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We picked this community because, I got a good feeling on the tour of the facility. The room was spacious and the staff was friendly. The cost was good. They have had activities such as; Sunday church...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
No matter where an individual is on life’s journey, each has the right to live in a dignified manner and to enjoy meaningful experiences every day. That’s why our community offers exceptional memory care for those with Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia. Located in an upscale area of...
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They are lacking on activities. My loved one is in there for memory care. They do a good job of taking care of the patients and they are monitored.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Personal Care means we will provide you various medical services while you live independently in our community. You will receive that much needed socialization and extra care in our premier community! Memory Care is a special service we offer for those battling memory loss conditions and...
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The facility is clean and the staff are caring and always willing to answer my questions- also my dad really likes the food there and he is a real picky eater.
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.
Legacy Village of Jacksonville is an assisted living community located in Jacksonville, Alabama, in Calhoun County, and home to just over 12,600 people. Jacksonville is a busy city close to Oxford, with lots of stores, shopping, restaurants and area attractions. Residents will enjoy spending time...
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All 5s! The place is cozy and welcoming, as are the staff. They are so kind , caring, and thoughtful to the residents! The food is always well prepared and served in a dining room with real China,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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My mom, as well as my sister & I, were extremely happy with Southern Heritage. They had new activities planned daily & were good about encouraging Mom to participate. The staff was always available to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Southern Heritage Assisted offers a great home for seniors who are looking to receive care and assistance in the city of East Ridge, TN. This assisted living community is located near great locations such as a 300 acre botanical garden and the Chattanooga Regional History Museum. Those visiting...
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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, 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.
At Woodhaven Personal Care our assisted living community is a lively place in which families and our residents easily make friends. Located out in the country in picturesque Trenton, GA our senior residents have plenty to do outside and inside our home. They can choose to participate in our...
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.
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.
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I helped a friend establish her father in Rememberance Village at Riverwood. The staff was very helpful and friendly during the time we were deciding where to place him. They were very informative in every...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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.
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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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
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
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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.
Cost of assisted living in Fort Payne, AL
The average cost of senior living in Fort Payne is $3,679 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sand Rock, AL with an average of $3,366 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Fort Payne, AL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Fort Payne, AL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Fort Payne vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Fort Payne, AL by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Fort Payne over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Fort Payne, AL
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What families are saying about assisted living in Fort Payne
Recent reviews for assisted living in Fort Payne
Rosewood Manor in Scottsboro, AL
5.0
They have an activity room with puzzles and things like that but then they also had entertainment come in as well it seemed like every day. For the price it is a very nice facility. Everyone knows each other and watches out for each other. Any residents who wanted to help with cooking or ...
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Aldridge Creek Terrace in Huntsville, AL
4.5
My mother is law loves it here. She has adjusted very well to it, and we are pleased. She stays busy with all the activities they have available. They have an excellent staff, they are caring for her very well. The only problem she has had is the meals, but they are working on it. The community ...
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Legacy Village of Jacksonville
5.0
It is very, very clean. Everything is impressive. My mother is very picky and she said they are willing to do anything for you and she's really impressed.
Fort Payne review score based on 215 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 215 reviews of 64 Fort Payne assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Fort Payne review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
Fort Payne review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Fort Payne assisted living
When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 215 reviews of 64 Fort Payne assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Fort Payne resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Fort Payne, AL averageNational average
Cleanliness
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4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
4.2
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Activities
4.3
4.1
Value for cost*
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Fort Payne assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fort Payne assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fort Payne, 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 Payne 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 Payne 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
37.5%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.4%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
42.2%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.9%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.4%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
35.9%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
43.8%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Fort Payne 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 Payne 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
37.5%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.6%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35.9%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.1%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fort Payne 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 Payne 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
21.9%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.7%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
26.6%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.3%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.7%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Fort Payne 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 Payne communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
15.6%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.3%
42%
Room service
Room service
18.8%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.7%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fort Payne 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 Payne offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
32.8%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.4%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.8%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.3%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.3%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.9%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.4%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.8%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
34.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
26.6%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.1%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.8%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Fort Payne
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 Payne protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Gardens of Rome, Residences at Wellpoint and Bridgewood Gardens are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Fort Payne, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 77 assisted living facilities near Fort Payne, Alabama. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Fort Payne, Alabama are Residences at Wellpoint, Bridgewood Gardens and Silver Lakes Senior Living. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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