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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Black Diamond, AL

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Assisted living costs in Black Diamond average about $4,132 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 70 communities in Black Diamond. Our detailed directory has 1177 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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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.
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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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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.
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Photo of Legacy Woods
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.
Our services include traditional and specialty care assisted living. We offer free evaluations where we can help assist you in determining you or your loved ones needs.Traditional Assisted Living If you or someone in your family is having difficulty living independently, yet doesn't need 24-hour...
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Our loved one was a previous residents at The Village and during their stay there it was awesome, just off the charts. However covid had hit and we ended up pulling our loved one out to come live at home...
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.
Village at Cook Springs provides an assisted living community for those in need of memory care in the Pell City, St. Clair County, Alabama. This community offers the support that is needed for seniors who are dealing with dementia and Alzheimer's in an area that is beautiful and green. Those...
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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.
Photo of Diversicare of Pell City
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.
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.
Photo of St Clair Health Care Ctr
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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Photo of Oak Circle Assisted Living, LLC
Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
Photo of Village East
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.
Sunrise on the Circle is located in Pell City, Alabama, which is nestled between the granite ridges of the lower Appalachian Mountains and the scenic Coosa River. Interstate I-20 offers easy access to the giant commerce centers of Birmingham (1 hour) and Atlanta (2 hours).
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.
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My mother has been at Morningside six years and is very satisfied. The activities have kept her more active and entertained. Staff has been friendly and helpful. Family knows she is getting the best of...
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 on the outskirts of Fayette, Morningside has provided state-licensed assisted living services since 1992. Our licensed professional associates provide excellent resident satisfaction, vibrant programming and care which the community has come to know and trust 24 hours a day, seven...

Cost of assisted living in Black Diamond, AL

The average cost of senior living in Black Diamond is $4,132 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vance, AL with an average of $3,734 per month.

Assisted living costs in Black Diamond, AL, vs. nearby cities

Black Diamond, AL
$4,132/mo
$4,197/mo

Assisted living costs in Black Diamond, AL, vs. state and national averages

Black Diamond, AL
$4,132/mo
$3,946/mo
U.S. national average
$4,705/mo

Assisted living costs in Black Diamond, AL, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,132/mo
$4,191/mo

Assisted living costs in Black Diamond, AL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,590/mo
Studio
$5,120/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,368/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,851/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,630/mo

Senior living costs in Black Diamond vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Black Diamond, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBlack Diamond, ALAlabamaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,132/mo$3,946/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$4,191/mo$4,006/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living$4,043/mo$3,593/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Black Diamond, AL:$4,132/mo
Alabama:$3,946/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Black Diamond, AL:$4,191/mo
Alabama:$4,006/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Black Diamond, AL:$4,043/mo
Alabama:$3,593/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
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Assisted living costs in Black Diamond, AL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Black Diamond 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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Assisted living cost trends in Black Diamond, AL

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Black Diamond 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
Black Diamond, AL$4,247/mo$3,686/mo+15.2%
Alabama$4,099/mo$3,802/mo+7.8%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Black Diamond, AL
2024 average cost:$4,247/mo
2023 average cost:$3,686/mo
Percent change:+15.2%
Alabama
2024 average cost:$4,099/mo
2023 average cost:$3,802/mo
Percent change:+7.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Black Diamond, 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 Black Diamond.

What families are saying about assisted living in Black Diamond

Recent reviews for assisted living in Black Diamond

Homeland Assisted Living Facility in Jemison, AL

5.0
My parents have been here almost a year. The staff and owner are friendly and have genuine concern for the residents. They get to know the residents, so when something is not right (mentally/physically) they know and can address it quickly. It’s never easy for a person to transition from ...
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Kirkwood by the River in Birmingham, AL

5.0
My parents moved into Kirkwood by the River 9 years ago and I've NEVER had a complaint about anything. This is the best run and kindest retirement place anyone could ever find. The entire staff are kind, thoughtful, patient and courteous. A wonderful place in a great setting with Christian ...
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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.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Attentive and caring staff. Several reviews mention the friendly and compassionate nature of the staff at their community. At The Bungalows at Riverchase, the staff go above and beyond to help residents and their families. At HarborChase of Jasper, staff members regularly check in with residents to ensure their needs a ...
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Variety of engaging activities. Residents find enjoyment in the wide range of specialized activities offered in communities. For example, at Gardens of Pelham, staff organize regular outings to pools for swimming sessions, hikes, and fishing days at nearby city parks. At The Crossings at Riverchase, the activities director ...
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High-quality meals and dining experiences. Throughout reviews, quality food stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Gardens of Pelham, the chef accommodates individual preferences, and at Oaks on Parkwood, the food is described as delicious and enjoyable. At Truewood by Merrill, River ...
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Comfortable and clean living spaces and grounds. Reviews often praise the cleanliness and upkeep of communities, whether it's for the private rooms or outdoor areas like gardens and walking trails. For example, at Gardens of Pelham, the bathrooms are described as very nice and clean, and the facilities are always kept tidy. At The Bungalows ...
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Effective communication between families and staff. Families appreciate clear and effective communication with loved ones and staff, ensuring everyone is informed and care needs are being met. At Gardens of Pelham, staff regularly update families on their loved ones' well-being, and at Danberry at Inverness, staff work closely with residents ...
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Individualized care plans. Residents and their families often mention the accommodating nature of caregivers at various communities. For example, at Legacy Ridge at Trussville, staff work with residents to accomplish tasks at their own pace and encourage them to eat more. At Longleaf Liberty Park, the community has an ...
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Black Diamond review score based on 266 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 266 reviews of 64 Black Diamond assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Black Diamond 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

Black Diamond review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Black Diamond, AL64 facilities
8.4
North Johns, AL70 facilities
8.4
Lake View, AL64 facilities

Review subcategories for Black Diamond 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 266 reviews of 64 Black Diamond assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Black Diamond 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.
Black Diamond, AL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.8
Staff
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
3.7
3.7
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Black Diamond assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Black Diamond assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Black Diamond, 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 Black Diamond 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 Black Diamond that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Black Diamond, ALNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
39.1%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.9%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.9%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
56.3%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.3%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51.6%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40.6%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Black Diamond 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 Black Diamond Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Black Diamond, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.1%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.1%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45.3%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.3%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Black Diamond 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 Black Diamond partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Black Diamond, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.9%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.8%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.9%
36.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Black Diamond 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 Black Diamond communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Black Diamond, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.4%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.2%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
20.3%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.9%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Black Diamond 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 Black Diamond offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Black Diamond, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
48.4%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.6%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.6%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.4%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.9%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.9%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.7%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.9%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.2%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
42.2%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
26.6%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.4%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.2%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Black Diamond

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Alabama assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Black Diamond protect seniors.
Learn about Alabama assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Gardens of Clanton, Danberry at Inverness and Gardens of Pelham are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Black Diamond, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 70 assisted living facilities near Black Diamond, Alabama. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Black Diamond, Alabama are Gardens of Clanton, Danberry at Inverness and Gardens of Pelham. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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