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12000 Turnmeyer Dr, Huntsville, AL 35803
4.2
(35 reviews)
"I have relatives living at Redstone Village. It is an upscale facility. It has all the amenities that a person would want right there close. They've got exercise and aerobics. They have instructors that come in for that. They just have a full complem..."
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2004 Max Luther Dr., Huntsville, AL 35810
3.9
(35 reviews)
"My wife will be moving into Regency Retirement Village - Huntsville. It was a nice community, and the residents seemed happy and well cared for. There are all levels of medical care there, from independent living to skilled nursing care. The incoming..."
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2701 Meridian Street, Huntsville, AL 35811
4.5
(4 reviews)
"My Father was a resident in the Alzheimer's unit. He recently passed away a few months ago. In the chaos of everyday life I never got a chance to thank y'all for the care you gave my Dad. I know the VA gets a bad rap in the press but every time I c..."
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4320 JUDITH LANE, Huntsville, AL 35805
3.1
(8 reviews)
"I visited my longtime friend at this facility this past Saturday. I was most impressed with the fact that u walk in the facility and it smells clean. It’s a much older bldg in an older part of Huntsville but clean and one of the friendliest staff you..."
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2061 Poole Drive NW, Huntsville, AL 35810
3.5
(2 reviews)
"My dad spent three weeks at Regency Health Care And Rehabilitation Center. It was a good place for him. We had a good experience. He had good care there. He fell out of bed the first night. Not really their fault, but they made changes to help him wi..."
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105 Teakwood Drive, Huntsville, AL 35801
2.7
(14 reviews)
"This is an older facility but is clean and well taken care of. The staff is wonderful to the patients every time we are there. My mom is amazed at the food. She says it is very tasty and that there is plenty to eat. We would recommend Whitesbu..."
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5275 Millennium Drive, Huntsville, AL 35806
2.4
(5 reviews)
"My wife is in Millennium Nursing & Rehab Center at the present time. This was much better, much cleaner, and much neater than most of the others. I find the staff's work ethics to be very good. I had zero problems with them. I have had contact with t..."
READ MORE1 Clubhouse Avenue Southwest, Huntsville, AL 35802
2.3
(3 reviews)
"My wife was at Willowbrooke Court at Magnolia Trace for rehab. It was a nice place, and they gave her excellent care. They were well-equipped. My wife had a private room with two beds in it, a private bath, and it was adequate. She had good food, and..."
READ MORE500 St. Clair Avenue SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
2.0
(2 reviews)
"The staff at this facility were, for the most part, hard working and friendly; however, we did experience a couple of employees that would mistreat our family member and we reported them immediately. The facility was in an older building and while th..."
READ MORE4010 Chris Dr Sw, Huntsville, AL 35802
2.0
(6 reviews)
"Huntsville Health & Rehab has one side of the building for long term skilled nursing. The other side is for rehab, and it is intended for short term although they probably have a number of people who are on that side and will be there for a longer te..."
READ MORE4411 McAllister Dr SW, Huntsville, AL 35805
"At Diversicare we recognize that each individual is unique. Through individualized care planning, we strive to help every person continue to..."
READ MORESeniors who are looking at nursing home care options may be interested in the costs of care in nearby cities. Using the average monthly cost of a semiprivate room as a comparison point, the cost of care in Huntsville is lower than the national average of $7,756 and is similar to the Alabama state average of $6,540.
The city of Dothan has a similar cost of care, at an average of $6,996, and the cities of Montgomery ($6,540), Daphne ($6,844) and Tuscaloosa ($6,235) are all slightly cheaper.
Huntsville
$6,950
Alabama
$6,540
The United States
$7,756
Dothan
$6,996
Montgomery
$6,540
Daphne
$6,844
Tuscaloosa
$6,235
The average monthly cost of nursing home care in Huntsville is $6,950 for a semiprivate room and $7,566 for a private room.
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Seniors and their loved ones who have not made a final choice regarding nursing home care may be interested in the average costs of alternative care options in Huntsville. Adult day care has a monthly average cost of $2,773, and assisted living has a monthly average cost of $2,990. Both home services and home health aide services have a monthly average cost of $3,813. Nursing home care is the most expensive option, at a monthly average of $6,950 for a semiprivate room and $7,566 for a private room.
Adult day care
$2,773
Assisted living
$2,990
Home services
$3,813
Home health aide
$3,813
Nursing home semiprivate room
$6,950
Nursing home private room
$7,566
The following resource may be of interest to seniors who are looking for services that may help them remain safely in their own homes for as long as possible. One of the options assists those looking at financial information regarding health insurance for those who have decided to move to a nursing home care facility.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| CASA | (256) 533-7775 | CASA of Madison County matches seniors who are no longer able to drive with volunteers who are able to take them to critical medical appointments. Additional services offered by volunteers include delivering groceries and other items to homebound seniors, assisting with basic yard work and installing safety features such as wheelchair ramps and grab rails. There is no charge for any of the assistance provided to seniors. |
| SHIP | (256) 492-0230 | The SHIP program is funded by the federal government and the state of Alabama. The program provides free and unbiased information to help seniors make informed choices regarding their health insurance. Staff members can assist clients in applying for the best option to suit their individual circumstances and help them get the benefits they are eligible for. The counselors can further explain the financial options available for those requiring long-term care in a nursing home facility. |
| Meals on Wheels | 1-256-382-0920 | The Volunteer Center of Madison County runs a Meals on Wheels program to deliver hot meals to seniors aged 60 and over who are homebound and no longer able to cook for themselves. Volunteers deliver the meal around noon each day from Monday to Friday, and the volunteers provide a social check on the seniors at the same time. The volunteers are able to report any issues to the relevant authorities who will take the required action to ensure the health of the seniors. There is a small donation for each meal, but no senior is turned away if they cannot afford to pay. Special diets cannot be accommodated by this program. |
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Reviewer#RD0704w
4.0
Review of Regency Health Care And Rehabilitation Center
My dad spent three weeks at Regency Health Care And Rehabilitation Center. It was a good place for him. We had a good experience. He had good care there. He fell out of bed the first night. Not...
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Shasta
4.0
Review of Redstone Village
My mother had been to Redstone Village. It's very clean. There was an issue with one of the assistants. Other than that, almost everybody was good. My mother commented that they think that we're...
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Laura
4.0
Review of Redstone Village
I went ahead and took my father to Redstone Village. It was the only place available in Huntsville, so that was a big issue. The quality is very good. It's a very good place. It's very clean....
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