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Memory care in Alpena 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 Alpena is about $4,512 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 32 communities, read 199 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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I have lived in this place for 8 years! I would bring my friends and family in any time!
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
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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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My loved one is staying here until a cottage opens up at one of the two facilities she is on the wait list for. Overall the experience has been pretty good. She is in a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment 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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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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Cost of memory care in Alpena, AR

The average cost of senior living in Alpena is $4,512 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include St. Joe, AR with an average of $3,051 per month.

Memory care costs in Alpena, AR, vs. nearby cities

Alpena, AR
$4,512/mo
$3,933/mo

Memory care costs in Alpena, AR, vs. state and national averages

Alpena, AR
$4,512/mo
U.S. national average
$4,941/mo

Memory care costs in Alpena, AR, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$4,512/mo

Memory care costs in Alpena, AR, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,685/mo
Studio
$5,574/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,417/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,208/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,365/mo

Senior living costs in Alpena 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: Alpena, AR
Column state: Arkansas
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAlpena, ARArkansasU.S.
Memory Care$4,512/mo$4,245/mo$4,941/mo
Assisted Living$4,512/mo$4,225/mo$4,708/mo
Independent Living$3,852/mo$3,058/mo$4,157/mo
Memory Care
Alpena, AR:$4,512/mo
Arkansas:$4,245/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
Assisted Living
Alpena, AR:$4,512/mo
Arkansas:$4,225/mo
U.S.:$4,708/mo
Independent Living
Alpena, AR:$3,852/mo
Arkansas:$3,058/mo
U.S.:$4,157/mo
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Memory care costs in Alpena, AR, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Alpena 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Alpena, AR$5,480/mo$5,189/mo+5.6%
Arkansas$5,247/mo$5,150/mo+1.9%
National$6,411/mo$5,984/mo+7.1%
Alpena, AR
2024 average cost:$5,480/mo
2023 average cost:$5,189/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
Arkansas
2024 average cost:$5,247/mo
2023 average cost:$5,150/mo
Percent change:+1.9%
National
2024 average cost:$6,411/mo
2023 average cost:$5,984/mo
Percent change:+7.1%
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What families are saying about memory care in Alpena

Recent reviews for memory care in Alpena

The Bungalows at Fayetteville

3.8
We like our room with its view of a hayfield behind us and our private patio. We are continually working with the food director to provide a quality diet. The size of the room was very important--larger than most other facilities.

Prestige Assisted Living in Holiday Island, AR

5.0
I couldn't be happier, with the care my mother received at Prestige. The staff goes above, and beyond to make my mother feel like family. Prestige has become part of our family as well. [name removed] and her amazing staff, have always been there for us. We are truly blessed to be part of such a ...
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The Meadows Assisted Living Community in Bentonville, AR

4.0
My parents have recently moved into this community and so far everything is going well for them. I really liked how smooth the transition went and how welcoming all of the staff where to them upon move in. My dad is limited on mobility so it helps that they have a wide open floor plan that ...
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Alpena review score based on 87 family reviews

7.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 87 reviews of 29 Alpena memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Alpena 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

Alpena review score compared against nearby cities

7.8
Alpena, AR29 facilities
6.5
Green Forest, AR11 facilities
7.0
Harrison, AR19 facilities

Review subcategories for Alpena 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 87 reviews of 29 Alpena memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Alpena 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.
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Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.3
Care services
3.7
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.6
3.8
Activities
3.6
3.8
Value for cost*
3.8
3.8
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Alpena memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alpena memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alpena, 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 Alpena 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 Alpena 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
34.5%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20.7%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.7%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
37.9%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
13.8%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.1%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
27.6%
59%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
34.5%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Alpena 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 Alpena Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Alpena, ARNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.8%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
41.4%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.8%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Alpena 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 Alpena partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alpena, ARNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.6%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.6%
43.8%
No sugar
No sugar
27.6%
40.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.1%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.2%
20.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Alpena 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 Alpena communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Alpena, ARNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.2%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31%
39.2%
Room service
Room service
17.2%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.3%
22.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alpena 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 Alpena offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alpena, ARNational
Activity director
Activity director
37.9%
44.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.7%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.6%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.9%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.9%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.5%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.4%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.5%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
27.6%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
24.1%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.2%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31%
45.4%
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State regulations for memory care in Alpena

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 Arkansas memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Alpena protect seniors.
Learn about Arkansas memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 32 memory care facilities near Alpena, Arkansas. See the full list.

The 32 memory care facilities near you in Alpena, Arkansas typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Alpena, Arkansas, 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 Alpena, Arkansas, 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 Alpena, Arkansas ranges from $1495 to $7800. The average Memory Care cost in Alpena, Arkansas is $4,512. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Alpena, Arkansas typically starts at $1495. 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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