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Briar Glen Alzheimers Special Care Center

570 Southland Dr, Hoover, AL 35226

Assisted Living Memory Care Respite Care Rehabilitation
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For Pricing & Availability

(800) 780-8101

To Reach a Resident

(205) 823-2393

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $3,281
One Bedroom
Estimated $4,133

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $3,746
  • Average State Price: $3,516
  • Average National Price: $3,754


  • Briar Glen Alzheimers Special Care Center Description

    At Briar Glen Alzheimer’s Special Care Center in Hoover, Alabama, a suburb of Birmingham, we understand that those living with memory loss are still able to lead fulfilling lives. We work diligently every day to ensure that those in our care are able to experience love, laughter, comfort and security.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Community Reviews

    7.3
    Briar Glen Alzheimers Special Care Center
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 83 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 8 out of 11 communities in Hoover
  • Ranking in State: 291 out of 423 communities in AL
  • Food and Dining A

    Activities A

    Facility and Grounds A

    Care A

    Staff A

    Cleanliness A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Negative Reviews:

    • Several reviewers reported extremely poor experiences, including rapid health deterioration of loved ones, lack of proper care, and unprofessional behavior from the staff.
    • Complaints include theft of personal belongings, unclean conditions, and significant weight loss of residents.
    • Some reviewers highlighted a lack of genuine Alzheimer's care, with reports of residents being kicked out without proper communication or consideration.
    • Concerns were raised about the facility's management, with accusations of prioritizing profit over resident care and wellbeing.

    Positive Reviews:

    • A few reviewers praised the facility, mentioning good care, clean conditions, and a friendly, welcoming staff.
    • Positive experiences include residents feeling at home, engaging in activities, and receiving compassionate care from attentive staff.
    • Some employees and family members highlighted a great working environment, excellent management, and a strong sense of community and care for the residents.

    Mixed Feedback:

    • While some reviews commend the facility for its care and environment, others strongly advise against placing loved ones in their care due to negative experiences.
    • The facility's approach to Alzheimer's care and overall resident treatment appears to be inconsistent, based on varied personal accounts.


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    Health

    Specially trained staff to assist with all aspects of care while maximizing and encouraging independence

    Individualized service plans

    Assistance with activities of daily living

    Rehabilitation

    Respite care

    Respite services


    Services

    Pre-admission home visit and assessment

    Support groups, educational programs and referral services

    Volunteer opportunities

    Caregiver


    Activities

    A fully supervised, success-oriented activities program

    Regularly scheduled social events with family involvement welcomed

    Supervised outings to nearby points of interest

    Arts and crafts classes

    Movie nights

    Scheduled social events


    Community Amenities

    Comfortable, attractively decorated living rooms, activity rooms and private conversation areas

    Beautifully landscaped secured courtyard with walking areas

    Electronically monitored security system

    Common areas


    Room Amenities

    Furnished linens and routine housekeeping

    Private bath

    TV and phone outlets in all resident rooms

    Cable TV and fireplace in living rooms


    Dining

    Three nutritious meals served daily

    Snacks available throughout the day

    Nutritious meals


    Pet

    Pet visits



    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Hoover which is 0.3 miles away and has a population of 84,848 (large town).
    • The average income is $113,387, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 85
      • Low Temperature: 47
      • Average Temperature: 67.7
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 168 days of rain, 2 days of snow and 194 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.8 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 38.5 years old, high compared to other cities.
    • 5.68% of the population are Veterans which is a high percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 9.7% of the population are Foreign-born which is a low percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 5% Asian, 20% Black or African-American, 3% Hispanic or Latino, and 70% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 3.86 per 100 people which is average compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 0.79 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 1.88 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.56 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 74.16 years old, which is very low compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 89.0, Moderate Days 91.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 2.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Publix
    0.4 miles away
    Walmart Neighborhood Market
    1.3 miles away
    Piggly Wiggly
    2.0 miles away
    Costco
    2.1 miles away
    Sam's Club
    2.5 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    SE Corner of Lorna Rd & Little Valley Rd
    0.4 miles away
    NW Corner of US 31 & McGuire Rd
    0.6 miles away
    SE Corner of US 31 & Buena Vista Dr
    0.6 miles away
    NW Corner of US 31 & Hoover Ct
    0.6 miles away
    SE Corner of Lorna Rd & Carousel Ct
    0.8 miles away

    Banks

    BancorpSouth Bank
    0.2 miles away
    BBVA
    0.3 miles away
    Regions Bank
    0.6 miles away
    BB&T
    0.6 miles away
    Wells Fargo
    0.7 miles away

    Hospitals

    Brookwood Baptist Medical Center
    4.1 miles away
    HealthSouth Lakeshore Rehabilitation Hospital
    4.2 miles away
    Grandview Medical Center
    5.5 miles away
    UAB Hospital Highlands
    5.8 miles away
    Princeton Baptist Medical Center
    6.3 miles away

    Pharmacies

    CVS Pharmacy
    1.8 miles away
    Publix
    3.8 miles away
    Ross Bridge Pharmact
    4.2 miles away
    Walgreens
    4.3 miles away
    Gentry Health Mart Pharmacy
    4.5 miles away

    Dentists

    Koslin & Kahn PC
    1.1 miles away
    PT Orthodontics
    1.1 miles away
    Birmingham Smiles Dentistry
    1.4 miles away
    Fulton Dentist
    2.5 miles away
    Brookwood Endodontics
    3.9 miles away

    Parks

    Star Lake Park
    0.6 miles away
    Georgetown Lake Park
    0.9 miles away
    Sertoma Park
    1.0 miles away
    Moss Rock Preserve
    1.5 miles away
    Shallowford Park
    1.6 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Sixteenth Street Baptist Church
    7.4 miles away

    Shopping

    Riverchase Galleria
    2.1 miles away
    Valley Avenue Plaza
    4.3 miles away
    The Shops of Grand River
    15.6 miles away
    Tutwiler Farm
    16.4 miles away
    Pinncale Shopping center
    16.5 miles away

    Culture

    Stardome Comedy Club
    2.4 miles away
    Leslie Stephen Wright Fine Arts Center
    3.8 miles away
    Oak Mountain Amphitheatre
    5.6 miles away
    Alys Stephens Center
    6.0 miles away
    Iron City
    6.8 miles away

    Restaurants

    Mandarin House Chinese Restaurant
    0.2 miles away
    Purple Onion
    0.4 miles away
    Waffle House
    0.5 miles away
    Golden Rule Barbeque
    0.6 miles away
    Ranch House
    0.6 miles away

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    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of AL. It is a large-sized community with 90 total beds.

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