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6 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Bright Star, AL
If you’re looking for assisted living in Bright Star, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Bright Star or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Bright Star.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Bright Star for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 6 assisted living facilities in the Bright Star area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Steppville, Saratoga and Crossroads.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Cullman, Arab and Oneonta.
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Staff is always very friendly kind and loving. They are available to help with any needs she might-have. They have the cleanest facility. The meals are exceptional. She really enjoyed the different types of...
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.
If you think senior living at Bridgewood Gardens is like a nursing home … think again! We ensure residents are living an active and enriching lifestyle through our dedicated assisted living and award-winning memory care services. Come see how we can elevate your lifestyle with engaging and...
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
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
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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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.
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Cost of assisted living in Bright Star, AL
The average cost of senior living in Bright Star is $3,803 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bristow Cove, AL with an average of $3,154 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Bright Star, AL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Bright Star, AL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Bright Star vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Bright Star, AL by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Bright Star over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Bright Star, AL
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What families are saying about assisted living in Bright Star
Recent reviews for assisted living in Bright Star
Regency Pointe in Rainbow City, AL
5.0
More than exceeded our expectations. Based on our experience with the community so far we would recommend them to other families.
Bridgewood Gardens in Albertville, AL
4.9
The way they take care of their residents is second to none. They treat them like family. 24/7 care I leave the place and have not worried in the world. Great food also. I am so glad I chose this place.
Bright Star assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bright Star assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bright Star, 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 Bright Star assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Bright Star that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Bright Star, ALNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
20%
57.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
20%
48.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Bright Star assisted living
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 Bright Star Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bright Star, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
13.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bright Star assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Bright Star partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bright Star, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
36.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Bright Star assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Bright Star communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bright Star, ALNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
42%
Room service
Room service
20%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
17.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Bright Star assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Bright Star offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bright Star, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
41%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
46.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
45.6%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
State regulations for assisted living in Bright Star
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Alabama assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Bright Star protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bridgewood Gardens, The Neighborhood at Cullman and Monarch Place are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Bright Star, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 6 assisted living facilities near Bright Star, Alabama. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Bright Star, Alabama is Bridgewood Gardens. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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