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If your loved one needs memory care in Fort Payne, A Place for Mom can help. With 75 memory care facilities in Fort Payne, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Fort Payne incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Fort Payne memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Fort Payne, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like East Trion, Webb Addition and Plainview.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Scottsboro, Lavender and Coosa.

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The Fountains in Calhoun is a beautiful place for a senior citizen. We chose the fountains because of the beauty of the grounds and the people that work there. [name removed] was absolutely wonderful in...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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Nice place to go. They caree for my grandma until she passed .cannot express enough thanks. They are awesome..
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.
Shady Oaks is a senior community offers seniors the opportunity to be a part of a community with a very pretty view. Located in Dalton, GA, this community provides all seniors with the chance to live in an area rich with natural beauty. Dalton has much to see in addition to its natural beauty,...
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We picked this community because, I got a good feeling on the tour of the facility. The room was spacious and the staff was friendly. The cost was good. They have had activities such as; Sunday church...
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.
No matter where an individual is on life’s journey, each has the right to live in a dignified manner and to enjoy meaningful experiences every day. That’s why our community offers exceptional memory care for those with Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia. Located in an upscale area of...
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They are lacking on activities. My loved one is in there for memory care. They do a good job of taking care of the patients and they are monitored.
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.
Personal Care means we will provide you various medical services while you live independently in our community. You will receive that much needed socialization and extra care in our premier community! Memory Care is a special service we offer for those battling memory loss conditions and...
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My mom, as well as my sister & I, were extremely happy with Southern Heritage. They had new activities planned daily & were good about encouraging Mom to participate. The staff was always available to...
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.
Southern Heritage Assisted offers a great home for seniors who are looking to receive care and assistance in the city of East Ridge, TN. This assisted living community is located near great locations such as a 300 acre botanical garden and the Chattanooga Regional History Museum. Those visiting...
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The facility is clean and the staff are caring and always willing to answer my questions- also my dad really likes the food there and he is a real picky eater.
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.
Legacy Village of Jacksonville is an assisted living community located in Jacksonville, Alabama, in Calhoun County, and home to just over 12,600 people. Jacksonville is a busy city close to Oxford, with lots of stores, shopping, restaurants and area attractions. Residents will enjoy spending time...
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All 5s! The place is cozy and welcoming, as are the staff. They are so kind , caring, and thoughtful to the residents! The food is always well prepared and served in a dining room with real China,...
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.
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.
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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.
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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
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
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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.
Photo of The Suites at Oak View
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.
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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.
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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 Woodhaven Personal Care
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.
At Woodhaven Personal Care our assisted living community is a lively place in which families and our residents easily make friends. Located out in the country in picturesque Trenton, GA our senior residents have plenty to do outside and inside our home. They can choose to participate in our...
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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.
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.
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I helped a friend establish her father in Rememberance Village at Riverwood. The staff was very helpful and friendly during the time we were deciding where to place him. They were very informative in every...
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
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.

Cost of memory care in Fort Payne, AL

The average cost of senior living in Fort Payne is $3,729 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pisgah, AL with an average of $3,198 per month.

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

Fort Payne, AL
$3,729/mo

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

Fort Payne, AL
$3,729/mo
$3,863/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

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

Memory Care
$3,729/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,666/mo
Studio
$4,163/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,874/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,067/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in Fort Payne

Recent reviews for memory care in Fort Payne

Ascension Living Alexian Village - Tennessee (Assisted Living) in Signal Mountain, TN

5.0
I was extremely pleased with Ascension. The establishment, as well as the patients, were always very clean. I never detected any smells or odors -- and I have a keen sense of smell! They were communicative, helpful, and caring from my first visit until my Mom's death. My mom suffered from ...
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Thrive at Brow Wood in Lookout Mountain, GA

5.0
My actually our mothers loved at Thrive for a year and a half. There are not sufficient words to describe the amazing care she received. Not once did I emet a staff member who was indifferent. Our Mom's called this "home" and we are so thankful they got to live our their days in this amazing ...
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Fort Payne review score based on 201 family reviews

7.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 201 reviews of 63 Fort Payne memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Fort Payne 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

Fort Payne review score compared against nearby cities

7.8
Fort Payne, AL63 facilities
7.9
Pine Ridge, AL73 facilities
7.6
Valley Head, AL96 facilities

Review subcategories for Fort Payne 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 201 reviews of 63 Fort Payne memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Fort Payne 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.
Fort Payne, AL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.4
Meals & dining
4.1
4.0
Activities
4.3
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
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Fort Payne memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fort Payne memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fort Payne, 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 Fort Payne 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 Fort Payne that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Fort Payne, ALNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
32%
57.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
21.3%
43.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
82.7%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
84%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
34.7%
64.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.7%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
82.7%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28%
54.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
36%
64.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Fort Payne 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 Fort Payne Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fort Payne, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
32%
66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
24%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30.7%
62.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12%
23.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fort Payne 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 Fort Payne partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fort Payne, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
24.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.7%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
24%
37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16%
44.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.3%
14.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Fort Payne 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 Fort Payne communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fort Payne, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.7%
28.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
17.3%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4%
20%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fort Payne 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 Fort Payne offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fort Payne, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
29.3%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.7%
29.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.3%
25.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.7%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.3%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28%
35.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.3%
30.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.3%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.3%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
30.7%
42.6%
Dances
Dances
24%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.3%
19.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.3%
41.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Residences at Wellpoint, Bridgewood Gardens and Silver Lakes Senior Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Fort Payne, Alabama. See full list of communities.

There are 75 memory care facilities near Fort Payne, Alabama. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Fort Payne, Alabama are Residences at Wellpoint, Bridgewood Gardens and Silver Lakes Senior Living. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 75 memory care facilities near you in Fort Payne, Alabama typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Fort Payne, 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 Fort Payne, 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 Fort Payne, Alabama ranges from $700 to $9200. The average Memory Care cost in Fort Payne, Alabama is $3,729. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Fort Payne, Alabama typically starts at $700. 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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