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9 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Glen Carbon, AL
If you’re looking for assisted living in Glen Carbon, 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 Glen Carbon or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Glen Carbon.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Glen Carbon for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 9 assisted living facilities in the Glen Carbon 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 Chapel Hill, Southwood and Lakeview Park.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Birmingham, Hoover and Mountain Brook.
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9.9
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109 reviews
We are very pleased with the quality of care. Like any long term care facility the family needs to be involved in monitoring their loved one's care. They should visit often. We would recommend the Gardens...
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.
At the Gardens of Pelham Assisted Living, our retirement community meets the diverse and changing needs of today’s senior citizens. Conveniently located off 1-65 North at exit 246 in Pelham near the Oak Mountain Park, the Garden’s atmosphere is warm and relaxed. Our month-to-month rent, without...
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20 reviews
The facility was completed in 2022 so it's like new. The independent living apartments are a generous size with cleaning services included once a week. There are many fun activities scheduled each week and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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9.2
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18 reviews
It is nice little clean space that has lots of little entertaining rooms. I seems he get more attention there Not particularly this place, but all these places have increased their prices dramatically over...
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.
Morningside of Riverchase in Hoover, Alabama is a beautifully furnished assisted living community offering spacious 1 and 2 bedroom apartments, and a wealth of amenities so you can feel right at home, right from the start.Located in historic Hoover, Morningside of Riverchase is an elegantly...
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I would recommend it to other families.They've been very helpful and friendly. The tour experience was very good. We picked this community for our loved one, because of the price.
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.
The Plantation Manor is an assisted living community located in the heart of beautiful McCalla, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The town of McCalla is referred to by many as the jewel of the South. There are a number of activities that a senior can participate in when moving to this area. One of the...
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13 reviews
From the first time that I visited Galleria Woods, I knew that it was the place for me! I love my Garden Home and the privacy that it gives me overlooking the Cahaba River. I enjoy my walks up to the "Big...
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.
It’s not downsizing your home; it’s upsizing your possibilities. Located on 20 wooded acres in Birmingham’s prestigious Riverchase area, our continuing care retirement community (CCRC) gives you a maintenance-free lifestyle with the retirement you deserve. Our community has a full continuum...
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We love this community for the staff are outstanding and caring. The community is clean and the meals are very good in every way possible. We are happy that she is active with this other resident with the...
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.
The Woodlands offer the basic services plus three additional levels of care. The Woodlands provides a way of life that allows the resident to age in place. If your loved one needs short term assistance or long term assistance, we provide it. Our well-trained staff provides services with love,...
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I am impressed with the staff as they are attentive and helpful. They offer some activities and the community is clean. I would recommend this community.
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.
Maplewood Lane Traditional Assisted Living If you or someone in your family is having difficulty living independently, yet doesn't need 24-hour care and medical supervision, then assisted living will provide the ideal solution. If you or a loved one requires assistance with bathing, dressing,...
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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Cost of assisted living in Glen Carbon, AL
The average cost of senior living in Glen Carbon is $4,097 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vance, AL with an average of $3,374 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Glen Carbon, AL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Glen Carbon, AL vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Glen Carbon, AL by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Glen Carbon, AL
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What families are saying about assisted living in Glen Carbon
Recent reviews for assisted living in Glen Carbon
Homeland Assisted Living Facility in Jemison, AL
5.0
My parents have been here almost a year. The staff and owner are friendly and have genuine concern for the residents. They get to know the residents, so when something is not right (mentally/physically) they know and can address it quickly.
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Morningside of Vestavia Hills
4.0
Its very nice and have lots of activities. A few complaints about the dining. For instance they are on lock down now for covid and she and several other residents did not get any breakfast this morning
The Bungalows at Riverchase in Hoover, AL
4.1
We have really enjoyed our time at the Bungalows at Riverchase. The place is very well maintained and it's more like a hotel than a nursing facility. The smallness of the facility really helps our mother. I would highly recommend it.
Glen Carbon review score based on 52 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 52 reviews of 8 Glen Carbon assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Glen Carbon 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
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Review subcategories for Glen Carbon 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 52 reviews of 8 Glen Carbon assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Glen Carbon 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.Glen Carbon, AL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.5
Meals & dining
4.3
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.1
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
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Glen Carbon assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Glen Carbon assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Glen Carbon, 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 Glen Carbon 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 Glen Carbon 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
50%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.5%
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
50%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.5%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.5%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.5%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Glen Carbon 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 Glen Carbon 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
12.5%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.5%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Glen Carbon 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 Glen Carbon 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
50%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
35.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Glen Carbon 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 Glen Carbon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
37.5%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.5%
42%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Glen Carbon 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 Glen Carbon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
25%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Glen Carbon
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 Glen Carbon protect seniors.
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Danberry at Inverness, Gardens of Pelham and Monark Grove Greystone are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Glen Carbon, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 9 assisted living facilities near Glen Carbon, Alabama. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Glen Carbon, Alabama are Danberry at Inverness, Gardens of Pelham and Monark Grove Greystone. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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