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Memory care in Tensaw 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 Tensaw is about $3,712 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 57 communities, read 355 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Our Southern Home - Orchard
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.
Photo of Our Southern Home - Dauphin
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 Magnolia House Inc
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 T C Magnolia House
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 Kindred HealthCare Center of Mobile
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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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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Photo of The Plaza at the Towers
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, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of Little Sisters of the Poor Residence
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of John McClure Snook Regional Center
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.
Licensed as a specialty care assisted living, The John McClure Snook Regional Center is a 30,500 sq. ft. community located in Daphne, Alabama, on 38 acres adjacent to Catherine Place Assisted Living. The community is owned and operated by Mercy Medical and is Mercy's sixth residential community....
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[name removed] is the manager of the community and she was extremely helpful and interactive with our family. Our loved ones stay was short but during his stay they really did do a good job making sure he...
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.
Photo of Brookside in Midtown
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 Spring Hill Manor
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Photo of Magnolia Manors of Monroeville
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.
Photo of Springhill Senior Residence
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living
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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 The Huntingdon
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.
Photo of Lakefront Assisted Living
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 Heartland Homestead Assisted
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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 Tensaw, AL

The average cost of senior living in Tensaw is $3,712 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chatom, AL with an average of $2,700 per month.

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

Tensaw, AL
$3,712/mo
$3,573/mo

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

Tensaw, AL
$3,712/mo
$3,871/mo
U.S. national average
$5,070/mo

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

Memory Care
$3,712/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,673/mo
Studio
$4,323/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,243/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,796/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,573/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Tensaw over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Tensaw

Recent reviews for memory care in Tensaw

The Brennity at Daphne Assisted Living and Memory Care

4.6
The staff is receptive to the needs of my husband the patient. They all are always kind to me and willing to listen to my requests. I would recommend The Brennity to others looking.

Country Place Senior Living of Brewton

4.7
I have been very pleased. I would recommend Country Place to others. It is clean and spacious community. The food services are good. The have choices at breakfast. I was pleased with the staff that I interacted with.

Knollwood Pointe in Mobile, AL

5.0
To my knowledge I'm the only family member that visits my mother. I regret that I wasn't informed when she came down with Covid as I am co- Guardian and the only family visitor she has. Yes, I would recommend this community to others. It's a nice facility and close by for me .

Tensaw review score based on 100 family reviews

7.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 100 reviews of 49 Tensaw memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Tensaw 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

Tensaw review score compared against nearby cities

7.1
Tensaw, AL49 facilities
7.2
Mount Vernon, AL59 facilities
7.4
McIntosh, AL57 facilities

Review subcategories for Tensaw 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 100 reviews of 49 Tensaw memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Tensaw 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.
Tensaw, AL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.3
4.5
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.4
Meals & dining
3.7
4.0
Activities
3.8
4.0
Value for cost*
3.9
4.0
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Tensaw memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Tensaw memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Tensaw, 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 Tensaw 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 Tensaw that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Tensaw, ALNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
28.6%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.4%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.8%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
28.6%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10.2%
28.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.9%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
30.6%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
22.4%
72.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Tensaw 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 Tensaw Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Tensaw, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
20.4%
74.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.3%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
14.3%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.2%
26.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Tensaw 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 Tensaw partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Tensaw, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.4%
27.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.5%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
20.4%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.2%
50%
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Availability of select dining options in Tensaw 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 Tensaw communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Tensaw, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.2%
31.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.5%
39.7%
Room service
Room service
26.5%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.2%
22.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Tensaw 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 Tensaw offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Tensaw, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
32.7%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.4%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.4%
28.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.6%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.7%
51.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30.6%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.6%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.5%
34.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.5%
36.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.7%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
24.5%
31.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.6%
46.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Gardens of Daphne, Proveer at Port City and Somerby of Mobile are the top-rated memory care facilities near Tensaw, Alabama. See full list of communities.

There are 57 memory care facilities near Tensaw, Alabama. See the full list.

The best memory care facility near you in Tensaw, Alabama is Gardens of Daphne. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

The 57 memory care facilities near you in Tensaw, Alabama typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Tensaw, 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 Tensaw, 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 Tensaw, Alabama ranges from $1250 to $7600. The average Memory Care cost in Tensaw, Alabama is $3,712. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Tensaw, Alabama typically starts at $1250. 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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