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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Madison, AL
Assisted living costs in Madison average about $4,190 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 11 communities in Madison. Our detailed directory has 179 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.
As you explore assisted living near you, you may also want to consider assisted living options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Huntsville, Athens and Hartselle.
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Our building had a Friday night get together, where we had food, played games and had fun. None of there other buildings did this, so that's what made it so special. I'm no longer living there, as I have...
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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It is conveniently located near a hospital, shopping center and my home. So if my father is ever in need of anything it is right there.
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...
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33 reviews
Overall I like the activities they have and my mom is happy. They get a 5 for cleanliness. Once or twice I've smelled an accident but it's always clean, considering who/what they deal with. The staff at...
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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Staff seemed to love their jobs & the residents. They tried really hard with my husband, but he fell several times& was angry because he was away from me. He was not adjusting so I was asked to bring him...
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.
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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.
A New Standard of Senior Living Located in Madison, ALNestled a few miles south of highway 72, Carillon Oaks Memory Care in Madison, AL stands as a brand-new community, meticulously built from the ground up. Our secure Memory Care Community is purposefully designed to meet the needs of residents...
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My Aunt's friend is a member of the Limestone Lodge family and we have been very impressed with her overall care there. Her room is clean and tidy, she does not complain about the food and she is always...
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.
At Limestone Lodge, we provide a combination of traditional assisted living and specialty care assisted living for individuals in the beginning stages of memory loss and those with end stages of Alzheimer's disease. Our home-like environment allows residents with similar challenges and needs to...
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86 reviews
I felt like it was time for me to make a decision on my life or in my life and I chose Limestone manor and I think it was the best choice that I have made in a long time when you’re by yourself and you’re...
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.
Welcome to Limestone Manor Assisted Living, a place for seniors to take part, a place to belong. We offer the personal attention and home-like environment your loved one deserves. Conveniently located off Highway 31, our assisted living community has 24 private apartments, spacious family-style...
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26 reviews
Each category is a 4 from my perspective. I would say, however, that I give a majority of the staff members that I met or came across a 5 in the friendliness category. Each time I personally requested...
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.
Located in Huntsville, Alabama, Pioneer Senior Living offers a range of lifestyle options, care services, and amenities. Their ideal location off the intersection of University Drive and Enterprise Way is just minutes away from top attractions of the greater Huntsville area. Shop, eat, and see a...
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7.9
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14 reviews
Overall my mom has settled in very well, she has made some friends and the staff makes her feel welcome! I have interacted the most with [names removed] and they are fabulous. I have had some concerns with...
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 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...
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4.7
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18 reviews
1. Overall experience -4, there have been some hiccups along the way but they have overcome most of them. Staff turnover, and mid level management issues have been the worst. 2. Cleanliness -3, went for an...
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.
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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...
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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 $4,190 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ardmore, AL with an average of $3,907 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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What families are saying about assisted living in Madison
Recent reviews for assisted living in Madison
Merrill Gardens at Madison
4.8
I would pop in and some places wanted you to have an appt or it wasn't clean. MG had no issue with me popping in at any time and I was never disappointed. They answered all my questions and more as I thought of things. It doesn't matter what time of the day you drop in to visit there's always ...
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Monark Grove Madison
5.0
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.
The Goldton at Athens
4.8
It's always clean. You're getting what you are paying for, and it's not too expensive. My loved one, has been very well taken care of. Overall, it's a clean, and friendly environment It's all I can really ask for.
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Dedicated and supportive staff. Reviews consistently mention the kindness and attentiveness of staff members at various communities, who go the extra mile to help residents and their families during difficult times. For instance, at Madison at The Range, staff members were available for phone consultations and even visited t ...
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Effective communication between families and staff. Clear and consistent conversations between families and staff are a major factor in ensuring peace of mind for loved ones. At Limestone Lodge, the administrator is praised for her availability and willingness to listen to concerns, while at Limestone Manor, staff members take the time to ans ...
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Thoughtfully designed living spaces. Residents appreciate the cleanliness and brightness of their living spaces, as well as the availability of outdoor areas. At Merrill Gardens at Madison, the open dining area is a favorite, while at Limestone Manor, the small community size allows for a more personal experience.
Wide range of activities and events. Activities and events catering to residents' diverse interests are a common theme in reviews. For example, at The Neighborhood at Madison, residents enjoy a variety of activities, including exercise classes, board games, and holiday celebrations. At Merrill Gardens at Madison, the community ...
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Accommodating care for specific needs. Residents with specific care needs are often mentioned in reviews for the level of care and attention they receive. At Limestone Lodge, the staff's dedication to residents' best interests resulted in a five-and-a-half-year stay for one resident, while at Limestone Manor, staff members are no ...
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Renovated facilities with updated amenities. Reviews often highlight the importance of clean and well-maintained facilities, with renovated areas and updated amenities being a key factor in residents' satisfaction. For instance, at Limestone Manor, the community underwent a renovation that not only improved the look and feel of the space ...
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Madison review score based on 72 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 72 reviews of 11 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 72 reviews of 11 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
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4.5
Friendliness
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4.6
Care services
3.4
4.2
Staff
3.9
4.5
Meals & dining
3.4
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Activities
3.4
4.1
Value for cost*
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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
63.6%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
36.4%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45.5%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.4%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.5%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
27.3%
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.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
63.6%
51.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.4%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54.5%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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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.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.4%
26.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.5%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
36.4%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.5%
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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.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
45.5%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.5%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
45.5%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.3%
17.9%
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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.
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Activity director
Activity director
54.5%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.4%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
54.5%
30%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.5%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.5%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.5%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.4%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
54.5%
34.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.5%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.5%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
54.5%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
54.5%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
45.5%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.5%
45.4%
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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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Limestone Lodge, Residences at Wellpoint and Gardens of Hazel Green are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Madison, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 11 assisted living facilities near Madison, Alabama. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Madison, Alabama are Limestone Lodge, Residences at Wellpoint and Gardens of Hazel Green. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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