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8 Best Nursing Homes in Helicon, AL
Helicon 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 8 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Helicon, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Helicon is about $4,363, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 13 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Helicon, AL
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Very nice facility. My mom loves the atmosphere and care she receives. The activities for her are somewhat lacking. They need to replace the activities person.
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.
Westminster Assisted Living and Memory Care is designed for seniors who need assistance or support with activities of daily living while still living independently in private studio apartments. Each residence is furnished by the Resident to foster the fun and pleasure of living as an individual...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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3.0
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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...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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.
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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Cost of nursing homes in Helicon, AL
The average cost of senior living in Helicon is $4,363 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Garden City, AL with an average of $3,476 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Helicon, AL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Helicon, AL vs. the state and national average
Helicon, AL
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Helicon
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Helicon
HarborChase of Jasper
4.0
I am enjoying my experience here at Harbor Chase of Jasper. The staff is friendly and efficient, and they provide excellent service to their residents.
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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Westminster Assisted Living and Memory Care in Cullman, AL
5.0
My mother and father are doing good. They have wonderful staff that communicates very well with everyone. It is very clean and up kept. The meals are very good. I like that they offer activities for my parents the get to do some bingo. Once a month the community takes them out to eat.
Helicon nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Helicon nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Helicon, 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 Helicon 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 Helicon that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Helicon, ALNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
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
50%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Helicon 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 Helicon Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Helicon, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Helicon 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 Helicon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Helicon, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Helicon 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 Helicon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Helicon, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Helicon 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 Helicon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Helicon, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
16.7%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
16.7%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Lakewood Senior Living of Jasper, HarborChase of Jasper and Westminster Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Helicon, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 8 nursing homes facilities near Helicon, Alabama. See the full list.
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