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Briar Glen Alzheimer's Special Care Center

570 Southland Dr, Hoover, AL

Memory CareAssisted Living

4.077 reviewsRead reviews

About the community

About Briar Glen Alzheimer's Special Care Center

Among the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Brian Glen provides exceptional memory care services to residents in Hoover, Alabama. As the largest suburb of Birmingham, residents enjoy urban amenities alongside small-town hospitality. From visiting a 30-acre garden at Aldridge Botanical Gardens to joining friends for a shopping spree at Riverchase Galleria, enjoying sporting events at the Hoover Metropolitan…

Published floor plans

Studio

Memory Care · 0 bedroom

Published starting price

$5,930/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 17, 2026
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1 Bedroom

Memory Care · 1 bedroom

Published starting price

$7,125/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 17, 2026
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Semi-Private

Memory Care

Published starting price

$4,000/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 17, 2026
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Tracked published prices

Price history by floor plan

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Semi-Private$4,000 observed · tracking future changes
$4,000Aug 17, 2026

One source-published starting price observed so far. No price change has been observed yet.

Family and resident feedback

4.0 out of 5 from 77 reviews

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★★★★★

Critical

Review for Briar Glen Alzheimer's Special Care Center

It was not a good fit for mom. She fell asleep couple of times (proved by the bruising), but I was never called. When I informed them the nurse said something on the order of "we'll, it wasn't charted." Exactly my point! Overall, not recommended.

MAFAugust 7, 2026

★★★★★

Positive

Nice, well-appointed rooms. Call button at bedside and bathroom. Well maintained facility with friendly staff. Our tour representative was helpful, explained costs and services, and answered all questions.

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
4.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Michael FlanneryFebruary 23, 2026

★★★★★

Critical

Review for Briar Glen Alzheimer's Special Care Center

There were so many shortcomings and not expectations that were not met with the care of my sister. I am being generous with giving them a 2. I highly would not recommend Briar Glen to any family after my experience.

WMFebruary 21, 2026

★★★★★

Positive

She was only there 14 days but we didn't have any problems. She was clean and looked nice every time anyone visited her. Everyone seemed very nice.

AnonymousDecember 9, 2025

★★★★

Positive

Our family experience

The activities director was very sweet and did a great job. The workers seemed to work well together. The food was good. A lot of the management left after the state came in so I don't know too many people left. One thing that I did not like was the state would not let my dad's bed be up against the wall because they said that was a restraint. That is just plain stupid. He went to a nursing home and they could have their beds against the wall. No other rails could be used. It makes no sense what is ok for one place

AnonymousSeptember 23, 2025

★★★★

Critical

Indifferent Care

I would absolutely not recommend Briar Glen to anyone. We stayed 2 months and took mom home after hospitalization. I really should call and describe our experience and those of other residents and families who agree

TerriSeptember 2, 2025

Verified overview

What we know from public sources

Care options
Assisted Living, Memory Care
Public price status
Published starting price available
Last source check
August 17, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

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Meals & dining

  • Guest Meals
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Room Service
  • Meals Provided
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten-free
  • Special Dining Programs
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • No Sugar

Health & wellness

  • Memory Care
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Incontinence Care
  • Medication Management
  • Diabetic Care
  • Non-Ambulatory Care

Services & convenience

  • Resident Parking Available
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Beautician
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • English

Activities & engagement

  • Live Musical Performances
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Gardening Club
  • Art Classes
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Reminiscence Programs
  • Trivia Games
  • Activities Off-site
  • Activities On-site
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • Holiday Parties
  • Happy Hour
  • Karaoke
  • Stretching Classes
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Other Religious Services
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Cooking Classes
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Birthday Parties

Outdoor spaces

  • Meeting Room
  • Beauty Salon
  • Private Bath
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Outside Patio
  • Library
  • Barber Shop
  • TV Lounge
  • Main Street Shops
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Piano or Organ

Apartment & room features

  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Air Conditioned

Official oversight

Inspection and quality records

Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”

Coverage last checked August 17, 2026.

Questions to confirm with the community

Additional care fees
Not publicly disclosed
Move-in fee
Not publicly disclosed
Exact unit availability
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