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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Joy, AL
If you’re looking for assisted living in Joy, 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 Joy or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Joy.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Joy for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 108 assisted living facilities in the Joy 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 Steppville, Whitney and Eastwood.
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Greenbriar on Hanover is a lovely community. My mother is very happy here. The staff is very nice. The community is kept organized and cleaned. One thing i really like is that the meals are delicious. I...
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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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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.
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This is a loving home from home setting environment, lots of love and care needs met, very family oriented, and just over all a great place for your loved ones to continue getting the best out of their daily...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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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We looked at Magnolia Trace and we loved it but it was the most expensive one we looked at. My mother had been to rehab there before so we really had good experience there from a rehab stand point. She was...
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
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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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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, 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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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: 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.
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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.
Cost of assisted living in Joy, AL
The average cost of senior living in Joy is $4,168 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Altoona, AL with an average of $3,168 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Joy, AL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Joy, AL vs. the state and national average
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Joy, AL
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What families are saying about assisted living in Joy
Recent reviews for assisted living in Joy
Kirkwood by the River in Birmingham, AL
5.0
My parents moved into Kirkwood by the River 9 years ago and I've NEVER had a complaint about anything. This is the best run and kindest retirement place anyone could ever find.
The entire staff are kind, thoughtful, patient and courteous.
A wonderful place in a great setting with Christian ...
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Fair Haven Retirement Community in Birmingham, AL
4.0
There have been some issues with the billing but I'm having a meeting with them this week to get that resolved. Based on our experience I would recommend them.
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
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Compassionate and supportive staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and caring nature of the staff at various communities, such as Oaks on Parkwood, where theExecutive Director is described as 'excellent' and 'so caring'. At the Gardens of Pelham, theDirector's dedication to the happiness and well-being of residents is praised, ...
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Variety of engaging activities. Residents enjoy participating in a wide range of activities offered at communities, including bingo, arts and crafts, music, and exercise classes. At Silver Lakes Senior Living, where the staff tries 'very hard to include residents in what is offered during the week', residents also have access ...
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Warm and welcoming community atmosphere. Reviews frequently mention the friendly and inviting atmosphere at various communities. AtThe Neighborhood at Madison, the beautiful park-like grounds and French doors opening to private patios contribute to a homelike setting. At Brookdale Jones Farm, the large, open areas allow for easy social ...
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Quality and accommodating dining experiences. Meals are a significant factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Silver Lakes Senior Living, the chef accommodates individual dietary restrictions and preferences, while at The Gardens of Pelham, the meals are 'delicious and nutritious'. Staff at various communities go ...
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Thorough communication and support for families. Families appreciate the clear and frequent communication from communities regarding their loved ones' care. At Heritage Assisted Living and Memory Care, the community director sets regular meetings with senior residents and their loved ones, both in person and virtually. AtThe Gardens of Pelham, ...
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Comfortable and clean living spaces. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and comfort of communities' living spaces. At Bungalows at Riverchase, the facility is described as 'very well maintained' and 'more like a hotel than a nursing facility'. The apartments at The Gardens of Pelham are 'beautiful' and 'spacious', and at T ...
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Joy review score based on 418 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 418 reviews of 95 Joy assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Joy 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
Joy review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Joy 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 418 reviews of 95 Joy assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Joy 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.Joy, AL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
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4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.1
Value for cost*
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Joy assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Joy assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Joy, 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 Joy 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 Joy 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
48.4%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
38.9%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.9%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.9%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
48.4%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.8%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.2%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
28.4%
53.8%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Joy 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 Joy 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
45.3%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.4%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
41.1%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.8%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Joy 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 Joy 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
30.5%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.8%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
29.5%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.3%
35.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Joy 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 Joy communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
21.1%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.8%
42%
Room service
Room service
23.2%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.4%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Joy 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 Joy offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
48.4%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.6%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.5%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.4%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.5%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.5%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.1%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.7%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.8%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.4%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
46.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
31.6%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.3%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.4%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Joy
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 Joy protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Danberry at Inverness, Residences at Wellpoint and Gardens of Pelham are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Joy, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 108 assisted living facilities near Joy, Alabama. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Joy, Alabama are Danberry at Inverness, Residences at Wellpoint and Gardens of Pelham. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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