Review subcategories for Dexter 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 125 reviews of 44 Dexter memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Dexter 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.
Dexter, AL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.1
Friendliness
4.6
4.3
Care services
4.3
3.9
Staff
4.5
4.1
Meals & dining
4.1
3.8
Activities
4.0
3.7
Value for cost*
4.2
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Dexter memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dexter memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dexter, 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 Dexter 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 Dexter that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dexter, ALNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
38.6%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
34.1%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.2%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
47.7%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20.5%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.7%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
34.1%
59%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
18.2%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dexter 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 Dexter Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dexter, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40.9%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
31.8%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dexter 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 Dexter partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dexter, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.6%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.5%
43.8%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
40.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.9%
49.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Dexter 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 Dexter communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dexter, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.9%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.1%
39.2%
Room service
Room service
18.2%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.3%
22.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dexter 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 Dexter offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dexter, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
38.6%
44.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.5%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.6%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.6%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.7%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.5%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
36.4%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
22.7%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.5%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.6%
45.4%
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State regulations for memory care in Dexter

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Gardens of Wetumpka, Gardens of Clanton and Haven Memory Care on Halcyon are the top-rated memory care facilities near Dexter, Alabama. See full list of communities.

There are 52 memory care facilities near Dexter, Alabama. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Dexter, Alabama are Gardens of Clanton and Gardens of Wetumpka. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 52 memory care facilities near you in Dexter, Alabama typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Dexter, 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 Dexter, 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 Dexter, Alabama ranges from $1 to $8050. The average Memory Care cost in Dexter, Alabama is $3,807. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Dexter, Alabama typically starts at $1. 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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