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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Gulf Shores, AL
If you’re looking for assisted living in Gulf Shores, 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 Gulf Shores or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Gulf Shores.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Gulf Shores for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 73 assisted living facilities in the Gulf Shores 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 Volanta, Seacliff and Magnolia Beach.
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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.
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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.
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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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.
Specializing in Alzheimer's and Dementia Care.
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We put my dad here and he couldn't walk with out falling down even with his walker. In just 2 weeks he can walk without falling or staggering. He loves that he can get out and talk with people when he wants....
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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.
Enon Country Manor The Enon Country Manor is an assisted living community located in sleepy little town of Walnut Hill, FL. This is a quiet community located near the border between the states of Florida and Alabama. Walnut Hill is a peaceful place that has plenty of accommodations for visiting...
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My mother is there and has had excellent care. The nurses and staff are very caring and take pride in there patients. If you really want to know what kind of care your loved one is receiving visit them! No...
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[name removed] is the manager of the community and she was extremely helpful and interactive with our family. Our loved ones stay was short but during his stay they really did do a good job making sure he...
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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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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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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I have been very happy with Country Gables. They really try to make it a home like atmosphere with lots and hugs and one on one. You would really think that it is a bed and breakfast inn somewhere. The...
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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 Gables Assisted Living is a senior community situated in the small town of Grand Bay, AL. This town, known for its peach and pecan orchards, is located just a few miles inland from the Mississippi Sound. Grand Bay is best known for its annual Watermelon Festival, which offers visitors and...
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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, 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.
Carrington Place is an assisted living community located in Satsuma, Mobile County, Alabama. If you are looking for a new residence where you will feel comfortable and secure, then Carrington Place is the community for you. Named after the Satsuma orange, Satsuma is a beautiful city filled with...
Cost of assisted living in Gulf Shores, AL
The average cost of senior living in Gulf Shores is $3,858 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bay Minette, AL with an average of $3,478 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Gulf Shores, AL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Gulf Shores, AL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Gulf Shores vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Gulf Shores, AL by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Gulf Shores over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Gulf Shores, AL
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What families are saying about assisted living in Gulf Shores
Recent reviews for assisted living in Gulf Shores
Haven Memory Care in Gulf Shores, AL
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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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The Beacon at Gulf Breeze
4.4
I'd say that families need to know that the base rent charged is not the only monthly expense. Depending on the number of care points assessed, this additional cost can be an unpleasant surprise and isn't talked about much. As far as The Beacon at Gulf Breeze is concerned, it is a good facility ...
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The Arbors of Gulf Breeze
3.8
They do have social activities but I think that it would be great if they did an orientation for the new residents to get used to the community and have someone that they can speak to if they have some issues. It would be nice to meet monthly and check in with residents for any new things, ...
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Gulf Shores review score based on 283 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 283 reviews of 73 Gulf Shores assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Gulf Shores 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
Gulf Shores review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Gulf Shores 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 283 reviews of 73 Gulf Shores assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Gulf Shores 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.Gulf Shores, AL averageNational average
Cleanliness
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4.5
Friendliness
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4.6
Care services
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4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
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Activities
4.1
4.1
Value for cost*
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Gulf Shores assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gulf Shores assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gulf Shores, 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 Gulf Shores 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 Gulf Shores 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
34.2%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.8%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.8%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
43.8%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.2%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.5%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
41.1%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
37%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Gulf Shores 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 Gulf Shores 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
34.2%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
24.7%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
27.4%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.7%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gulf Shores 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 Gulf Shores partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gulf Shores, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.2%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
31.5%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.3%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.7%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Gulf Shores 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 Gulf Shores communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
20.5%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.2%
42%
Room service
Room service
34.2%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.6%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gulf Shores 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 Gulf Shores offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
41.1%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.6%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.1%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.8%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.2%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.5%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.2%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.8%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
37%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
28.8%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.1%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.8%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Gulf Shores
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 Gulf Shores protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Gardens of Daphne, The Waterford at Carpenter's Creek and Proveer at Port City are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Gulf Shores, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 73 assisted living facilities near Gulf Shores, Alabama. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Gulf Shores, Alabama are Gardens of Daphne, The Waterford at Carpenter's Creek and The Beacon at Gulf Breeze. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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