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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Summit, AL
If you’re looking for assisted living in Summit, 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 Summit or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Summit.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Summit for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 11 assisted living facilities in the Summit 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 Saratoga, Crossroads and Lakeview.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Cullman, Arab and Hanceville.
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Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
1313 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.9
Review score
22 reviews
The community feel like a home and my mom loves it there. She's not lonely and enjoys the activities. I would recommend this place to anyone.
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.
If you think senior living at Bridgewood Gardens is like a nursing home … think again! We ensure residents are living an active and enriching lifestyle through our dedicated assisted living and award-winning memory care services. Come see how we can elevate your lifestyle with engaging and...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
1010 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.0
Review score
1 review
It really is a great facility. They are very attentive. They may have more activities than my mom tells me, but I don't know. She likes bingo and the monthly entertainment. I would definitely recommend The...
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.
Located one block from Cullman Regional Medical Center and 4 miles from Interstate 65, residents are conveniently located to their physicians, rehabilitation services, and more. Morningside of Cullman is licensed by the State of Alabama, is a trusted senior resource, and the Assisted Living of...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
33 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
5.5
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2 reviews
Our family really likes the big rooms in the apartments with the large bathrooms. The French doors opening to the private patio is nice as well as the walk-in closet. The reason we gave the overall...
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.
Monarch Place is a senior living community serving seniors in the greater Cullman County, Alabama area. We are located just 35 miles north of Birmingham which gives us the best of southern country living while having the cultural and entertainment options of a large city nearby.Our spacious...
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.
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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My father was in respite care for a few weeks and the staff definitely made him feel like he was at home. The owner would call everyday and inform me of everything that was going on with my father. It was...
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.
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, 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.
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, 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.
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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Cost of assisted living in Summit, AL
The average cost of senior living in Summit is $3,991 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bristow Cove, AL with an average of $3,154 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Summit, AL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Summit, AL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Summit vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Summit, AL by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Summit over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Summit, 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 Summit.
Private income options in Alabama
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VA benefits in Alabama
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Medicare and Medicaid in Alabama
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What families are saying about assisted living in Summit
Recent reviews for assisted living in Summit
Bridgewood Gardens in Albertville, AL
5.0
Bridgewood Gardens is an amazing place for Mom and family. She is being given the best care possible from her first day. The staff is so in tune to her needs. Everyone from Receptionist to Nursing Dietary to Housekeeping and Maintenance has gone above board to be helpful, attentive and in tune ...
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The Neighborhood at Cullman
5.0
I feel that the staff is great and very attentive. They are helpful and always pay close attention to my loved one. My loved one is active in the community with starting up different activities for the residents to do. They offer healthy and a variety of food choices. I would recommend them ...
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Summit review score based on 25 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 25 reviews of 10 Summit assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Summit 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
Summit review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Summit 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 25 reviews of 10 Summit assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Summit 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.Summit, AL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
4.6
Care services
4.6
4.2
Staff
4.8
4.5
Meals & dining
4.3
4.1
Activities
4.3
4.0
Value for cost*
3.7
4.1
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Summit assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Summit assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Summit, 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 Summit 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 Summit that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Summit, ALNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
30%
51.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
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
20%
56.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
20%
47.8%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
10%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Summit 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 Summit Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Summit, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
20%
50.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
10%
31.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20%
40.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10%
13.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Summit 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 Summit partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Summit, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10%
26.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
39.4%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
36.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Summit 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 Summit communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Summit, ALNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30%
41.3%
Room service
Room service
10%
35.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
17.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Summit 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 Summit offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Summit, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
30%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
30.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
29.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30%
49.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30%
48.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20%
51.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
40.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30%
45.7%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
46%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
44.9%
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State regulations for assisted living in Summit
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 Summit protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bridgewood Gardens, The Neighborhood at Cullman and Monarch Place are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Summit, Alabama. See full list of communities.
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