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10 Best Nursing Homes in Lakewood Estate, AL

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Lakewood Estate 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 Lakewood Estate, 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 Lakewood Estate or another care type is right for you. Browse 15 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Lakewood Estate.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Red Wine, Edgemont Park and Edgemoor Estates.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Lakewood Estate, AL

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My Mother is a resident of Gardens of Pelham and she adores living there. She loves all the sweet people who work there and the fun activities ( especially bingo). It is a wonderful place and the workers...
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.
At the Gardens of Pelham Assisted Living, our retirement community meets the diverse and changing needs of today’s senior citizens. Conveniently located off 1-65 North at exit 246 in Pelham near the Oak Mountain Park, the Garden’s atmosphere is warm and relaxed. Our month-to-month rent, without...
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Plantation Manor is a great value for the money. The administrator and workers are as attentive as any we have dealt with. They are kind and truly interested in their clients that live there. They have also...
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.
The Plantation Manor is an assisted living community located in the heart of beautiful McCalla, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The town of McCalla is referred to by many as the jewel of the South. There are a number of activities that a senior can participate in when moving to this area. One of the...
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77 Floor plans available
8.5
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8.5
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Great place with very nice people and staff! The food is very good with lots of choices! The activities and concerts are really fun! Love the place
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.
It’s not downsizing your home; it’s upsizing your possibilities. Located on 20 wooded acres in Birmingham’s prestigious Riverchase area, our continuing care retirement community (CCRC) gives you a maintenance-free lifestyle with the retirement you deserve. Our community has a full continuum...
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33 Floor plans available
8.4
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8.4
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She was only there 14 days but we didn't have any problems. She was clean and looked nice every time anyone visited her. Everyone seemed very nice.
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.
Briar Glenn Alzheimer's Special Care Center is an assisted living community located in Hoover, Jefferson County, Alabama, providing residents with a safe place to call home. Those dealing with dementia or Alzheimer's are welcome in this community. The city of Hoover has much to offer to residents...
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We love this community for the staff are outstanding and caring. The community is clean and the meals are very good in every way possible. We are happy that she is active with this other resident with the...
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 Woodlands offer the basic services plus three additional levels of care. The Woodlands provides a way of life that allows the resident to age in place. If your loved one needs short term assistance or long term assistance, we provide it. Our well-trained staff provides services with love,...
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7.0
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15 reviews
7.0
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I wanted to write a review for the Regency Retirement Village and share our experience. We planned an out-of-state move with my mother-in-law of 90 years. This was a very tough move for us to make but we...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Regency Retirement Village is a graciously appointed residential community designed to meet the needs of seniors. The beautiful facility offers affordable independent and assisted living. Our apartments are some of the finest in Birmingham with studios, one and two bedroom suites. We are located...
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I can't say enough great things about South Haven. I had to move my father from Chicago due to his severe dementia and into Skilled Nursing. I looked around and yes, there are places are that much...
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.
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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.
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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: 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 Lakewood Estate, AL

The average cost of senior living in Lakewood Estate is $4,358 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Johns, AL with an average of $3,973 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Lakewood Estate, AL, vs. nearby cities

Lakewood Estate, AL
$4,358/mo
$4,363/mo
$4,358/mo

Nursing homes costs in Lakewood Estate, AL, vs. state and national averages

Lakewood Estate, AL
$4,358/mo
$3,907/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Lakewood Estate, AL, vs. other senior living options

$4,325/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,358/mo

Nursing homes costs in Lakewood Estate, AL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,825/mo
Studio
$4,483/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,945/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,230/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,300/mo

Senior living costs in Lakewood Estate 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: Lakewood Estate, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLakewood Estate, ALAlabamaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,358/mo$3,907/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,217/mo$3,866/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,325/mo$3,907/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,532/mo$3,478/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Lakewood Estate, AL:$4,358/mo
Alabama:$3,907/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Lakewood Estate, AL:$4,217/mo
Alabama:$3,866/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Lakewood Estate, AL:$4,325/mo
Alabama:$3,907/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Lakewood Estate, AL:$3,532/mo
Alabama:$3,478/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Lakewood Estate, AL, over time

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

Lakewood Estate, ALAL stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Lakewood Estate, AL

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Lakewood Estate 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
Lakewood Estate, AL$5,508/mo$5,253/mo+4.9%
Alabama$4,341/mo$4,273/mo+1.6%
National$5,552/mo$5,224/mo+6.3%
Lakewood Estate, AL
2024 average cost:$5,508/mo
2023 average cost:$5,253/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
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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What families are saying about nursing homes in Lakewood Estate

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Lakewood Estate

Kirkwood by the River in Birmingham, AL

5.0
My parents moved into Kirkwood by the River 9 years ago and I've NEVER had a complaint about anything. This is the best run and kindest retirement place anyone could ever find. The entire staff are kind, thoughtful, patient and courteous. A wonderful place in a great setting with Christian ...
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Fair Haven Retirement Community in Birmingham, AL

4.0
There have been some issues with the billing but I'm having a meeting with them this week to get that resolved. Based on our experience I would recommend them.

Somerby at St. Vincent's One Nineteen in Hoover, AL

4.0
Our experience has been very positive. But I would advise anyone looking for a senior living faculty to do a thorough inspection and interview current residents for an unbiased opinion. That is what we did and I believe that is why we are so satisfied. Plan ahead so sudden decisions don't have ...
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Lakewood Estate nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lakewood Estate nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lakewood Estate, 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 Lakewood Estate 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 Lakewood Estate that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lakewood Estate, ALNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30%
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
40%
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
40%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
30%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lakewood Estate 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 Lakewood Estate Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lakewood Estate, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
10%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lakewood Estate 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 Lakewood Estate partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lakewood Estate, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Lakewood Estate 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 Lakewood Estate communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lakewood Estate, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
20%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
0.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Lakewood Estate 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 Lakewood Estate offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lakewood Estate, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
10%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Gardens of Pelham, Plantation Manor and Galleria Woods, a CCRC are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Lakewood Estate, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 15 nursing homes facilities near Lakewood Estate, Alabama. See the full list.
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