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9.9
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9.9
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We are very pleased with the quality of care. Like any long term care facility the family needs to be involved in monitoring their loved one's care. They should visit often. We would recommend the Gardens...
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.
At the Gardens of Pelham Assisted Living, our retirement community meets the diverse and changing needs of today’s senior citizens. Conveniently located off 1-65 North at exit 246 in Pelham near the Oak Mountain Park, the Garden’s atmosphere is warm and relaxed. Our month-to-month rent, without...
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1010 Floor plans available
9.9
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9.9
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90 reviews
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She is very happy there - she enjoys the activities, the people and the food. Very positive! The staff members were very helpful and accommodating - the meals were very good and, although I did not meet a...
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.
Danberry at Inverness reflects a complete break from the conventions of ordinary senior living communities by embracing a distinctive philosophy focused on celebrating life with style. Here, you will find every convenience and amenity imaginable for active adults over 55, including a full...
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99 Photos available
4646 Floor plans available
9.8
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29 reviews
9.8
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29 reviews
5 star
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3 star
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What has made Monark Grove such a great experience so far is the staff. [name removed], [name removed], [name removed], and [name removed] are great. We also really like the programs different activities...
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.
There's beauty in new beginnings - and a thrill in knowing the possibilities they bring. Just like the metamorphosis of a butterfly, nature has a way of showing us there are wonders to be celebrated in all of life's stages - and now that you've worked hard, it's time to enjoy. Senior living at...
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9.5
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20 reviews
9.5
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The facility was completed in 2022 so it's like new. The independent living apartments are a generous size with cleaning services included once a week. There are many fun activities scheduled each week and...
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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9.4
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36 reviews
9.4
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36 reviews
5 star
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3 star
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It's a nice place to stay for retirement! But they need to improve their meals for the Elderly! Some say the meals are crappy and are not well balanced! Lots of sandwiches with hardly no veggies, that are...
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.
From the moment you walk through the door, you will experience the difference that is Chateau Vestavia. Family owned and locally operated, we are a part of the beautiful Vestavia Hills community. Our caring professional staff is committed to making this the most worry-free time of your life. We...
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44 Floor plans available
9.3
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18 reviews
9.3
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18 reviews
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It is nice little clean space that has lots of little entertaining rooms. I seems he get more attention there Not particularly this place, but all these places have increased their prices dramatically over...
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.
Morningside of Riverchase in Hoover, Alabama is a beautifully furnished assisted living community offering spacious 1 and 2 bedroom apartments, and a wealth of amenities so you can feel right at home, right from the start.Located in historic Hoover, Morningside of Riverchase is an elegantly...
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66 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.3
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61 reviews
9.3
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61 reviews
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My mom stayed there for 3 weeks while we went on a trip. The communication process was a little lacking. Nobody asked me what time we were coming to check in. We got there at 8 am and had to wait and ask...
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.
Briar Glenn Alzheimer's Special Care Center is an assisted living community located in Hoover, Jefferson County, Alabama, providing residents with a safe place to call home. Those dealing with dementia or Alzheimer's are welcome in this community. The city of Hoover has much to offer to residents...
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44 Floor plans available
9.1
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23 reviews
9.1
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I score all points a 5. We toured and compared 5 other places before choosing Lakeview and we are still pleased with Lakeview after 1 year. It is a much smaller community but with higher ratio of caregivers...
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.
Lakeview Estates, a Phoenix Senior Living community, offers premier senior living services with superior personalized care and luxury-style accommodations with a comfortable, small-town feel. From the moment you enter Lakeview Estates, it will become clear that our goal is to instill purpose and...
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9.0
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46 reviews
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46 reviews
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Truewood by Merrill was extremely accommodating for my father. My dad was very hesitant about moving into an assisted Living. But the staff at Truewood have been wonderful making sure he was comfortable and...
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.
Located in Hoover, Alabama, Truewood by Merrill, Riverchase is a newly renovated senior living community featuring a total of 110 beautifully appointed residences: 86 assisted living and 28 memory care apartments. The innovative assisted living apartments, specialized dementia care suites and...
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77 Floor plans available
8.0
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13 reviews
8.0
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13 reviews
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3 star
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From the first time that I visited Galleria Woods, I knew that it was the place for me! I love my Garden Home and the privacy that it gives me overlooking the Cahaba River. I enjoy my walks up to the "Big...
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.
It’s not downsizing your home; it’s upsizing your possibilities. Located on 20 wooded acres in Birmingham’s prestigious Riverchase area, our continuing care retirement community (CCRC) gives you a maintenance-free lifestyle with the retirement you deserve. Our community has a full continuum...
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I am impressed with the staff as they are attentive and helpful. They offer some activities and the community is clean. I would recommend this community.
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.
Maplewood Lane Traditional Assisted Living If you or someone in your family is having difficulty living independently, yet doesn't need 24-hour care and medical supervision, then assisted living will provide the ideal solution. If you or a loved one requires assistance with bathing, dressing,...
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This community was very nice and the people were very friendly however, I needed my aunt in a community where they gathered and there were more gathering places at another community. The people were very...
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.
Real Service At the heart of Country Cottage is CareSteps, an individualized service plan designed to solve the real, day-to-day issues that have threatened to destroy the independence you've worked so hard to achieve. CareSteps assures that you'll receive the right amount of help at the right...
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I wanted to write a review for the Regency Retirement Village and share our experience. We planned an out-of-state move with my mother-in-law of 90 years. This was a very tough move for us to make but we...
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 graciously appointed residential community designed to meet the needs of seniors. The beautiful facility offers affordable independent and assisted living. Our apartments are some of the finest in Birmingham with studios, one and two bedroom suites. We are located...
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.

