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Assisted Living Communities in Pell City, AL
In Pell City, which sits in St. Clair County about 30 miles outside of Birmingham, seniors...
have assisted living facilities to choose from. These facilities, including in the city proper, charge a median monthly rate of $5,615 in 2024. This tracks notably higher than the statewide norm of approximately $4,143.
You can learn more about assisted living in Pell City by reading through the 297 reviews reviews in our directory. On average, local facilities receive a consumer satisfaction score of 4.0 out of 5 stars stars.
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Sande
4.0
Review of Col. Robert L. Howard State Veterans Home Freedom Court
My dad was a resident. The staff there was great. They were very involved, helping him a lot by bringing him meals, and helping him get dressed. The layout is gorgeous inside. When you walk in...
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Heidi
5.0
Review of The Village at Cook Springs
You can't smoke at Village at Cook Springs, and I didn't like that, but I liked that I can have my pet there, and it's all inclusive. I liked that the meals are included, and the fact that one of...
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JoannaP3
5.0
Review of The Village at Cook Springs
My Mother loves the assisted living. She participates in chapel and games. Prior to moving here, she was very unsocial and a loner. This has been a godsend for her and us. The staff go above...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
According to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, seniors in Pell City pay around $5,615 per month for assisted living. This rate exceeds the respective state and national benchmarks of around $4,143 and $5,350, and it tracks higher than fees in nearby cities. For example, in Tuscaloosa, assisted living facilities charge about $3,748, and in Gadsden, residents pay around $2,785.
Pell City
$5,615
Alabama
$4,143
United States
$5,350
Gadsden
$2,785
Anniston
$4,853
Tuscaloosa
$3,748
Daphne
$4,784
Paying for Assisted Living in Pell City
Assisted living facilities in Pell City charge around $5,615 per month for care.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Pell City
The current Medicaid waivers in Alabama do not financially help seniors in assisted living but are designed to help seniors remain in their homes.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Alabama page.
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
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.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
Assisted living costs in Pell City come in at approximately $5,615. This monthly fee exceeds the home health care rate of $5,148, which covers basic medical services. However, assisted living costs about $2,415 less than nursing home care, which includes intensive medical and personal care services in an institutional setting.
Home Health Care
$5,148
Assisted Living Facility
$5,615
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$8,030
Note: Data for Pell City was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Birmingham, was used instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Pell City
Pell City and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Pell City, please visit our Assisted Living in Alabama page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Pell City
Pell City Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in Alabama are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Alabama page for more information about these laws.
