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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Opelika, AL

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Assisted living costs in Opelika average about $4,360 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 58 communities in Opelika. Our detailed directory has 686 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Auburn, Phenix City and Valley.

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 F and L Personal Care Home
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
F & L Personal Care Home is a residential care home that is situated in the stunning city of Columbus, GA in the magnificent county of Muscogee. Some of the most beautiful attractions surrounding or bordering our community include the Bull Creek, Golden Park, Springer Opera House and National...
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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.
Photo of Tallassee 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, 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 Chapman Specialty Care Assisted Living Facility
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.
Photo of The Meadows of Alex City
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 John Knox at Arrowhead
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 River Ridge Long Term Care
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 Opelika, AL

The average cost of senior living in Opelika is $4,360 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Camp Hill, AL with an average of $3,646 per month.

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

Opelika, AL
$4,360/mo
$4,200/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Opelika, AL, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,360/mo
$5,274/mo

Assisted living costs in Opelika, AL, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,958/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,810/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,721/mo

Senior living costs in Opelika 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: Opelika, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOpelika, ALAlabamaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,360/mo$4,200/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,274/mo$5,577/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$2,882/mo$3,125/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Opelika, AL:$4,360/mo
Alabama:$4,200/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Opelika, AL:$5,274/mo
Alabama:$5,577/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Opelika, AL:$2,882/mo
Alabama:$3,125/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Opelika, AL, over time

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

Opelika, ALAL stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Opelika, AL

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Opelika 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 average 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
Opelika, AL$4,435/mo$4,161/mo+6.6%
Alabama$3,902/mo$3,828/mo+1.9%
National$4,972/mo$4,714/mo+5.5%
Opelika, AL
2024 average cost:$4,435/mo
2023 average cost:$4,161/mo
Percent change:+6.6%
Alabama
2024 average cost:$3,902/mo
2023 average cost:$3,828/mo
Percent change:+1.9%
National
2024 average cost:$4,972/mo
2023 average cost:$4,714/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Opelika, 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 Opelika.

What families are saying about assisted living in Opelika

Recent reviews for assisted living in Opelika

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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Valley Park Manor

4.1
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

Truly A Blessing in Columbus, GA

5.0
Wonderful and Caring Staff!!! Homes are very clean and comfortable..Very spacious walking areas. Very Professional system..Staff literally takes care of Everything /- doctor visits, shopping, beauty/barber shop visits, etc.Thank You Guys For All That You Do!!!!!

Opelika review score based on 130 family reviews

8.6
Review score58 facilities130 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 130 reviews of 58 Opelika assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Opelika 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

Opelika review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Opelika, AL58 facilities
8.4
Valley, AL64 facilities
8.4
Auburn, AL17 facilities

Review subcategories for Opelika 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 130 reviews of 58 Opelika assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Opelika 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.
Opelika, AL averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
3.4
Friendliness
4.1
3.5
Care services
3.8
3.2
Staff
3.9
3.4
Meals & dining
3.6
3.1
Activities
3.8
3.1
Value for cost*
3.6
3.1
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Opelika assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Opelika assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Opelika, 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 Opelika 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 Opelika that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Opelika, ALNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
43.1%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.6%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.4%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
51.7%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20.7%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.8%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
41.4%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
39.7%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Opelika 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 Opelika Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Opelika, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
43.1%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Opelika 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 Opelika partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Opelika, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.9%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
31%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.8%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.6%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Opelika 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 Opelika communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Opelika, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.4%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
25.9%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.3%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Opelika 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 Opelika offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Opelika, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
36.2%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.2%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.7%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.4%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.9%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.7%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.8%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
34.5%
48%
Dances
Dances
25.9%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.2%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.8%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Opelika

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