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10 Best Nursing Homes in Elgin, AL
Elgin is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 65 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Elgin, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Elgin is about $3,921, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 798 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Gourdsville, Leggtown and Spencer Store.
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Overall my mom has settled in very well, she has made some friends and the staff makes her feel welcome! I have interacted the most with [names removed] and they are fabulous. I have had some concerns with...
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.
Located in a thriving suburb of Huntsville, Morningside of Madison allows residents to be active in the things they love. Serving the community since 1998, Morningside has embraced the concept of 'putting our residents first' and provides Healthy Generation Programming to enable our residents to...
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This was the first and the last community we looked at. This is such a great place we did not need to look any farther. My sister is thriving since moving into this community. The staff are attentive and...
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 all about making the right choice to accommodate your loved ones needs. Westminster Assisted Living and Memory Care is a retirement community that embraces an individual's independence in a loving, caring and socializing environment. Westminster Assisted Living and Memory Care of Decatur...
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I would say do your research for what place best suits the needs. Nothing will ever be perfect but in all I've been pleased with decisions made and I think people are doing their best.
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.
As Huntsville’s premiere Assisted Living and Memory Care community, Lynridge of Huntsville Assisted Living & Memory Care is dedicated to providing a meaningful experience for residents who are ready to live their best days. Residents receive the care they need, convenient amenities and...
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It is a small intimate setting with a sweet staff. My relative has not been real happy with the food or activities, but she likes the caring nature of the staff. They have been responsive to my needs as...
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.
Because home is so important to all of us, the Cottage not only has wonderful cozy common areas where new and old friends can enjoy being together, but it offers different sizes and styles of room, and service programs tailored to perfectly suit the needs of each resident. Whether your loved one...
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My mom lived there for a handful of months. She had an issue with overpowering air fresheners that aggravated her COPD and that was never resolved. During her stay the facility also lost their cook and the...
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.
Imagine living life in Athens at The Goldton at Athens, an upbeat and vibrant Alabama retirement community. We are close to all the places you may need or wish to visit, such as supermarkets, parks, worship venues, doctors' offices, and local restaurants. When you join our community as an...
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The community is beautiful and well maintained. The staff has made my loved ones feel like they are family. The staff knows everyone's name and uses it so they feel like that is there home. I am very...
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.
Keestone Senior Community is an assisted living residence located in Florence, the county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama. There are many local community events to enjoy ranging from the summer Renaissance fair to many historic landmarks. Our amazing weather encourages an active lifestyle, or...
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The community of people, my dad has made a friend and that makes me happy. I would recommend them, but I will say, just like most community environments it's important that a family member makes sure that...
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.
Historical, Assisted Living at it's best! The Hewitt House where all your dreams of a relaxing, comfortable retirement lifestyle can come true. Built in 1830 the Hewitt House has been home to many people through the years. Since 1983 we...
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1. Overall experience -4, there have been some hiccups along the way but they have overcome most of them. Staff turnover, and mid level management issues have been the worst. 2. Cleanliness -3, went for an...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
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We looked at Magnolia Trace and we loved it but it was the most expensive one we looked at. My mother had been to rehab there before so we really had good experience there from a rehab stand point. She was...
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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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Our loved one has not been there long, but our family is having a much better experience at Regency. Everything is going great so far, we were upfront with them about our loved ones health issues, and 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.
Regency Retirement Village is a part of the city of Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama and provides residents with an assisted living community that is prepared to offer them the memory care that they need. This community is a great place to call home. Huntsville has much to offer to its guests...
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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.
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.
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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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.
Green Oaks Inn established in 1984 has been a pioneer of memory care assisted living in the state of Alabama. Green Oaks Inn continues to serve as a role model for others who offer this type of housing for the elderly in Alabama. The facility is licensed to provide care for up to thirty-two...
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: 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.
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.
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.
At SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation for Ardmore, we are dedicated to delivering quality individual service to every person entrusted to our care. Our state-of-the-art facility provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation therapy to adults of all ages who need short- or long-term care. To meet 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.
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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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.
From its name to the familiar faces of residents and staff, Boyd Cottages provides a home away from home with heartfelt Wayne County hospitality. The complex is situated on a three-acre hill overlooking beautiful Waynesboro, Tennessee. Boyd Cottages is licensed for 34 beds and is designed to meet...
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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
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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
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.
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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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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 nursing homes in Elgin, AL
The average cost of senior living in Elgin is $3,921 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Littleville, AL with an average of $3,547 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Elgin, AL vs. nearby cities
Elgin, AL
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Elgin, AL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Elgin vs. other types of senior living
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Elgin
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Elgin
Hilltop at Glenwood in Florence, AL
3.5
My loved one was previously a resident at Hilltop at Glenwood and the overall experience was good. The staff is friendly, but I do feel like there is a lack of communication between them. Overall, I would recommend Hilltop at Glenwood to others who are looking for a Memory Care facility.
The Terrace at Priceville in Decatur, AL
5.0
What our family likes most about The Terrace at Priceville is the friendliness of the staff. Yes, we would recommend them to other families, but they are very expensive to [fee removed] a month. The community is Cissy with active vies in morning and afternoon, nurses communicate. The Terrace ...
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Monark Grove Madison
5.0
My loved one is having a great experience here at Madison Crossings. It is much better than her previous facility and we have been happy.
Elgin nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elgin nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elgin, 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 Elgin 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 Elgin 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
56%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
34%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
36%
17.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Elgin 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 Elgin Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Elgin, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
32%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elgin 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 Elgin partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
48%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Elgin 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 Elgin communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
18%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
30%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elgin 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 Elgin offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
54%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
40%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Limestone Lodge, Gardens of Hazel Green and Limestone Manor are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Elgin, Alabama. See full list of communities.
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