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10 Best Nursing Homes in Poplar Ridge, AL

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Poplar Ridge, AL

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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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Cost of nursing homes in Poplar Ridge, AL

The average cost of senior living in Poplar Ridge is $3,970 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Geraldine, AL with an average of $3,724 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Poplar Ridge, AL, vs. nearby cities

Poplar Ridge, AL
$3,970/mo
$3,926/mo

Nursing homes costs in Poplar Ridge, AL, vs. state and national averages

Poplar Ridge, AL
$3,970/mo
$3,907/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Poplar Ridge, AL, vs. other senior living options

$3,958/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,970/mo

Nursing homes costs in Poplar Ridge, AL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,143/mo
Studio
$4,198/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,423/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,073/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,800/mo

Senior living costs in Poplar Ridge 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: Poplar Ridge, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typePoplar Ridge, ALAlabamaU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,970/mo$3,907/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,958/mo$3,866/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$3,958/mo$3,907/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,728/mo$3,478/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Poplar Ridge, AL:$3,970/mo
Alabama:$3,907/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Poplar Ridge, AL:$3,958/mo
Alabama:$3,866/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Poplar Ridge, AL:$3,958/mo
Alabama:$3,907/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Poplar Ridge, AL:$3,728/mo
Alabama:$3,478/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Poplar Ridge, AL, over time

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

Poplar Ridge, ALAL stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Poplar Ridge, AL

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Poplar Ridge 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
Poplar Ridge, AL$4,569/mo$4,359/mo+4.8%
Alabama$4,443/mo$4,244/mo+4.7%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Poplar Ridge, AL
2024 average cost:$4,569/mo
2023 average cost:$4,359/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
Alabama
2024 average cost:$4,443/mo
2023 average cost:$4,244/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Poplar Ridge

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Poplar Ridge

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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Country Cottage - Decatur

5.0
The staff CARES!!! The staff is down to earth and genuinely cares about their residents. My mother has had a hard time moving into assisted living because she is fiercely independent.. the staff here has included her and everything and makes her feel welcome.

The Goldton at Athens

4.8
It's always clean. You're getting what you are paying for, and it's not too expensive. My loved one, has been very well taken care of. Overall, it's a clean, and friendly environment It's all I can really ask for.

Poplar Ridge nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Poplar Ridge nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Poplar Ridge, 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 Poplar Ridge 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 Poplar Ridge that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Poplar Ridge, ALNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
35.4%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
26.6%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84.8%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
89.9%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
36.7%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.2%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84.8%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
32.9%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
30.4%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Poplar Ridge 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 Poplar Ridge Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Poplar Ridge, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
34.2%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17.7%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
26.6%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.2%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Poplar Ridge 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 Poplar Ridge partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Poplar Ridge, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.5%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.8%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
25.3%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.5%
4%
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Availability of select dining options in Poplar Ridge 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 Poplar Ridge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Poplar Ridge, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.4%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
16.5%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.9%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Poplar Ridge 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 Poplar Ridge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Poplar Ridge, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
35.4%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.8%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.1%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.7%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.2%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.4%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.1%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.3%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
34.2%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
25.3%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.6%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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