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9.8
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81 reviews
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81 reviews
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Recently visited with my aunt for the holidays. I was so surprised at how “at home” it felt! The staff are warm and welcoming and everyone seemed excited about Christmas. I don’t think we could ask for a...
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.
Friendly, southern and oh so charming, the Gardens of Hazel Green Assisted Living offers the personal attention and home-like environment your loved one deserves. From the rockers on the shady back porch to the spacious family-style dining room to the comfortable central common-area, our senior...
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105 reviews
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This is a very warm, friendly and home type environment. The place is smaller than the others in the area but that is what makes it great! The food smells wonderful and the fun they have is outstanding....
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.
At Limestone Lodge, we provide a combination of traditional assisted living and specialty care assisted living for individuals in the beginning stages of memory loss and those with end stages of Alzheimer's disease. Our home-like environment allows residents with similar challenges and needs to...
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1010 Floor plans available
9.1
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46 reviews
9.1
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46 reviews
5 star
48%
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24%
3 star
17%
2 star
4%
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Since [Date Removed] move-in, l've had to shower in an apartment across the hall while them work on fixing it I tried to be cooperative and they are sincere It took a month to establish wi-fi. Two trips from...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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55 Floor plans available
9.0
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62 reviews
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I like having lunch dinner or breakfast at any time between 7 am and 7 pm each day. The young food service needs improvement. It takes about 20 minutes to get served. yes I could recommend Merrill Gardens...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Merrill Gardens at Madison is situated between Athens and Huntsville in Madison county. Enjoy being near shopping, outdoor recreation areas, hospitals and high-quality medical practices.Merrill Gardens at Madison is classically designed and offer a wellness center, well-appointed library and lots...
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8.0
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12 reviews
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My mom lived there for a handful of months. She had an issue with overpowering air fresheners that aggravated her COPD and that was never resolved. During her stay the facility also lost their cook and the...
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.
Imagine living life in Athens at The Goldton at Athens, an upbeat and vibrant Alabama retirement community. We are close to all the places you may need or wish to visit, such as supermarkets, parks, worship venues, doctors' offices, and local restaurants. When you join our community as an...
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One big issue we had with many other memory care facilities is that most of the residents appeared pretty stagnant. The reason that was an issue is that our mom is the opposite of stagnant. The only thing...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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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Our loved one has not been there long, but our family is having a much better experience at Regency. Everything is going great so far, we were upfront with them about our loved ones health issues, and they...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Regency Retirement Village is a part of the city of Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama and provides residents with an assisted living community that is prepared to offer them the memory care that they need. This community is a great place to call home. Huntsville has much to offer to its guests...
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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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Cost of assisted living in Carter Grove, AL

The average cost of senior living in Carter Grove is $4,453 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Decatur, AL with an average of $3,967 per month.

Assisted living costs in Carter Grove, AL, vs. state and national averages

Carter Grove, AL
$4,453/mo
$4,200/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Carter Grove, AL, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,453/mo
$5,585/mo

Assisted living costs in Carter Grove, AL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,175/mo
Studio
$4,127/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,945/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,824/mo

Senior living costs in Carter Grove vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Carter Grove, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCarter Grove, ALAlabamaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,453/mo$4,200/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,585/mo$5,577/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,395/mo$3,125/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Carter Grove, AL:$4,453/mo
Alabama:$4,200/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Carter Grove, AL:$5,585/mo
Alabama:$5,577/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Carter Grove, AL:$3,395/mo
Alabama:$3,125/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Carter Grove, AL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Carter Grove 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.

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Assisted living cost trends in Carter Grove, AL

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Carter Grove 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 average 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
Carter Grove, AL$4,467/mo$4,183/mo+6.8%
Alabama$4,464/mo$4,148/mo+7.6%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Carter Grove, AL
2024 average cost:$4,467/mo
2023 average cost:$4,183/mo
Percent change:+6.8%
Alabama
2024 average cost:$4,464/mo
2023 average cost:$4,148/mo
Percent change:+7.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Carter Grove, AL

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Carter Grove.

What families are saying about assisted living in Carter Grove

Recent reviews for assisted living in Carter Grove

The Goldton at Athens

4.8
It's always clean. You're getting what you are paying for, and it's not too expensive. My loved one, has been very well taken care of. Overall, it's a clean, and friendly environment It's all I can really ask for.

Viva Senior Living at Lincoln Manor in Fayetteville, TN

5.0
Our experience was great, the director was very hands on and had great communication. The nursing staff was very professional and experience which we appreciated. The rooms were pretty good size for the money.

Regency Assisted Living in Huntsville, AL

4.2
For the services, they offer the prices are good. The staff is very competent and caring. Weekend staff not as good as weekday staff. The food is lacking. The room sizes and layout of the community are good. They have outdoor space.

Carter Grove review score based on 1,067 family reviews

8.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 1067 reviews of 32 Carter Grove assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Carter Grove review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Carter Grove review score compared against nearby cities

8.9
Carter Grove, AL32 facilities
8.9
Athens, AL0 facilities
8.9
Decatur, AL0 facilities

Review subcategories for Carter Grove assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 1,067 reviews of 32 Carter Grove assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Carter Grove resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Carter Grove, AL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
3.6
Friendliness
4.7
3.6
Care services
4.5
3.3
Staff
4.6
3.5
Meals & dining
4.3
3.2
Activities
4.5
3.2
Value for cost*
4.4
3.2
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Carter Grove assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carter Grove assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carter Grove, 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 Carter Grove 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 Carter Grove that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Carter Grove, ALNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
48.8%
45.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
36.5%
29.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.8%
91.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.4%
93.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
47.2%
49.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.3%
26.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.8%
91.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40.6%
41.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
30.3%
45.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Carter Grove 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 Carter Grove Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Carter Grove, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
45%
44.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23%
28.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
32.5%
35.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.8%
11.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Carter Grove 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 Carter Grove partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Carter Grove, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41.3%
23.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.7%
35.5%
No sugar
No sugar
32.9%
32.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.5%
31.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.7%
15.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Carter Grove 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 Carter Grove communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Carter Grove, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.8%
27.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.7%
36.8%
Room service
Room service
26.8%
32%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.3%
15.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Carter Grove 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 Carter Grove offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Carter Grove, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
49.3%
40.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.8%
26.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.5%
26.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.9%
43%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.7%
42.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.4%
45.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.3%
35.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.2%
31%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.5%
33%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.1%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
45.7%
40.7%
Dances
Dances
38.4%
26.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.2%
21.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.6%
39.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Carter Grove

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Alabama assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Carter Grove protect seniors.
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Gardens of Hazel Green, Limestone Lodge and Vitality Living Upland Park are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Carter Grove, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 7 assisted living facilities near Carter Grove, Alabama. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Carter Grove, Alabama are Limestone Lodge, Limestone Manor and Gardens of Hazel Green. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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