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9 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Fort Gaines, AL
If you’re looking for assisted living in Fort Gaines, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Fort Gaines or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Fort Gaines.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Fort Gaines for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 9 assisted living facilities in the Fort Gaines area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Lourdes, Riverside and McVoy.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Fairhope, Gulf Shores and Grand Bay.
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66 Floor plans available
9.4
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8 reviews
5 on all categories except if we asked out loved one about the activities she would maybe say a 3 or 5. Sometimes the activities were not up to par as the previous facility our loved one was in. No details...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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7.0
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17 reviews
Looked at several places and most seemed adequate to fit the needs of my mother. We chose Brennity at Fairhope mainly because we were able to get special pricing. However, we were also looking at the quality...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Brennity at Fairhope Assisted Living is located in a residential environment with care close at hand. We are just minutes away from award-winning Thomas Hospital, as well as several primary care physicians and specialists. The Brennity at Fairhope Assisted Living offers 24-hour support and...
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I would recommend the community to others for their loved ones. This is a wonderful community. The staff are supportive and great to work with. The campus is beautiful. There is even a community garden...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Homestead Village’s purpose is to provide a quality retirement experience. We have beautiful independent living and assisted living apartments on a month to month rental basis, with a 30 day out notice. We have no endowment or buy in. Homestead Village is on a beautiful 17 acre campus, located in...
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2.0
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5 reviews
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Country Place Senior Living is more than an assisted living residence, it's a place where true friendships are made, lives are shared and care warms the heart. Our uniquely intimate setting of 24 suites limits the number of residents, thereby fostering a feeling of 'family' and belonging. When...
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3.0
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13 reviews
It is a good place. I would recommended them to a friend.The food is good. The room sizes are good. The main problem I have seen is in management. There is a lot of staff turn over. The staff I have worked...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Located near the white beaches of Gulf Shores, Haven Memory Care is Coastal Alabama's premier memory care provider offering assisted living for all stages of memory loss associated with Alzheimer's or other related dementias. Our senior living community delivers a beautiful environment where...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
6.5
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2 reviews
The Grove does not provide assistant living facilities but it is a great place to live if you enjoy socializing with neighbors that are over 55. Having a golf cart to ride around the community to attend...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Cost of assisted living in Fort Gaines, AL
The average cost of senior living in Fort Gaines is $4,039 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bay Minette, AL with an average of $3,478 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Fort Gaines, AL vs. the state and national average
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Fort Gaines, AL
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What families are saying about assisted living in Fort Gaines
Recent reviews for assisted living in Fort Gaines
Haven Memory Care in Gulf Shores, AL
4.0
After looking at different options for my dad this facility had the most to offer in regards to the amount of care my father needed. He is settled in and seems happy. He interacts with the other residents and staff as best as he can. He enjoys the food to where he has put some weight on which is ...
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Homestead Village of Fairhope
4.0
Although my mom is still adjusting I know in my heart that she is where she should be. Her biggest complaint is that she has to ask for any over the counter medicine she wants to take, ( ie: aleve, etc) it's not allowed in the residents apartments. Everyone has been very friendly and ...
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The Brennity at Fairhope Senior Living
5.0
The staff was great regarding placement for my father. We were give a 24 hr notice of discharge and [name removed] and [name removed] were able to work with us to get immediate response for admission. The facility is modern and very nice with numerous activity and lounge rooms. They are pet ...
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Fort Gaines assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fort Gaines assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fort Gaines, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Fort Gaines assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Fort Gaines that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
22.2%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.6%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.1%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.4%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Fort Gaines assisted living
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Fort Gaines Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
22.2%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
11.1%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
22.2%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.2%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fort Gaines assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Fort Gaines partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.2%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
22.2%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
35.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Fort Gaines assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Fort Gaines communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
42%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fort Gaines assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Fort Gaines offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
55.6%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.4%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.4%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.6%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.6%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.6%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.6%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.6%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.6%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
55.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
55.6%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.6%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Fort Gaines
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Alabama assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Fort Gaines protect seniors.
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Seagrass Village of Gulf Shores, The Brennity at Fairhope Senior Living and Homestead Village of Fairhope are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Fort Gaines, Alabama. See full list of communities.
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