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10 Best Nursing Homes in Gulf Highlands, AL

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Gulf Highlands 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 Gulf Highlands, 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 Gulf Highlands or another care type is right for you. Browse 113 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Gulf Highlands.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Volanta, Seacliff and Magnolia Beach.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Orange Beach, Romar Beach and Gulf Shores.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Gulf Highlands, AL

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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.
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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.
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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, 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.
Specializing in Alzheimer's and Dementia Care....Read more
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.
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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.
Photo of T C Magnolia House
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.
Photo of Little Sisters of the Poor Residence
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Photo of Heartland Homestead Assisted
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.
Photo of Our Southern Home - Dauphin
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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Photo of Our Southern Home - Orchard
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.
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.
Photo of Lakefront Assisted Living
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, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Photo of Kindred HealthCare Center of Mobile
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s......Read more
Photo of Springhill Senior Residence
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.
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.
Photo of Cogburn Nursing Ctr Midtown
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.
Photo of The Plaza at the Towers
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.
Photo of Twin Oaks Nursing Home
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.
Photo of Alpine Adult Care Ctr
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.
Photo of Prisyco Manor LLC
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.
Photo of Magnolias
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.
Photo of Shelton Manor
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Gulf Highlands, AL

The average cost of senior living in Gulf Highlands is $3,964 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bay Minette, AL with an average of $3,478 per month.

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

Gulf Highlands, AL
$3,964/mo

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

Gulf Highlands, AL
$3,964/mo
$3,881/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

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

$3,930/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,964/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,717/mo
Studio
$4,151/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,084/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,841/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,648/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Gulf Highlands over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Gulf Highlands

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Gulf Highlands

Haven Memory Care in Gulf Shores, AL

4.0
After looking at different options for my dad this facility had the most to offer in regards to the amount of care my father needed. He is settled in and seems happy. He interacts with the other residents and staff as best as he can. He enjoys the food to where he has put some weight on which is ...
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Live Oak Village Independent and Assisted Living in Foley, AL

5.0
Extremely friendly and helpful. I picked this community because of the location and price. Close to doctor, cardiologist and retinal specialty institute.

Gordon Oaks Senior Living in Mobile, AL

4.1
The value for the money was what really stuck out to me about Gordon Oaks over other places I saw. After visiting, I felt confident that this was the best place possible to place my Mom. The staff is friendly and attentive.

Gulf Highlands nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gulf Highlands nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gulf Highlands, 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 Gulf Highlands 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 Gulf Highlands that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Gulf Highlands, ALNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
25.9%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
21.2%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
74.1%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
81.2%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
32.9%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.1%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
76.5%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
30.6%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
28.2%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Gulf Highlands 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 Gulf Highlands Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gulf Highlands, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
24.7%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
18.8%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.4%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gulf Highlands 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 Gulf Highlands partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gulf Highlands, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.9%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
22.4%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.6%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Gulf Highlands 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 Gulf Highlands communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gulf Highlands, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.5%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.9%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
27.1%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.2%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gulf Highlands 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 Gulf Highlands offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gulf Highlands, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
31.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.1%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.1%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.8%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.2%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.8%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
28.2%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
23.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.9%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.9%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Gardens of Daphne, The Waterford at Carpenter's Creek and Proveer at Port City are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Gulf Highlands, Alabama. See full list of communities.

There are 113 nursing homes facilities near Gulf Highlands, Alabama. See the full list.

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