Assisted Living Communities in Geneva, Alabama

Assisted Living costs in Geneva start around $0 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.

It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Geneva and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each 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.

A rural community in the southern part of the state, Geneva, Alabama, is a small agricultural city an hour from the Gulf of Mexico. Approximately 20 percent of the population is 65 and older, some of whom need assistance with the tasks of daily living, such as grooming, medication administration and room and board. To accommodate these seniors, there are three assisted living facilities (ALFs) in the area, all of which are regulated by the Bureau of Health Facility.

In Geneva and the state of Alabama, ALFs operate under a standard license or one of several specialty licenses. Under a standard license, the ALF provides housing, meals and one or more personal care services. Other specialty licenses include a limited nursing service license and the extended congregate care license.

• The Geneva area is home to world-class medical facilities, including the Wiregrass Medical Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
• The cost of living in Geneva is 24 percent lower than the national average, which makes the city and affordable option for seniors paying for memory care in the area.
• The SARCOA Area Agency on Aging offers transportation services to those 60 and older for free. The options vary depending on the local senior center and where the senior lives.
• Geneva has an array of community resources for seniors, including the Wiregrass Area Food Bank, an organization that provides bags of groceries to seniors in the area, including at least one senior center.
• Hot and humid summers with average July highs around 92 may make it difficult for seniors with respiratory illnesses to get outside. Winters are short and mild with average lows around 35 degrees. The area rarely gets any snow but gets an above average amount of rain.
• Crime in Geneva is slightly higher than the national average. Based on a scale from one (low) to 100 (high), property crime is ranked 40.4 and violent crime is ranked 34.6. These rates are compared to the national average of 38.1 and 31.1, respectively. While the area is relatively safe, seniors may want to inquire about the security measures in place at prospective facilities.