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5 Best Nursing Homes in Mountain Star, AL

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Mountain Star is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 5 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Mountain Star, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Mountain Star is about $3,948, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 44 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Mountain Star, AL

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Photo of The Pearl of the Shoals
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9.5
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19 reviews
9.5
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19 reviews
5 star
68%
4 star
32%
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Bright, open facility. Feels welcoming. Staff is very friendly and treats your loved one as if they are a part of their family. Love the staff, how they treat my mother in law and try to get her involved.
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.
The Pearl of the Shoals offers assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care while providing abundant services, conveniences and amenities. And there’s always the security of knowing that our staff is on-site 24 hours a day, seven days a week.As an assisted living resident, you can enjoy the...
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Photo of Brentwood Retirement Community
66 Photos available
8.0
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13 reviews
8.0
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13 reviews
5 star
100%
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0%
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I can’t say enough good things about Brentwood! I knew it was it was a clean, well-kept place the minute I walked in and it was wonderful to see the staff’s loving care for the residents. I would recommend...
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.
Photo of The Neighborhood at Sheffield
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55 Floor plans available
8.0
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8 reviews
8.0
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8 reviews
5 star
49%
4 star
38%
3 star
13%
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0%
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My family and loved one had a wonderful experience with The Neighborhood at Sheffield. The staff are personable and caring towards the residents. Everyone is friendly from the staff to residents. The...
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 the Shoals area of northwest Alabama, Morningside of Sheffield offers daily assistance for seniors in a warm, home-like environment.  A well-rounded, active lifestyle program is provided to promote independence, continued physical, mental and social stimulation and the necessities...
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7.5
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4 reviews
7.5
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4 reviews
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All 5. The residents are very loving and sweet to my mom. I feel like she has friends there, and based on the experience we have had so far, we would absolutely recommend Country Cottage - Russellville to...
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.
Because home is so important to all of us, the Cottage not only has wonderful cozy common areas where new and old friends can enjoy being together, but it offers different sizes and styles of room, and service programs tailored to perfectly suit the needs of each resident. Whether your loved one...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Mountain Star, AL

The average cost of senior living in Mountain Star is $3,948 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Red Bay, AL with an average of $2,571 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Mountain Star, AL vs. nearby cities

Mountain Star, AL
$3,948/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Mountain Star, AL vs. the state and national average

Mountain Star, AL
$3,948/mo
$3,919/mo
U.S. national average
$4,890/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Mountain Star vs. other types of senior living

$3,766/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,948/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Mountain Star, AL by room type

Semi-Private
$3,673/mo
Studio
$4,215/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,750/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,500/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Mountain Star over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Mountain Star

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Mountain Star

Hilltop at Glenwood in Florence, AL

3.5
My loved one was previously a resident at Hilltop at Glenwood and the overall experience was good. The staff is friendly, but I do feel like there is a lack of communication between them. Overall, I would recommend Hilltop at Glenwood to others who are looking for a Memory Care facility.

The Renaissance of Florence

5.0
The Renaissance of Florence is a beautiful facility. The staff are very helpful and kind, taking a genuine interest in the residents and the care they receive. There is an outstanding activities program with a wide variety of activities for the residents to participate in. The Renaissance of ...
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Keestone of Florence Senior Community

4.0
I have no complaints about this community. The meals are fresh and have good flavor to them. I really like that the staff encourages my mother to interact with other residents. My mother says that the community feels like home. I feel that it is very safe here. It's a wonderful community.

Mountain Star nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mountain Star nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mountain Star, 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 Mountain Star 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 Mountain Star that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Mountain Star, ALNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
80%
2.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80%
9.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
0.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Mountain Star 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 Mountain Star Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Mountain Star, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mountain Star 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 Mountain Star partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mountain Star, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
60%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
80%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
80%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Mountain Star 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 Mountain Star communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mountain Star, ALNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
60%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Mountain Star 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 Mountain Star offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mountain Star, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
0.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
60%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
80%
6.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
80%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
80%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
80%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
80%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
60%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
80%
0.4%
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The Pearl of the Shoals, The Renaissance of Florence and Columbia Cottage are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Mountain Star, Alabama. See full list of communities.

There are 5 nursing homes facilities near Mountain Star, Alabama. See the full list.

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