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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Gum Spring, AL
If you’re looking for assisted living in Gum Spring, 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 Gum Spring or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Gum Spring.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Gum Spring for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 74 assisted living facilities in the Gum Spring 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 Tanner Heights, West Decatur and Moulton Heights.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Huntsville, Cullman and Madison.
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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.
Our services include traditional and specialty care assisted living. We offer free evaluations where we can help assist you in determining you or your loved ones needs.Traditional Assisted Living If you or someone in your family is having difficulty living independently, yet doesn't need 24-hour...
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My father was in respite care for a few weeks and the staff definitely made him feel like he was at home. The owner would call everyday and inform me of everything that was going on with my father. It was...
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.
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
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, 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.
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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.
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
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
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
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.
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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
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
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.
Cost of assisted living in Gum Spring, AL
The average cost of senior living in Gum Spring is $4,101 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Hope, AL with an average of $3,912 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Gum Spring, AL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Gum Spring, AL vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Gum Spring, AL by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Gum Spring, AL
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What families are saying about assisted living in Gum Spring
Recent reviews for assisted living in Gum Spring
Monark Grove Madison
5.0
My loved one is having a great experience here at Madison Crossings. It is much better than her previous facility and we have been happy.
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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Dedicated and communicative staff. Several reviews praise the staff for their excellent communication and dedication to residents' well-being at The Neighborhood at Madison and Columbia Cottage - Hartselle. The team goes above and beyond to ensure families are informed and involved in their loved ones' care.
Variety of activities for residents. Residents at Country Cottage Huntsville and Bridgewood Gardens enjoy a wide range of activities, from music and exercise classes to outings and social gatherings, ensuring they stay engaged and active in their community.
High-quality and customized meals. Residents at Thrive at Jones Farm and Limestone Manor appreciate the delicious meals provided, with the staff offering accommodations for individual dietary preferences and restrictions.
Beautifully maintained facilities. Reviews for Merrill Gardens at Madison and Rosewood Manor highlight the cleanliness and upkeep of the community, with well-maintained interior spaces and attractive outdoor areas.
Personalized care tailored to residents' needs. At The Terrace at Priceville, staff members create individualized care plans to accommodate each resident's unique requirements and ensure they receive the best possible care.
Warm and welcoming community atmosphere. Throughout the reviews, the sense of community and family is a common theme, with residents and their families expressing feelings of belonging and comfort at Limestone Lodge, Gardens of Hazel Green, and Limestone Manor.
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Gum Spring review score based on 285 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 285 reviews of 63 Gum Spring assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Gum Spring 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 Gum Spring 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 285 reviews of 63 Gum Spring assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Gum Spring 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.Gum Spring, AL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.1
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
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Gum Spring assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gum Spring assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gum Spring, 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 Gum Spring 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 Gum Spring 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
47.6%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
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
46%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.5%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.4%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
41.3%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
31.7%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Gum Spring 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 Gum Spring 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
41.3%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.8%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.6%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gum Spring 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 Gum Spring 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
28.6%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.1%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.6%
35.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Gum Spring 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 Gum Spring communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
19%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.5%
42%
Room service
Room service
20.6%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gum Spring 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 Gum Spring offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
46%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.7%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.4%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.5%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.7%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.2%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.6%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.3%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Gum Spring
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 Gum Spring protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Limestone Lodge, Residences at Wellpoint and Gardens of Hazel Green are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Gum Spring, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 74 assisted living facilities near Gum Spring, Alabama. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Gum Spring, Alabama are Limestone Lodge, Residences at Wellpoint and Gardens of Hazel Green. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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