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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Gulf Shores, AL
If you’re looking for assisted living in Gulf Shores, 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 Gulf Shores or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Gulf Shores.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Gulf Shores for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 93 assisted living facilities in the Gulf Shores 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 Volanta, Seacliff and Magnolia Beach.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Fairhope, Orange Beach and Robertsdale.
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Beautiful clean apartments and common areas. Good food with an extensive option menu. Friendly and helpful staff, variety of activities.
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.
The Arbors of Gulf Breeze offers the finest senior living experience for those needing independent living, assisted living or memory care services. Come see how our caring team can provide a wonderful home environment for you or your loved one
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I would definitely recommend Knollwood Pointe to others. I like the fact that it is so small that you can get to know everyone easier. My loved one has been very complimentary of the staff. They have all...
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.
Situated in the heart of thriving Mobile, Knollwood Pointe Assisted Living & Memory Care community offers the lifestyle that's just right for you. With proximity to the historic USS Battleship Alabama and the sandy-white beaches of Dauphin Island, this charming community is an ideal place to...
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It is a good place. I would recommended them to a friend.The food is good. The room sizes are good. The main problem I have seen is in management. There is a lot of staff turn over. The staff I have worked...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Located near the white beaches of Gulf Shores, Haven Memory Care is Coastal Alabama's premier memory care provider offering assisted living for all stages of memory loss associated with Alzheimer's or other related dementias. Our senior living community delivers a beautiful environment where...
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I would recommend the community to others for their loved ones. This is a wonderful community. The staff are supportive and great to work with. The campus is beautiful. There is even a community garden...
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.
Homestead Village’s purpose is to provide a quality retirement experience. We have beautiful independent living and assisted living apartments on a month to month rental basis, with a 30 day out notice. We have no endowment or buy in. Homestead Village is on a beautiful 17 acre campus, located in...
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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.
Country Place Senior Living is more than an assisted living residence, it's a place where true friendships are made, lives are shared and care warms the heart. Our uniquely intimate setting of 24 suites limits the number of residents, thereby fostering a feeling of 'family' and belonging. When...
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I have my aunt here. The reputation used to be bad here but it has changed with the new management. I want everyone to know that this place is much better than the past.
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.
Noble Senior Living at Pensacola is an assisted living and memory care community centrally located in Pensacola, Florida. Our community has beautiful courtyards that give it the feel of country living in a convenient, urban setting. Our community is set on Mobile Highway close to three area...
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I love the Baldwin House. I am so blessed that it was my choice.
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 Baldwin House is a family owned and operated assisted living community along the Eastern Shore. With more than 50 combined years of senior living experience, the Baldwin House was established in 2010. The Baldwin House pours their energy into the community every day. Each resident receives...
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My dad has been a resident here for over a year. I'm so thankful that he's going to be able to age in place and not have to move to another facility as his dementia progresses. He's happy, and that's what...
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.
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I would recommend the Watermark. It is a good size, you could tell that the staff knew all the residents by name. The outdoor space is okay. It is a very clean place. We really liked the community and maybe...
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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If you need a place for mom, dad, uncle Joe or aunt Mabel this is the place, so much to do, the food is good, free cable and internet, and so very much more, I would not be anywhere but here Come check it...
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.
Renowned for our convenient location, excellence in food, first-class staff, affordability and signature activities; Grandview Retirement Center is Pensacola’s most recommended senior community.We offer your loved one an opportunity to enjoy living a comfortable daily routine by providing an...
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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.
Northpointe and Westpointe Retirement Community provides its residents with the peace of mind knowing that their rent will not increase. They will enjoy the respect and dignity of being cared for by our long-time employees. Four of our employees have been working for us for over 20 years, and 15...
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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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The Grove does not provide assistant living facilities but it is a great place to live if you enjoy socializing with neighbors that are over 55. Having a golf cart to ride around the community to attend...
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.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
Licensed as a specialty care assisted living, The John McClure Snook Regional Center is a 30,500 sq. ft. community located in Daphne, Alabama, on 38 acres adjacent to Catherine Place Assisted Living. The community is owned and operated by Mercy Medical and is Mercy's sixth residential 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.
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About 2 years ago, my grandmother moved into Westminster Village. It was her 1st move in over 50 years and being a widow, both her and my family were a little nervous until we all realized how great...
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.
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, 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.
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.
Cost of assisted living in Gulf Shores, AL
The average cost of senior living in Gulf Shores is $3,867 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bay Minette, AL with an average of $3,478 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Gulf Shores, AL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Gulf Shores, AL vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Gulf Shores, AL by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Gulf Shores over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Gulf Shores, AL
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What families are saying about assisted living in Gulf Shores
Recent reviews for assisted living in Gulf Shores
Haven Memory Care in Gulf Shores, AL
4.0
After looking at different options for my dad this facility had the most to offer in regards to the amount of care my father needed. He is settled in and seems happy. He interacts with the other residents and staff as best as he can. He enjoys the food to where he has put some weight on which is ...
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The Waterford at Carpenter's Creek in Pensacola, FL
3.8
The food is good. Should be more flexible with supper times. The activities are great. Just need more of them. The facility is nice. The apartment is perfect. The staff is mostly great. Takes a good person to work there.
It has been a primarily good experience.
The Beacon at Gulf Breeze
4.4
I'd say that families need to know that the base rent charged is not the only monthly expense. Depending on the number of care points assessed, this additional cost can be an unpleasant surprise and isn't talked about much. As far as The Beacon at Gulf Breeze is concerned, it is a good facility ...
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Gulf Shores review score based on 280 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 280 reviews of 80 Gulf Shores assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Gulf Shores 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 Gulf Shores 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 280 reviews of 80 Gulf Shores assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Gulf Shores 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.Gulf Shores, AL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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Gulf Shores assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gulf Shores assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gulf Shores, 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 Gulf Shores 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 Gulf Shores 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
35%
51.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.7%
33%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.3%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
43.8%
56.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
29.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.8%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40%
47.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Gulf Shores 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 Gulf Shores 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
33.8%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
31.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
26.3%
40.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gulf Shores 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 Gulf Shores partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gulf Shores, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.3%
26.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35%
39.2%
No sugar
No sugar
31.3%
36.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.3%
34.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.5%
12.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Gulf Shores 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 Gulf Shores communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
30.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35%
41.2%
Room service
Room service
33.8%
35%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gulf Shores 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 Gulf Shores offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
41.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35%
30.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30%
29.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.3%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45%
48.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.5%
51.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.3%
40.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.3%
33.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.8%
36.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.8%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
45.9%
Dances
Dances
28.7%
28.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15%
23.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.8%
44.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Gulf Shores
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 Gulf Shores protect seniors.
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