Nestled between the southern foothills of the Appalachians and the Talladega National Forest, the Anniston area has hilly terrain and scenic landscapes. The population of 21,182 residents, with a 22% senior demographic, enjoys a subtropical climate with mild winters. This city provides 5 nursing homes, offering ongoing monitoring for individuals facing significant medical challenges due to disability, injury or chronic illness. Assisted living or in-home care caters to those with less intensive needs.Reviewers rank Anniston nursing homes at an overall total of 3 out of 5 stars stars from 27 reviews reviews. Read those reviews below.
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600 East 8th Street, Anniston, AL, 36207
4.0
(1 reviews)
"My experience at Anniston Health and Rehab Services was good. I enjoyed my stay there. It's just that the food was terrible. If they're going to serve something hot, they need to serve it hot, not ice cold. If they're going to serve meat, they do not..."
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2300 COLEMAN RD, Anniston, AL, 36207
2.9
(7 reviews)
"I visited a friend at NHC Healthcare, Anniston. I liked that it was very clean, and my friend looked like she was being taken care of. The staff was very, very friendly. The food looked great. It was big portions and it was fried chicken that we had ..."
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1130 Hale St, Oxford, AL, 36203
3.0
(1 reviews)
"When I visit my aunt at the Golden Livings Center in Oxford, Alabama, the experience is unusual. When I enter the building, it was chaos. The aroma isn't the most pleasant and I've also noticed the rooms are very small. Especially for a double occupa..."
READ MORE410 Wilson Drive S.W., Jacksonville, AL, 36265
"Jacksonville Health and Rehabilitation is a senior living provider located in Jacksonville, AL, specializing in skilled nursing care. This c..."
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Seniors in Anniston can expect to pay a median rate of $8,121 each month for a semi-private room in a nursing home and $8,365 monthly for a private room.
In Anniston, a semi-private nursing home room costs $8,121 monthly, according to Genworth's 2024 Cost of Care Survey. This rate is slightly above Alabama's $7,604 and considerably below the national median of $8,669. Compared to other cities, Anniston is less expensive than Mobile, which has the highest regional cost at $8,745, and more costly than Gadsden's $7,908. However, Anniston offers a middle ground in cost, with Auburn being the most affordable nearby city at $7,726.
Anniston
$8,121
Alabama
$7,604
United States
$8,669
Gadsden
$7,908
Birmingham
$8,030
Montgomery
$7,756
Mobile
$8,745
In Anniston, alternatives to nursing homes include home health care at $4,576 and assisted living at $4,853 monthly. These options allow seniors to save $3,545 and $3,268, respectively, compared to a semi-private room. The costliest option, a private nursing home room, is $8,365, highlighting the extra cost for privacy. These alternatives provide cost-effective solutions for those requiring less intensive care.
Home Health Care
$4,576
Assisted Living Facility
$4,853
Nursing Home Care (semi-private room)
$8,121
Nursing Home Care (private room)
$8,365
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.Â
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If these options aren't available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Nursing Homes
Angela
5
Review of Nhc Healthcare, Anniston
I visited a friend at NHC Healthcare, Anniston. I liked that it was very clean, and my friend looked like she was being taken care of. The staff was very, very friendly. The food looked great. It...
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Kathy Wade
1
Review of Nhc Healthcare, Anniston
The rooms are clean as well as the facility. The physical therapists are good. That can staff is terrible. My husband was put there for surgery after a broken hip. We were visiting and he wanted to...
Nursing Homes
Douglas
5
Review of Nhc Healthcare, Anniston
My experience with NHC Healthcare, Anniston was excellent. The rooms were a little small, I got to admit that, but they built them that way everywhere else you go and it was clean. They had a...
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