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10 Best Nursing Homes in Royal, AL

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Royal 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 Royal, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Royal is about $3,754, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 22 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Royal, AL

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Photo of Monarch Place
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88 Floor plans available
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My mom unfortunately doesn't do many of the activities; but here are the things I love about the staff: they are always coming by to pop in and check on her. The activities director comes by and invites her...
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.
Monarch Place is a senior living community serving seniors in the greater Cullman County, Alabama area. We are located just 35 miles north of Birmingham which gives us the best of southern country living while having the cultural and entertainment options of a large city nearby.Our spacious...
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55 Floor plans available
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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
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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 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...
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My mother is a late stages Alzheimer's resident for 5+ years at this facility. Our family and my mother’s many friends believe the exceptional quality of care she has received at TLC has been instrumental in...
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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My father was in respite care for a few weeks and the staff definitely made him feel like he was at home. The owner would call everyday and inform me of everything that was going on with my father. It was...
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.
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.
People use nursing home services for any number of reasons -- because today's nursing homes can provide solutions to almost every eldercare problem. No matter what your healthcare needs are, our goal is to provide compassionate care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. We...
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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.
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.
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...
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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.
Photo of Legacy Woods
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.
Our services include traditional and specialty care assisted living. We offer free evaluations where we can help assist you in determining you or your loved ones needs.Traditional Assisted Living If you or someone in your family is having difficulty living independently, yet doesn't need 24-hour...
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Cost of nursing homes in Royal, AL

The average cost of senior living in Royal is $3,754 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oneonta, AL with an average of $3,253 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Royal, AL, vs. nearby cities

Royal, AL
$3,754/mo

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

Royal, AL
$3,754/mo
$3,998/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

$3,585/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,754/mo

Nursing homes costs in Royal, AL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,550/mo
Studio
$3,748/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,540/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,875/mo

Senior living costs in Royal 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: Royal, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRoyal, ALAlabamaU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,754/mo$3,998/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$3,585/mo$3,938/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$3,585/mo$3,998/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$3,243/mo$3,583/mo$4,203/mo
Nursing Homes
Royal, AL:$3,754/mo
Alabama:$3,998/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Royal, AL:$3,585/mo
Alabama:$3,938/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Royal, AL:$3,585/mo
Alabama:$3,998/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Royal, AL:$3,243/mo
Alabama:$3,583/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Royal, AL, over time

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

Royal, ALAL stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Royal, AL

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Royal 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 median 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
Royal, AL$2,911/mo$3,300/mo-11.8%
Alabama$3,914/mo$4,024/mo-2.7%
National$4,812/mo$4,757/mo+1.2%
Royal, AL
2024 average cost:$2,911/mo
2023 average cost:$3,300/mo
Percent change:-11.8%
Alabama
2024 average cost:$3,914/mo
2023 average cost:$4,024/mo
Percent change:-2.7%
National
2024 average cost:$4,812/mo
2023 average cost:$4,757/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
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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 Royal

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Royal

The Olive Home in Oneonta, AL

5.0
Care,food, cleanliness and atmosphere all are great. Thanks.

Monarch Place in Hanceville, AL

4.3
They have kept an excellent eye on my parents, health wise. Staff is lacking sometimes, just like everywhere. Our parents have had lots of health issues. It hasn't been easy but the facility has helped tremendously.

Bridgewood Gardens in Albertville, AL

4.9
My mom has been at Bridgewood now for several years. She is very happy there and everyone is so good and nice to her. I have never been to Bridgewood Gardens that it didn't smell good or very clean. Also, if I need any questions answered there is always some one that will take care of it for me. ...
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Royal nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Royal nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Royal, 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 Royal 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 Royal that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Royal, ALNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
30%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
70%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
70%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
70%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
20%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
30%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Royal 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 Royal Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Royal, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
20%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
10%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
10%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Royal 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 Royal partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Royal, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
1.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Royal 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 Royal communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Royal, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
10%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Royal 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 Royal offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Royal, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
30%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
10%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
10%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
0.4%
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