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10 Best Nursing Homes in La Fayette, AL

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Nursing Homes Facilities near La Fayette, AL

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Administration was awesome at being available and communicating what was happening with my dad. Answering any questions was never an issue. The facility itself, for memory care patients was not stellar -...
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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We would rate the friendliness and care services a 10! Morningside has the best medical staff care and concerns. It was my experience with Morningside of Auburn, to find caring and friendly staff. We would...
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.
Located centrally in the Auburn/Opelika area, Morningside of Auburn offers the character and comfort of home, combined with individualized daily assistance to promote well-being and to allow seniors to live life to the fullest. Each week, we enjoy Auburn University student volunteers joining our...
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44 Floor plans available
8.9
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30 reviews
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I really like the concept of the duplexes because it's like living in a little house. The staff is very nice and cordial have very little interaction with them. I don't go to the dining room room. I have all...
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.
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Photo of Summer Village at Camellia Place
66 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.0
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We are well acquainted with what care for elderly should encompass. My Mom moved to Camelia Place because it not only meets, but exceeds our requirements for a home for Mom. She deserves the best living...
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.
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The staff at the Manor House of Opelika are very friendly and helpful. They are very good at communicating with us on my mother's progress. The community is kept very clean, the commissary and rooms have...
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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Manor House of Opelika offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. At Manor House of Opelika, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy...
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The community is very clean, the staff are friendly and well organized and they do seem to care for their residents. The meals and dining service is great, our experience has been really good and the value...
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.
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The staff really loves the people that live there and it is very clean and kept up. The food is good as well and have plenty of activities.
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.
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I moved here a couple of months ago to save money. My apartment is spacious the neighbors are friendly the surroundings are beautiful, the staff are very accommodating and the location is very convenient and...
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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We chose Lakewood Specialty Care of Valley because it was two miles from her grandson. This is a smaller facility and it provides assisted living and memory care in different buildings. The room sizes here...
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 Magnolia Manor
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.
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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, 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.
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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: Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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: 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.

Cost of nursing homes in La Fayette, AL

The average cost of senior living in La Fayette is $3,845 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Daviston, AL with an average of $1,815 per month.

Nursing homes costs in La Fayette, AL, vs. nearby cities

La Fayette, AL
$3,845/mo
$3,803/mo

Nursing homes costs in La Fayette, AL, vs. state and national averages

La Fayette, AL
$3,845/mo
$3,907/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in La Fayette, AL, vs. other senior living options

$3,787/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,845/mo

Nursing homes costs in La Fayette, AL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,950/mo
Studio
$4,325/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,850/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,308/mo

Senior living costs in La Fayette 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: La Fayette, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLa Fayette, ALAlabamaU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,845/mo$3,907/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,787/mo$3,866/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,787/mo$3,907/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,716/mo$3,478/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
La Fayette, AL:$3,845/mo
Alabama:$3,907/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
La Fayette, AL:$3,787/mo
Alabama:$3,866/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
La Fayette, AL:$3,787/mo
Alabama:$3,907/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
La Fayette, AL:$3,716/mo
Alabama:$3,478/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in La Fayette, AL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in La Fayette 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.

La Fayette, ALAL stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in La Fayette, AL

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in La Fayette 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
La Fayette, AL$4,293/mo$4,489/mo-4.4%
Alabama$4,273/mo$3,919/mo+9.0%
National$5,224/mo$4,900/mo+6.6%
La Fayette, AL
2024 average cost:$4,293/mo
2023 average cost:$4,489/mo
Percent change:-4.4%
Alabama
2024 average cost:$4,273/mo
2023 average cost:$3,919/mo
Percent change:+9.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,224/mo
2023 average cost:$4,900/mo
Percent change:+6.6%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in La Fayette

Recent reviews for nursing homes in La Fayette

The Arbor at Opelika

3.8
My Mother in law is not doing as well as we hoped at this community. She likes the food and they offer a good variety of choices. Interaction with the staff is good and I would rate them about a 3. They do not offer transportation to help with appointments. The administrative staff seem ...
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Summer Village at Magnolia Place in Auburn, AL

4.6
The Summer Village community has made our loved one get more socially involved which we very nice. So far our loved one has not complained about the food, so from our understanding its pretty good.

Summer Village at Camellia Place in Auburn, AL

4.0
Overall nice and clean place. Workers and interns are very personable and welcoming. I feel comfortable with my decision of this place.

La Fayette nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in La Fayette nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in La Fayette, 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 La Fayette 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 La Fayette that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
La Fayette, ALNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
29.4%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
17.6%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
76.5%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
76.5%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
35.3%
10.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
76.5%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
11.8%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
5.9%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in La Fayette 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 La Fayette Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
La Fayette, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
23.5%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.5%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
29.4%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.5%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in La Fayette 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 La Fayette partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
La Fayette, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.4%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.4%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
29.4%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
5.9%
4%
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Availability of select dining options in La Fayette 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 La Fayette communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
La Fayette, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.6%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
17.6%
0.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in La Fayette 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 La Fayette offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
La Fayette, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
23.5%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.6%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
5.9%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
23.5%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29.4%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
23.5%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.4%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.8%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
5.9%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
17.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
23.5%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
11.8%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.8%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.5%
0.5%
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Valley Park Manor, Morningside of Auburn and Summer Village Campus are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near La Fayette, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 22 nursing homes facilities near La Fayette, Alabama. See the full list.
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