Kara Bishop
Jun 2026
Very friendly staff. Answered all my questions before I asked. Very clean and joyful atmosphere. All the residents appeared to be very happy.
Briar Glen Alzheimer’s Special Care Center
570 Southland Dr3.6(26 ratings)· Hoover average: 4.1
Part of Sinceri Senior Living · 140 communities · 4.5★ average
1 / 5Quick Facts
- Facility type
- Dedicated Alzheimer's special care center
What Families Think
Reviewers describe warm, attentive staff and a clean, welcoming environment at Briar Glen, with several family members saying their loved ones felt at home and well cared for. However, at least one serious report describes a resident being discharged from the community while hospitalized due to behavior issues, alongside a complaint about poor communication.
The Good
- Staff described as caring and attentive
- Facility kept clean with pleasant atmosphere
- Residents appear happy, one considered it home
- Strong friendships formed between families and staff
The Bad
- One report of resident discharged while hospitalized for behavior
- One report of poor communication from staff
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
Briar Glen Alzheimer’s Special Care Center is a senior living community in Hoover, Alabama offering Memory Care and Assisted Living. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 3.6 out of 5 across 26 reviews.
About Briar Glen Alzheimer’s Special Care Center
Briar Glen Alzheimer's Special Care Center is a memory care and assisted living community in Hoover, Alabama, dedicated to supporting residents with advanced Alzheimer's and related conditions.
Families consistently praise the staff's warmth and attentiveness. Multiple residents have expressed a strong sense of belonging, one family noted their husband requested to return to Briar Glen after hospitalization rather than go home, viewing it as his primary residence. The facility maintains clean, well-maintained spaces that visitors describe as joyful. However, some families have raised concerns about communication between staff and family members, particularly around placement decisions during hospital stays and behavioral transitions.
Briar Glen holds a 3.6 out of 5 Google rating based on 26 reviews, reflecting both strong satisfaction from families who find the care environment supportive and meaningful concerns from others about administrative clarity and continuity of placement.
Types of Care at Briar Glen Alzheimer’s Special Care Center
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Emergency Call System
- Private Bathroom
- Private Rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
Meals & Dining
- Restaurant style Dining Room
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Service
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
Activities
- Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)
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Help Me ChooseReviews of Briar Glen Alzheimer’s Special Care Center
3.6overall · 26 ratings combined
3.6★ on Google (26)
T D Newton
Jun 2026
Had an amazing tour with Noelle. I was first greeted by Nicky who was awesome. All the staff was so friendly. Facility was clean and love the room options.
Emily Crawford
Feb 2026
The staff were caring but communication is severely lacking. As someone else previously stated ,my loved one was sent out for behavior and was kicked out while in the hospital. Very difficult to find a place that will take him within the time frame needed and has put me and my family in a very difficult spot. When someone has advanced Alzheimers, I do not think they can be responsible for their behavior. It is up to the medical professionals and facility to see that he gets the medication needed to help control behavior. Especially when there are medical professionals available.
Lynn Payton
Jan 2025
In addition to my original review below- I have read some of the negative reviews and I must disagree with most of the complaints. I know there are always exceptions, but in my husband's case, the staff and nurses as a whole were caring and attentive. Anyone who is reading the reviews and sincerely looking for the right place, please visit Briar Glen and see for yourself. That's what I did and I'm so glad I did. My husband was happy the short time he was there. Original review- This facility was truly a God-send for me and my family. My husband was only 61 years old and suffered from Early Onset Alzheimer's. He was physically strong with no other health issues. I questioned myself for months about the timing of moving him to a special care center. The love and care he received at Briar Glen was above and beyond what I thought was possible at a "facility." The friendships he made with the staff and other residents helped me as much as it did him. I, too, consider many of these precious people my friends now and we try to stay in touch regularly. From my sons & daughters-in-law & grandchildren, to my sister & brother-in-law & my husband's best friend, to our pastor- Everyone who visited and came in contact with the nurses and staff at Briar Glen commented on the love and care they witnessed for my husband and they felt it themselves. In my heart and soul I know without a doubt that God placed us right where we needed to be. I can never thank them enough!!
Becky Blankenship
Feb 2024
My husband has been at this facility for almost two years now. Recently, he was hospitalized and had to be away for a while. Instead of asking to go home, he asked to go back to Briar Glen. This tells me he now thinks of Briar Glen as home. From administration to housekeeping and all in between, this facility is top-notch, in my opinion. The staff and administrators treat their residents and the families of the residents like one of their own. I know my husband is in good hands, which is a blessing to my family and me.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Briar Glen Alzheimer’s Special Care Center offer?
Briar Glen Alzheimer’s Special Care Center offers Assisted Living and Memory Care.
Where is Briar Glen Alzheimer’s Special Care Center located?
Briar Glen Alzheimer’s Special Care Center is located at 570 Southland Dr in Hoover, Alabama.
What do families say about Briar Glen Alzheimer’s Special Care Center?
Reviewers describe warm, attentive staff and a clean, welcoming environment at Briar Glen, with several family members saying their loved ones felt at home and well cared for. However, at least one serious report describes a resident being discharged from the community while hospitalized due to behavior issues, alongside a complaint about poor communication.
How can families visit Briar Glen Alzheimer’s Special Care Center?
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