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10 Best Nursing Homes in Riverside, AL

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Riverside 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 Riverside, 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 Riverside or another care type is right for you. Browse 16 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Riverside.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Whitney, Indian Hill and Pinewood Terrace.
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My parents are so well taken care of! They feel very loved by each and every staff member. They really give us peace of mind. They keep me well informed, and send me pictures, it makes me feel like I’m not...
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.
While you may have known Fort McClellan as a premier military installation in the Southeast, the fort's Army days are in the past. Today a portion of the former military base has a whole new mission.Welcome to the new McClellan, and welcome to Anniston, Alabama. A growing retirement destination...
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9.0
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Overall our experience has been really good! The staff is very caring and my mom seems to be making the transition well. Her room is clean and has plenty of space for what she needs.
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.
Sunrise Ridge is an assisted living community located in Trussville, AL. With a classic small-town atmosphere, Trussville is known for its close-knit community, its beautiful Cahaba Village historic district and its wide variety of shopping and entertainment venues. Residents and visitors alike...
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More than exceeded our expectations. Based on our experience with the community so far we would recommend them to other families.
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.
The Premier Senior Living Community in the South! Discover the comfort and classic southern charm that is Regency Pointe senior living. Located near the banks of the Coosa River in Rainbow City, Alabama, our picturesque community is nestled among rolling hills, scenic forests and natural wild...
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Our loved one is not really engaging in the activities, but the staff members have continued to do a great job reaching out and encouraging our friend to get involved with different activities. We do think...
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.
We strive to make every moment special for our residents at NHC Place Anniston because we believe in celebrating life at all stages. Our community fosters independence, socialization, and a healthy lifestyle for each Resident. We are dedicated to offering our residents the independence they want...
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From the first time I came here I decided this is where I wanted to live. Sometimes somethings are a little lax but not enough to make me want to leave. All the residents are very friendly get along very...
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.
Peachtree Senior Living is an assisted and independent living community offering personalized assistance, supportive services and compassionate care in an intimate, professionally managed setting.We are proud to celebrate our 100% DEFICIENCY FREE state survey!!!Peachtree's Assisted Living is...
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Our loved one was a previous residents at The Village and during their stay there it was awesome, just off the charts. However covid had hit and we ended up pulling our loved one out to come live at home...
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.
Village at Cook Springs provides an assisted living community for those in need of memory care in the Pell City, St. Clair County, Alabama. This community offers the support that is needed for seniors who are dealing with dementia and Alzheimer's in an area that is beautiful and green. Those...
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
Have you suddenly found yourself looking for a nursing home? We know it isn't an easy task. There is so much information to learn and so many decisions to make. Whatever your specific needs, our goal is to provide compassionate care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. We...
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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 nursing homes in Riverside, AL

The average cost of senior living in Riverside is $3,850 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ashville, AL with an average of $3,382 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Riverside, AL, vs. nearby cities

Riverside, AL
$3,850/mo
$4,032/mo
$3,924/mo

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

Riverside, AL
$3,850/mo
$3,907/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$3,724/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,850/mo

Nursing homes costs in Riverside, AL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,750/mo
Studio
$3,924/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,713/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,800/mo

Senior living costs in Riverside 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: Riverside, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRiverside, ALAlabamaU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,850/mo$3,907/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,577/mo$3,866/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,724/mo$3,907/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,620/mo$3,478/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Riverside, AL:$3,850/mo
Alabama:$3,907/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Riverside, AL:$3,577/mo
Alabama:$3,866/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Riverside, AL:$3,724/mo
Alabama:$3,907/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Riverside, AL:$3,620/mo
Alabama:$3,478/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Riverside, AL, over time

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

Riverside, ALAL stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Riverside, AL

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Riverside 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
Riverside, AL$4,789/mo$3,903/mo+22.7%
Alabama$4,254/mo$4,273/mo-0.4%
National$5,513/mo$5,224/mo+5.5%
Riverside, AL
2024 average cost:$4,789/mo
2023 average cost:$3,903/mo
Percent change:+22.7%
Alabama
2024 average cost:$4,254/mo
2023 average cost:$4,273/mo
Percent change:-0.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,513/mo
2023 average cost:$5,224/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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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 Riverside

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Riverside

Village at Cook Springs in Pell City, AL

5.0
My mom has been with these wonderful people for over a year now, and we simply could not be happier with the outcome. If you have read Atul Gawande's book, Being Mortal, the Village at Cook Springs could easily be one of his examples for exemplary senior living care.

McClellan Senior Living in Anniston, AL

5.0
When we realized that our dad needed more than we could give him, we looked for a place that had a welcoming atmosphere. A place that would make our dad feel wanted and cared for. McClellan Senior Living has been a blessing for our dad and for us. He is in a clean, comfortable room with new ...
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Peachtree Senior Living in Trussville, AL

5.0
We moved my Aunt in a few months ago and could not be happier! She loves all the staff who work there and talks about the activities all the time. It's so nice to see her happy again. highly recommend!!

Riverside nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Riverside nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Riverside, 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 Riverside 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 Riverside that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Riverside, ALNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
41.7%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.3%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
91.7%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
33.3%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
8.3%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.3%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
41.7%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Riverside 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 Riverside Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Riverside, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
4.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.3%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Riverside 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 Riverside partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Riverside, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.3%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
8.3%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
8.3%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.3%
4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Riverside 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 Riverside communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Riverside, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.3%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.7%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.3%
0.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Riverside 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 Riverside offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Riverside, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
41.7%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.7%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.7%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

McClellan Senior Living, Legacy Ridge at Trussville and Regency Pointe are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Riverside, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 16 nursing homes facilities near Riverside, Alabama. See the full list.
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