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10 Best Nursing Homes in Dawson, AL

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Dawson 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 Dawson, 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 Dawson or another care type is right for you. Browse 19 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Dawson.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Minvale, Plainview and Douglas.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Mahan Crossroads, High Point and Brooks Crossroads.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Dawson, AL

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55 Floor plans available
9.9
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35 reviews
9.9
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Staff is always very friendly kind and loving. They are available to help with any needs she might-have. They have the cleanest facility. The meals are exceptional. She really enjoyed the different types of...
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.
If you think senior living at Bridgewood Gardens is like a nursing home … think again! We ensure residents are living an active and enriching lifestyle through our dedicated assisted living and award-winning memory care services. Come see how we can elevate your lifestyle with engaging and...
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1.0
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This community is absolutely outstanding, they are newly remodeled and have lots of great amenities and features throughout the entire building. My father is loving the view from his bedroom, he has lots of...
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: 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
Care types provided by this community
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
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.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Dawson, AL

The average cost of senior living in Dawson is $3,636 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Centre, AL with an average of $3,391 per month.

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

Dawson, AL
$3,636/mo

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

Dawson, AL
$3,636/mo
$3,881/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

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

$3,512/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,636/mo

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

Studio
$3,863/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,398/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,595/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Dawson over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Dawson

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Dawson

Rosewood Manor in Scottsboro, AL

5.0
They have an activity room with puzzles and things like that but then they also had entertainment come in as well it seemed like every day. For the price it is a very nice facility. Everyone knows each other and watches out for each other. Any residents who wanted to help with cooking or ...
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Bridgewood Gardens in Albertville, AL

4.9
The way they take care of their residents is second to none. They treat them like family. 24/7 care I leave the place and have not worried in the world. Great food also. I am so glad I chose this place.

Silver Lakes Senior Living in Glencoe, AL

5.0
SILVER Lakes Assisted Living has been a perfect fit for my brother. He is happy and doing extremely well there. The staff and other residents are wonderful. He enjoys the meals, the activities and the fellowship involved. Everyone of the staff is friendly and helpful. The facility is clean and ...
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Dawson nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dawson nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dawson, 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 Dawson 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 Dawson that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dawson, ALNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
9.1%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
9.1%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
72.7%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
72.7%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
9.1%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.1%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
72.7%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
18.2%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
18.2%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dawson 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 Dawson Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dawson, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
18.2%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
9.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
18.2%
5.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dawson 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 Dawson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dawson, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.1%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.2%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
18.2%
1.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Dawson 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 Dawson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dawson, ALNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
9.1%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
9.1%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Dawson 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 Dawson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dawson, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
18.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.1%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
18.2%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
18.2%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
18.2%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.2%
0.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
18.2%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
9.1%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18.2%
0.4%
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Bridgewood Gardens, Silver Lakes Senior Living and Rosewood Manor are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Dawson, Alabama. See full list of communities.

There are 19 nursing homes facilities near Dawson, Alabama. See the full list.

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