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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Welka, AL
If you’re looking for assisted living in Welka, 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 Welka or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Welka.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Welka for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 69 assisted living facilities in the Welka 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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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.
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Cost of assisted living in Welka, AL
The average cost of senior living in Welka is $3,869 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Excel, AL with an average of $2,848 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Welka, AL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Welka, AL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Welka vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Welka, AL by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Welka over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Welka, AL
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VA benefits in Alabama
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What families are saying about assisted living in Welka
Recent reviews for assisted living in Welka
The Beacon at Gulf Breeze
4.4
I'd say that families need to know that the base rent charged is not the only monthly expense. Depending on the number of care points assessed, this additional cost can be an unpleasant surprise and isn't talked about much. As far as The Beacon at Gulf Breeze is concerned, it is a good facility ...
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Country Place Senior Living of Brewton
4.7
I have been very pleased. I would recommend Country Place to others. It is clean and spacious community. The food services are good. The have choices at breakfast. I was pleased with the staff that I interacted with.
The Arbors of Gulf Breeze
3.8
They do have social activities but I think that it would be great if they did an orientation for the new residents to get used to the community and have someone that they can speak to if they have some issues. It would be nice to meet monthly and check in with residents for any new things, ...
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Welka review score based on 223 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 223 reviews of 51 Welka assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Welka 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
Welka review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Welka 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 223 reviews of 51 Welka assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Welka 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.Welka, AL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.1
Value for cost*
4.2
4.1
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Welka assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Welka assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Welka, 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 Welka 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 Welka 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
43.1%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
29.4%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.2%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
49%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.6%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.1%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.1%
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 Welka 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 Welka 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
41.2%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27.5%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.7%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Welka 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 Welka partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Welka, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.5%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.1%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
41.2%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.5%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.8%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Welka 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 Welka communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
25.5%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.2%
42%
Room service
Room service
41.2%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.8%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Welka 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 Welka offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
47.1%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.3%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.4%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.1%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.3%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.5%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.3%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
35.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
27.5%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.8%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.1%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Welka
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 Welka protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Gardens of Daphne, The Waterford at Carpenter's Creek and The Beacon at Gulf Breeze are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Welka, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 69 assisted living facilities near Welka, Alabama. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Welka, Alabama are Gardens of Daphne, The Waterford at Carpenter's Creek and The Beacon at Gulf Breeze. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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