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10 Best Nursing Homes in Shannon, AL

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Shannon 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 Shannon, 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 Shannon or another care type is right for you. Browse 28 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Shannon.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Red Wine, Oak Grove Estates and Edgemont.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Shannon, AL

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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
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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
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Shannon, AL

The average cost of senior living in Shannon is $4,279 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Johns, AL with an average of $4,052 per month.

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

Shannon, AL
$4,255/mo
$4,247/mo
$4,308/mo

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

Shannon, AL
$4,255/mo
$3,907/mo
U.S. national average
$4,801/mo

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

$4,220/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,255/mo

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

Senior living costs in Shannon 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: Shannon, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShannon, ALAlabamaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,255/mo$3,907/mo$4,801/mo
Assisted Living$4,128/mo$3,866/mo$4,564/mo
Memory Care$4,220/mo$3,907/mo$4,801/mo
Independent Living$3,772/mo$3,478/mo$4,022/mo
Nursing Homes
Shannon, AL:$4,255/mo
Alabama:$3,907/mo
U.S.:$4,801/mo
Assisted Living
Shannon, AL:$4,128/mo
Alabama:$3,866/mo
U.S.:$4,564/mo
Memory Care
Shannon, AL:$4,220/mo
Alabama:$3,907/mo
U.S.:$4,801/mo
Independent Living
Shannon, AL:$3,772/mo
Alabama:$3,478/mo
U.S.:$4,022/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Shannon, AL, over time

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

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Nursing homes cost trends in Shannon, AL

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Shannon 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
Shannon, AL$4,735/mo$4,523/mo+4.7%
Alabama$4,444/mo$4,245/mo+4.7%
National$5,669/mo$5,384/mo+5.3%
Shannon, AL
2024 average cost:$4,735/mo
2023 average cost:$4,523/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
Alabama
2024 average cost:$4,444/mo
2023 average cost:$4,245/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,669/mo
2023 average cost:$5,384/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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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 Shannon

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Shannon

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.

Proveer at Grayson Valley in Birmingham, AL

4.1
The facility is pretty nice, I think some things could be upgraded. But mom is very pleased. The staff is very friendly and quick to address any issues we have. They do housekeeping often and her room is very clean. The food is good, mom is happy with it. Communication with the family is very ...
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Shannon nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shannon nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shannon, 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 Shannon 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 Shannon that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shannon, ALNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
42.9%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
39.3%
10.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
75%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
75%
24.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
46.4%
10.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.9%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
75%
20.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.9%
7.4%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
32.1%
19.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Shannon 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 Shannon Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shannon, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
46.4%
4.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46.4%
6.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.7%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shannon 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 Shannon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shannon, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.7%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.7%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
32.1%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
3.9%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Shannon 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 Shannon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shannon, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.4%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.3%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.7%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Shannon 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 Shannon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shannon, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.4%
7.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.6%
7.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.7%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.4%
0.3%
Live performances
Live performances
46.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
21.4%
0.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.4%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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