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10 Best Nursing Homes in Mertz, AL
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Mertz 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 Mertz, 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 Mertz or another care type is right for you. Browse 12 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Mertz.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like McCulley, Sixmile and Lawley.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Mertz, AL
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My mother is currently a resident at Crimson Village and her experience at this facility has been great so far. The staff is very friendly and helpful. My mother enjoys being around the other residents. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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I am very happy with moving into this nice community. The community has the great staff that is caring and always make sure that things are taken care of. The community offers great activities that are...
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.
Situated on a beautiful park like setting at the convenient crossroad of Skyland and Hwy 215. Regency Retirement Village offers all the warmth of small town living with easy access to all that Tuscaloosa has to offer. Our lovely community offers Assisted Living, Independent Living including...
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My mother had been going thru a very difficult time since November 2018, and prior to that date. She had injured her back and was at another facility located in Northport Alabama which she did not like at...
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.
Located 1.12 miles west of the Cypress Inn on Rice Mine Road toward Northport, Morning Pointe of Tuscaloosa is a state-of-the-art assisted living community offering 30 spacious apartments with mulitple floor plan choices. The facility also offers an additional 24 apartments designed to enhance...
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.
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: 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, 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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Cost of nursing homes in Mertz, AL
The average cost of senior living in Mertz is $3,489 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Union, AL with an average of $3,015 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Mertz
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Mertz
Regency Retirement Village - Tuscaloosa
5.0
I'm doing well in this community. I like it very much here. I picked them because it was the best deal with the most inclusive. I have a garden room with 3 meals a day. I'm not really big on activities but I do attend some the activities they offer. The meals are pretty good. The staff are very ...
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Morning Pointe of Tuscaloosa
5.0
We like this community for my mom's care. the staff is always keeping me informed on her progress or setbacks. The menu is outstanding and they offer her a lot of great healthy meals. The community is clean and a nice environment. I like knowing that she is always involved in the activities with ...
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Crimson Village in Tuscaloosa, AL
5.0
What we like most about Crimson Village is that they keep me up to date on everything I can stop in any time no need to call and every time I've visited moms room has been very clean. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would definitely recommend this community to other families.
Mertz nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mertz nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mertz, 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 Mertz 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 Mertz that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
37.5%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
75%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
75%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
37.5%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.5%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
75%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.5%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
37.5%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Mertz 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 Mertz Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37.5%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
12.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.5%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mertz 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 Mertz partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mertz, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
12.5%
1.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Mertz 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 Mertz communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mertz 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 Mertz offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
25%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.5%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
25%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Crimson Village, Regency Retirement Village - Tuscaloosa and Morning Pointe of Tuscaloosa are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Mertz, Alabama. See full list of communities.
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