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6 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Dogwood, AL
If you’re looking for assisted living in Dogwood, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Dogwood or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Dogwood.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Dogwood for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 6 assisted living facilities in the Dogwood area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Chapel Hill, Southwood and Hollywood.
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9.9
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109 reviews
We are very pleased with the quality of care. Like any long term care facility the family needs to be involved in monitoring their loved one's care. They should visit often. We would recommend the Gardens...
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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9.1
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38 reviews
I would recommend it to other families.They've been very helpful and friendly. The tour experience was very good. We picked this community for our loved one, because of the price.
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.
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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10 reviews
My dad is currently a resident at Oaks on Parkwood and the experience at this facility has been very good for him so far. The staff are very helpful and friendly. Communication with the family is great. They...
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.
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8 reviews
I am impressed with the staff as they are attentive and helpful. They offer some activities and the community is clean. I would recommend this community.
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.
Maplewood Lane Traditional Assisted Living If you or someone in your family is having difficulty living independently, yet doesn't need 24-hour care and medical supervision, then assisted living will provide the ideal solution. If you or a loved one requires assistance with bathing, dressing,...
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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,...
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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Cost of assisted living in Dogwood, AL
The average cost of senior living in Dogwood is $4,091 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vance, AL with an average of $3,374 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dogwood, AL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dogwood, AL vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Dogwood, AL by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Dogwood, AL
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What families are saying about assisted living in Dogwood
Recent reviews for assisted living in Dogwood
Homeland Assisted Living Facility in Jemison, AL
5.0
My parents have been here almost a year. The staff and owner are friendly and have genuine concern for the residents. They get to know the residents, so when something is not right (mentally/physically) they know and can address it quickly.
It’s never easy for a person to transition from ...
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Oaks on Parkwood in Bessemer, AL
4.8
They take periodic bus rides, snack trips, musicians in facility, and games. We picked this community, because it's a beautiful campus, clean facility, and was within proximity. Would have liked to have had weekly church services with mostly singing. The residents do have memory issues, and most ...
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Gardens of Pelham
5.0
We have loved all interaction we have had here. The employees are all So great & accomodating. They truely care about the residents.
Dogwood review score based on 37 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 37 reviews of 6 Dogwood assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Dogwood review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
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Review subcategories for Dogwood assisted living
When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 37 reviews of 6 Dogwood assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Dogwood resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Dogwood, AL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.6
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.5
Meals & dining
4.5
4.1
Activities
4.6
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
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Dogwood assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dogwood assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dogwood, 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 Dogwood assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Dogwood that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dogwood, ALNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
51.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
56.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
29.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
47.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Dogwood assisted living
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 Dogwood Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dogwood, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.7%
31.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
40.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
13.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dogwood assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Dogwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dogwood, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
26.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Dogwood assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Dogwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dogwood, ALNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
41.2%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
35%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dogwood assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Dogwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dogwood, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
45.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
29.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
48.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
51.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
40.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
33.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
36.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.7%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
45.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
23.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.7%
44.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Dogwood
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Alabama assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Dogwood protect seniors.
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Gardens of Pelham, Danberry at Inverness and Monark Grove Greystone are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Dogwood, Alabama. See full list of communities.
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