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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Madison, AL
If you’re looking for assisted living in Madison, 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 Madison or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Madison.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Madison for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 13 assisted living facilities in the Madison 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 Tanner Heights, East Hampton and Brookwood Forest.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Huntsville, Athens and Owens Cross Roads.
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9.0
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49 reviews
Mom has been living at Merrill Gardens a little over a month. She is really enjoying all the activities offered and typically gets involved in at least one or two a day. Food choices and the quality of the...
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.
Merrill Gardens at Madison is situated between Athens and Huntsville in Madison county. Enjoy being near shopping, outdoor recreation areas, hospitals and high-quality medical practices.Merrill Gardens at Madison is classically designed and offer a wellness center, well-appointed library and lots...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.6
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12 reviews
[name removed] would be proud to have his mother live at "The Neighborhood at Madison"! Very clean facility with attractive surroundings. Staff is very friendly and willing to help when requested. We have...
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.
Located in a thriving suburb of Huntsville, Morningside of Madison allows residents to be active in the things they love. Serving the community since 1998, Morningside has embraced the concept of 'putting our residents first' and provides Healthy Generation Programming to enable our residents to...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.6
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28 reviews
I would let a freind know, how caring everyone was with my mom. When we would be worried about what we thought was outrageous behavior they always calming replying it was just part of what she was going...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
66 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.5
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10 reviews
It's a great, safe, clean, overpriced senior living community that I do recommend if your loved one can afford it." Grossly overcharging these poor seniors - the 1 bedroom apartment should be $[removed] at...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.0
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5 reviews
We had a great experience here with my loved one. They took really good care of him. The whole thing was wonderful. He loved the staff, they were great. My loved one is a picky eater, but the food was good....
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.
For seniors who need some help with daily tasks or live with dementia, Heritage Assisted Living and Memory Care in Madison, Alabama, offers a comfortable experience and an outgoing staff that will provide the compassionate care your loved one deserves.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.6
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19 reviews
We are currently residents at Vitality Living Upland Park and the overall experience here has been great for us, so far. The staff is caring. The cleanliness and activities are great. It's an overall great...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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6.4
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16 reviews
My loved one is having a great experience here at Madison Crossings. It is much better than her previous facility and we have been happy.
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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We looked at Magnolia Trace and we loved it but it was the most expensive one we looked at. My mother had been to rehab there before so we really had good experience there from a rehab stand point. She was...
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, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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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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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Our loved one has not been there long, but our family is having a much better experience at Regency. Everything is going great so far, we were upfront with them about our loved ones health issues, and they...
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.
Regency Retirement Village is a part of the city of Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama and provides residents with an assisted living community that is prepared to offer them the memory care that they need. This community is a great place to call home. Huntsville has much to offer to its guests...
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Cost of assisted living in Madison, AL
The average cost of senior living in Madison is $4,216 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Courtland, AL with an average of $3,887 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Madison, AL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Madison, AL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Madison vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Madison, AL by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Madison over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Madison, AL
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What families are saying about assisted living in Madison
Recent reviews for assisted living in Madison
The Neighborhood at Madison
5.0
I couldn't be more pleased with the staff. Everyone is friendly and caring. Dad loved the staff and other residents. I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a good, clean assisted living facility.
The Terrace at Priceville in Decatur, AL
5.0
My loved one is a resident at The Terrace at Priceville. We've been very pleased with this facility. The staff is friendly and helpful. I would recommend The Terrace at Priceville to family and friends.
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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Madison review score based on 69 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 69 reviews of 13 Madison assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Madison 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
Madison review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Madison 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 69 reviews of 13 Madison assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Madison 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.Madison, AL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.5
Friendliness
4.1
4.6
Care services
3.4
4.2
Staff
3.9
4.5
Meals & dining
3.5
4.1
Activities
3.5
4.0
Value for cost*
3.6
4.1
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Madison assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Madison assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Madison, 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 Madison 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 Madison 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
46.2%
51.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.8%
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
38.5%
56.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.8%
29.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.5%
47.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
23.1%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Madison 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 Madison Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Madison, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.8%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.8%
31.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46.2%
40.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.4%
13.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Madison 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 Madison partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Madison, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.8%
26.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.5%
39.2%
No sugar
No sugar
30.8%
36.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.5%
34.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Madison 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 Madison communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Madison, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.5%
30.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.5%
41.2%
Room service
Room service
38.5%
35%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.1%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Madison 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 Madison offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Madison, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
46.2%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.8%
30.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46.2%
29.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.5%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.2%
48.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.2%
51.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.8%
40.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.2%
33.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.2%
36.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.2%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
46.2%
45.9%
Dances
Dances
46.2%
28.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.5%
23.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.2%
44.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Madison
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 Madison protect seniors.
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