About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2024 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2024 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2024 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
Senior Living Home

10 Best Nursing Homes in Ferry Shores, AL

Answer a few questions to get personalized results

Who are you searching for?

Ferry 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 Ferry Shores, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Ferry Shores is about $3,958, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 127 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Mount Rozell, Scarce Grease and Spencer Store.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Ferry Shores, AL

Showing 8 communities
Last Updated: 11/1/24
Sort by
Filter by
Review Score
Distance
See communities with
Amenities
Providers
Photo of Limestone LodgeCommunity card badge
33 Photos available
10
Review score
62 reviews
10
Review score
62 reviews
5 star
87%
4 star
11%
3 star
2%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
We love that our friend is here at Limestone Lodge. We are able to come and visit anytime and we can stay as long as would like without having to be interrupted or rushed out. The staff is very friendly and...
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.
At Limestone Lodge, we provide a combination of traditional assisted living and specialty care assisted living for individuals in the beginning stages of memory loss and those with end stages of Alzheimer's disease. Our home-like environment allows residents with similar challenges and needs to...
See details
Photo of The Renaissance of FlorenceCommunity card badge
1313 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.5
Review score
29 reviews
9.5
Review score
29 reviews
5 star
73%
4 star
17%
3 star
7%
2 star
0%
1 star
3%
See all reviews
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
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.
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...
See details
Photo of The Pearl of the Shoals
1212 Photos available
9.5
Review score
18 reviews
9.5
Review score
18 reviews
5 star
67%
4 star
33%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
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...
See details
Photo of Hilltop at Glenwood
1111 Photos available
8.6
Review score
4 reviews
8.6
Review score
4 reviews
5 star
50%
4 star
25%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
25%
See all reviews
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...
See details
Photo of Brentwood Retirement Community
66 Photos available
8.0
Review score
13 reviews
8.0
Review score
13 reviews
5 star
100%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
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.
Photo of Cedar View Assisted Living
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.
Photo of West Morgan Health Care Ctr
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Wellington Place of Muscle Shoals
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.
We are committed to creating a lifestyle where those who live with us can age gracefully in good mental, physical, emotional and spiritual health. We cherish our residents by providing the services they need with the dignity they deserve. We have beautiful spacious apartments with various floor...
Inline cta image

Our free advisors can help

  • Compare local facilities
  • Determine care type
  • Schedule tours
  • Evaluate pricing

Cost of nursing homes in Ferry Shores, AL

The average cost of senior living in Ferry Shores is $3,958 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lester, AL with an average of $3,640 per month.

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

Ferry Shores, AL
$3,958/mo

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

Ferry Shores, AL
$3,958/mo
$3,872/mo
U.S. national average
$4,987/mo

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

$3,958/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,958/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,778/mo
Studio
$4,166/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,773/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,698/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Ferry Shores over time

Ferry Shores, ALAL stateNational

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 Ferry Shores

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Ferry 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.

Limestone Manor in Athens, AL

5.0
I moved my mother into Limestone Manor in July of 2023. I have been extremely pleased with the care and attention she has been given. As a perfect example, during the recent ice storm several staff members basically moved in there to be sure all residents were properly attended to. That is a ...
Read more

Country Cottage - Decatur

4.9
We moved our aunt from her previous assisted living home to the Cottages about a month ago, and she is much happier now. She is so pleased with the menu here and brags about how her room is being cleaned regularly. My sister and I visit every week for about half a day and while we’re here ...
Read more

Ferry Shores nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ferry Shores nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ferry 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 Ferry 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 Ferry Shores that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ferry Shores, ALNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
62.5%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.5%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62.5%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.5%
17.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ferry 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 Ferry Shores Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ferry Shores, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
37.5%
1.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ferry 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 Ferry Shores partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ferry Shores, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.5%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
3.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Ferry 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 Ferry Shores communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ferry Shores, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
50%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Ferry 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 Ferry Shores offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ferry Shores, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
62.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.5%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.5%
0.2%
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
25%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

Limestone Lodge, Limestone Manor and The Renaissance of Florence are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Ferry Shores, Alabama. See full list of communities.

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

Photo cta image

More questions?

Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top