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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Emerald Mountain, AL

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Assisted living costs in Emerald Mountain average about $3,773 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 45 communities in Emerald Mountain. Our detailed directory has 565 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Montgomery, Wetumpka and Prattville.

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.
Photo of Oxton Place of Montgomery
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.
Photo of The Cedars
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.
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My loved one was pleased with Helping Hands Assisted Living. The location was excellent because it was close to my home. Moving my loved one in was good, everything was good. I have no negative comments...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
Helping Hands Assisted LivingHelping Hands Assisted Living is a senior care home located in Riverdale Park, Maryland, in Prince George’s. Our residential care home is located in a quiet and friendly community that helps our senior to relax and enjoy the home settings around. The community is...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
John Knox Manor, Inc. is a faith-based non-profit community for seniors 62 years and older.Located near Baptist Medical Center South and various other medical facilities, you're loved one can feel safe and secure with staff on duty 24 hours a day.John Knox Retirement Tower is a 7 story building...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
We take this time to welcome you to the Marcus Rankins Facility and to acquaint you with the policies and procedures that govern our facility. Please review the following information and we encourage you to ask questions or state any concerns you may have about our policies and procedures. The...
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This is a very well run community. The staff show genuine care and concern for the residents. I would highly recommend the community to others for their loved ones. Movies, bingo, special themes, and more...
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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
Photo of Chapman Specialty Care Assisted Living Facility
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.
Photo of The Meadows of Alex City
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, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
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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.
Photo of Northridge Assisted Living
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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The only real issue I have is the way meds are done. Overall drug cost has increased significantly per month. I like that they have a pretty good schedule of reoccurring activities. My dad greatly enjoys the...
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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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: 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.

Cost of assisted living in Emerald Mountain, AL

The average cost of senior living in Emerald Mountain is $3,773 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dadeville, AL with an average of $3,646 per month.

Assisted living costs in Emerald Mountain, AL, vs. state and national averages

Emerald Mountain, AL
$3,773/mo
$4,200/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Emerald Mountain, AL, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,773/mo
$4,860/mo

Assisted living costs in Emerald Mountain, AL, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,502/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,072/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,280/mo

Senior living costs in Emerald Mountain 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: Emerald Mountain, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEmerald Mountain, ALAlabamaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,773/mo$4,200/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$4,860/mo$5,577/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$2,661/mo$3,125/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Emerald Mountain, AL:$3,773/mo
Alabama:$4,200/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Emerald Mountain, AL:$4,860/mo
Alabama:$5,577/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Emerald Mountain, AL:$2,661/mo
Alabama:$3,125/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Emerald Mountain, AL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Emerald Mountain 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 Emerald Mountain, AL

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Emerald Mountain 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 average 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
Emerald Mountain, AL$4,289/mo$4,039/mo+6.2%
Alabama$4,402/mo$4,045/mo+8.8%
National$5,462/mo$5,210/mo+4.8%
Emerald Mountain, AL
2024 average cost:$4,289/mo
2023 average cost:$4,039/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
Alabama
2024 average cost:$4,402/mo
2023 average cost:$4,045/mo
Percent change:+8.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,462/mo
2023 average cost:$5,210/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Emerald Mountain, 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 Emerald Mountain.

What families are saying about assisted living in Emerald Mountain

Recent reviews for assisted living in Emerald Mountain

Serenity South Troy Senior Living

5.0
My sister and I recently went through the process of identifying end-of-life care for our mother. That included assisted living arrangements for the early stages of her decline to higher levels of care as her dementia worsened and her health failed. When I received the call from the assisted ...
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Oak Grove Inn in Montgomery, AL

4.8
The reasons for the numbers 4 ratings had to do with CoVid restrictions and some difficulty with administrator on assisted living wing. Many of regular activities were put on pause because of Covid restrictions but those that were offered were great. In our experience, all nurses and caregivers ...
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The Arbor at Opelika

3.8
My Mother in law is not doing as well as we hoped at this community. She likes the food and they offer a good variety of choices. Interaction with the staff is good and I would rate them about a 3. They do not offer transportation to help with appointments. The administrative staff seem ...
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Emerald Mountain review score based on 145 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 145 reviews of 45 Emerald Mountain assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Emerald Mountain 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

Emerald Mountain review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Emerald Mountain, AL45 facilities
8.3
Montgomery, AL41 facilities
8.8
Prattville, AL26 facilities

Review subcategories for Emerald Mountain 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 145 reviews of 45 Emerald Mountain assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Emerald Mountain 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.
Emerald Mountain, AL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
3.4
Friendliness
4.4
3.5
Care services
4.3
3.2
Staff
4.4
3.4
Meals & dining
4.1
3.1
Activities
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Emerald Mountain assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Emerald Mountain assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Emerald Mountain, 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 Emerald Mountain 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 Emerald Mountain 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
37.8%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.8%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.3%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
48.9%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.6%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
26.7%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
15.6%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Emerald Mountain 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 Emerald Mountain Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Emerald Mountain, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.2%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.2%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24.4%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Emerald Mountain 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 Emerald Mountain partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Emerald Mountain, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.9%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
24.4%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.8%
37.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Emerald Mountain 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 Emerald Mountain communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
15.6%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
15.6%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.2%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Emerald Mountain 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 Emerald Mountain offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
35.6%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.8%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.9%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.6%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.8%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.7%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
48%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.6%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Emerald Mountain

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 Emerald Mountain protect seniors.
Learn about Alabama assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Gardens of Clanton, Gardens of Wetumpka and Summer Village Campus are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Emerald Mountain, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 45 assisted living facilities near Emerald Mountain, Alabama. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Emerald Mountain, Alabama are Gardens of Clanton and Gardens of Wetumpka. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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