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Emerald Shores 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 11 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Emerald Shores, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Emerald Shores is about $4,042, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 121 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Emerald Shores, AL

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Photo of Columbia Cottage
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9.5
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9.5
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If we could give Columbia Cottages a 10 we would! I will just have to say I love Columbia Cottage. My dad loves it there and he is very happy. The staff members are very kind and caring and they take good...
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.
Real Service At the heart of Columbia Cottage is ~CareSteps~, an individualized service plan designed to solve the real, day-to-day issues that have threatened to destroy the independence you've worked so hard to achieve. ~CareSteps~ assures that you'll receive the right amount of help at the...
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9.5
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18 reviews
9.5
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Bright, open facility. Feels welcoming. Staff is very friendly and treats your loved one as if they are a part of their family. Love the staff, how they treat my mother in law and try to get her involved.
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 Pearl of the Shoals offers assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care while providing abundant services, conveniences and amenities. And there’s always the security of knowing that our staff is on-site 24 hours a day, seven days a week.As an assisted living resident, you can enjoy the...
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33 Floor plans available
9.4
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29 reviews
9.4
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The Renaissance is a very nice facility. I joke that I wish I lived there. The community is active and mixed in terms of physical and cognitive abilities. My mom really struggled to integrate for reasons...
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.
IN TIMES OF UNCERTAINTY...Imagine a lifestyle with all the supportand stability that you could need.Welcome to The Renaissance of FlorenceAssisted Living in Florence, AlabamaOur Services:Awarded U.S. News's Best Assisted Living of 2023, we are dedicated to enhancing health, wellness, and the...
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First of all I’d like to mention the staff. They are the most caring individuals and take excellent care of Mother better than I could have expected. Secondly I’d like to mention the kitchen staff. They cook...
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.
You will feel right at home at Hilltop at Glenwood. Located in historic Florence, AL residents enjoy all that our town has to offer, including the annual Renaissance Faire each fall and the W.C. Handy Music Festival every summer. Our community is very family friendly and we are committed to...
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55 Floor plans available
8.5
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My family and loved one had a wonderful experience with The Neighborhood at Sheffield. The staff are personable and caring towards the residents. Everyone is friendly from the staff to residents. 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.
Located in the Shoals area of northwest Alabama, Morningside of Sheffield offers daily assistance for seniors in a warm, home-like environment.  A well-rounded, active lifestyle program is provided to promote independence, continued physical, mental and social stimulation and the necessities...
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I can’t say enough good things about Brentwood! I knew it was it was a clean, well-kept place the minute I walked in and it was wonderful to see the staff’s loving care for the residents. I would recommend...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
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The community is beautiful and well maintained. The staff has made my loved ones feel like they are family. The staff knows everyone's name and uses it so they feel like that is there home. I am very...
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.
Keestone Senior Community is an assisted living residence located in Florence, the county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama. There are many local community events to enjoy ranging from the summer Renaissance fair to many historic landmarks. Our amazing weather encourages an active lifestyle, or...
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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: 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.
Green Oaks Inn established in 1984 has been a pioneer of memory care assisted living in the state of Alabama. Green Oaks Inn continues to serve as a role model for others who offer this type of housing for the elderly in Alabama. The facility is licensed to provide care for up to thirty-two...
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Cost of nursing homes in Emerald Shores, AL

The average cost of senior living in Emerald Shores is $4,042 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waterloo, AL with an average of $3,515 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Emerald Shores, AL vs. nearby cities

Emerald Shores, AL
$4,042/mo
$4,042/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Emerald Shores, AL vs. the state and national average

Emerald Shores, AL
$4,042/mo
$3,872/mo
U.S. national average
$4,861/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Emerald Shores vs. other types of senior living

$4,042/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,042/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Emerald Shores, AL by room type

Semi-Private
$2,836/mo
Studio
$3,717/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,957/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,653/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Emerald Shores over time

Emerald Shores, ALAL stateNational

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Emerald Shores

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Emerald Shores

Hilltop at Glenwood in Florence, AL

3.5
My loved one was previously a resident at Hilltop at Glenwood and the overall experience was good. The staff is friendly, but I do feel like there is a lack of communication between them. Overall, I would recommend Hilltop at Glenwood to others who are looking for a Memory Care facility.

The Renaissance of Florence

5.0
The Renaissance of Florence is a beautiful facility. The staff are very helpful and kind, taking a genuine interest in the residents and the care they receive. There is an outstanding activities program with a wide variety of activities for the residents to participate in. The Renaissance of ...
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Keestone of Florence Senior Community

4.0
I have no complaints about this community. The meals are fresh and have good flavor to them. I really like that the staff encourages my mother to interact with other residents. My mother says that the community feels like home. I feel that it is very safe here. It's a wonderful community.

Emerald Shores nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Emerald Shores nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Emerald 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 Emerald Shores 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 Emerald Shores that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Emerald Shores, ALNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
77.8%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
44.4%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
77.8%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
55.6%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Emerald Shores 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 Emerald Shores Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Emerald Shores, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.4%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.4%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.4%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Emerald Shores 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 Emerald Shores partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Emerald Shores, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
44.4%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.6%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
66.7%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.4%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Emerald Shores 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 Emerald Shores communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Emerald Shores, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
55.6%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Emerald Shores 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 Emerald Shores offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Emerald Shores, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
77.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
66.7%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.4%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
88.9%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
77.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
77.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
77.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
44.4%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
77.8%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

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Columbia Cottage, The Pearl of the Shoals and The Renaissance of Florence are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Emerald Shores, Alabama. See full list of communities.

There are 11 nursing homes facilities near Emerald Shores, Alabama. See the full list.

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