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8 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Nelson, AL
If you’re looking for assisted living in Nelson, 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 Nelson or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Nelson.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Nelson for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 8 assisted living facilities in the Nelson 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 Eady City, Langdale and River View.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Auburn, Opelika and Valley.
Nelson assisted living facilities | 16 reviews
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What we like the most about Valley Park Manor is that it is a smaller facility and the staff members there are easily accessible. Based on the experience we have had we would recommend them to other families
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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The staff at the Manor House of Opelika are very friendly and helpful. They are very good at communicating with us on my mother's progress. The community is kept very clean, the commissary and rooms have...
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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Manor House of Opelika offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. At Manor House of Opelika, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy...
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We chose Lakewood Specialty Care of Valley because it was two miles from her grandson. This is a smaller facility and it provides assisted living and memory care in different buildings. The room sizes here...
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.
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: 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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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.
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.
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Cost of assisted living in Nelson, AL
The average cost of senior living in Nelson is $3,752 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Jacksons' Gap, AL with an average of $1,858 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Nelson, AL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Nelson, AL vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Nelson, AL by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Nelson over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Nelson, AL
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What families are saying about assisted living in Nelson
Recent reviews for assisted living in Nelson
Valley Park Manor
5.0
I really appreciate the Administrator [name removed] for giving me her phone number where I can text her with any questions/concerns. The head Nurse [name removed] really cares about the residents and does an excellent job explaining their medications to them. I would definitely recommend this ...
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Morningside of Auburn
4.0
I would definitely recommend Morningside of Auburn for people who are looking for an economical solution and enough activities/outings if residents are able.
The administrative staff have been wonderful to work with-responsive, caring, understanding, work to resolve issues. Other staff have ...
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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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Nelson assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Nelson assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Nelson, 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 Nelson 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 Nelson 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
12.5%
51.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
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
25%
56.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
12.5%
47.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
12.5%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Nelson 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 Nelson 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
12.5%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
12.5%
31.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
40.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
13.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Nelson 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 Nelson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Nelson, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
26.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.5%
39.2%
No sugar
No sugar
12.5%
36.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.5%
34.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Nelson 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 Nelson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
12.5%
41.2%
Room service
Room service
12.5%
35%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Nelson 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 Nelson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
30.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
29.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
12.5%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
12.5%
48.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
12.5%
40.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.5%
33.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
12.5%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
12.5%
45.9%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
28.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
12.5%
44.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Nelson
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 Nelson protect seniors.
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Spring Harbor at Green Island, Thrive at Green Island and Valley Park Manor are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Nelson, Alabama. See full list of communities.
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