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The 5 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Anniston, AL for 2024

 

Anniston is a small city that offers plenty of historical interest and beautiful views, and it's home to about 21,000 people, with 20.5% being seniors 65 and older. This strong senior community may benefit from the city's low cost of living, relatively pleasant climate and good water quality. Moreover, residents have plenty of health care choices, with services provided at Noland Hospital and the Stringfellow Campus of Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center.

Sometimes seniors may find themselves in need of a little extra help. Assisted living communities can be a good solution, as they offer support with daily living activities, medication and household tasks. Beyond these essential services, residents can also enjoy many social and recreational opportunities. The average cost of assisted living in Anniston is $4,771 per month. This is higher than the national average of $4,500 and the Alabama state average of $3,503.

Using this guide, seniors and their families can discover more about assisted living in Anniston. They can access cost comparisons, ways to pay for care and information about the city. Additionally, the guide includes a list of free and low-cost resources for older adults.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Anniston

Alabama enforces its high standards for assisted living communities through the Alabama Public Health Bureau of Health Provider Standards. Facilities must be licensed and regularly inspected to ensure that they maintain quality care, highly trained staff and a clean, safe environment. Through the bureau, seniors can access a convenient facilities directory to learn more about individual communities.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Anniston

 

  • The overall cost of living in Anniston is below average, at 76.5 compared to 100, and the city’s cost of living is also lower than the state average of 84.1. Less expensive housing, transportation and groceries can help seniors in the area balance their budgets more easily.
  • Anniston and its residents are served by two major hospitals. Noland Hospital focuses on pulmonary care, infectious diseases, diabetes, wound care and neurology. Congestive heart failure and kidney failure are also on this hospital’s list of specialties. In addition, the Stringfellow Campus of Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center offers primary and emergency services along with surgery, rehabilitation and other specialties.
  • The water quality in Anniston is excellent. In fact, it rates 91 out of 100 on the water quality index, which is much higher than the U.S. average of 55.
  • Anniston’s climate rates 7.5 on a 10-point comfort index, slightly higher than the national average of 7. July highs can reach up to 90 degrees Fahrenheit, and January lows dip down to just below freezing. There is, however, very little snow, and the city boasts an above-average number of sunny days — 208 compared to the national average of 205. Seniors who live in assisted living communities can enjoy a climate-controlled environment, and since many services are available in the community, they rarely have to go out in bad weather.
  • Crime rates in Anniston are high. The violent crime rate is 95.8 compared to the national average of 22.7, and the property crime rate is nearly as high at 95.1 compared to 35.4. This may be a major concern for seniors, but assisted living communities offer high levels of security, often with locked entries, video monitoring, 24/7 staffing and emergency call systems.
  • Alabama is a fairly tax-friendly state for seniors, as Social Security benefits are not taxed. Seniors can ask their accountants or tax professionals for more information about the state's tax laws.

 

Paying for Assisted Living in Anniston

 

Anniston’s assisted living communities charge an average of $4,771 per month for care and accommodations, but this can vary as seniors choose the care packages and apartments that work best for them.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Assisted living costs in Anniston run on the high side. They are about $1,268 per month above the Alabama state average and $271 above the national average. Other Alabama cities also have lower assisted living rates. Birmingham’s prices average $4,028, and Huntsville’s fees drop to $3,345. Prices in Tuscaloosa are 34.0% lower than rates in Anniston, and costs in Gadsden are the least expensive at $2,803. 

Anniston

$4,771

Alabama

$3,503

United States

$4,500

Gadsden

$2,803

Birmingham

$4,028

Huntsville

$3,345

Tuscaloosa

$3,150

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Seniors in Anniston have access to several senior care options. Those who prefer to remain at home can schedule in-home care or home health care for $1,776 less per month than assisted living. These services, however, do not provide the same level of socialization or activities. Seniors with complex medical issues may want to consider nursing home care, but this is more expensive than assisted living, at $6,661 per month, because its services are more intensive.

In-Home Care

$2,955

Home Health Care

$2,955

Assisted Living Facility

$4,771

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$6,661

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Anniston

Eligible Seniors living in Anniston have financial assistance options through Medicaid: Home and Community Based Waiver and SSI.  

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Alabama page.

Financial Assistance in Alabama

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Alabama page.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Anniston

Anniston and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free assisted living resources in Anniston, please visit our Assisted Living in Alabama page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Anniston

 

Anniston Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in Alabama are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Alabama page for more information about these laws.

Laws and Regulations in Alabama

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My mother is in McClellan Senior Living. She's been for three years now. She started in independent living, and then we had to move her to assisted living. They offer choir practice that she seems...

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Tammy

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Review of Autumn Cove Assisted Living & Memory Care

My grandmother has moved here. The biggest reason we chose it was that this one allows pets. It's clean, and the staff is nice. Everything here has been perfect so far. They have different...

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