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21 Residential Care Homes near Birmingham, AL

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Residential care homes in Birmingham often appeal to seniors who want to remain in a close-knit, familiar home environment but need personal care services like grooming assistance, medication reminders, and even help with cooking and cleaning. And, they’re typically home to fewer residents, enabling caregivers and residents to build stronger connections. The average cost of care homes in Birmingham is $1,883 per month. To find the best care home options for your needs and budget, browse 21 care homes in Birmingham and read 9 reviews of families’ experiences.

As you explore care homes near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Bessemer, Gardendale and Graysville.

Residential Care Home Facilities near Birmingham, AL

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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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This is a loving home from home setting environment, lots of love and care needs met, very family oriented, and just over all a great place for your loved ones to continue getting the best out of their daily...
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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My grandmother was a resident at Hidden Acres. It broke our hearts that she passed but also because we would no longer get to visit with the residents/ staff as often. Thank you Hidden Acres for all you did.
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Chelsea's Hidden Acres Assisted Living Chelsea's Hidden Acres Assisted Living is a residential care home located in the breathtaking foothills of Oak Mountain in Chelsea, Shelby County, Alabama. Our beautiful residence contains five-acres of land with serene greenery, diverse wildlife, and a safe...
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Cost of care homes in Birmingham, AL

The average cost of senior living in Birmingham is $1,883 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gardendale, AL with an average of $1,125 per month.

Average monthly cost of Residential Care Home in Birmingham, AL vs. nearby cities

Birmingham, AL
$1,883/mo
$1,883/mo

Average monthly cost of Residential Care Home in Birmingham, AL vs. the state and national average

Birmingham, AL
$1,883/mo
$2,285/mo
U.S. national average
$3,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Residential Care Home in Birmingham vs. other types of senior living

$4,198/mo
Residential Care Home
$1,883/mo

Median monthly costs of Residential Care Home in Birmingham, AL by room type

Semi-Private
$3,300/mo
Private
$3,500/mo

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 residential care home in Birmingham

Recent reviews for residential care home in Birmingham

Chelsea's Hidden Acres Assisted Living

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My mom was real skeptical moving into an assisted living facility. Our family thought it best to try and find a small place that would feel like home to her. It took some time to adjust from living alone, but today she loves it. I have seen such improvements from her mood to her physical ...
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Related senior services in Birmingham, Alabama

In Birmingham, AL, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:

Birmingham is primarily a car-dependent city and has limited biking infrastructure. The city does offer a public bus system, however, known as MAX Transit, which provides transportation around the city during convenient hours throughout the day. Senior discounts, often as much as 50% off, are offered to those 62 and above.

Birmingham, Alabama is a metropolitan area and offers many options for medical care. Some of the top facilities that serve the city include the University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital, Princeton Baptist Medical Center, and St. Vincent’s Birmingham.

The city of Birmingham has a rich history and there are many important sites and landmarks that reflect its storied past. For a true taste of the American South, be sure not to miss Birmingham’s annual BBQ & Blues Festival, a charity event hosted by Bob Sykes Bar-B-Q — an Alabama staple. Kelly Ingram Park, a site integral to the civil rights movement, is one of Birmingham’s significant historical locations. The park features statues of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as well as other celebrated civil rights figures, along with sculptures dedicated to the movement’s history. Birmingham’s Vulcan Park and Museum features the largest cast-iron sculpture in the world: a towering representation of Vulcan, the Roman god, created in 1904 as a tribute to the city’s role in the iron industry. The park features 10 acres of green space as well as an interactive history museum with rotating events.

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Smiths Rest Home, Sunnyside Elderly Care and Carson's C and S Boarding Home are the top-rated residential care home facilities near Birmingham, Alabama. See full list of communities.

There are 21 residential care home facilities near Birmingham, Alabama. See the full list.

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