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Memory care in Decatur, AL

2 memory care communities with a state Alzheimer or dementia care license, certificate or special care unit.

Memory care communities
2
in Decatur
Licensed capacity
78
across all 2
Memory care beds
78
in 2 communities
Adults 65+
10,356
Census estimate for Decatur
Memory care beds per 1,000 adults 65+
7.5
city total vs. Census 65+ estimate
Memory CareAssisted Living 7Home Care 1Nursing Homes 2Senior Apartments 7
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Source: Alabama ADPH, Facilities Directory - Assisted Living / Specialty Care Assisted Living (Excel export), as of Oct 17, 2026. Distance is measured from the center of Decatur (U.S. Census Bureau).

Nearby

Memory care communities near Decatur

Counting neighboring towns, there are 12 memory care communities within 25 miles of the center of Decatur, 10 more than in Decatur itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Decatur

See all 12 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Memory care in Decatur at a glance

Our directory lists 2 memory care communities with an address in Decatur, based on Alabama ADPH records.1

By licensed capacity

  • 16 residents or fewer1
  • 17 to 60 residents0
  • More than 60 residents1
Size is the licensed capacity on the public record.1

Licensing and oversight

How memory care is regulated in Alabama

In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Public Health licenses assisted living and other residential care settings. Its public records are the source for the memory care listings on this page.1 Of the 2 memory care communities listed in Decatur, 2 hold a state Alzheimer’s or dementia certification or license.1

Report a problem
Contact the Alabama Department of Public Health about a licensed community.

Paying for care

Ways to pay for memory care in Alabama

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The Alabama Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.2 Medicaid waivers pay for care services, not room and board.3 Alabama Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.4
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.5 The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs helps with claims (334-242-5077).6
Medicare counseling
Alabama’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-800-243-5463.7

Local resources

Local help for families in Decatur

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Morgan County8

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Morgan County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    Alabama Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program9

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities.

    Website

  • Report abuse or neglect

    Alabama Adult Protective Services

    800-458-7214

    Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP)7

    1-800-243-5463

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs6

    334-242-5077

    Website

  • Medicaid

    Alabama Medicaid agency2

    Website

  • Dementia support

    Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline10

    1-800-272-3900

    Find the chapter that serves Alabama.

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about memory care in Decatur

How many memory care communities are in Decatur, AL?

WeFoundCare lists 2 memory care communities in Decatur, AL, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Decatur there are 12.

How many residents can memory care communities in Decatur serve?

2 of the 2 memory care communities report licensed capacity, for a combined 78 residents. The Census Bureau estimates 10,356 adults age 65 and older live in Decatur.

Do memory care communities in Decatur have a state dementia credential?

Every memory care listing on this page has a state record for dementia care: 2 hold a state Alzheimer’s or dementia certification or license.

Who licenses memory care in Alabama?

The Alabama Department of Public Health licenses memory care in Alabama. You can check a community’s license in the agency’s public records.

Are there memory care communities near Decatur?

Nearby cities with listings include Athens (1, 14.4 mi), Madison (5, 16.1 mi), Huntsville (8, 19.8 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing memory care

Other types of care

Other senior care in Decatur

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Listings come from Alabama ADPH (Facilities Directory - Assisted Living / Specialty Care Assisted Living (Excel export)), Oct 17, 2026.1 A listing appears under the city on its license or certification address.
  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Decatur (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.11
  • Licensed capacity is the figure on the public record; 2 of 2 memory care communities report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Decatur (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. Alabama Department of Public Health, Bureau of Health Provider Standards: Facilities Directory - Assisted Living / Specialty Care Assisted Living (Excel export). dph1.adph.state.al.us/FacilitiesDirectory Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  2. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  3. 42 CFR §441.310 via LII: Limits on FFP (room and board excluded from HCBS waiver). law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/441.310 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  4. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  5. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  6. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  7. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  8. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. Alzheimer’s Association: 24/7 Helpline. alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  11. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.