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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Orion, AL
If you’re looking for assisted living in Orion, 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 Orion or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Orion.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Orion for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 53 assisted living facilities in the Orion 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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My loved one has been living at The Gardens of Wetumpka for a little over four months no and we could not be more pleased! The staff is always so personable and the amenities are so much like home that it is...
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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.
Welcome to the Gardens of Wetumpka Assisted Living, a place for seniors to take part, a place to belong. We offer the personal attention and home-like environment your loved one deserves. Nestled in a quiet residential area only minutes from downtown Wetumpka, our assisted living community has 29...
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I would give them a 5 for everything The staff had been really friendly and helpful and the cleanliness of the place is amazing. I would absolutely recommend Haven Memory Care on Halcyon to other families...
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.
At Haven Memory Care on Halcyon, we are committed to providing the highest level of Alzheimer’s and dementia care. Our memory care services provide each resident with a tailored plan of care that focuses on their cognitive abilities and skills.Our memory care community in Montgomery, Alabama,...
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The staff is outstanding. They are always friendly and helpful and offer a wide variety of activities every day. The facility is always kept clean and has a very attractive decor throughout the interior of...
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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.
Country Cottage — Montgomery is an assisted living community located in Montgomery, Alabama. Montgomery is a beautiful city in Montgomery County and is known for its recreational amenities and cultural attractions. The city features more than 1600 acres of parkland, as well as 24 community...
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Kelly's place has been a great experience so far! My mom is settled in & we get to FaceTime & she her on Facebook with activities. I would recommend to another family seeking a home for their loved one
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.
Madison Heights/Kelley PlaceMadison Heights/Kelley Place is a residential care home located in the serene and tranquil town of Enterprise, in the southeastern part of Coffee County, and the southwestern part of Dale County, in Alabama. Our picturesque town has a rich heritage and beautiful...
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My Brother and I discovered The Crossings along with other memory care facilities. The team at The Crossings are very friendly, professional and they care for the community that is there. Our Mother has...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Manor House of Waterford offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Manor House of Waterford, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents...
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Nothing is ever perfect but we are overall very satisfied with our experience. The staff respond quickly and keep us updated with everything that is going on. My significant other says the meals are good and...
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.
Angels for the Elderly is here for you and your loved one as one of the most trusted Memory Care providers in the Montgomery area.Our memory care communities provide a knowledgeable team with many years of experience dedicated to serving those battling Alzheimer's disease or other memory-related...
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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.
Welcome to Pine Needle of Greenville, a 16-resident assisted living facility where individualized personal care is our highest priority! We are a dedicated retirement home for seniors here in Greenville, Alabama and are committed to serving our residents with the care and compassion they deserve....
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Our loved one loves Country Place. They are all friendly and very helpful. The new staff members answered all of our questions and helped us tremendously in the move in process. I would recommend this...
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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.
Country Place Senior Living is more than an assisted living residence, it's a place where true friendships are made, lives are shared and care warms the heart. Our uniquely intimate setting of 24 suites limits the number of residents, thereby fostering a feeling of 'family' and belonging. When...
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It’s stressful to worry about your loved one everyday and the decision to use a memory care unit was a difficult one. We have had ups and downs at Wesley Gardens and at one time I toured someplace to move my...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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: 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.
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
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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, 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.
We take this time to welcome you to the Marcus Rankins Facility and to acquaint you with the policies and procedures that govern our facility. Please review the following information and we encourage you to ask questions or state any concerns you may have about our policies and procedures. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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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My loved one was pleased with Helping Hands Assisted Living. The location was excellent because it was close to my home. Moving my loved one in was good, everything was good. I have no negative comments...
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.
Helping Hands Assisted LivingHelping Hands Assisted Living is a senior care home located in Riverdale Park, Maryland, in Prince George’s. Our residential care home is located in a quiet and friendly community that helps our senior to relax and enjoy the home settings around. The community is...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
John Knox Manor, Inc. is a faith-based non-profit community for seniors 62 years and older.Located near Baptist Medical Center South and various other medical facilities, you're loved one can feel safe and secure with staff on duty 24 hours a day.John Knox Retirement Tower is a 7 story building...
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.
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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.
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.
Experience a place you can call home at Belmont Assisted Living. We are nestled in the peaceful neighborhood of Copperfield and directly across from Baptist East Hospital off of Taylor Road. We are located within walking distance of a fire station, one block from the Cancer Care Center, numerous...
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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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The community is very clean and neat and even the ems driver that took us here said it was very clean. The food is good and they have activities to do safely. The staff is very friendly and they engage the...
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.
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.
Cost of assisted living in Orion, AL
The average cost of senior living in Orion is $3,454 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Clayton, AL with an average of $3,108 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Orion, AL vs. the state and national average
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Orion, AL
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What families are saying about assisted living in Orion
Recent reviews for assisted living in Orion
Oak Grove Inn in Montgomery, AL
4.8
The reasons for the numbers 4 ratings had to do with CoVid restrictions and some difficulty with administrator on assisted living wing. Many of regular activities were put on pause because of Covid restrictions but those that were offered were great. In our experience, all nurses and caregivers ...
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The Harbor At Hickory Hill in Prattville, AL
4.9
The staff members there are great, they really do seem to care and that it is not just a job for them. The residents are always kept so busy, the activities are wonderful. It is such a bright, cheery, and welcoming atmosphere
Country Cottage - Montgomery
3.6
She is in a better place than alone at home - it was close proximity to my house. My mother has improved since she has been there. She has met friends there and I think she will only get better.
Orion review score based on 61 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 61 reviews of 38 Orion assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Orion 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
Orion review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Orion 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 61 reviews of 38 Orion assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Orion 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.Orion, 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
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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Orion assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Orion assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Orion, 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 Orion 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 Orion 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
28.9%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
31.6%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.1%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
36.8%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10.5%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.4%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.9%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
15.8%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Orion 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 Orion Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Orion, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
31.6%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.8%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
21.1%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.2%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Orion 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 Orion 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
18.4%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.1%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
13.2%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.8%
35.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Orion 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 Orion communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
5.3%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.4%
42%
Room service
Room service
15.8%
35.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Orion 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 Orion offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
28.9%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.4%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.2%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.5%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.6%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.9%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.9%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.2%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.8%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.7%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
28.9%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
18.4%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.8%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.9%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Orion
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 Orion protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Gardens of Wetumpka, Haven Memory Care on Halcyon and Country Place Memory Care of Greenville are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Orion, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 53 assisted living facilities near Orion, Alabama. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Orion, Alabama is Gardens of Wetumpka. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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