Brookdale Hampton Cove is a memory care community located in Hampton Cove, Alabama. Designed exclusively to serve those living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, this facility is structured as a memory care-only community, with dedicated services focused on the needs and safety of its residents. The secured environment is intentionally designed to accommodate memory loss, aiming to minimize confusion and provide a sense of familiarity and stability. Residents live in a setting that is both supportive and structured, with physical features such as secure outdoor walking paths and monitored entryways to ensure safety.
The care team at Brookdale Hampton Cove provides a range of medical and support services tailored to the challenges of memory impairment. Diabetes care and medication management are available, with staff trained to assist and monitor residents in managing their health routines. The community offers full assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting, ensuring residents receive hands-on support as their needs change. Incontinence care and ambulatory care services are part of the daily regimen for those who require this level of attention. Because the campus is focused solely on memory care, staff receive specialized training in dementia care and engage in ongoing education. The secured environment is designed to promote autonomy as much as possible, while reducing risk.
Activities and engagement are a significant element of daily life at Brookdale Hampton Cove. Residents can participate in organized clubs and communities, group activities, and structured programming intended to support mental stimulation and social interaction. Amenities available to members of the community include restaurant-style dining, regular housekeeping, a barber and beauty salon, and landscaped outdoor areas with walking paths. These features are intended to support residents’ comfort, personal hygiene, and everyday enjoyment.
Brookdale Hampton Cove provides complimentary transportation for medical appointments and non-medical needs. This service is available to assist residents in reaching healthcare providers, attending community events, or accessing local amenities, supporting residents’ wellbeing and facilitating connections with outside resources.
Feedback from residents and families indicates that the environment at Clare Bridge at Brookdale Hampton Cove is generally clean and well-maintained, with a staff noted for being warm, helpful, and supportive, particularly during transitions such as move-in. Families commonly observe that residents appear well-cared for, engaged in activities, and express satisfaction with the dining program, though some mention a desire for greater variety in meal offerings and note the building’s older interiors. While the provision of personal care typically receives praise, some residents and families have encountered inconsistencies in hygiene support or response to concerns, and several note a need for improved communication and transparency from management regarding resident wellbeing and administrative matters. The absence of on-site skilled nursing care is seen as a limitation for those with higher-level medical needs. Nevertheless, families often endorse the facility for its safety, focus on memory care, and fostering of a homelike environment that seeks to maintain residents’ dignity and comfort.
Costs at this community start at $5,650 and range up to $6,240. The average price in the community is $5,945, which is more than the average price in the area of $4,599. The cost of memory care in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
