Assisted Living Communities in Fort Payne, AL

Fort Payne has some of the most affordable assisted living in the country. At $2,803, rates are $1,697 below the national median and significantly lower than the state average of $3,503. Residential care is more expensive elsewhere in Alabama, with seniors in Anniston paying an additional $1,968, and those in Birmingham spending $1,225 more each month. To the north, Huntsville assisted living facilities charge $3,345, an increase of $542. Only the Southern Alabama city of Dothan is more affordable than Fort Payne, with seniors paying monthly fees of $2,150.

Retirees in Fort Payne spend an average of $2,803 per month to reside in an assisted living community.

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.

Fort Payne retirees can choose from different care types, depending on their needs. At $2,803, assisted living is the most affordable option. Seniors remaining in their own homes spend an additional $1,008 every month employing the personal care services of an in-home care agency or the basic medical care provided by home health care attendants. The costliest form of senior care is for older adults requiring 24-hour skilled nursing and monitoring, with nursing homes charging monthly fees of $6,266 for a semi-private room, $3,463 more than assisted living facilities.