Assisted Living Communities in Anniston, AL

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’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.

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.

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.