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7 Best Nursing Homes in Belle Fontaine, AL

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Belle Fontaine 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 Belle Fontaine, 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 Belle Fontaine or another care type is right for you. Browse 7 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Belle Fontaine.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Brookley, Bayview and Rolling Acres.
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zipAverageCost: $3,841

Nursing Homes Facilities near Belle Fontaine, AL

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The staff and management were very helpful and friendly. They worked with us to get the apartment set up and ready for my daughter's arrival. They went above and beyond to help her get settled in. I'm happy...
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.
Gordon Oaks offers a wide variety of services designed with you in mind. We make everyday life simple. Independent Living residents can relax pool side, participate in our activities program, and enjoy our dining room with the purchase of a meal plan. Assisted Living and Memory Care residents...
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Like anywhere else. Some staff members are great and some are fair . [name removed]was excellent to work with. It was a good experience.
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 Heritage Woods is ideally situated along Alabama’s Gulf Coast, Mobile offers a blend of dynamic culture and convenient amenities. From shops to restaurants to museums, there’s plenty to explore in Mobile. For the history buffs, the WWII-era USS Alabama battleship sits in Battleship...
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I truly enjoy living here. The staff are kind and very helpful. I enjoy the meal service The caregivers are very helpful when I need something. The building is clean and also during this holiday season...
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.
Situated in the heart of thriving Mobile, Knollwood Pointe Assisted Living & Memory Care community offers the lifestyle that's just right for you. With proximity to the historic USS Battleship Alabama and the sandy-white beaches of Dauphin Island, this charming community is an ideal place to...
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My sister has been at Lynwood since [date removed] . She had a bit of a hard time adjusting & suffered some bumps in the road along the way. The staff at Lynwood showed a great deal of patience and went out...
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.
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Belle Fontaine, AL

The average cost of senior living in Belle Fontaine is $3,841 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bay Minette, AL with an average of $3,478 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Belle Fontaine, AL, vs. nearby cities

Belle Fontaine, AL
$3,841/mo
$3,841/mo

Nursing homes costs in Belle Fontaine, AL, vs. state and national averages

Belle Fontaine, AL
$3,841/mo
$3,907/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Belle Fontaine, AL, vs. other senior living options

$3,672/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,841/mo

Nursing homes costs in Belle Fontaine, AL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,295/mo
Studio
$3,798/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,948/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,898/mo

Senior living costs in Belle Fontaine vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Belle Fontaine, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBelle Fontaine, ALAlabamaU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,841/mo$3,907/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,572/mo$3,866/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,672/mo$3,907/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,368/mo$3,478/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Belle Fontaine, AL:$3,841/mo
Alabama:$3,907/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Belle Fontaine, AL:$3,572/mo
Alabama:$3,866/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Belle Fontaine, AL:$3,672/mo
Alabama:$3,907/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Belle Fontaine, AL:$3,368/mo
Alabama:$3,478/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Belle Fontaine, AL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Belle Fontaine and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Belle Fontaine, ALAL stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Belle Fontaine, AL

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Belle Fontaine have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Belle Fontaine, AL$4,349/mo$3,828/mo+13.6%
Alabama$4,341/mo$4,273/mo+1.6%
National$5,552/mo$5,224/mo+6.3%
Belle Fontaine, AL
2024 average cost:$4,349/mo
2023 average cost:$3,828/mo
Percent change:+13.6%
Alabama
2024 average cost:$4,341/mo
2023 average cost:$4,273/mo
Percent change:+1.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,552/mo
2023 average cost:$5,224/mo
Percent change:+6.3%
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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 Belle Fontaine

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Belle Fontaine

Knollwood Pointe in Mobile, AL

4.3
The activities get a 5!!!! Since we moved Dad in [date removed], the executive director position has changed hands 4 times. That is what I have not been pleased with. Also, no one contacts me when this occurs, so communication on the leadership level has not been good. However, we have a great ...
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Homestead Village of Fairhope

4.0
Although my mom is still adjusting I know in my heart that she is where she should be. Her biggest complaint is that she has to ask for any over the counter medicine she wants to take, ( ie: aleve, etc) it's not allowed in the residents apartments. Everyone has been very friendly and ...
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Crowne Place in Mobile, AL

4.3
I would recommend but the food is not good enough for what we pay for. We picked this community, because of the ocation and availability. It is directly across from the hospital. Plus there are no assisted living in my area. Huge need for one here!

Belle Fontaine nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Belle Fontaine nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Belle Fontaine, 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 Belle Fontaine 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 Belle Fontaine that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Belle Fontaine, ALNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
60%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
80%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Belle Fontaine 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 Belle Fontaine Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Belle Fontaine, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
80%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
60%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
40%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Belle Fontaine 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 Belle Fontaine partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Belle Fontaine, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
60%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
4%
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Availability of select dining options in Belle Fontaine 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 Belle Fontaine communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Belle Fontaine, ALNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
40%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Belle Fontaine 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 Belle Fontaine offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Belle Fontaine, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
80%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
40%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
0.5%
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Gordon Oaks Senior Living, Proveer at Heritage Woods and Knollwood Pointe are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Belle Fontaine, Alabama. See full list of communities.
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