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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Gainesville, AL
Assisted living costs in Gainesville average about $3,300 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 26 communities in Gainesville. Our detailed directory has 141 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.
As you explore assisted living near you, you may also want to consider assisted living options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Eutaw, McMullen and Forkland.
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They are not perfect but they are clean and the facility smells clean. They are so sweet, aides, nurses, meals are not wonderful but good enough for me. The staff are Christians, a plus for me. Mama was...
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We have had connections with Meridian Living for a little over a year now, my sister n law is a resident there. We have been kept in formed of every matter & they have been so very helpful & we are so...
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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.
Get the independence you desire with the assistance you need! Meridian Living focuses on a comfortable atmosphere and is surrounded with loving, caring, and compassionate caregivers. We offer many serves and amenities. Enjoy 3 delicious meals per day in a casual, relaxing dining room, then visit...
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The Landings at Northport is a great facility! IT is clean and inviting with such friendly caregivers. I would want it for myself if I were need some care. We would recommend this community to other...
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.
Don’t sweat the small stuff. That’s what we’re here for— to help with the little things so you can focus on having fun.Located just across the Black Warrior River from Tuscaloosa, we have both assisted living and memory care, so you’ll have the care you need when you need it. With assisted...
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The staff is always welcoming and friendly. According to my children who visits during mealtime , he has a healthy appetite. I know that y'all attempt to take him outside at times. Taking care of...
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.
It's time to start enjoying the carefree lifestyle you deserve and when you come home to our community in historic Meridian, Miss., you’ll enjoy a vibrant lifestyle with varied levels of care to accommodate your changing needs. From assisted living to memory care, the transition between levels...
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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.
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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
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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.
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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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.
The Preserve at Meridian is a community that provides exceptional person-centered care to residents from all walks of life. Whether your loved one is looking for independent living, specialized memory care, or simply needs help with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) in an assisted living setting,...
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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
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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.
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...
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North River Village feels like home. I love the staff and the food is wonderful!
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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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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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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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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, 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.
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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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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We chose Martinview Assisted Living because it provided everything that I was looking for for my wife. The staff are super friendly and the care is personalized. I would recommend to others looking.
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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.
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.
We appreciate your interest in Plantation Pointe Retirement Community and invite you to a personal tour at your earliest convenience. There is much to see and we are confident that you’ll discover our living-well lifestyle provides what seniors need most to relieve stress, recover, live long, and...
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Cost of assisted living in Gainesville, AL
The average cost of senior living in Gainesville is $3,300 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pickensville, AL with an average of $2,546 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Gainesville, AL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Gainesville, AL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Gainesville vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Gainesville, AL by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Gainesville over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Gainesville, AL
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What families are saying about assisted living in Gainesville
Recent reviews for assisted living in Gainesville
Brookdale Meridian
4.1
Meals where over the top!
Staff that did the work of taking care of mother where awesome. Great Ladies.
Administration staff is not. They still have an open balance in their bill pay website for an amount we don't owe. I am so glad we did not setup recurring payments from her checking account. ...
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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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Crimson Village in Tuscaloosa, AL
4.6
It's a really clean community,and a nice place for anyone who needs assisted living, if they can afford it .
Gainesville review score based on 26 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 26 reviews of 22 Gainesville assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Gainesville 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
Gainesville review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Gainesville 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 26 reviews of 22 Gainesville assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Gainesville 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.Gainesville, AL averageNational average
Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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4.6
Care services
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4.2
Staff
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4.5
Meals & dining
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Activities
3.9
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Value for cost*
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Gainesville assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gainesville assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gainesville, 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 Gainesville 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 Gainesville 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
40.9%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
31.8%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45.5%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.2%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40.9%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
45.5%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Gainesville 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 Gainesville Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
36.4%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.2%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
31.8%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
4.5%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gainesville 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 Gainesville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gainesville, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.3%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.8%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
22.7%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.6%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.5%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Gainesville 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 Gainesville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
13.6%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.8%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
9.1%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gainesville 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 Gainesville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
31.8%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.9%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.4%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.8%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.3%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.6%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.3%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.8%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
31.8%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
36.4%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.1%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.8%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Gainesville
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 Gainesville protect seniors.
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Garden Hill Assisted Living, LLC, Meridian Living and The Landings at Northport are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Gainesville, Alabama. See full list of communities.
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