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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Mountain Star, AL

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Assisted living costs in Mountain Star average about $3,802 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 40 communities in Mountain Star. Our detailed directory has 434 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 Azalea Manor of Haleyville
Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
Photo of Cedar View Assisted Living
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
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.
Photo of Tishomingo Manor
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.
Photo of South Morgan Health Care Ctr
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.
Photo of Sunset Estate
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.
Photo of Falkville Healthcare Ctr
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.
Photo of Glendale Community Home
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 Sunset Estates
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: 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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Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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.
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.

Cost of assisted living in Mountain Star, AL

The average cost of senior living in Mountain Star is $3,802 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Red Bay, AL with an average of $2,493 per month.

Assisted living costs in Mountain Star, AL, vs. nearby cities

Mountain Star, AL
$3,802/mo

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

Mountain Star, AL
$3,802/mo
$3,938/mo
U.S. national average
$4,740/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,802/mo
$3,802/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,248/mo
Studio
$3,678/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,958/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,563/mo

Senior living costs in Mountain Star 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: Mountain Star, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMountain Star, ALAlabamaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,802/mo$3,938/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$3,802/mo$3,998/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$3,303/mo$3,583/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Mountain Star, AL:$3,802/mo
Alabama:$3,938/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Mountain Star, AL:$3,802/mo
Alabama:$3,998/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Mountain Star, AL:$3,303/mo
Alabama:$3,583/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Assisted living costs in Mountain Star, AL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Mountain Star 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.

Mountain Star, ALAL stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Mountain Star, AL

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Mountain Star 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
Mountain Star, AL$3,922/mo$3,388/mo+15.7%
Alabama$4,099/mo$3,802/mo+7.8%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Mountain Star, AL
2024 average cost:$3,922/mo
2023 average cost:$3,388/mo
Percent change:+15.7%
Alabama
2024 average cost:$4,099/mo
2023 average cost:$3,802/mo
Percent change:+7.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Mountain Star, 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 Mountain Star.

What families are saying about assisted living in Mountain Star

Recent reviews for assisted living in Mountain Star

Dogwood Fulton, LLC

4.5
The facility and staff were ok, location is great.

Country Cottage - Decatur

5.0
The staff CARES!!! The staff is down to earth and genuinely cares about their residents. My mother has had a hard time moving into assisted living because she is fiercely independent.. the staff here has included her and everything and makes her feel welcome.

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.

Mountain Star review score based on 116 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 116 reviews of 36 Mountain Star assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Mountain Star 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

Mountain Star review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Mountain Star, AL36 facilities
8.3
Littleville, AL40 facilities
8.2
Russellville, AL41 facilities

Review subcategories for Mountain Star 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 116 reviews of 36 Mountain Star assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Mountain Star 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.
Mountain Star, AL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.1
Friendliness
4.6
4.2
Care services
4.4
3.8
Staff
4.5
4.0
Meals & dining
4.3
3.7
Activities
4.2
3.7
Value for cost*
4.2
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Mountain Star assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mountain Star assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mountain Star, 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 Mountain Star 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 Mountain Star that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Mountain Star, ALNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.6%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
41.7%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.4%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.4%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.3%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.4%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.4%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.3%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
47.2%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Mountain Star 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 Mountain Star Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Mountain Star, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
36.1%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.7%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
27.8%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.2%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mountain Star 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 Mountain Star partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mountain Star, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
44.4%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.2%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
47.2%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
36.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Mountain Star 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 Mountain Star communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mountain Star, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.9%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.7%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
30.6%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.6%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mountain Star 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 Mountain Star offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mountain Star, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
58.3%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
47.2%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.4%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.1%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.6%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.8%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.4%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.8%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
55.6%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
41.7%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.9%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.8%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Mountain Star

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Limestone Lodge, Limestone Manor and Morningside of Decatur are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Mountain Star, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 40 assisted living facilities near Mountain Star, Alabama. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Mountain Star, Alabama are Limestone Lodge and Limestone Manor. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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