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Assisted living costs in Fort Gaines average about $4,289 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 11 communities in Fort Gaines. Our detailed directory has 66 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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Photo of Carillon Oaks Mobile
55 Photos available
9.0
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4 reviews
9.0
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4 reviews
5 star
75%
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25%
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I would rate 5 on all the questions. I'm very pleased with Carillon Oaks. They are very friendly and really care about the residents
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.
Memory care—just for her. Introducing the area’s first assisted-living community exclusively for women’s memory care needs. Located minutes from downtown Mobile, Springhill and west Mobile, Carillon Oaks’ location preserves area residents’ fond memories of life lived conveniently near town—but...
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Photo of The Brennity at Fairhope Senior Living
1717 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
8.7
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20 reviews
8.7
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20 reviews
5 star
45%
4 star
55%
3 star
0%
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My mother moved from an independent living apartment in Montgomery to Brennity-Fairhope. Though her apartment was larger, the staffing was always turning over and food was awful. We had to pay additionally...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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 Brennity at Fairhope Assisted Living is located in a residential environment with care close at hand. We are just minutes away from award-winning Thomas Hospital, as well as several primary care physicians and specialists. The Brennity at Fairhope Assisted Living offers 24-hour support and...
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Photo of Seagrass Village of Gulf Shores
2222 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.6
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15 reviews
8.6
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15 reviews
5 star
46%
4 star
33%
3 star
7%
2 star
7%
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7%
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Overall, my mother likes it. She is not a complainer but says the food is not very good. Says the salad is not even good. Later meal is a light fare which she says isn't even worth going down for. She is...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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Photo of Homestead Village of Fairhope
1010 Photos available
1313 Floor plans available
5 star
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I would recommend the community to others for their loved ones. This is a wonderful community. The staff are supportive and great to work with. The campus is beautiful. There is even a community garden...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Homestead Village’s purpose is to provide a quality retirement experience. We have beautiful independent living and assisted living apartments on a month to month rental basis, with a 30 day out notice. We have no endowment or buy in. Homestead Village is on a beautiful 17 acre campus, located in...
Photo of Country Place Senior Living of Fairhope
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5 reviews
2.0
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5 reviews
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20%
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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.
Country Place Senior Living is more than an assisted living residence, it's a place where true friendships are made, lives are shared and care warms the heart. Our uniquely intimate setting of 24 suites limits the number of residents, thereby fostering a feeling of 'family' and belonging. When...
Photo of Haven Memory Care
1212 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
5 star
46%
4 star
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3 star
8%
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1 star
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It is a good place. I would recommended them to a friend.The food is good. The room sizes are good. The main problem I have seen is in management. There is a lot of staff turn over. The staff I have worked...
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.
Located near the white beaches of Gulf Shores, Haven Memory Care is Coastal Alabama's premier memory care provider offering assisted living for all stages of memory loss associated with Alzheimer's or other related dementias. Our senior living community delivers a beautiful environment where...
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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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The Grove does not provide assistant living facilities but it is a great place to live if you enjoy socializing with neighbors that are over 55. Having a golf cart to ride around the community to attend...
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 assisted living in Fort Gaines, AL

The average cost of senior living in Fort Gaines is $4,289 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bay Minette, AL with an average of $3,378 per month.

Assisted living costs in Fort Gaines, AL, vs. nearby cities

Fort Gaines, AL
$4,289/mo

Assisted living costs in Fort Gaines, AL, vs. state and national averages

Fort Gaines, AL
$4,289/mo
$3,946/mo
U.S. national average
$4,705/mo

Assisted living costs in Fort Gaines, AL, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,289/mo
$4,289/mo

Assisted living costs in Fort Gaines, AL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,525/mo
Studio
$3,143/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,883/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,863/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,363/mo

Senior living costs in Fort Gaines 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: Fort Gaines, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFort Gaines, ALAlabamaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,289/mo$3,946/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$4,289/mo$4,006/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living$3,898/mo$3,593/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Fort Gaines, AL:$4,289/mo
Alabama:$3,946/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Fort Gaines, AL:$4,289/mo
Alabama:$4,006/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Fort Gaines, AL:$3,898/mo
Alabama:$3,593/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
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Assisted living costs in Fort Gaines, AL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Fort Gaines 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
Fort Gaines, AL$4,404/mo$3,406/mo+29.3%
Alabama$3,689/mo$3,572/mo+3.3%
National$4,794/mo$4,585/mo+4.6%
Fort Gaines, AL
2024 average cost:$4,404/mo
2023 average cost:$3,406/mo
Percent change:+29.3%
Alabama
2024 average cost:$3,689/mo
2023 average cost:$3,572/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
National
2024 average cost:$4,794/mo
2023 average cost:$4,585/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Fort Gaines, 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 Fort Gaines.

What families are saying about assisted living in Fort Gaines

Recent reviews for assisted living in Fort Gaines

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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Homestead Village of Fairhope

4.0
Although my mom is still adjusting I know in my heart that she is where she should be. Her biggest complaint is that she has to ask for any over the counter medicine she wants to take, ( ie: aleve, etc) it's not allowed in the residents apartments. Everyone has been very friendly and ...
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Seagrass Village of Gulf Shores

4.1
The facility is very nice & the staff friendly. Miscommunication about my father’s prescriptions & physical therapy made his transition very difficult. It took over a week to resolve these issues which was very disconcerting for him moving from a hospital to assisted living. Although the ...
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Fort Gaines assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fort Gaines assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fort Gaines, 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 Fort Gaines 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 Fort Gaines that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Fort Gaines, ALNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.6%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.1%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.4%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
22.2%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Fort Gaines 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 Fort Gaines Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fort Gaines, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
22.2%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.2%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
22.2%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.2%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fort Gaines 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 Fort Gaines partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fort Gaines, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
36.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Fort Gaines 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 Fort Gaines communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fort Gaines, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
55.6%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fort Gaines 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 Fort Gaines offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fort Gaines, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.4%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.4%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.6%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.4%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.6%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
55.6%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Fort Gaines

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

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Carillon Oaks Mobile, The Brennity at Fairhope Senior Living and Seagrass Village of Gulf Shores are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Fort Gaines, Alabama. See full list of communities.
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