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9.9
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My Mother is a resident of Gardens of Pelham and she adores living there. She loves all the sweet people who work there and the fun activities ( especially bingo). It is a wonderful place and the workers...
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.
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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42 reviews
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Plantation Manor is a great value for the money. The administrator and workers are as attentive as any we have dealt with. They are kind and truly interested in their clients that live there. They have also...
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.
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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Great place with very nice people and staff! The food is very good with lots of choices! The activities and concerts are really fun! Love the place
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,...
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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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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 Masena, AL

The average cost of senior living in Masena is $3,703 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brookwood, AL with an average of $3,337 per month.

Assisted living costs in Masena, AL, vs. nearby cities

Masena, AL
$3,703/mo

Assisted living costs in Masena, AL, vs. state and national averages

Masena, AL
$3,703/mo
$3,866/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Masena, AL, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,703/mo
$3,854/mo

Assisted living costs in Masena, AL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,800/mo
Studio
$3,713/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,040/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,230/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,300/mo

Senior living costs in Masena vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Masena, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMasena, ALAlabamaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,703/mo$3,866/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,854/mo$3,907/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,328/mo$3,478/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Masena, AL:$3,703/mo
Alabama:$3,866/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Masena, AL:$3,854/mo
Alabama:$3,907/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Masena, AL:$3,328/mo
Alabama:$3,478/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Masena, AL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Masena and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Masena, AL

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Masena have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Masena, AL$3,690/mo$3,490/mo+5.7%
Alabama$3,407/mo$3,345/mo+1.9%
National$4,532/mo$4,492/mo+0.9%
Masena, AL
2024 average cost:$3,690/mo
2023 average cost:$3,490/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
Alabama
2024 average cost:$3,407/mo
2023 average cost:$3,345/mo
Percent change:+1.9%
National
2024 average cost:$4,532/mo
2023 average cost:$4,492/mo
Percent change:+0.9%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Masena, AL

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Masena.

What families are saying about assisted living in Masena

Recent reviews for assisted living in Masena

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. It’s never easy for a person to transition from ...
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Country Cottage - Hoover

3.8
The community doesn't do activities for the residents. The staff look after my loved one; however, the residents aren't as closely watched as I would have hoped. I would recommend you keep a close eye on your loved one if they are here.

Galleria Woods, a CCRC in Birmingham, AL

5.0
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 House" for meals and activities: watching the seasons change and getting a little ...
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Masena review score based on 32 family reviews

9.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 32 reviews of 7 Masena assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Masena 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

Masena review score compared against nearby cities

9.0
Masena, AL7 facilities
8.3
West Blocton, AL57 facilities
8.3
North Bibb, AL61 facilities

Review subcategories for Masena 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 32 reviews of 7 Masena assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Masena 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.
Masena, AL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.0
Friendliness
4.4
4.1
Care services
4.4
3.8
Staff
4.5
4.0
Meals & dining
3.9
3.6
Activities
4.1
3.7
Value for cost*
4.3
3.7
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Masena assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Masena assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Masena, 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 Masena 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 Masena that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Masena, ALNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
42.9%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.3%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
42.9%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.9%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.9%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.1%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Masena 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 Masena Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Masena, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
28.6%
52%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.6%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Masena 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 Masena partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Masena, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
36%
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Availability of select dining options in Masena 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 Masena communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Masena, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Masena 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 Masena offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Masena, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.6%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.3%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.3%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.3%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Masena

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Alabama assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Masena protect seniors.
Learn about Alabama assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Gardens of Pelham, Plantation Manor and Galleria Woods, a CCRC are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Masena, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 8 assisted living facilities near Masena, Alabama. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Masena, Alabama are Gardens of Pelham and The Crossings at Riverchase. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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