Cost of assisted living in Tacoa, AL

The average cost of senior living in Tacoa is $4,227 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Johns, AL with an average of $3,886 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Tacoa, AL vs. nearby cities

Tacoa, AL
$4,227/mo
$4,253/mo
$4,128/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Tacoa, AL vs. the state and national average

Tacoa, AL
$4,227/mo
$3,840/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Tacoa vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,227/mo
$4,331/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Tacoa, AL by room type

Semi-Private
$4,305/mo
Studio
$4,166/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,738/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,680/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,300/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Tacoa over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Tacoa, 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 Tacoa.

What families are saying about assisted living in Tacoa

Recent reviews for assisted living in Tacoa

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.

Morningside of Vestavia Hills

4.0
Its very nice and have lots of activities. A few complaints about the dining. For instance they are on lock down now for covid and she and several other residents did not get any breakfast this morning

Tacoa review score based on 103 family reviews

9.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 103 reviews of 12 Tacoa assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Tacoa 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

Tacoa review score compared against nearby cities

9.2
Tacoa, AL12 facilities
9.2
Helena, AL10 facilities
9.1
Pelham, AL17 facilities

Review subcategories for Tacoa 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 103 reviews of 12 Tacoa assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Tacoa 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.
Tacoa, AL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.1
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
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Tacoa assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Tacoa assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Tacoa, 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 Tacoa 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 Tacoa that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Tacoa, ALNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
58.3%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
66.7%
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
75%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
75%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
41.7%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Tacoa 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 Tacoa Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Tacoa, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
41.7%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Tacoa 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 Tacoa partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Tacoa, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
58.3%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
41.7%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.7%
35.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Tacoa 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 Tacoa communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Tacoa, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.3%
42%
Room service
Room service
41.7%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Tacoa 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 Tacoa offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Tacoa, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
75%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
83.3%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.3%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
25%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Tacoa

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 Tacoa protect seniors.

Learn about Alabama Assisted Living regulations

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Gardens of Pelham, Danberry at Inverness and Monark Grove Greystone are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Tacoa, Alabama. See full list of communities.

There are 13 assisted living facilities near Tacoa, Alabama. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Tacoa, Alabama are Gardens of Pelham, Danberry at Inverness and Monark Grove Greystone. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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