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10 Best Nursing Homes in Northside Acres, AL

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9.7
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70 reviews
9.7
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70 reviews
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My grandma has been living at the Gardens for a year. There have been some changes recently, but they were definitely for the better. The Director, [name removed], is wonderful! Extremely communicative, well...
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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Photo of Merrill Gardens at Madison
2323 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.8
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57 reviews
8.8
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57 reviews
5 star
59%
4 star
23%
3 star
9%
2 star
4%
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My mother and father are very happy there and even though they kept their car, don't leave much at all. They find everything they need at Merrill Gardens. They also enjoy the company of friends and staff....
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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Photo of Vitality Living Upland Park
1414 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
8.6
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34 reviews
8.6
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34 reviews
5 star
40%
4 star
24%
3 star
21%
2 star
6%
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9%
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This place has been a Godsend for our family. We needed a place for our dad to move to that would offer 3 hot meals a day that was clean and has an understanding and compassionate staff and this place...
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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Photo of The Madison Village
66 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.6
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12 reviews
8.6
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12 reviews
5 star
50%
4 star
25%
3 star
17%
2 star
0%
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8%
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Our building had a Friday night get together, where we had food, played games and had fun. None of there other buildings did this, so that's what made it so special. I'm no longer living there, as I have...
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.
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Photo of Heritage Assisted Living and Memory Care
88 Photos available
8.0
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7 reviews
8.0
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7 reviews
5 star
43%
4 star
43%
3 star
14%
2 star
0%
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Staff seemed to love their jobs & the residents. They tried really hard with my husband, but he fell several times& was angry because he was away from me. He was not adjusting so I was asked to bring him...
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.
For seniors who need some help with daily tasks or live with dementia, Heritage Assisted Living and Memory Care in Madison, Alabama, offers a comfortable experience and an outgoing staff that will provide the compassionate care your loved one deserves.
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Photo of Lynridge of Huntsville Assisted Living and Memory Care
88 Photos available
7.2
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47 reviews
7.2
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47 reviews
5 star
35%
4 star
32%
3 star
23%
2 star
6%
1 star
4%
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Like the fact it is all-inclusive pricing for the care versus added on care fees. The staff are respond in timely manner when assistance is needed. Although, my loved ones do not participate in the...
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.
As Huntsville’s premiere Assisted Living and Memory Care community, Lynridge of Huntsville Assisted Living & Memory Care is dedicated to providing a meaningful experience for residents who are ready to live their best days. Residents receive the care they need, convenient amenities and...
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Photo of The Neighborhood at Madison
1111 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
6.9
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15 reviews
6.9
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15 reviews
5 star
59%
4 star
7%
3 star
20%
2 star
7%
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7%
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Overall my mom has settled in very well, she has made some friends and the staff makes her feel welcome! I have interacted the most with [names removed] and they are fabulous. I have had some concerns with...
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.
Located in a thriving suburb of Huntsville, Morningside of Madison allows residents to be active in the things they love. Serving the community since 1998, Morningside has embraced the concept of 'putting our residents first' and provides Healthy Generation Programming to enable our residents to...
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8.0
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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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3 star
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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, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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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.
Photo of Windsor House
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.
Photo of Big Springs Specialty Care center
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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...

Cost of nursing homes in Northside Acres, AL

The average cost of senior living in Northside Acres is $4,164 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lester, AL with an average of $3,552 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Northside Acres, AL, vs. nearby cities

Northside Acres, AL
$4,164/mo

Nursing homes costs in Northside Acres, AL, vs. state and national averages

Northside Acres, AL
$4,164/mo
$3,907/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Northside Acres, AL, vs. other senior living options

$4,164/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,164/mo

Nursing homes costs in Northside Acres, AL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,245/mo
Studio
$4,051/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,019/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,743/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,750/mo

Senior living costs in Northside Acres 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: Northside Acres, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNorthside Acres, ALAlabamaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,164/mo$3,907/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,164/mo$3,866/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,164/mo$3,907/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,669/mo$3,478/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Northside Acres, AL:$4,164/mo
Alabama:$3,907/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Northside Acres, AL:$4,164/mo
Alabama:$3,866/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Northside Acres, AL:$4,164/mo
Alabama:$3,907/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Northside Acres, AL:$3,669/mo
Alabama:$3,478/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Northside Acres, AL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Northside Acres 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.

Northside Acres, ALAL stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Northside Acres, AL

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Northside Acres 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 median 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
Northside Acres, AL$4,656/mo$4,583/mo+1.6%
Alabama$4,407/mo$4,250/mo+3.7%
National$5,670/mo$5,388/mo+5.2%
Northside Acres, AL
2024 average cost:$4,656/mo
2023 average cost:$4,583/mo
Percent change:+1.6%
Alabama
2024 average cost:$4,407/mo
2023 average cost:$4,250/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,670/mo
2023 average cost:$5,388/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Northside Acres

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Northside Acres

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.

Aldridge Creek Terrace in Huntsville, AL

4.5
My mother is law loves it here. She has adjusted very well to it, and we are pleased. She stays busy with all the activities they have available. They have an excellent staff, they are caring for her very well. The only problem she has had is the meals, but they are working on it. The community ...
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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.

Northside Acres nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Northside Acres nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Northside Acres, 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 Northside Acres 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 Northside Acres that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Northside Acres, ALNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
38.5%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.8%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.3%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
38.5%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.1%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.3%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.5%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
30.8%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Northside Acres 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 Northside Acres Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Northside Acres, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.8%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.1%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
38.5%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.1%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Northside Acres 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 Northside Acres partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Northside Acres, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.5%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.5%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
30.8%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.8%
4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Northside Acres 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 Northside Acres communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Northside Acres, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.8%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
23.1%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.1%
0.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Northside Acres 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 Northside Acres offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Northside Acres, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
46.2%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.1%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.8%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.5%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.5%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.2%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.1%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.5%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.5%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
46.2%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
38.5%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.5%
0.5%
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Gardens of Hazel Green, Merrill Gardens at Madison and Vitality Living Upland Park are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Northside Acres, Alabama. See full list of communities.

There are 14 nursing homes facilities near Northside Acres, Alabama. See the full list.

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