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Photo of Pointe At Goldenrod
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.
Photo of Oak Landing
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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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
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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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.
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.
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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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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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Our loved one was a previous residents at The Village and during their stay there it was awesome, just off the charts. However covid had hit and we ended up pulling our loved one out to come live at home...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Village at Cook Springs provides an assisted living community for those in need of memory care in the Pell City, St. Clair County, Alabama. This community offers the support that is needed for seniors who are dealing with dementia and Alzheimer's in an area that is beautiful and green. Those...
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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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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.
Photo of Magnolia House
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, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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: 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.
Grace Assisted Living facilities are all on one level, located in idyllic wooded settings with gazebo, fountain, walking trails and more than 50 species of plants growing around the landscape and tended by residents and their families. Intimate and refreshing conversations just seem to come...
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.
Photo of Alabama Living Center
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,...
Photo of Mountain View Lake Retirement
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: 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, 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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Photo of The Stewart House
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.
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 Melrose, AL

The average cost of senior living in Melrose is $3,541 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ridgeville, AL with an average of $3,154 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Melrose, AL vs. nearby cities

Melrose, AL
$3,541/mo
$3,732/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Melrose, AL vs. the state and national average

Melrose, AL
$3,541/mo
$3,840/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Melrose vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$3,541/mo
$3,622/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Melrose, AL by room type

Semi-Private
$3,332/mo
Studio
$4,006/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,558/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,003/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Melrose over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Melrose, 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 Melrose.

What families are saying about assisted living in Melrose

Recent reviews for assisted living in Melrose

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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Proveer at Grayson Valley in Birmingham, AL

4.1
The facility is pretty nice, I think some things could be upgraded. But mom is very pleased. The staff is very friendly and quick to address any issues we have. They do housekeeping often and her room is very clean. The food is good, mom is happy with it. Communication with the family is very ...
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Autumn Cove Assisted Living in Anniston, AL

5.0
We love this community and the people, I always look forward to going and visiting. The outside of the community is very clean, it really is a pretty facility. They are very friendly and our loved one seems to be eating really good. Due to covid they have had to keep the activities at a minimum. ...
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Melrose review score based on 113 family reviews

6.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 113 reviews of 52 Melrose assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Melrose 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

Melrose review score compared against nearby cities

6.9
Melrose, AL52 facilities
6.4
Weaver, AL6 facilities
7.7

Review subcategories for Melrose 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 113 reviews of 52 Melrose assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Melrose 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.
Melrose, AL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
4.6
Care services
4.5
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.5
Meals & dining
4.3
4.1
Activities
4.4
4.1
Value for cost*
4.3
4.1
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Melrose assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Melrose assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Melrose, 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 Melrose 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 Melrose 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
38.5%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.8%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.1%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
36.5%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.2%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.1%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
36.5%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
36.5%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Melrose 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 Melrose Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Melrose, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
38.5%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
19.2%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30.8%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.4%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Melrose 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 Melrose partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Melrose, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.3%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
23.1%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.2%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.8%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Melrose 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 Melrose communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Melrose, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.5%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.2%
42%
Room service
Room service
15.4%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.8%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Melrose 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 Melrose offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Melrose, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
32.7%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.2%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.8%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.2%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.6%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.4%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.8%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.2%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.9%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.7%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
28.8%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
17.3%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.5%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.8%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Melrose

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 Melrose protect seniors.

Learn about Alabama Assisted Living regulations

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Bridgewood Gardens, Silver Lakes Senior Living and McClellan Senior Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Melrose, Alabama. See full list of communities.

There are 65 assisted living facilities near Melrose, Alabama. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Melrose, Alabama are Bridgewood Gardens, Silver Lakes Senior Living and McClellan Senior Living. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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