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10 Best Nursing Homes in Huntsville, AL

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Huntsville 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 62 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Huntsville, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Huntsville is about $5,023, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase.

To learn more, browse our 1204 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area. You may also consider nearby communities such as Pine Dale, Center Hill and Saint Clair Store.

 

Nursing Homes Facilities near Huntsville, AL

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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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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.
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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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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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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
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: 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.
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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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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.
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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.
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...

Cost of nursing homes in Huntsville, AL

The average cost of senior living in Huntsville is $5,023 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Union Grove, AL with an average of $4,861 per month.

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

Huntsville, AL
$5,023/mo
$5,060/mo
U.S. national average
$5,847/mo

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

$5,585/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,023/mo

Senior living costs in Huntsville 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: Huntsville, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHuntsville, ALAlabamaU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,023/mo$5,060/mo$5,847/mo
Assisted Living$4,453/mo$4,200/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,585/mo$5,577/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,395/mo$3,125/mo$3,520/mo
Nursing Homes
Huntsville, AL:$5,023/mo
Alabama:$5,060/mo
U.S.:$5,847/mo
Assisted Living
Huntsville, AL:$4,453/mo
Alabama:$4,200/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Huntsville, AL:$5,585/mo
Alabama:$5,577/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Huntsville, AL:$3,395/mo
Alabama:$3,125/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Huntsville, AL, over time

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

Huntsville, ALAL stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Huntsville, AL

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Huntsville 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 average 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
Huntsville, AL$4,952/mo$4,838/mo+2.3%
Alabama$5,000/mo$4,788/mo+4.4%
National$6,098/mo$5,866/mo+4.0%
Huntsville, AL
2024 average cost:$4,952/mo
2023 average cost:$4,838/mo
Percent change:+2.3%
Alabama
2024 average cost:$5,000/mo
2023 average cost:$4,788/mo
Percent change:+4.4%
National
2024 average cost:$6,098/mo
2023 average cost:$5,866/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
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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 Huntsville

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Huntsville

Rosewood Manor in Scottsboro, AL

5.0
They have an activity room with puzzles and things like that but then they also had entertainment come in as well it seemed like every day. For the price it is a very nice facility. Everyone knows each other and watches out for each other. Any residents who wanted to help with cooking or ...
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The Goldton at Athens

4.8
It's always clean. You're getting what you are paying for, and it's not too expensive. My loved one, has been very well taken care of. Overall, it's a clean, and friendly environment It's all I can really ask for.

Viva Senior Living at Lincoln Manor in Fayetteville, TN

5.0
Our experience was great, the director was very hands on and had great communication. The nursing staff was very professional and experience which we appreciated. The rooms were pretty good size for the money.

Huntsville nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Huntsville nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Huntsville, 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 Huntsville 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 Huntsville that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Huntsville, ALNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
46.8%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.9%
9.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.1%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.5%
24%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
46.8%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.1%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.1%
20.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40.3%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.9%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Huntsville 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 Huntsville Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Huntsville, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
41.9%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.6%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30.6%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.4%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Huntsville 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 Huntsville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Huntsville, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.9%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.1%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
30.6%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.2%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Huntsville 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 Huntsville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Huntsville, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19.4%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.1%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
27.4%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Huntsville 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 Huntsville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Huntsville, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
46.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.6%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.2%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.2%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.8%
6.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.9%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
41.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
30.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.6%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.3%
0.4%
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Related senior services in Huntsville, Alabama

In Huntsville, Alabama, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:

Huntsville, Alabama, is car dependent. Seniors can expect to need a car for most errands. Transit options in Huntsville include bus routes and a public paratransit service called Access which offers rides to seniors over 65. Seniors may receive fare discounts. Huntsville has a limited biking infrastructure and is not walkable.

Huntsville offers several health care providers for seniors wanting to be proactive about their health or for seniors seeking treatment for chronic conditions. The area has few hospitals, including Huntsville Hospital and Crestwood Medical Center.

Huntsville offers several nature spots and museums. Seniors can view the blooming flowers at Huntsville Botanical Garden, discover wildlife at Harmony Park Safari, or walk the Green Mountain trails. For museum lovers, you can visit the Huntsville Museum of Art or the U.S. Veterans Memorial Museum to learn about war history. Seniors can also enjoy shopping and dining at the Bridge Street Town Centre or catch shows at the Von Braun Center. Seniors can even benefit from over 200 activities at the Senior Center of Huntsville — Madison County.

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Residences at Wellpoint, Brookdale Jones Farm and Kauhale Byrd Springs are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Huntsville, Alabama. See full list of communities.
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