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

Nicknamed “The Fountain City” for its many artesian wells, Prattville is a vibrant community offering affordable and high access to long-term care for seniors. Of its estimated 39,000 residents, over 14% of the city’s population are seniors, promoting a social environment for retirees. The warm weather throughout the year appeals to many older adults who enjoy participating in outdoor activities, and retiree-friendly tax laws make it financially feasible for many considering local assisted living options.

Prattville is home to several assisted living facilities, supporting the comfort and quality of life of seniors who need daily assistance. These residential facilities promote a low-maintenance lifestyle with daily meal services, housekeeping and maintenance, coordination of medical transportation and individualized care plans. Residents can participate in social and recreational activities, and many facilities have amenities such as swimming pools, fitness centers and arts and crafts studios. On average, seniors in Prattville pay $3,500 per month for assisted living, which is consistent with the state norm and $1,000 below the national average.

This guide details some of the most common ways seniors in Prattville pay for assisted living. It also highlights resources that serve assisted living residents. 

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Prattville

Alabama’s Department of Public Health, Bureau of Health Provider Standards licenses assisted living facilities in Prattville and the rest of the state. This department sets rules related to staffing, care planning, intake and discharge procedures and nutrition services, which is enforced through a licensing process and random and scheduled inspections.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Prattville

  • On a cost of living index based on a national norm of 100, Prattville rates 90.8 compared to a state score of 84.1. While living costs in this city are a little high compared to Alabama as a whole, they fall about 10% below the national average, which may make the city a financially viable option for retirees with fixed incomes.
  • Alabama fully taxes retirement income from 401(k) and IRA accounts, which may be a consideration for some seniors. However, retirees don’t pay income taxes at the state level on their Social Security benefits or money from public or private pensions, providing significant savings for those who rely on these forms of income.
  • Property crime occurs at a relatively high frequency in Prattville, though the rate of property-related incidents has steadily dropped for over 20 years. On a 100-point crime index, the city scores 50.8 for this type of crime compared to the national rating of 35.4. Violent crime is relatively uncommon, with a score of 14 versus 22.7 nationally. This may provide peace of mind to seniors and families considering local long-term care options.
  • With daytime temperatures ranging from 57-91 degrees throughout the year, Prattville is one of the warmer cities in Alabama. The city gets virtually no snow, which may benefit those who rely on mobility aids, and it gets about 51 inches of annual rainfall. To help residents stay cool, assisted living facilities have amenities such as swimming pools and individually controlled thermostats in residents’ rooms.
  • Prattville Baptist Hospital is an award-winning hospital in Prattville proper, providing convenient access to care for seniors. This 107-bed community hospital has a state-of-the-art dialysis center, radiology services and inpatient geriatric behavioral health services, as well as a 24-hour emergency room. Health care costs in this city come in about 7% over the national norm, and there are only 58 doctors per capita, about a quarter of the national norm. To promote access to medical care, many assisted living facilities support telehealth services and have on-call physicians and RNs who provide routine services.

Paying for Assisted Living in Prattville

In Prattville, assisted living facilities charge $3,500 per month for services.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Assisted living rates in Prattville are relatively affordable at $3,500 per month, consistent with the state’s median rate and $1,000 below the national average. Local care costs are hundreds of dollars less than rates in Birmingham, where seniors pay $4,028 per month for services, and in Auburn, care costs exceed the local norm by about $800. Assisted living residents in Tuscaloosa pay about $350 less than those in Prattville, and in Dothan, care costs are considerably lower at $2,150.

Prattville

$3,500

Alabama

$3,503

United States

$4,500

Auburn

$4,298

Dothan

$2,150

Birmingham

$4,028

Tuscaloosa

$3,150

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

With rates at $3,500 per month, assisted living facilities charge some of the lowest senior care fees in Prattville. While seniors may save about $3,000 per month by attending adult day health care, which doesn’t include housing, other options are generally costlier. Seniors who pay for private in-home care or skilled home health care pay $3,667 per month for services. Nursing homes, which provide around-the-clock medical care and monitoring, charge about $3,000 more per month than assisted living facilities for semiprivate accommodations.

In-Home Care

$3,667

Home Health Care

$3,667

Adult Day Health Care

$542

Assisted Living Facility

$3,500

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$6,509

Note: Data for Prattville was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Montgomery, was used instead. 

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Prattville

Seniors in Prattville will not get any public financial aid for assisted living from the state of Alabama since the state does not offer it at this time. 

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 Prattville

Prattville 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 Prattville, please visit our Assisted Living in Alabama page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Prattville

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

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Alabama

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Leslie

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Review of Greensprings Assisted Living

I visited Greensprings Assisted Living. The best thing is that it's very small. There are only maybe 16 in the whole assisted living side, so you get a lot of personal care. The thing I liked least...

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ml

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Greensprings Assisted Living

All of the Staff members are very informative and very warm & caring. They listen to your concerns and have always been very helpful. The facility is very home-like. There are many activities for...

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Thank you for taking the time and effort to leave a review. Greensprings work hard to deliver the best service possible, and we are so glad it showed during your visit! Hope to see you again soon.

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Mary

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Review of Greensprings Assisted Living

I volunteered at Greensprings Assisted Living for their fall and spring festivals. It was such a joy to see the interaction between the residents and staff. The names of each one was known and...

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