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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Chelsea, AL
If you’re looking for assisted living in Chelsea, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Chelsea or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Chelsea.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Chelsea for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 10 assisted living facilities in the Chelsea area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Southwood, Hollywood and Chapel Hill.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Birmingham, Hoover and Trussville.
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9.9
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109 reviews
We are very pleased with the quality of care. Like any long term care facility the family needs to be involved in monitoring their loved one's care. They should visit often. We would recommend the Gardens...
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.
At the Gardens of Pelham Assisted Living, our retirement community meets the diverse and changing needs of today’s senior citizens. Conveniently located off 1-65 North at exit 246 in Pelham near the Oak Mountain Park, the Garden’s atmosphere is warm and relaxed. Our month-to-month rent, without...
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9.9
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87 reviews
The staff are and have been Wonderful caring helpful people that treat you and your love ones like family. The staff did not rush us and spent several hours with us in the first visit and answered all our...
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.
Danberry at Inverness reflects a complete break from the conventions of ordinary senior living communities by embracing a distinctive philosophy focused on celebrating life with style. Here, you will find every convenience and amenity imaginable for active adults over 55, including a full...
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9.9
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28 reviews
What has made Monark Grove such a great experience so far is the staff. [name removed], [name removed], [name removed], and [name removed] are great. We also really like the programs different activities...
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.
There's beauty in new beginnings - and a thrill in knowing the possibilities they bring. Just like the metamorphosis of a butterfly, nature has a way of showing us there are wonders to be celebrated in all of life's stages - and now that you've worked hard, it's time to enjoy. Senior living at...
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9.6
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19 reviews
Staff is caring and professional. From cleaning crew to the Operations Director everyone is special. We have lived in two other facilities. The Crossings has all the amenities and service in a beautiful...
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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9.5
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7 reviews
We moved my grandmother to Proveer at Grand View about 6 months ago. She seems happier and more cognizant then I have seen her in several years. The staff is wonderful. I bring my children to visit their...
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.
Proveer at Grande View provides the Hoover and Shelby County communities with vibrant, upscale and modern senior living.The word “proveer” means to provide. With Proveer at Grande View, that is their purpose. The staff at Proveer has dedicated themselves to understanding the needs of seniors who...
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9.4
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17 reviews
We have really enjoyed our time at the Bungalows at Riverchase. The place is very well maintained and it's more like a hotel than a nursing facility. The smallness of the facility really helps our mother. I...
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.
Morningside of Riverchase in Hoover, Alabama is a beautifully furnished assisted living community offering spacious 1 and 2 bedroom apartments, and a wealth of amenities so you can feel right at home, right from the start.Located in historic Hoover, Morningside of Riverchase is an elegantly...
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9.0
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22 reviews
I have been impressed with Lakeview Estates and the level of care they provide. My aunt is happy and enjoys living at Lakeview Estates.
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.
Lakeview Estates, a Phoenix Senior Living community, offers premier senior living services with superior personalized care and luxury-style accommodations with a comfortable, small-town feel. From the moment you enter Lakeview Estates, it will become clear that our goal is to instill purpose and...
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8.7
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6 reviews
Our objective was to find a place for my 95 year old mother with the type of dementia that still allowed her to think rationally, but was incapable of retaining any new information, even during a brief...
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.
THE NEW DESIGN OF CARE, LIFE AND STYLELongleaf Liberty Park is taking a fresh, local approach to senior living, service and care. We've taken every detail into consideration to elevate expectations of what assisted living and memory care should be. Our modern welcoming spaces match our forward...
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7.0
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17 reviews
I am currently a resident at Somerby at St. Vincent's One Nineteen and everything has been just excellent for me at this facility. The staff at this facility are all superb. The cleanliness and friendliness...
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.
Nestled in an attractively landscaped and wooded pocket of Birmingham, AL, Somerby St. Vincent's One Nineteen provides all that seniors desire from Independent living, Assisted living and specialized Somerside Memory Care options. Somerby offers a comfortable, convenient and rewarding senior...
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We chose Premier Assisted Living mostly because of the location. The meals are great, they really make the effort to try and make things that the residents like and they take care of their sweet tooth. The...
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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Cost of assisted living in Chelsea, AL
The average cost of senior living in Chelsea is $4,163 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Westover, AL with an average of $3,844 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Chelsea, AL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Chelsea, AL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Chelsea vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Chelsea, AL by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Chelsea over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Chelsea, AL
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What families are saying about assisted living in Chelsea
Recent reviews for assisted living in Chelsea
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.
Proveer at Grayson Valley in Birmingham, AL
4.5
The meals and dining service is like clock work, very consistent and good. What really stood out to us and sold us on the community was the overall friendliness of the staff members we met.
Chelsea review score based on 122 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 122 reviews of 10 Chelsea assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Chelsea 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
Chelsea review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Chelsea 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 122 reviews of 10 Chelsea assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Chelsea 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.Chelsea, AL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.8
4.5
Meals & dining
4.4
4.1
Activities
4.5
4.0
Value for cost*
4.3
4.1
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Chelsea assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Chelsea assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Chelsea, 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 Chelsea 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 Chelsea 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
70%
51.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
90%
33%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
90%
56.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
60%
29.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
80%
47.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Chelsea 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 Chelsea Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Chelsea, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
80%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
70%
31.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
80%
40.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
13.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Chelsea 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 Chelsea 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
80%
26.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
39.2%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
36.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
70%
34.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Chelsea 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 Chelsea communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
70%
30.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
80%
41.2%
Room service
Room service
50%
35%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Chelsea 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 Chelsea offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
100%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
60%
30.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
29.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
90%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
100%
48.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
90%
51.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
40.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
80%
33.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
80%
36.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
80%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
80%
45.9%
Dances
Dances
40%
28.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
60%
23.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
80%
44.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Chelsea
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 Chelsea protect seniors.
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Gardens of Pelham, Danberry at Inverness and Monark Grove Greystone are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Chelsea, Alabama. See full list of communities.
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