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9 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Ponders, AL
Assisted living costs in Ponders average about $3,859 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 9 communities in Ponders. Our detailed directory has 66 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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44 Floor plans available
9.0
Review score
26 reviews
The carpets need to be replaced in the lunch area, halls and entrance area. The rooms themselves are great at Summer village Campus.
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.
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8.6
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8 reviews
Staff has been very nice, and responsive. Continuously tries to keep mother engaged. Mother indicates quality and variety of food is much better than other facilities she has been in. Other residents all...
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.
Morningside of Auburn, centrally located in Auburn/Opelika area is a cozy assisted living community that offers the care you need and the charming, southern lifestyle you deserve. A single-floor design makes it easy to get around, and a full calendar of activities and events lets you be as active...
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8.0
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20 reviews
We are well acquainted with what care for elderly should encompass. My Mom moved to Camelia Place because it not only meets, but exceeds our requirements for a home for Mom. She deserves the best living...
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.
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4 star
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The community is very clean, the staff are friendly and well organized and they do seem to care for their residents. The meals and dining service is great, our experience has been really good and the value...
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.
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.
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Cost of assisted living in Ponders, AL
The average cost of senior living in Ponders is $3,859 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rockford, AL with an average of $3,292 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Ponders, AL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Ponders, AL vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Ponders, AL by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Ponders, AL
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What families are saying about assisted living in Ponders
Recent reviews for assisted living in Ponders
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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Summer Village Campus in Auburn, AL
4.1
The food is fantastic. We picked this community because, it was recommended by A Place for Mom. Upper Management needs to take better care of the staff. It is simply a very pretty place, and I enjoy my visits. The residents are so sweet, and overall it's a nice place. I would recommend this ...
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Morningside of Auburn
4.0
Rates have increased much more than we expected after year one (10%). Be sure to get everything you are promised in writing. It took us 11 months to get our billing correct from corporate.
We have experienced what I would call higher than expected turnover in personnel.
With all that said, the ...
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Ponders assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ponders assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ponders, 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 Ponders 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 Ponders that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ponders, ALNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.7%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
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
66.7%
56.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
16.7%
48%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Ponders 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 Ponders 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
50%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
50%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ponders 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 Ponders partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ponders, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
66.7%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
66.7%
36.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Ponders 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 Ponders communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
35.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ponders 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 Ponders offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
30.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Ponders
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 Ponders protect seniors.
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Summer Village Campus, Morningside of Auburn and Summer Village at Camellia Place are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Ponders, Alabama. See full list of communities.
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