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Greenbriar on Hanover is a lovely community. My mother is very happy here. The staff is very nice. The community is kept organized and cleaned. One thing i really like is that the meals are delicious. I...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
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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.
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
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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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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This is a very well run community. The staff show genuine care and concern for the residents. I would highly recommend the community to others for their loved ones. Movies, bingo, special themes, and more...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
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My mom is doing great as a resident in the community. She enjoys the meals and the activities are good. She has been happy so far and the staff are good with the care and good at giving my updates where it...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
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: Assisted Living
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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: 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: 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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We chose Martinview Assisted Living because it provided everything that I was looking for for my wife. The staff are super friendly and the care is personalized. I would recommend to others looking.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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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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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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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.
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Cost of assisted living in Bessie, AL
The average cost of senior living in Bessie is $3,927 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Billingsley, AL with an average of $3,316 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Bessie, AL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Bessie, AL vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Bessie, AL by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Bessie, AL
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Private income options in Alabama
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VA benefits in Alabama
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What families are saying about assisted living in Bessie
Recent reviews for assisted living in Bessie
Homeland Assisted Living Facility in Jemison, AL
5.0
My parents have been here almost a year. The staff and owner are friendly and have genuine concern for the residents. They get to know the residents, so when something is not right (mentally/physically) they know and can address it quickly.
It’s never easy for a person to transition from ...
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Kirkwood by the River in Birmingham, AL
5.0
My parents moved into Kirkwood by the River 9 years ago and I've NEVER had a complaint about anything. This is the best run and kindest retirement place anyone could ever find.
The entire staff are kind, thoughtful, patient and courteous.
A wonderful place in a great setting with Christian ...
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Fair Haven Retirement Community in Birmingham, AL
4.0
There have been some issues with the billing but I'm having a meeting with them this week to get that resolved. Based on our experience I would recommend them.
Bessie review score based on 292 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 292 reviews of 64 Bessie assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Bessie review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
Bessie review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Bessie assisted living
When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 292 reviews of 64 Bessie assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Bessie resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Bessie, AL averageNational average
Cleanliness
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4.5
Friendliness
4.8
4.6
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.5
Meals & dining
4.3
4.1
Activities
4.3
4.1
Value for cost*
4.2
4.1
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Bessie assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bessie assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bessie, 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 Bessie assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Bessie that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Bessie, ALNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
37.8%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.8%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.5%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
85.1%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
44.6%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.1%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40.5%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
32.4%
44.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Bessie assisted living
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 Bessie Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bessie, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.6%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.6%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35.1%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.5%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bessie assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Bessie partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bessie, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.1%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
21.6%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.3%
29.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Bessie assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Bessie communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bessie, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.9%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.4%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
17.6%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.1%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bessie assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Bessie offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bessie, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
35.1%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.6%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.3%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.9%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.2%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.2%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.4%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.3%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.7%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.1%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
36.5%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
20.3%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.6%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.1%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Bessie
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Alabama assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Bessie protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Gardens of Clanton, Danberry at Inverness and Gardens of Pelham are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Bessie, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 66 assisted living facilities near Bessie, Alabama. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Bessie, Alabama are Gardens of Clanton, Danberry at Inverness and Gardens of Pelham. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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