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Assisted living costs in Port Birmingham average about $4,187 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 12 communities in Port Birmingham. Our detailed directory has 187 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.

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Photo of Morningside of Vestavia Hills
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9.2
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9.2
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40 reviews
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The fact that if she needs to move to memory care, she won't have to change facilities! Her room is close to dining room. Mother said she would tell them the food isn't good! Medicine ladies are very...
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.
From the moment you walk through the door, you will experience the difference that is Chateau Vestavia. Family owned and locally operated, we are a part of the beautiful Vestavia Hills community. Our caring professional staff is committed to making this the most worry-free time of your life. We...
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Photo of Brookdale University Park
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88 Floor plans available
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9.1
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63 reviews
9.1
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63 reviews
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It just felt right. Everyone was very nice and it had what we were looking for. Also word of mouth...we heard good things from friends
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.
Come see if our continuing care retirement community, or CCRC, is the right fit for you and your family. Here you’ll have independent living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing all on one campus. So if you or your spouse need more care later, you’ll have the lifestyle you want and...
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Photo of Oaks on Parkwood
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9.0
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12 reviews
9.0
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The assisted living - high level of pleasurable experience, but the skilled nursing was not very high. The cleanliness with assisted living we were very satisfied with, but for skilled nursing it was more...
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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8.6
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40 reviews
8.6
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5 for all honestly. They are absolutely wonderful. What we like the most about Plantation Manor is their transparency in operation. They aren't trying to hide anything.. they are the same with you as they...
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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Photo of Regency Retirement Village - Birmingham
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7.0
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15 reviews
7.0
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I wanted to write a review for the Regency Retirement Village and share our experience. We planned an out-of-state move with my mother-in-law of 90 years. This was a very tough move for us to make but we...
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.
Regency Retirement Village is a graciously appointed residential community designed to meet the needs of seniors. The beautiful facility offers affordable independent and assisted living. Our apartments are some of the finest in Birmingham with studios, one and two bedroom suites. We are located...
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This is a loving home from home setting environment, lots of love and care needs met, very family oriented, and just over all a great place for your loved ones to continue getting the best out of their daily...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential 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.
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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.
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Greenbriar on Hanover is a lovely community. My mother is very happy here. The staff is very nice. The community is kept organized and cleaned. One thing i really like is that the meals are delicious. I...
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.
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My loved one has recently moved into this community and so far everything is going well for him there. The staff have been very friendly and I am comfortable with the quality of care they are providing him....
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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Cost of assisted living in Port Birmingham, AL

The average cost of senior living in Port Birmingham is $4,187 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dora, AL with an average of $3,960 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Port Birmingham, AL vs. nearby cities

Port Birmingham, AL
$4,187/mo
$4,331/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Port Birmingham, AL vs. the state and national average

Port Birmingham, AL
$4,187/mo
$3,903/mo
U.S. national average
$4,669/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Port Birmingham vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,187/mo
$4,307/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Port Birmingham, AL by room type

Semi-Private
$3,800/mo
Studio
$4,256/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,730/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,027/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Port Birmingham over time

Port Birmingham, ALAL stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Port Birmingham, AL

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Port Birmingham.

What families are saying about assisted living in Port Birmingham

Recent reviews for assisted living in Port Birmingham

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.

St Martins in the Pines in Birmingham, AL

4.9
So far we have had a very good experience with St. Martins in the Pines. The staff are wonderful and very friendly, and you can tell they really take good care of our loved ones. The facility itself is very nice and always well kept. The residents not only have plenty of opportunities to ...
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Oaks on Parkwood in Bessemer, AL

4.4
My dad is currently a resident at Oaks on Parkwood and overall it's been a very good experience for him at this facility so far. The staff has been responsive and helpful. The food must be pretty good since my dad appears to have gained a little bit of weight. I've known several friends who have ...
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Port Birmingham review score based on 44 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 44 reviews of 10 Port Birmingham assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Port Birmingham 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

Port Birmingham review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Port Birmingham, AL10 facilities
8.6
Sylvan Springs, AL11 facilities
8.5
Maytown, AL14 facilities

Review subcategories for Port Birmingham 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 44 reviews of 10 Port Birmingham assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Port Birmingham 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.
Port Birmingham, AL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.1
Value for cost*
4.3
4.1
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Port Birmingham assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Port Birmingham assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Port Birmingham, 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 Port Birmingham 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 Port Birmingham 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
44.4%
52.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.9%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
44.4%
56.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.1%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.9%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.4%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
22.2%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Port Birmingham 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 Port Birmingham Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Port Birmingham, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
51.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
41.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Port Birmingham 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 Port Birmingham partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Port Birmingham, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.2%
40.7%
No sugar
No sugar
11.1%
37.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
35.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Port Birmingham 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 Port Birmingham communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Port Birmingham, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
31.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
42.4%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Port Birmingham 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 Port Birmingham offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Port Birmingham, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.1%
31.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
30.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.6%
49.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.6%
52.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.1%
35.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
37.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
30.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Port Birmingham

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 Port Birmingham protect seniors.

Learn about Alabama Assisted Living regulations

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Gardens of Pelham, The Crossings at Riverchase and Lakeview Estates are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Port Birmingham, Alabama. See full list of communities.

There are 12 assisted living facilities near Port Birmingham, Alabama. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Port Birmingham, Alabama are Gardens of Pelham and The Crossings at Riverchase. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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