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8 Best Nursing Homes in Carter Grove, AL

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Carter Grove nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Carter Grove, AL may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Carter Grove or another care type is right for you. Browse 8 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Carter Grove.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Brookwood Forest, East Hampton and Hannah.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Carter Grove, AL

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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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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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1414 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
9.1
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46 reviews
9.1
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46 reviews
5 star
48%
4 star
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
9.0
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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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33 Floor plans available
8.0
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12 reviews
8.0
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12 reviews
5 star
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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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
At SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation for Ardmore, we are dedicated to delivering quality individual service to every person entrusted to our care. Our state-of-the-art facility provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation therapy to adults of all ages who need short- or long-term care. To meet the...
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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 nursing homes in Carter Grove, AL

The average cost of senior living in Carter Grove is $5,023 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ardmore, AL with an average of $5,023 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Carter Grove, AL, vs. state and national averages

Carter Grove, AL
$5,023/mo
$5,060/mo
U.S. national average
$5,847/mo

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

$5,585/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,023/mo

Senior living costs in Carter Grove 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: Carter Grove, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCarter Grove, ALAlabamaU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,023/mo$5,060/mo$5,847/mo
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
Nursing Homes
Carter Grove, AL:$5,023/mo
Alabama:$5,060/mo
U.S.:$5,847/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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Nursing homes costs in Carter Grove, AL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes 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.

Carter Grove, ALAL stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Carter Grove, AL

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes 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$4,952/mo$4,838/mo+2.3%
Alabama$5,000/mo$4,788/mo+4.4%
National$6,098/mo$5,866/mo+4.0%
Carter Grove, AL
2024 average cost:$4,952/mo
2023 average cost:$4,838/mo
Percent change:+2.3%
Alabama
2024 average cost:$5,000/mo
2023 average cost:$4,788/mo
Percent change:+4.4%
National
2024 average cost:$6,098/mo
2023 average cost:$5,866/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
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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 Carter Grove

Recent reviews for nursing homes 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 nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carter Grove nursing homes 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 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 Carter Grove that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Doctor on call
Doctor on call
0.2%
4.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
29.9%
14.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
38%
15.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
0.2%
4.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
29.8%
13.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
0.1%
3.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
10.9%
9.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Carter Grove 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 Carter Grove Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Carter Grove, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
0.1%
1.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
0.1%
2.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Carter Grove 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 Carter Grove partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Carter Grove, ALNational
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
0.1%
1.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Carter Grove 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 Carter Grove communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Availability of select programs and activities in Carter Grove 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 Carter Grove offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Carter Grove, ALNational
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
0.1%
3.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
0.1%
3.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

Gardens of Hazel Green, Limestone Lodge and Vitality Living Upland Park are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Carter Grove, Alabama. See full list of communities.
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