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Memory care in Ellards 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 Ellards is about $3,693 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 33 communities, read 690 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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
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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This is our second year to have our mom at The Gardens. Initially, she was not an easy placement, but the staff at The Gardens made all the difference in the world. Now Mom loves The Gardens and thinks if 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.
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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I would recommend. We picked because of the activities offered. The fact that they have memory care in case we had to switch to that
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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37 reviews
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37 reviews
5 star
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The dining room could be cleaner and swept between meals or at least at the end of the day. You will come in for lunch and shreds of dinner will be on the floor from the night before. It makes me wonder if...
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.
From the moment you walk through the door, you will experience the difference that is Chateau Vestavia. Family owned and locally operated, we are a part of the beautiful Vestavia Hills community. Our caring professional staff is committed to making this the most worry-free time of your life. We...
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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
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.
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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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
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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9.2
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The small size of this facility was an attractive characteristic. My mother felt immediately comfortable in the environment as soon as we walked through the door the first time. In fact, she noted 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.
Lakeview Estates, a Phoenix Senior Living community, offers premier senior living services with superior personalized care and luxury-style accommodations with a comfortable, small-town feel. From the moment you enter Lakeview Estates, it will become clear that our goal is to instill purpose and...
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Memory Care, activities that encourage more movement (vs. just sitting and watching TV) could use some improvement. This is probably difficult under the circumstances.
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.
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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9.0
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63 reviews
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We were attracted to them because of the high ratings online. Definitely will recommend!! Staff and Nurses were of the highest quality and cost was a bargain. Best of the 4 places my sister stayed at. She...
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.
Briar Glenn Alzheimer's Special Care Center is an assisted living community located in Hoover, Jefferson County, Alabama, providing residents with a safe place to call home. Those dealing with dementia or Alzheimer's are welcome in this community. The city of Hoover has much to offer to residents...
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Looks may be a little deceiving, better than 1st impression, give it a chance. I highly recommend Plantation Manor to others looking.
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 Landings at Northport is a great facility! IT is clean and inviting with such friendly caregivers. I would want it for myself if I were need some care. We would recommend this community to other...
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.
Don’t sweat the small stuff. That’s what we’re here for— to help with the little things so you can focus on having fun.Located just across the Black Warrior River from Tuscaloosa, we have both assisted living and memory care, so you’ll have the care you need when you need it. With assisted...
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From the first time that I visited Galleria Woods, I knew that it was the place for me! I love my Garden Home and the privacy that it gives me overlooking the Cahaba River. I enjoy my walks up to the "Big...
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.
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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My mother is currently a resident at Crimson Village and her experience at this facility has been great so far. The staff is very friendly and helpful. My mother enjoys being around the other residents. 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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I am very happy with moving into this nice community. The community has the great staff that is caring and always make sure that things are taken care of. The community offers great activities that are...
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.
Situated on a beautiful park like setting at the convenient crossroad of Skyland and Hwy 215. Regency Retirement Village offers all the warmth of small town living with easy access to all that Tuscaloosa has to offer. Our lovely community offers Assisted Living, Independent Living including...
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My mother had been going thru a very difficult time since November 2018, and prior to that date. She had injured her back and was at another facility located in Northport Alabama which she did not like at...
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.
Located 1.12 miles west of the Cypress Inn on Rice Mine Road toward Northport, Morning Pointe of Tuscaloosa is a state-of-the-art assisted living community offering 30 spacious apartments with mulitple floor plan choices. The facility also offers an additional 24 apartments designed to enhance...
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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
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.
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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North River Village feels like home. I love the staff and the food is wonderful!
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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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
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.
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 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: 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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I wanted to write a review for the Regency Retirement Village and share our experience. We planned an out-of-state move with my mother-in-law of 90 years. This was a very tough move for us to make but we...
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.
Regency Retirement Village is a graciously appointed residential community designed to meet the needs of seniors. The beautiful facility offers affordable independent and assisted living. Our apartments are some of the finest in Birmingham with studios, one and two bedroom suites. We are located...
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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.
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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, 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, 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.

Cost of memory care in Ellards, AL

The average cost of senior living in Ellards is $3,693 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Marion, AL with an average of $3,054 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Ellards, AL vs. nearby cities

Ellards, AL
$3,693/mo
$4,054/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Ellards, AL vs. the state and national average

Ellards, AL
$3,693/mo
$3,872/mo
U.S. national average
$4,862/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Ellards vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$3,693/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Ellards, AL by room type

Semi-Private
$4,208/mo
Studio
$4,018/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,477/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,513/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,300/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Ellards over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Ellards

Recent reviews for memory care in Ellards

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 Landings at Northport

5.0
My mother-in-law is just loving it here. She has a nice sized two bedroom with a kitchenette and she had plenty of room for most of her stuff and so she feels right at home. The staff has been great in helping her settle in. She hasn't done too many of the activities, but she loves going on ...
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Regency Retirement Village - Tuscaloosa

5.0
I'm doing well in this community. I like it very much here. I picked them because it was the best deal with the most inclusive. I have a garden room with 3 meals a day. I'm not really big on activities but I do attend some the activities they offer. The meals are pretty good. The staff are very ...
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Ellards review score based on 180 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 180 reviews of 29 Ellards memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ellards 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

Ellards review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Ellards, AL29 facilities
8.3
Brent, AL45 facilities
8.3
Centreville, AL42 facilities

Review subcategories for Ellards 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 180 reviews of 29 Ellards memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Ellards 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.
Ellards, AL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.4
Friendliness
4.8
4.5
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.4
Meals & dining
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4.1
Activities
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Value for cost*
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Ellards memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ellards memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ellards, 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 Ellards 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 Ellards that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ellards, ALNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
51.7%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
44.8%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62.1%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
65.5%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
51.7%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ellards 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 Ellards Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ellards, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
58.6%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
24.1%
46.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
48.3%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.7%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ellards 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 Ellards partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ellards, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41.4%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31%
44.5%
No sugar
No sugar
24.1%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.7%
50.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Ellards 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 Ellards communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ellards, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.3%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.8%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
20.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.8%
23.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ellards 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 Ellards offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ellards, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
48.3%
45.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.1%
33.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.6%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.7%
51.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.2%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.9%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.6%
35%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.5%
36.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.4%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
44.8%
47.7%
Dances
Dances
20.7%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.2%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.4%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

There are 33 memory care facilities near Ellards, Alabama. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Ellards, Alabama are Gardens of Clanton, Gardens of Pelham and Morningside of Vestavia Hills. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 33 memory care facilities near you in Ellards, Alabama typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Ellards, 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 Ellards, 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 Ellards, Alabama ranges from $1200 to $7195. The average Memory Care cost in Ellards, Alabama is $3,693. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Ellards, Alabama typically starts at $1200. 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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