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10 Best Nursing Homes in Fernbank, AL
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Fernbank 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 Fernbank, 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 Fernbank or another care type is right for you. Browse 52 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Fernbank.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Wise Gap, Forreston and Shaw.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Wise Gap, Forreston and Shaw.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Fernbank, AL
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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.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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: 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
Cost of nursing homes in Fernbank, AL
The average cost of senior living in Fernbank is $3,339 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ethelsville, AL with an average of $1,960 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Fernbank, AL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Fernbank, AL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Fernbank vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Fernbank, AL by room type
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in Fernbank over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Fernbank
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Fernbank
The Goldton at Adelaide in Starkville, MS
4.6
This community is worth investigating to see if this is a good option for your loved one. The proper care, respect, and watching over the residents is done well here; however, the staff are still good at allowing the residents have their autonomy.
There are three meals a day, and there is a ...
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Regency Retirement Village - Tuscaloosa
5.0
I'm doing well in this community. I like it very much here. I picked them because it was the best deal with the most inclusive. I have a garden room with 3 meals a day. I'm not really big on activities but I do attend some the activities they offer. The meals are pretty good. The staff are very ...
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Fernbank nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fernbank nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fernbank, 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 Fernbank 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 Fernbank that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Fernbank, ALNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
24.3%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.2%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.1%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
86.5%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
24.3%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.2%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81.1%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
32.4%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
35.1%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Fernbank 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 Fernbank Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fernbank, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
21.6%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
10.8%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
18.9%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.4%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fernbank 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 Fernbank partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fernbank, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.9%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.3%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
21.6%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.1%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Fernbank 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 Fernbank communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fernbank, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.4%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.9%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
13.5%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.4%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fernbank 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 Fernbank offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fernbank, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
21.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.9%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
24.3%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
21.6%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
5.4%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
27%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
24.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.8%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24.3%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Garden Hill Assisted Living, LLC, Country Place Senior Living of Hamilton and The Goldton at Adelaide are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Fernbank, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 52 nursing homes facilities near Fernbank, Alabama. See the full list.
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