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10 Best Nursing Homes in Spears, AL
Spears 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 53 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Spears, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Spears is about $3,710, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 41 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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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.
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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.
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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Cost of nursing homes in Spears, AL
The average cost of senior living in Spears is $3,710 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Babbie, AL with an average of $3,514 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Spears, AL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Spears, AL vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Spears, AL by room type
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Spears
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Spears
Sodalis DeFuniak Springs
4.8
Sodalis is a great place! My grandmas health and energy has improved. They really care about the residents. They always have some kind of activity throughout the day. They schedule weekly Walmart trips and other outings periodically. They have a very nice doctor that comes in to see the ...
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The Terrace at Grove Park in Dothan, AL
4.8
Our loved one has been getting served cold items and menu is repetitive. There was a resident meeting regarding these issues so hopefully will improve. Our loved one doesn't participate yet in the activities so no comment. There has been issues but they addressed and corrected them. We would ...
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Madison Heights/Kelley Place Memory Care Communities in Enterprise, AL
5.0
We have had a great experience at Madison Heights/Kelly Place memory care. Their Facebook page has been wonderful to have! I have seen my momma on there several different times! The main thing that stuck out to us about this facility was the size of the facility and the small-town setting it is ...
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Spears nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Spears nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Spears, 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 Spears 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 Spears that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Spears, ALNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
23.3%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
10%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.7%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
86.7%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
26.7%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
3.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.7%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
16.7%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
10%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Spears 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 Spears Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Spears, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
16.7%
3.8%
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
16.7%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
3.3%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Spears 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 Spears partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Spears, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.7%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
6.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
3.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
6.7%
3.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dining options in Spears 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 Spears communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Spears, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
10%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
10%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Spears 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 Spears offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
23.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
3.3%
0.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
16.7%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
16.7%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
6.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
3.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
10%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
10%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
3.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
13.3%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Terrace at Grove Park, Sodalis DeFuniak Springs and Madison Heights/Kelley Place Memory Care Communities are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Spears, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 53 nursing homes facilities near Spears, Alabama. See the full list.
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