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Macon County 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 91 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Macon County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Macon County is about $3,695, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 605 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Macon County, AL

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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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Manor House of Waterford offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Manor House of Waterford, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents...
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My Aunt is very happy being here. The staff really go out of their way to make you feel like you’re part of their family. The marketing director is doing a great job as well; she’s there every day trying to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Manor House of Columbus offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. At Manor House of Columbus, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy...
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I looked for a while for a place for my mother who has dementia and came across The Harbor, the staff at the Harbor are very attentive and loving, no false fronts or put on. Great meals and activities, very...
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.
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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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They have done an absolutely fabulous job so far at Magnolia Manor! The staff are friendly and caring across the board, from the cleaning staff all the way up to the administration. They treat the residents...
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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.
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This is a very well run community. The staff show genuine care and concern for the residents. I would highly recommend the community to others for their loved ones. Movies, bingo, special themes, and more...
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.
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This is an excellent facility. I found the staff to be very friendly and concerned about the residents. The residents appeared to be happy and well taken care of.
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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.
Greater Columbus PCHThe Greater Columbus PCH is a senior living community located in the booming city of Columbus, Georgia. The busy community is known to be the heart of the Chattahoochee Valley with numerous museum, historical sites and tour destinations. Columbus is a wonderful place to live...
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We chose Lakewood Specialty Care of Valley because it was two miles from her grandson. This is a smaller facility and it provides assisted living and memory care in different buildings. The room sizes here...
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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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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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My sister and I recently went through the process of identifying end-of-life care for our mother. That included assisted living arrangements for the early stages of her decline to higher levels of care as...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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
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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.
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.
At Fountain City Care and Rehabilitation, we are dedicated to delivering quality individual service to every person entrusted to our care. Our state-of-the-art 210-bed facility provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation therapy to adults of all ages who need short- or long-term care. Residents...
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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.
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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: 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.
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Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
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: 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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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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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.
Experience a place you can call home at Belmont Assisted Living. We are nestled in the peaceful neighborhood of Copperfield and directly across from Baptist East Hospital off of Taylor Road. We are located within walking distance of a fire station, one block from the Cancer Care Center, numerous...
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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.
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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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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Macon County, AL

The average cost of senior living in Macon County is $3,695 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Jacksons' Gap, AL with an average of $1,858 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Macon County, AL vs. nearby counties

Macon County, AL
$3,695/mo
$4,073/mo
$3,905/mo

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

Macon County, AL
$3,695/mo
$3,931/mo
U.S. national average
$4,860/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Macon County vs. other types of senior living

$3,673/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,695/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Macon County, AL by room type

Semi-Private
$3,332/mo
Studio
$4,504/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,596/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,094/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,250/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Macon County over time

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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 Macon County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Macon County

Oak Grove Inn in Montgomery, AL

4.5
Based on the experience I have had so far, the staff members working there are very helpful and surrounding. However they have some areas they could improve on so on the moment, I would maybe recommend this community to other families.

The Arbor at Opelika

3.8
My Mother in law is not doing as well as we hoped at this community. She likes the food and they offer a good variety of choices. Interaction with the staff is good and I would rate them about a 3. They do not offer transportation to help with appointments. The administrative staff seem ...
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The Harbor At Hickory Hill in Prattville, AL

4.9
The staff members there are great, they really do seem to care and that it is not just a job for them. The residents are always kept so busy, the activities are wonderful. It is such a bright, cheery, and welcoming atmosphere

Macon County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Macon County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Macon County, 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 Macon County 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 Macon County 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
34.2%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.1%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.4%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
41.1%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.8%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89%
22.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
32.9%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Macon County 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 Macon County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Macon County, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
35.6%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
31.5%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Macon County 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 Macon County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.9%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
28.8%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.2%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Macon County 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 Macon County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Macon County, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
20.5%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Macon County 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 Macon County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Macon County, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
37%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.2%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.5%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.4%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.6%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.9%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
32.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
19.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.4%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions

Gardens of Eufaula, Gardens of Wetumpka and Haven Memory Care on Halcyon are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Macon County, Alabama. See full list of communities.

There are 91 nursing homes facilities near Macon County, Alabama. See the full list.

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