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9.9
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111 reviews
This is our second year to have our mom at The Gardens. Initially, she was not an easy placement, but the staff at The Gardens made all the difference in the world. Now Mom loves The Gardens and thinks if it...
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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9.7
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32 reviews
We moved my father-in-law in a few months ago and have been so pleased with the care and attention that they have provided. The food is delicious and you have options as well. We have been pleased with the...
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.
There's beauty in new beginnings - and a thrill in knowing the possibilities they bring. Just like the metamorphosis of a butterfly, nature has a way of showing us there are wonders to be celebrated in all of life's stages - and now that you've worked hard, it's time to enjoy. Senior living at...
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9.7
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23 reviews
Everyone is very kind and they do their jobs well. My dad has the smallest room, but it's still plenty big. They have lots of activities, trips, and food options.
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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9.5
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33 reviews
The residents seem very happy overall to be there. The staff really tries to be attentive and have the best interest of the residents. Like everywhere though, they seem to be short staffed. Rooms are a very...
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.
Lakeview Estates, a Phoenix Senior Living community, offers premier senior living services with superior personalized care and luxury-style accommodations with a comfortable, small-town feel. From the moment you enter Lakeview Estates, it will become clear that our goal is to instill purpose and...
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9 reviews
I liked everything about the community and would highly recommend it. We picked this community because it was one level, clean, and reasonably priced for that area.
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.
Proveer at Grande View provides the Hoover and Shelby County communities with vibrant, upscale and modern senior living.The word “proveer” means to provide. With Proveer at Grande View, that is their purpose. The staff at Proveer has dedicated themselves to understanding the needs of seniors who...
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9.3
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51 reviews
Memory Care, activities that encourage more movement (vs. just sitting and watching TV) could use some improvement. This is probably difficult under the circumstances.
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.
Located in Hoover, Alabama, Truewood by Merrill, Riverchase is a newly renovated senior living community featuring a total of 110 beautifully appointed residences: 86 assisted living and 28 memory care apartments. The innovative assisted living apartments, specialized dementia care suites and...
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9.2
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19 reviews
My only concern is that their prices have gone up every year that my relative has been there. However, Yes, I'd recommend a Bungalows to anyone. The staff has been very nice and informed me if there's ever...
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.
Morningside of Riverchase in Hoover, Alabama is a beautifully furnished assisted living community offering spacious 1 and 2 bedroom apartments, and a wealth of amenities so you can feel right at home, right from the start.Located in historic Hoover, Morningside of Riverchase is an elegantly...
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9.0
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7 reviews
Longleaf is a well run facility. It is clean and functional, with friendly and helpful staff. My aunt has made friends quickly, and she enjoys a variety of activities. My favorite part is that she is...
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.
THE NEW DESIGN OF CARE, LIFE AND STYLELongleaf Liberty Park is taking a fresh, local approach to senior living, service and care. We've taken every detail into consideration to elevate expectations of what assisted living and memory care should be. Our modern welcoming spaces match our forward...
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8.8
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63 reviews
We were attracted to them because of the high ratings online. Definitely will recommend!! Staff and Nurses were of the highest quality and cost was a bargain. Best of the 4 places my sister stayed at. She...
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.
Briar Glenn Alzheimer's Special Care Center is an assisted living community located in Hoover, Jefferson County, Alabama, providing residents with a safe place to call home. Those dealing with dementia or Alzheimer's are welcome in this community. The city of Hoover has much to offer to residents...
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8.0
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13 reviews
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...
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.
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 chose Premier Assisted Living mostly because of the location. The meals are great, they really make the effort to try and make things that the residents like and they take care of their sweet tooth. 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.
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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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This community was very nice and the people were very friendly however, I needed my aunt in a community where they gathered and there were more gathering places at another community. The people were very...
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.
Real Service At the heart of Country Cottage is CareSteps, an individualized service plan designed to solve the real, day-to-day issues that have threatened to destroy the independence you've worked so hard to achieve. CareSteps assures that you'll receive the right amount of help at the right...
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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.
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.
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Cost of assisted living in Stems, AL
The average cost of senior living in Stems is $4,264 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Clanton, AL with an average of $3,819 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Stems, AL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Stems, AL vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Stems, AL by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Stems, AL
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What families are saying about assisted living in Stems
Recent reviews for assisted living in Stems
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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Longleaf Liberty Park in Vestavia, AL
5.0
Our objective was to find a place for my 95 year old mother with the type of dementia that still allowed her to think rationally, but was incapable of retaining any new information, even during a brief conversation. She knows us all, but can't remember where she lives, how she got there or why ...
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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.
Stems review score based on 127 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 127 reviews of 16 Stems assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Stems 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
Stems review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Stems 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 127 reviews of 16 Stems assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Stems 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.Stems, 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
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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Stems assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Stems assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Stems, 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 Stems 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 Stems 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
68.8%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
62.5%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.5%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
75%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
56.3%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Stems 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 Stems Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Stems, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
68.8%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
43.8%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62.5%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Stems 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 Stems partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Stems, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
56.3%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
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40%
No sugar
No sugar
43.8%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Availability of select dining options in Stems 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 Stems communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Stems, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.5%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.3%
42%
Room service
Room service
31.3%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Stems 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 Stems offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
68.8%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.3%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
75%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
56.3%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
56.3%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.5%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
62.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
25%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.5%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.5%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Stems
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 Stems protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Gardens of Clanton, Danberry at Inverness and Gardens of Pelham are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Stems, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 17 assisted living facilities near Stems, Alabama. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Stems, Alabama are Gardens of Clanton, Danberry at Inverness and Gardens of Pelham. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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