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10 Best Nursing Homes in Gulf Shores, AL
Gulf Shores 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 121 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Gulf Shores, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Gulf Shores is about $3,926, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1017 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 Rosinton, Orange Beach and Romar Beach.
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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...
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.
People use nursing home services for any number of reasons -- because today's nursing homes can provide solutions to almost every eldercare problem. No matter what your healthcare needs are, our goal is to provide compassionate care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. We...
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: 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: 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.
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....
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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
Care types provided by this community
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
Care types provided by this community
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
Care types provided by this community
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
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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
Care types provided by this community
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
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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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.
Our covenant is to improve the quality of every life we touch by providing comprehensive support, personalized care, and honoring the wishes of our patients and families.Vision:To deliver world-class service and innovative solutions for the nation’s most vulnerable populations, while preserving...
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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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
Care types provided by this community
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.
Cost of nursing homes in Gulf Shores, AL
The average cost of senior living in Gulf Shores is $3,926 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bay Minette, AL with an average of $3,482 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Gulf Shores, AL vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Gulf Shores
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Gulf Shores
The Brennity at Daphne Assisted Living and Memory Care
4.6
The staff is receptive to the needs of my husband the patient. They all are always kind to me and willing to listen to my requests.
I would recommend The Brennity to others looking.
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.
Gulf Shores nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gulf Shores nursing homes 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 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 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
28.3%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.2%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
72.7%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
79.8%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
34.3%
9.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.2%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
74.7%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
31.3%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
29.3%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Gulf Shores 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 Gulf Shores Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
26.3%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
19.2%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20.2%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.1%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gulf Shores 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 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
22.2%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.3%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
24.2%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.2%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Gulf Shores 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 Gulf Shores communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
16.2%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
28.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.1%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gulf Shores 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 Gulf Shores offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gulf Shores, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.4%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.2%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
30.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
23.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.3%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Waterford at Carpenter's Creek, Gardens of Daphne and The Waterford at Creekside are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Gulf Shores, Alabama. See full list of communities.
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