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Photo of Gordon Oaks Senior Living
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8.9
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The staff and management were very helpful and friendly. They worked with us to get the apartment set up and ready for my daughter's arrival. They went above and beyond to help her get settled in. I'm happy...
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.
Gordon Oaks offers a wide variety of services designed with you in mind. We make everyday life simple. Independent Living residents can relax pool side, participate in our activities program, and enjoy our dining room with the purchase of a meal plan. Assisted Living and Memory Care residents...
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8.3
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38 reviews
8.3
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Like anywhere else. Some staff members are great and some are fair . [name removed]was excellent to work with. It was a good experience.
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.
Proveer at Heritage Woods is ideally situated along Alabama’s Gulf Coast, Mobile offers a blend of dynamic culture and convenient amenities. From shops to restaurants to museums, there’s plenty to explore in Mobile. For the history buffs, the WWII-era USS Alabama battleship sits in Battleship...
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The activities get a 5!!!! Since we moved Dad in [date removed], the executive director position has changed hands 4 times. That is what I have not been pleased with. Also, no one contacts me when this...
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.
Situated in the heart of thriving Mobile, Knollwood Pointe Assisted Living & Memory Care community offers the lifestyle that's just right for you. With proximity to the historic USS Battleship Alabama and the sandy-white beaches of Dauphin Island, this charming community is an ideal place to...
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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, 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.
Specializing in Alzheimer's and Dementia Care.
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I have been very happy with Country Gables. They really try to make it a home like atmosphere with lots and hugs and one on one. You would really think that it is a bed and breakfast inn somewhere. 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.
Country Gables Assisted Living is a senior community situated in the small town of Grand Bay, AL. This town, known for its peach and pecan orchards, is located just a few miles inland from the Mississippi Sound. Grand Bay is best known for its annual Watermelon Festival, which offers visitors and...
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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
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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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Cost of assisted living in Saint Elmo, AL

The average cost of senior living in Saint Elmo is $3,706 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Citronelle, AL with an average of $3,475 per month.

Assisted living costs in Saint Elmo, AL, vs. nearby cities

Saint Elmo, AL
$3,706/mo

Assisted living costs in Saint Elmo, AL, vs. state and national averages

Saint Elmo, AL
$3,706/mo
$3,866/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Saint Elmo, AL, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,706/mo
$3,706/mo

Assisted living costs in Saint Elmo, AL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,295/mo
Studio
$3,798/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,948/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,898/mo

Senior living costs in Saint Elmo 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: Saint Elmo, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSaint Elmo, ALAlabamaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,706/mo$3,866/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,706/mo$3,907/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,413/mo$3,478/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Saint Elmo, AL:$3,706/mo
Alabama:$3,866/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Saint Elmo, AL:$3,706/mo
Alabama:$3,907/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Saint Elmo, AL:$3,413/mo
Alabama:$3,478/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Saint Elmo, AL

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What families are saying about assisted living in Saint Elmo

Recent reviews for assisted living in Saint Elmo

Knollwood Pointe in Mobile, AL

4.0
Knollwood Pointe was old and dirty to me. But Each person I had appointments with were very nice and wanted to sell the facility, but they just weren't a fit for us but definitely might be for others...

Homestead Village of Fairhope

4.0
Although my mom is still adjusting I know in my heart that she is where she should be. Her biggest complaint is that she has to ask for any over the counter medicine she wants to take, ( ie: aleve, etc) it's not allowed in the residents apartments. Everyone has been very friendly and ...
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Somerby of Mobile

5.0
Our loved one was only there for a few weeks but during her stay we had a wonderful experience. The staff took really great care of our loved one and we would absolutely recommend Somerby of Mobile to other families.

Saint Elmo review score based on 28 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 28 reviews of 8 Saint Elmo assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Saint Elmo 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

Saint Elmo review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Saint Elmo, AL8 facilities
8.5
Bayou La Batre, AL14 facilities
8.3
Belle Fontaine, AL80 facilities

Review subcategories for Saint Elmo 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 28 reviews of 8 Saint Elmo assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Saint Elmo 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.
Saint Elmo, AL averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.3
4.1
Friendliness
3.4
4.2
Care services
3.0
3.8
Staff
3.2
4.1
Meals & dining
3.2
3.7
Activities
3.1
3.7
Value for cost*
3.0
3.8
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Saint Elmo assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Saint Elmo assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Saint Elmo, 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 Saint Elmo 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 Saint Elmo that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Saint Elmo, ALNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
62.5%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62.5%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.5%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.5%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Saint Elmo 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 Saint Elmo Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Saint Elmo, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.5%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.5%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Saint Elmo 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 Saint Elmo partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Saint Elmo, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.5%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
36%
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Availability of select dining options in Saint Elmo 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 Saint Elmo communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Saint Elmo, ALNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
25%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Saint Elmo 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 Saint Elmo offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Saint Elmo, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.5%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.5%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
25%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Saint Elmo

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 Saint Elmo protect seniors.
Learn about Alabama assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Gordon Oaks Senior Living, Proveer at Heritage Woods and Knollwood Pointe are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Saint Elmo, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 10 assisted living facilities near Saint Elmo, Alabama. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Saint Elmo, Alabama is Gardens of Daphne. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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