About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2025 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2025 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2025 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
Senior Living Home

10 Best Nursing Homes in Rice, AL

Answer a few questions to get personalized results
Who are you searching for?

If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Rice 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 Rice, 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 Rice or another care type is right for you. Browse 14 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Rice.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Steppville, Saratoga and Tanner Heights.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Gum Springs, Hanceville and Chamblees Mill.

ShortCode tests:
top3CommunitiesWithLinks: Bridgewood Gardens, Redstone Village and The Neighborhood at Cullman
zipAverageCost: $4,572

Nursing Homes Facilities near Rice, AL

Showing 9 communities
Last Updated: 12/23/25
Sort by
Filter by
Review Score
Distance
Amenities
Providers
Photo of Bridgewood Gardens
1313 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.8
Review score
45 reviews
9.8
Review score
45 reviews
5 star
85%
4 star
13%
3 star
0%
2 star
2%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
Personnel are always friendly, efficient and dependable. When experience a problem that problem is taken care of and solved as soon possible. Activities are regent and avaliable to all residents who would...
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.
If you think senior living at Bridgewood Gardens is like a nursing home … think again! We ensure residents are living an active and enriching lifestyle through our dedicated assisted living and award-winning memory care services. Come see how we can elevate your lifestyle with engaging and...
See details
Photo of Redstone Village
1515 Photos available
1313 Floor plans available
8.7
Review score
31 reviews
8.7
Review score
31 reviews
5 star
69%
4 star
19%
3 star
3%
2 star
6%
1 star
3%
See all reviews
Redstone has a few independent rooms they call Select which don't require an equity buy-in. [name removed] was able to get one of those. It's much cheaper. They don't get to participate in as many activities...
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.
Huntsville Alabama's Premier Life Care Retirement Community offering Independent Living, Licensed Assisted Living, Licensed Specialty Care Assisted Living, and Licensed Skilled Nursing on a beautiful mountain top with scenic views.
See details
Photo of The Neighborhood at Cullman
1010 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
3.0
Review score
8 reviews
3.0
Review score
8 reviews
5 star
62%
4 star
25%
3 star
13%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
It really is a great facility. They are very attentive. They may have more activities than my mom tells me, but I don't know. She likes bingo and the monthly entertainment. I would definitely recommend The...
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 one block from Cullman Regional Medical Center and 4 miles from Interstate 65, residents are conveniently located to their physicians, rehabilitation services, and more. Morningside of Cullman is licensed by the State of Alabama, is a trusted senior resource, and the Assisted Living of...
See details
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...
Photo of Assisted Living of Arab
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 Oak Trace 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
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 Sunset Estates
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.
Inline cta image

Our free advisors can help

  • Compare local facilities
  • Determine care type
  • Schedule tours
  • Evaluate pricing

Cost of nursing homes in Rice, AL

The average cost of senior living in Rice is $4,572 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Union, AL with an average of $3,526 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Rice, AL, vs. nearby cities

Rice, AL
$4,572/mo
$4,572/mo
$4,031/mo

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

Rice, AL
$4,572/mo
$3,907/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$4,639/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,572/mo

Nursing homes costs in Rice, AL, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,220/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,710/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,455/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,850/mo

Senior living costs in Rice 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: Rice, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRice, ALAlabamaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,572/mo$3,907/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,639/mo$3,866/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,639/mo$3,907/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,987/mo$3,478/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Rice, AL:$4,572/mo
Alabama:$3,907/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Rice, AL:$4,639/mo
Alabama:$3,866/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Rice, AL:$4,639/mo
Alabama:$3,907/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Rice, AL:$3,987/mo
Alabama:$3,478/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Table showing 5 of 4 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 4 items. Click to show less.

Nursing homes costs in Rice, AL, over time

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

Rice, ALAL stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Rice, AL

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Rice 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
Rice, AL$3,838/mo$4,398/mo-12.7%
Alabama$4,254/mo$4,273/mo-0.4%
National$5,513/mo$5,224/mo+5.5%
Rice, AL
2024 average cost:$3,838/mo
2023 average cost:$4,398/mo
Percent change:-12.7%
Alabama
2024 average cost:$4,254/mo
2023 average cost:$4,273/mo
Percent change:-0.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,513/mo
2023 average cost:$5,224/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Rice

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Rice

Aldridge Creek Terrace in Huntsville, AL

4.5
My mother is law loves it here. She has adjusted very well to it, and we are pleased. She stays busy with all the activities they have available. They have an excellent staff, they are caring for her very well. The only problem she has had is the meals, but they are working on it. The community ...
Read more

Redstone Village in Huntsville, AL

5.0
Mom is here and loving it! Definitely the best place of its kind in Huntsville. Also like the fact that it is run by committees of the owners. Its a little pricey by Alabama standards, but its literally a quarter of what it would cost up here in the Northeast (New Hampshire).

Brookdale Jones Farm in Huntsville, AL

3.6
Overall my mom really enjoys it there. They do have problems keeping and hiring staff. Meals are generally good - however breakfast needs some work. The activities are great and there are lots of them.

Rice nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rice nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rice, 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 Rice 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 Rice that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Rice, ALNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
22.2%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.2%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.9%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.9%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
22.2%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.1%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.9%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
22.2%
7.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Rice 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 Rice Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Rice, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
22.2%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
11.1%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
22.2%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
1.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Rice 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 Rice partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rice, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.1%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
11.1%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.1%
4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Rice 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 Rice communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rice, ALNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
11.1%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
0.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Rice 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 Rice offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rice, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.1%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
22.2%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
22.2%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.1%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
22.2%
0.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.2%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Photo cta image

More questions?

Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top