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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Mertz, AL
If you’re looking for assisted living in Mertz, 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 Mertz or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Mertz.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Mertz for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 38 assisted living facilities in the Mertz area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
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The owner and staff of Homeland are extremely friendly and helpful. The price is affordable and the rooms are clean. The owner of Homeland gives her cell phone number and always available. They have been...
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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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, 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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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
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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.
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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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
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.
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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Cost of assisted living in Mertz, AL
The average cost of senior living in Mertz is $3,577 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Marion, AL with an average of $3,054 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Mertz, AL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Mertz, AL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Mertz vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Mertz, AL by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Mertz over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Mertz, AL
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What families are saying about assisted living in Mertz
Recent reviews for assisted living in Mertz
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.
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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
Truewood by Merrill, Riverchase in Hoover, AL
5.0
I am currently a resident at Truewood by Merrill Riverchase and I have no problems with anything. I would recommend this facility to others.
Mertz review score based on 159 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 159 reviews of 34 Mertz assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Mertz 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
Mertz review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Mertz 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 159 reviews of 34 Mertz assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Mertz 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.Mertz, AL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
4.6
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.5
Meals & dining
4.3
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.1
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
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Mertz assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mertz assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mertz, 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 Mertz 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 Mertz 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
47.1%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
38.2%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.1%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.1%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
52.9%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.5%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.1%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52.9%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
41.2%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Mertz 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 Mertz 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
50%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20.6%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
41.2%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.6%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mertz 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 Mertz 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
35.3%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.4%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
23.5%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.6%
35.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Mertz 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 Mertz communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
8.8%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.3%
42%
Room service
Room service
14.7%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.8%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mertz 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 Mertz offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
38.2%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.6%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.5%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.9%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.1%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.4%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.5%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.5%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.3%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
38.2%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
20.6%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.7%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.3%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Mertz
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 Mertz protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Gardens of Clanton, Gardens of Pelham and The Crossings at Riverchase are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Mertz, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 38 assisted living facilities near Mertz, Alabama. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Mertz, Alabama are Gardens of Clanton, Gardens of Pelham and Morningside of Vestavia Hills. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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