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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Shelby Shores, AL
Assisted living costs in Shelby Shores average about $4,675 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 16 communities in Shelby Shores. Our detailed directory has 472 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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Everyone was very welcoming and kind. The residents seemed to really enjoy having the girls here. The girls enjoyed a wonderful lunch!
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.
Friendly, charming and oh so southern, the Gardens of Clanton Assisted Living offers the personal attention and home-like environment your loved one deserves. From the shady front porch to the spacious common-area, our assisted living has a welcoming feeling of “family” and belonging. With 16...
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109 reviews
We are very pleased with the quality of care. Like any long term care facility the family needs to be involved in monitoring their loved one's care. They should visit often. We would recommend the Gardens...
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.
At the Gardens of Pelham Assisted Living, our retirement community meets the diverse and changing needs of today’s senior citizens. Conveniently located off 1-65 North at exit 246 in Pelham near the Oak Mountain Park, the Garden’s atmosphere is warm and relaxed. Our month-to-month rent, without...
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9.9
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88 reviews
We have been thrilled with our move in experience at The Danberry. They have gone well above the call of duty to insure that the move in experience for our Mom has been as smooth as possible. Melissa and her...
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.
Danberry at Inverness reflects a complete break from the conventions of ordinary senior living communities by embracing a distinctive philosophy focused on celebrating life with style. Here, you will find every convenience and amenity imaginable for active adults over 55, including a full...
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9.9
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28 reviews
What has made Monark Grove such a great experience so far is the staff. [name removed], [name removed], [name removed], and [name removed] are great. We also really like the programs different activities...
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.
There's beauty in new beginnings - and a thrill in knowing the possibilities they bring. Just like the metamorphosis of a butterfly, nature has a way of showing us there are wonders to be celebrated in all of life's stages - and now that you've worked hard, it's time to enjoy. Senior living at...
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20 reviews
The facility was completed in 2022 so it's like new. The independent living apartments are a generous size with cleaning services included once a week. There are many fun activities scheduled each week and...
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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7 reviews
We moved my grandmother to Proveer at Grand View about 6 months ago. She seems happier and more cognizant then I have seen her in several years. The staff is wonderful. I bring my children to visit their...
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.
The Ridge at Grandeview offers assisted living which means the staff will provide as much or as little support as you need. Services include on-site rehabilitation services, medication management, pharmacy services, individualized service plans and more. We also offer memory care needed for...
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18 reviews
It is nice little clean space that has lots of little entertaining rooms. I seems he get more attention there Not particularly this place, but all these places have increased their prices dramatically over...
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.
Morningside of Riverchase in Hoover, Alabama is a beautifully furnished assisted living community offering spacious 1 and 2 bedroom apartments, and a wealth of amenities so you can feel right at home, right from the start.Located in historic Hoover, Morningside of Riverchase is an elegantly...
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9.0
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22 reviews
I have been impressed with Lakeview Estates and the level of care they provide. My aunt is happy and enjoys living at Lakeview Estates.
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.
Lakeview Estates, a Phoenix Senior Living community, offers premier senior living services with superior personalized care and luxury-style accommodations with a comfortable, small-town feel. From the moment you enter Lakeview Estates, it will become clear that our goal is to instill purpose and...
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8.6
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6 reviews
Our objective was to find a place for my 95 year old mother with the type of dementia that still allowed her to think rationally, but was incapable of retaining any new information, even during a brief...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
THE NEW DESIGN OF CARE, LIFE AND STYLELongleaf Liberty Park is taking a fresh, local approach to senior living, service and care. We've taken every detail into consideration to elevate expectations of what assisted living and memory care should be. Our modern welcoming spaces match our forward...
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8 reviews
I am impressed with the staff as they are attentive and helpful. They offer some activities and the community is clean. I would recommend this community.
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.
Maplewood Lane Traditional Assisted Living If you or someone in your family is having difficulty living independently, yet doesn't need 24-hour care and medical supervision, then assisted living will provide the ideal solution. If you or a loved one requires assistance with bathing, dressing,...
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7.5
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18 reviews
Our experience has been very positive. But I would advise anyone looking for a senior living faculty to do a thorough inspection and interview current residents for an unbiased opinion. That is what we did...
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.
Nestled in an attractively landscaped and wooded pocket of Birmingham, AL, Somerby St. Vincent's One Nineteen provides all that seniors desire from Independent living, Assisted living and specialized Somerside Memory Care options. Somerby offers a comfortable, convenient and rewarding senior...
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We chose Premier Assisted Living mostly because of the location. The meals are great, they really make the effort to try and make things that the residents like and they take care of their sweet tooth. The...
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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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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The owner and staff of Homeland are extremely friendly and helpful. The price is affordable and the rooms are clean. The owner of Homeland gives her cell phone number and always available. They have been...
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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Cost of assisted living in Shelby Shores, AL
The average cost of senior living in Shelby Shores is $4,675 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Goodwater, AL with an average of $1,815 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Shelby Shores, AL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Shelby Shores, AL vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Shelby Shores, AL by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Shelby Shores over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Shelby Shores, AL
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What families are saying about assisted living in Shelby Shores
Recent reviews for assisted living in Shelby Shores
Homeland Assisted Living Facility in Jemison, AL
5.0
My parents have been here almost a year. The staff and owner are friendly and have genuine concern for the residents. They get to know the residents, so when something is not right (mentally/physically) they know and can address it quickly.
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Gardens of Clanton
5.0
I have been to many events at the Gardens of Clanton. At one point I also had a great aunt who lived there. The staff is amazing, they are so caring and accommodating. They treat every resident like family and take pride in their work.
The Bungalows at Riverchase in Hoover, AL
4.1
We have really enjoyed our time at the Bungalows at Riverchase. The place is very well maintained and it's more like a hotel than a nursing facility. The smallness of the facility really helps our mother. I would highly recommend it.
Shelby Shores review score based on 158 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 158 reviews of 16 Shelby Shores assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Shelby Shores 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
Shelby Shores review score compared against nearby cities
9.2
Shelby Shores, AL16 facilities
9.2
Talladega Springs, AL9 facilities
9.2
Wilsonville, AL12 facilities
Review subcategories for Shelby Shores 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 158 reviews of 16 Shelby Shores assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Shelby Shores 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.Shelby Shores, AL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.8
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
4.6
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.8
4.5
Meals & dining
4.4
4.1
Activities
4.4
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
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Shelby Shores assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shelby Shores assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shelby Shores, 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 Shelby Shores 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 Shelby Shores 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
50%
51.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
56.3%
33.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
68.8%
56.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
29.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.5%
47.8%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Shelby Shores 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 Shelby Shores 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
62.5%
50.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
43.8%
31.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
40.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.8%
13.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shelby Shores 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 Shelby Shores partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shelby Shores, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
56.3%
26.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
39.4%
No sugar
No sugar
31.3%
36.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.8%
34.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Shelby Shores 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 Shelby Shores communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
43.8%
30.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.3%
41.3%
Room service
Room service
31.3%
35.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.8%
17.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shelby Shores 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 Shelby Shores offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
68.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
30.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.3%
29.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
68.8%
49.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
68.8%
48.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.8%
51.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
40.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
33.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
45.7%
Live performances
Live performances
56.3%
46%
Dances
Dances
25%
28.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.5%
23.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
44.9%
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State regulations for assisted living in Shelby Shores
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 Shelby Shores protect seniors.
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Gardens of Clanton, Gardens of Pelham and Danberry at Inverness are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Shelby Shores, Alabama. See full list of communities.
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