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10 Best Nursing Homes in Dauphin Island, AL

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Dauphin Island is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 12 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Dauphin Island, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Dauphin Island is about $4,070, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 38 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Dauphin Island, AL

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I would rate 5 on all the questions. I'm very pleased with Carillon Oaks. They are very friendly and really care about the residents
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.
Memory care—just for her. Introducing the area’s first assisted-living community exclusively for women’s memory care needs. Located minutes from downtown Mobile, Springhill and west Mobile, Carillon Oaks’ location preserves area residents’ fond memories of life lived conveniently near town—but...
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88 Floor plans available
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My mother moved from an independent living apartment in Montgomery to Brennity-Fairhope. Though her apartment was larger, the staffing was always turning over and food was awful. We had to pay additionally...
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.
The Brennity at Fairhope Assisted Living is located in a residential environment with care close at hand. We are just minutes away from award-winning Thomas Hospital, as well as several primary care physicians and specialists. The Brennity at Fairhope Assisted Living offers 24-hour support and...
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I would recommend the community to others for their loved ones. This is a wonderful community. The staff are supportive and great to work with. The campus is beautiful. There is even a community garden...
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.
Homestead Village’s purpose is to provide a quality retirement experience. We have beautiful independent living and assisted living apartments on a month to month rental basis, with a 30 day out notice. We have no endowment or buy in. Homestead Village is on a beautiful 17 acre campus, located in...
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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.
Country Place Senior Living is more than an assisted living residence, it's a place where true friendships are made, lives are shared and care warms the heart. Our uniquely intimate setting of 24 suites limits the number of residents, thereby fostering a feeling of 'family' and belonging. When...
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I have been very happy with Country Gables. They really try to make it a home like atmosphere with lots and hugs and one on one. You would really think that it is a bed and breakfast inn somewhere. The...
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.
Country Gables Assisted Living is a senior community situated in the small town of Grand Bay, AL. This town, known for its peach and pecan orchards, is located just a few miles inland from the Mississippi Sound. Grand Bay is best known for its annual Watermelon Festival, which offers visitors and...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
People use nursing home services for any number of reasons -- because today's nursing homes can provide solutions to almost every eldercare problem. No matter what your healthcare needs are, our goal is to provide compassionate care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. We...
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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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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 nursing homes in Dauphin Island, AL

The average cost of senior living in Dauphin Island is $4,070 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bay Minette, AL with an average of $3,378 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Dauphin Island, AL, vs. nearby cities

Dauphin Island, AL
$4,070/mo

Nursing homes costs in Dauphin Island, AL, vs. state and national averages

Dauphin Island, AL
$4,070/mo
$3,998/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

Nursing homes costs in Dauphin Island, AL, vs. other senior living options

$3,858/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,070/mo

Nursing homes costs in Dauphin Island, AL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,525/mo
Studio
$3,775/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,450/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,725/mo

Senior living costs in Dauphin Island vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Dauphin Island, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDauphin Island, ALAlabamaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,070/mo$3,998/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$3,858/mo$3,938/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$3,858/mo$3,998/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$3,697/mo$3,582/mo$4,153/mo
Nursing Homes
Dauphin Island, AL:$4,070/mo
Alabama:$3,998/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Dauphin Island, AL:$3,858/mo
Alabama:$3,938/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Dauphin Island, AL:$3,858/mo
Alabama:$3,998/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Dauphin Island, AL:$3,697/mo
Alabama:$3,582/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Dauphin Island, AL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Dauphin Island 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.

Dauphin Island, ALAL stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Dauphin Island, AL

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Dauphin Island 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 median 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
Dauphin Island, AL$4,057/mo$3,406/mo+19.1%
Alabama$3,960/mo$3,843/mo+3.1%
National$4,970/mo$4,854/mo+2.4%
Dauphin Island, AL
2024 average cost:$4,057/mo
2023 average cost:$3,406/mo
Percent change:+19.1%
Alabama
2024 average cost:$3,960/mo
2023 average cost:$3,843/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
National
2024 average cost:$4,970/mo
2023 average cost:$4,854/mo
Percent change:+2.4%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Dauphin Island

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Dauphin Island

Homestead Village of Fairhope

4.0
Although my mom is still adjusting I know in my heart that she is where she should be. Her biggest complaint is that she has to ask for any over the counter medicine she wants to take, ( ie: aleve, etc) it's not allowed in the residents apartments. Everyone has been very friendly and ...
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Carillon Oaks Mobile

4.8
overall experience as there have been some glitches along the way. cleanliness of the facility. so far in friendliness. no judgement on quality of care. Too new into the facility for me to rate on an honest opinion Admin staff ([name removed]). never tried their food. Mother says it is No Good; ...
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The Brennity at Fairhope Senior Living

4.6
Looked at several places and most seemed adequate to fit the needs of my mother. We chose Brennity at Fairhope mainly because we were able to get special pricing. However, we were also looking at the quality of food, activities available, and transportation. They have certainly met our ...
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Dauphin Island nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dauphin Island nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dauphin Island, 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 Dauphin Island nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Dauphin Island 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
37.5%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.5%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.5%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
87.5%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
10%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.5%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.5%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
37.5%
17.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Dauphin Island nursing homes

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 Dauphin Island Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dauphin Island, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
12.5%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
12.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
12.5%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dauphin Island nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Dauphin Island partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dauphin Island, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.5%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
12.5%
1.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Dauphin Island nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Dauphin Island communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dauphin Island, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dauphin Island nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Dauphin Island offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dauphin Island, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
0.4%
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