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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Kilgore, AL
If you’re looking for assisted living in Kilgore, 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 Kilgore or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Kilgore.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Kilgore for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 33 assisted living facilities in the Kilgore 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 Southwood, Chapel Hill and Rosedale.
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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, 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.
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...
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.
· Alabama Living Center Assisted Living Center 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,...
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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Cost of assisted living in Kilgore, AL
The average cost of senior living in Kilgore is $3,694 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kimberly, AL with an average of $3,528 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Kilgore, AL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Kilgore, AL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Kilgore vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Kilgore, AL by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Kilgore over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Kilgore, AL
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What families are saying about assisted living in Kilgore
Recent reviews for assisted living in Kilgore
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
Kilgore review score based on 81 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 81 reviews of 29 Kilgore assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Kilgore 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
Kilgore review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Kilgore 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 81 reviews of 29 Kilgore assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Kilgore 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.Kilgore, AL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.1
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
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Kilgore assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kilgore assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kilgore, 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 Kilgore 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 Kilgore that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Kilgore, ALNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
51.7%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
34.5%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.6%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
44.8%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.2%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.6%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.8%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
31%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Kilgore 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 Kilgore Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Kilgore, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.2%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27.6%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.8%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.7%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kilgore 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 Kilgore partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kilgore, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34.5%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.9%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
27.6%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.7%
35.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Kilgore 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 Kilgore communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kilgore, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20.7%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.5%
42%
Room service
Room service
20.7%
35.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kilgore 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 Kilgore offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kilgore, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
37.9%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.6%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.1%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.8%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.8%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.3%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.4%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.1%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.6%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.8%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
44.8%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
31%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.7%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.8%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Kilgore
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 Kilgore protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale University Park, Morningside of Vestavia Hills and Oaks on Parkwood are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Kilgore, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 33 assisted living facilities near Kilgore, Alabama. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Kilgore, Alabama is Morningside of Vestavia Hills. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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