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10 Best Nursing Homes in Appleton, AL

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Appleton nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Appleton, AL may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Appleton or another care type is right for you. Browse 57 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Appleton.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like West Monroeville.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Malta, Byrneville and Canoe.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Appleton, AL

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The Waterford at Creekside review is an excellent facility. They have been kind and caring towards my mother. They have been upgrading the facilities over the last few months.
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.
Find the comfort and care you deserve at The Waterford at Creekside. The senior living community in Pensacola, FL provides residents with a positive, nurturing environment that encourages health and happiness while promoting companionship among residents and staff. Our goal is to enrich the lives...
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I would give them 5s for everything. The Milton facility really cares about their residents. They have gone the extra mile to work with my mother. I cant thank them.enough for what they have done for my...
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.
Forsyth House is a 39 apartment Assisted Living in the heart of Milton Florida. Conveniently located close to military base and within 30 minutes of the beautiful emerald coast. Forsyth House offers a cozy feel with a family-like environment. Never worry about cooking with all meals provided...
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We have only complaint. My sister has bought our mother at least 12 new outfits, her name is on everything. They seem to disappear on a regularly. Example, yesterday my sister picked mom up . She had on...
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.
We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our services now and always.We are now offering Virtual Tours of our communities via Skype, Zoom and Google Duo. If you’re...
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We had a wonderful experience with a Place for Mom. [name removed] was so helpful in finding local facilities that matched our budget. We decided on Sodalis Cantonment and couldn’t be happier. They take...
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.
A Lifestyle Community Engaged living, a tranquil setting, and compassionate care are the hallmarks of Sodalis Cantonment, a community that encourages an active lifestyle and daily activities for residents, both on campus and throughout the Pensacola area. With our "residents first" philosophy,...
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Residents are more "mobile" seniors even with walkers/wheelchairs. Housekeeping and maintenance, and administration do an amazing job with a smile and hello for everyone.
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.
Your Next Great AdventureJust a short drive from local amenities like West Florida Hospital and the always pleasant gulf of Mexico, you will find a warm and cheerful assisted living community full of men and women who inspire you to pursue your golden years with enthusiasm. From the moment you...
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33 Floor plans available
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The staff is very nice and they have a lot of social activities. They could improve on checking the residents thoroughly. They give my mom 2 showers a week and they completely miss an infection in her right...
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.
YourLife of Pensacola is devoted to residents with impaired memory, offering a unique holistic program designed to celebrate life with residents, while maintaining their safety and comfort.YourLife of Pensacola is secured for resident safety yet still offers beautifully designed private garden...
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The staff was attentive to my mom. She was able to get strong enough to no longer use a walker, so she moved out after 6 months. The only negative was that food portions were small and there was not much...
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.
Country Place Senior Living of Brewton is an assisted living community located in Brewton, AL. Brewton, a small town located just north of the Florida Panhandle, offers seasonal events, recreational facilities and a vibrant downtown with an abundance of shopping venues. Its residents take part in...
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I think they have a great program but it's a better fit for those who are a little more independent. Very affordable. Great care. I wish we could have kept mom there longer, but she just needed a higher...
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.
The Summit of Atmore is a comfortable assisted living community located in the historic town of Atmore, Alabama. Our friendly, small town community is located just north of the Florida state line and boasts historic buildings nestled between rivers and woodlands. Atmore is a charming, southern...
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If you need a place for mom, dad, uncle Joe or aunt Mabel this is the place, so much to do, the food is good, free cable and internet, and so very much more, I would not be anywhere but here Come check it...
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.
Renowned for our convenient location, excellence in food, first-class staff, affordability and signature activities; Grandview Retirement Center is Pensacola’s most recommended senior community.We offer your loved one an opportunity to enjoy living a comfortable daily routine by providing an...
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Things seem to be going very well at Crestview Manor! My loved one has settled in well, and I haven't heard a single negative word from any of my family members! The place seemed very clean and well kept...
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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Photo of Northpointe and Westpointe Retirement Community
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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.
Northpointe and Westpointe Retirement Community provides its residents with the peace of mind knowing that their rent will not increase. They will enjoy the respect and dignity of being cared for by our long-time employees. Four of our employees have been working for us for over 20 years, and 15...
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The staff at The Terrace at Ivey Acres Assisted Living treat all of the residents like family. They have a nice home and non-institutional environment. They had a lot of patience with my family member. I...
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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We put my dad here and he couldn't walk with out falling down even with his walker. In just 2 weeks he can walk without falling or staggering. He loves that he can get out and talk with people when he wants....
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.
Enon Country Manor The Enon Country Manor is an assisted living community located in sleepy little town of Walnut Hill, FL. This is a quiet community located near the border between the states of Florida and Alabama. Walnut Hill is a peaceful place that has plenty of accommodations for visiting...
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Appleton, AL

The average cost of senior living in Appleton is $3,681 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Excel, AL with an average of $2,848 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Appleton, AL vs. nearby cities

Appleton, AL
$3,681/mo
$3,784/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Appleton, AL vs. the state and national average

Appleton, AL
$3,681/mo
$3,881/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Appleton vs. other types of senior living

$3,681/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,681/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Appleton, AL by room type

Semi-Private
$3,324/mo
Studio
$3,913/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,784/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,475/mo

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Appleton

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Appleton

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.

Brookdale Pensacola

4.8
I absolutely love the employees and their interactions with the residents. I would highly recommend Brookdale Pensacola. Once the food situation is solved, they should have a 10 in every category.

Sodalis Milton

4.5
I had a horrible experience elsewhere and it is night and day difference. They really care. They treat her with respect. They are kind and loving to her. I know she is safe and her needs are being met. They communicate with me frequently also

Appleton nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Appleton nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Appleton, 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 Appleton nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Appleton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Appleton, ALNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
29%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
12.9%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.1%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.3%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
32.3%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.1%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.3%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.7%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
29%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Appleton nursing homes

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 Appleton Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Appleton, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
29%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
22.6%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
3.2%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Appleton nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Appleton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Appleton, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.9%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
25.8%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.4%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Appleton nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Appleton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Appleton, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.1%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.8%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
29%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.7%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Appleton nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Appleton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Appleton, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
35.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.6%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.3%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.7%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
19.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.9%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
29%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
19.4%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.5%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.3%
0.4%
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The Waterford at Creekside, Sodalis Milton and Sodalis Pensacola are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Appleton, Alabama. See full list of communities.

There are 57 nursing homes facilities near Appleton, Alabama. See the full list.

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