The Best Assisted Living Communities in Shelby County, AL

"My father was at Brookdale University Park Alabama. The room he got there was too small for him, and there was a time he couldn't get help when he needed something in his room. They just weren't quite as attentive, but they have more actual activities. They had parties, like a Mexican night and different things. My father is just not sociable enough, so it didn't really matter. They have more options for the amenities and the place is bigger."

"My sister and I saw Longleaf Liberty Park's assisted living, although we did not realize at the time that it was assisted living. It was a lovely place in every way, but it just didn't fit our needs because we were not quite at the assisted living stage yet with my sister. The rooms were very nice, and the decor was lovely. You wouldn't feel like you were in a retirement facility. It looked more like a home rather than an institution. It was very colorful and I liked that. The rooms were fine, but then we realized it was assisted living, which kind of upset us a little bit. I didn't think there were as many available activities, and I understand why. If it's assisted living, of course, you might have some of the residents in wheelchairs so they couldn't go on a lot of excursions, perhaps. They had a beauty shop, and I think they even had a little small workout room with maybe some little weights in there if someone wanted to come and do chair aerobics. They certainly had things available for the residents who live there."

"St. Martin's in the Pines was nice, but the only part I didn't like was that we waited about 20 or 25 minutes for somebody to tour. The lady kept calling somebody. She said she didn't know anything about it, and nobody told her anything. When they found someone to tour us, that person showed us the laundry room, the kitchen area, and the apartment. We went all the way around. He also showed the library, the laundry room, the kitchen where you eat, the apartment, and the chapel. They have one bedroom and two bedrooms (I was interested in one bedroom). The outside area has dumpsters out there, though. They had garbage on the ground and stuff. They can keep that area a little bit cleaner."

"Covenant Place is a great place. It is very clean. The people are very friendly. The staff is very informative. They have a very nice open door and visiting policy. I think my dad is going to love it. "

"We visited Legacy Ridge Trussville. It was all right; I would say it's not quite as new and not quite as well kept up as the other place we saw. In the apartments, they have a chest of drawers. I think they were some rooms that had a small kitchen, and maybe some that didn't. You provide your own bed and your own bedside table. They didn't provide quite as much furniture. There was a refrigerator in a common area, like a group room-type area. Their outside area was pleasant enough, they have a little back garden or backyard walk around in. The staff who took me around seemed like they were a little bit busy."

"The Bungalows at Riverchase were small and more intimate. It had a homey feeling to it, and it felt relaxing. It just felt like something the person you are preparing for would like. We've already picked out a room that we'd like for my friend's father to have and I think it's going to be fine. It's the one that has a closet in it. I think it's better than the one that does not have a closet. I'm not sure if he will be using any of the amenities but we want to make sure that he is involved and not just sitting in his room all day because he's not active. From what we saw walking through, I think the staff was fine. It is hard to know what goes on a daily basis though because there wasn't much going on when we went there. I think there was a guy there with some drums, but other than that, there weren't any other activities that we saw. They've been very nice and accommodating. We feel like that would be a good place, but the assessment has not been done so we haven't been able to move any further right now."

"We visited Truewood by Merrill, Riverchase. My mom is actually on the waiting list there. It's a well-organized community. The customer service from the representatives has been awesome. I'm just looking forward to my mother being a part of the community soon. They have a TV room, a game room, and a beauty salon onsite, which was impressive. I wish the layouts of the apartments were more consistent because there were several layouts, so it's hard to get an understanding of where your parent will live because the layouts can vary and you really can't view the layout until something becomes available and typically it's different than what is presented to you. I'm not impressed with some of the layouts."

At Chelsea's Hidden Acres, our goal is to help our residents achieve the best quality of life possible. We are a licensed, 16-bed, traditional Assisted Living Facility located in Chelsea, AL. We distinguish ourselves from other retirement communities with our country cooking and home-like environment. We provide 24-hour nursing care with medication assistance, and assist residents with activities of daily living. Chelsea's Hidden Acres Assisted Living Facility is pet friendly! Services Included: Private Rooms Private or shared baths Nursing Care/ 24-hour supervision Hygiene/ Bathing assistance Laundry/ Housekeeping services Licensed nurses to oversee medication management Snacks and Meals Medication assistance Fun Activities & Social Gatherings Church Services Monthly Birthday Party Hosted by St. Katherines Episcopal Church Chair Exercises Coffee & Snack Bar Beauty Shop & Podiatry Services PT, OT & HOSPICE CARE AVAILABLE To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Alabama Public Health Health Care Facilities Directory

"I like the environment and the energy of The Ridge at Grandview's assisted living facility. One thing that I look at is if people will make me wait when I have an appointment, or if they are ready to see me. I think that's important, and the person who gave the tour here came in and was ready to see me. Another thing that I also really liked about it is that they did not have just studios, but they also have a few two-bedroom type assisted living apartments. A lot of the places I've seen only have studios. The thing I like best is that it has a whole home team medical group for geriatrics. They have a doctor who comes in, and they also have a PA who is there multiple days of the week. The doctor is there every other day, so there's a doctor or a PA on staff half the week, plus the nurses. They are the most geriatrically geared facility I toured. They also have open visitation. You have to let them know, but you can come in and eat with the resident when you can come visit. There are a few places out there that will let you come visit, but you can't eat with the residents, or you have to go to a special room with them, so you're not with the other people, which I didn't like, as I would like to see my mom interacting with other people. The atmosphere was very homey. It does not smell like antiseptic or a senior facility. They have a real den, not a hospital-type group room. They had big armchairs, TVs, and puzzles everywhere, and people doing things. It's winter, so they can't go outside, but they were still active, which was really big. In some places, everything is just dead and quiet. I saw their dining facility, and it was not mealtime at that time, but the way they do their food is more like a restaurant. You can go in, and even though you all get the same meals, you can choose to have a hamburger or a sandwich if you don't like the meal they're serving. In several places, you have to tell them ahead of time, but here, you can actually just come in and say what you want; that's why it feels more like a restaurant."

"My experience with Somerby at St Vincent's One Nineteen was very good. The staff was attentive, good, neat, clean, and friendly. The facility is very clean and expensive. It's modern, and the staff seemed nice. There are a lot of different offerings for the people that live there. It was large, and there were different places to eat. It was nice. "

"Chateau Vestavia is a good place to be. There are a lot of things to keep us busy here. "

"I had previously stated i was not impressed with the cleaning department and want to apologize for that. My concerns were immediately recognized and through no fault of personal at the oaks were resolved. The staff at the oaks are not only kind and patient and engaging with their residents but also to the families of the residents. It is a beautiful and warm environment in which to live. 5 stars for sure. "

"I love Regency. This was a wonderful facility. It was very clean. The staff there were very professional and very warm. I also thought their price was good. I would have chosen it for my sister except it was multi-level and it had elevators. I just thought that might be a little bit confusing to her, but it was a wonderful place. "

"I had someone recommend Mount Royal Towers to me. The staff was helpful to an extent. The rooms are clean and very comfortable. I was there for physical rehab and stayed on site for a few weeks. I was able to get a look at the apartments. Their food was iffy. It wasn't anything special. They have dining rooms on each floor so there is not a central dining room. It is not elegant, but it is nice. I can't say that I had a great experience there, but I can't say that I had a bad one either. They have bingo and shuttle services to the shopping areas. "