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

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There are 5 Assisted Living Facilities in the Hayden area, with 2 in Hayden and 3 nearby.

To help you with your search, browse the 101 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Hayden. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Hayden 3 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Gardendale with an average rating of 3.81 out of 5 stars.

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Hayden, Alabama, located 30 miles from Birmingham, offers a small-town environment in close proximity to the city life. Fewer than 1,500 people live in Hayden, so local amenities are limited. However, the area does have accommodations for senior citizens, including assisted living facilities, which serve three or more residents in home-like settings. Residents have 15 assisted living facilities to choose from, with two in Hayden and 13 others in local cities, including Birmingham, Trussville and Cullman. 

• Hayden is one of the more affordable communities for seniors in Alabama. The overall cost of living is 15 percent lower than the national average and 2 percent lower than the state average. Typically, seniors and other residents of Hayden pay less for groceries, health care, transportation and other goods and services, although utilities run 3 percent higher than usual for the U.S.
  
  
• The year-round climate in Hayden is moderately comfortable, with 209 sunny days per year. The area gets about 56 inches of rain each year, which is higher than average for the U.S. and may put a damper on outdoor activities for senior residents. Summers temps reach an average high of 90 degrees Fahrenheit in July and an average low of 31 degrees in January. 
  
  
• Hayden has few facilities from which to choose in the event of a medical emergency or illness, with the nearest major hospital located in Cullman. 
  
  
• Hayden may be one of the safer local communities for seniors, as it's ranked one of the safer 34 percent of U.S. cities. The chance of a crime is 1 in 81. However, the crime rate has been increasing about 1 percent per year. 
  
  
• Transportation in the area is provided by Blount County Public Transportation, which offers scheduled rides that are charged by location. Rates are higher outside of city limits. 
  
  
• Hayden itself features limited services, but Blount County offers an array of community resources for seniors, including the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, offering community service opportunities for aging residents, as well as a senior center in Warrior, which is only 12 minutes from Hayden. 

Assisted Living costs in Hayden 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 Hayden 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.