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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Gulf Shores 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 Gulf Shores, 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 Gulf Shores or another care type is right for you. Browse 120 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Gulf Shores.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Volanta, Seacliff and Magnolia Beach.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Rosinton, Orange Beach and Romar Beach.
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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.
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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My mother has adopted well at Carillon Oaks. The staff have been wonderful and kind to my mother. It has been a positive experience for me and my mother. The residents enjoy the interaction with each other...
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.
Memory care—just for her. Introducing the area’s first assisted-living community exclusively for women’s memory care needs. Located minutes from downtown Mobile, Springhill and west Mobile, Carillon Oaks’ location preserves area residents’ fond memories of life lived conveniently near town—but...
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.
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.
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: 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.
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
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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: 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...
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: 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cost of nursing homes in Gulf Shores, AL
The average cost of senior living in Gulf Shores is $3,902 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bay Minette, AL with an average of $3,478 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Gulf Shores, AL vs. nearby cities
Gulf Shores, AL
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Gulf Shores, AL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Gulf Shores vs. other types of senior living
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Gulf Shores
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Gulf Shores
The Brennity at Daphne Assisted Living and Memory Care
4.6
The staff is receptive to the needs of my husband the patient. They all are always kind to me and willing to listen to my requests.
I would recommend The Brennity to others looking.
Haven Memory Care in Gulf Shores, AL
4.0
After looking at different options for my dad this facility had the most to offer in regards to the amount of care my father needed. He is settled in and seems happy. He interacts with the other residents and staff as best as he can. He enjoys the food to where he has put some weight on which is ...
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Live Oak Village Independent and Assisted Living in Foley, AL
5.0
Extremely friendly and helpful. I picked this community because of the location and price. Close to doctor, cardiologist and retinal specialty institute.
Gulf Shores nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gulf Shores nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gulf Shores, 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 Gulf Shores 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 Gulf Shores that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Gulf Shores, ALNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
25.2%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20.6%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
67.3%
25.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
73.8%
26.5%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
31.8%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
69.2%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
26.2%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Gulf Shores 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 Gulf Shores Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gulf Shores, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
24.3%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17.8%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
17.8%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.4%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gulf Shores 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 Gulf Shores partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gulf Shores, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.7%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.2%
1.3%
No sugar
No sugar
22.4%
1.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.9%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Gulf Shores 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 Gulf Shores communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gulf Shores, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.3%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
24.3%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gulf Shores 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 Gulf Shores offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gulf Shores, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
30.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.2%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.8%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30.8%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.7%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
28%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
21.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.2%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.8%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Gardens of Daphne, The Waterford at Carpenter's Creek and Proveer at Port City are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Gulf Shores, Alabama. See full list of communities.
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