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10 Best Nursing Homes in West Ensley, AL

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West Ensley 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 30 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in West Ensley, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in West Ensley is about $4,562, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 679 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near West Ensley, AL

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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 West Ensley, AL

The average cost of senior living in West Ensley is $4,562 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include West Jefferson, AL with an average of $4,071 per month.

Nursing homes costs in West Ensley, AL, vs. nearby cities

West Ensley, AL
$4,562/mo
$4,540/mo
$4,562/mo

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

West Ensley, AL
$4,562/mo
$4,006/mo
U.S. national average
$4,955/mo

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

$4,546/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,562/mo

Nursing homes costs in West Ensley, AL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,232/mo
Studio
$4,721/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,268/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,409/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,630/mo

Senior living costs in West Ensley 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: West Ensley, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWest Ensley, ALAlabamaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,562/mo$4,006/mo$4,955/mo
Assisted Living$4,437/mo$3,946/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$4,546/mo$4,006/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living$4,040/mo$3,593/mo$4,161/mo
Nursing Homes
West Ensley, AL:$4,562/mo
Alabama:$4,006/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
Assisted Living
West Ensley, AL:$4,437/mo
Alabama:$3,946/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
West Ensley, AL:$4,546/mo
Alabama:$4,006/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
Independent Living
West Ensley, AL:$4,040/mo
Alabama:$3,593/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
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Nursing homes costs in West Ensley, AL, over time

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

West Ensley, ALAL stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in West Ensley, AL

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in West Ensley 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
West Ensley, AL$4,732/mo$4,423/mo+7.0%
Alabama$4,443/mo$4,244/mo+4.7%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
West Ensley, AL
2024 average cost:$4,732/mo
2023 average cost:$4,423/mo
Percent change:+7.0%
Alabama
2024 average cost:$4,443/mo
2023 average cost:$4,244/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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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 West Ensley

Recent reviews for nursing homes in West Ensley

Kirkwood by the River in Birmingham, AL

5.0
My parents moved into Kirkwood by the River 9 years ago and I've NEVER had a complaint about anything. This is the best run and kindest retirement place anyone could ever find. The entire staff are kind, thoughtful, patient and courteous. A wonderful place in a great setting with Christian ...
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Fair Haven Retirement Community in Birmingham, AL

4.0
There have been some issues with the billing but I'm having a meeting with them this week to get that resolved. Based on our experience I would recommend them.

Somerby at St. Vincent's One Nineteen in Hoover, AL

4.0
Our experience has been very positive. But I would advise anyone looking for a senior living faculty to do a thorough inspection and interview current residents for an unbiased opinion. That is what we did and I believe that is why we are so satisfied. Plan ahead so sudden decisions don't have ...
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West Ensley nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West Ensley nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West Ensley, 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 West Ensley 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 West Ensley that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
West Ensley, ALNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
46.2%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.3%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80.8%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80.8%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.7%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.2%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80.8%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
34.6%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in West Ensley 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 West Ensley Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
West Ensley, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.8%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.8%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53.8%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.2%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in West Ensley 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 West Ensley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
West Ensley, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.6%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
26.9%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.8%
3.6%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in West Ensley 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 West Ensley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
West Ensley, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.1%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.2%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
34.6%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in West Ensley 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 West Ensley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
West Ensley, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
53.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.8%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.8%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.8%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.7%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.2%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.6%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
23.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.8%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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