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7 Best Nursing Homes in Scant City, AL

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Scant City 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 7 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Scant City, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Scant City is about $4,666, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 45 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Scant City, AL

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The dining room servers are excellent. Extra activities for residents are plentiful, such as movies twice a week, exercise, gym, salt water indoor heated pool, art classes, card playing and lectures.
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.
The Residences at Wellpoint is nestled in the mountains of beautiful Hampton Cove, overlooking the Hampton Cove Golf Course. This innovative senior community features Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care. Life at Wellpoint, is designed to restore well-being and rejuvenate the...
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55 Floor plans available
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Personnel are always friendly, efficient and dependable. When experience a problem that problem is taken care of and solved as soon possible. Activities are regent and avaliable to all residents who would...
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.
If you think senior living at Bridgewood Gardens is like a nursing home … think again! We ensure residents are living an active and enriching lifestyle through our dedicated assisted living and award-winning memory care services. Come see how we can elevate your lifestyle with engaging and...
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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.
An Engaging LifestyleOur charming community near Lake Guntersville offers residents the highest quality of care and support. Assisted living is ideal for older adults who need a helping hand to maintain their safety and independence. Residents Living at Lakeshore benefit from compassionate...
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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.
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
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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Cost of nursing homes in Scant City, AL

The average cost of senior living in Scant City is $4,666 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Berlin, AL with an average of $3,701 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Scant City, AL, vs. nearby cities

Scant City, AL
$4,666/mo
$4,558/mo

Nursing homes costs in Scant City, AL, vs. state and national averages

Scant City, AL
$4,666/mo
$4,027/mo
U.S. national average
$5,003/mo

Nursing homes costs in Scant City, AL, vs. other senior living options

$4,749/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,666/mo

Nursing homes costs in Scant City, AL, by floor plan type

Senior living costs in Scant City vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Scant City, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeScant City, ALAlabamaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,666/mo$4,027/mo$5,003/mo
Assisted Living$4,749/mo$3,966/mo$4,741/mo
Memory Care$4,749/mo$4,027/mo$5,003/mo
Independent Living$4,541/mo$3,622/mo$4,200/mo
Nursing Homes
Scant City, AL:$4,666/mo
Alabama:$4,027/mo
U.S.:$5,003/mo
Assisted Living
Scant City, AL:$4,749/mo
Alabama:$3,966/mo
U.S.:$4,741/mo
Memory Care
Scant City, AL:$4,749/mo
Alabama:$4,027/mo
U.S.:$5,003/mo
Independent Living
Scant City, AL:$4,541/mo
Alabama:$3,622/mo
U.S.:$4,200/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Scant City, AL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Scant City and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Nursing homes cost trends in Scant City, AL

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Scant City have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Scant City, AL$3,838/mo$3,833/mo+0.1%
Alabama$3,885/mo$3,958/mo-1.8%
National$4,914/mo$4,812/mo+2.1%
Scant City, AL
2024 average cost:$3,838/mo
2023 average cost:$3,833/mo
Percent change:+0.1%
Alabama
2024 average cost:$3,885/mo
2023 average cost:$3,958/mo
Percent change:-1.8%
National
2024 average cost:$4,914/mo
2023 average cost:$4,812/mo
Percent change:+2.1%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Scant City

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Scant City

Aldridge Creek Terrace in Huntsville, AL

4.5
My mother is law loves it here. She has adjusted very well to it, and we are pleased. She stays busy with all the activities they have available. They have an excellent staff, they are caring for her very well. The only problem she has had is the meals, but they are working on it. The community ...
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Brookdale Jones Farm in Huntsville, AL

3.6
Overall my mom really enjoys it there. They do have problems keeping and hiring staff. Meals are generally good - however breakfast needs some work. The activities are great and there are lots of them.

Redstone Village in Huntsville, AL

4.0
Redstone has a few independent rooms they call Select which don't require an equity buy-in. [name removed] was able to get one of those. It's much cheaper. They don't get to participate in as many activities and don't eat in the main dining room. They have their own dining room and get 3 meals a ...
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Scant City nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Scant City nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Scant City, 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 Scant City 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 Scant City that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Scant City, ALNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
20%
2.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80%
23.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
20%
7%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Scant City 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 Scant City Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Scant City, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Scant City 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 Scant City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Scant City, ALNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Scant City 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 Scant City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Scant City, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
20%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Scant City 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 Scant City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Scant City, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
0.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
6.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
0.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
0.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Residences at Wellpoint, Bridgewood Gardens and Lakeshore Senior Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Scant City, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 7 nursing homes facilities near Scant City, Alabama. See the full list.
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