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We were first impressed with how clean and updated it was on our first visit. The price was right in the range we needed. Everyone is so friendly and willing to help. We are very pleased.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
At the Gardens of Pelham Assisted Living, our retirement community meets the diverse and changing needs of today’s senior citizens. Conveniently located off 1-65 North at exit 246 in Pelham near the Oak Mountain Park, the Garden’s atmosphere is warm and relaxed. Our month-to-month rent, without...
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9.8
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29 reviews
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The overall experience and cleanliness of the community has been excellent. Very friendly and welcoming and it is independent living but the residents have access to nurses and doctors. The staff are very...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
It’s not downsizing your home; it’s upsizing your possibilities. Located on 20 wooded acres in Birmingham’s prestigious Riverchase area, our continuing care retirement community (CCRC) gives you a maintenance-free lifestyle with the retirement you deserve. Our community has a full continuum...
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29 reviews
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The Crossings is a wonderful place. It's a beautiful facility. The assisted living apartments are clean and modern. The staff is very professional and helpful. Lots of activities to choose from every day....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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The staff is so caring, takes great care of my mom. You can tell the cnas love what they do. The place is very clean and has a clean smell. Clothes and bedding are washed at least once a week. Administration...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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9.4
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36 reviews
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The number one complaint, my parents provide me is the food is atrocious. When you charge someone $[removed] per month, you would think the food would be better than what it is. Sometimes the meat is so...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Lakeview Estates, a Phoenix Senior Living community, offers premier senior living services with superior personalized care and luxury-style accommodations with a comfortable, small-town feel. From the moment you enter Lakeview Estates, it will become clear that our goal is to instill purpose and...
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Overall, it was great. The people working there were always available, with friendly smiles and helping hands. I would recommend this place. The staff was friendly, and there always seemed to be something...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Jasper is located in the Northwest part of Alabama. It is a community with beautiful nature, and a rich historical heritage. Here you'll find the home you've been looking for...HarborChase of Jasper Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care community. Our community is unique in that we...
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9.1
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81 reviews
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our mom has really thrived at Brookdale. The staff friendliness and concern for mom's wellbeing is our biggest compliment. Every concern and question is answered timely and expertly. The size of her studio...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Come see if our continuing care retirement community, or CCRC, is the right fit for you and your family. Here you’ll have independent living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing all on one campus. So if you or your spouse need more care later, you’ll have the lifestyle you want and...
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We are very satisfied with all aspects of our experience. We are very pleased thus far with our experience at Memory Care at Riverchase Senior Living (formerly Truewood). The facility is well maintained,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Located in Hoover, Alabama, Truewood by Merrill, Riverchase is a newly renovated senior living community featuring a total of 110 beautifully appointed residences: 86 assisted living and 28 memory care apartments. The innovative assisted living apartments, specialized dementia care suites and...
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42 reviews
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Plantation Manor is a great value for the money. The administrator and workers are as attentive as any we have dealt with. They are kind and truly interested in their clients that live there. They have also...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Plantation Manor is an assisted living community located in the heart of beautiful McCalla, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The town of McCalla is referred to by many as the jewel of the South. There are a number of activities that a senior can participate in when moving to this area. One of the...
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The whole staff went above and beyond what I could have ever expected. Mom was hesitant about the move but once there, she felt very comfortable and seemed to fit right in. The facilities were very clean...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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54 reviews
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The staff is very caring and know each resident by name. They are quick to fix things in the apartments. Because they have new owners as of the end of last year, they are in process to be renovating each...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
From the moment you walk through the door, you will experience the difference that is Chateau Vestavia. Family owned and locally operated, we are a part of the beautiful Vestavia Hills community. Our caring professional staff is committed to making this the most worry-free time of your life. We...
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We love this community for the staff are outstanding and caring. The community is clean and the meals are very good in every way possible. We are happy that she is active with this other resident with the...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The Woodlands offer the basic services plus three additional levels of care. The Woodlands provides a way of life that allows the resident to age in place. If your loved one needs short term assistance or long term assistance, we provide it. Our well-trained staff provides services with love,...
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They initially lowered the price for the first 6 moths until the VA kicked in so we really appreciated that. Comparatively to where I live, it is a lot cheaper. Overall it has been a really good experience...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Country Place Senior Living is more than an assisted living residence, it's a place where true friendships are made, lives are shared and care warms the heart. Our uniquely intimate setting of 24 suites limits the number of residents, thereby fostering a feeling of 'family' and belonging. When...
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The assisted living - high level of pleasurable experience, but the skilled nursing was not very high. The cleanliness with assisted living we were very satisfied with, but for skilled nursing it was more...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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8.0
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My only concern is that their prices have gone up every year that my relative has been there. However, Yes, I'd recommend a Bungalows to anyone. The staff has been very nice and informed me if there's ever...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Morningside of Riverchase in Hoover, Alabama is a beautifully furnished assisted living community offering spacious 1 and 2 bedroom apartments, and a wealth of amenities so you can feel right at home, right from the start.Located in historic Hoover, Morningside of Riverchase is an elegantly...
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8.0
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St. Martins is great. My mom is adjusting very well. She absolutely loves the activities that are planned everyday. The staff is warm and friendly. My only feedback for St. Martins is the grounds could be...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
A Life Plan, commonly referred to as a Continuing Care Retirement Community, St. Martin’s in the Pines offers a comprehensive range of care to support seniors through all stages of living. Accommodations include restaurant-style dining, gated beautiful grounds, community garden, daily activities,...
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8.0
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25 reviews
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If they would clean the rooms a little better and more often it would be really close to a 5. The staff all seem pretty happy and are always friendly. They also seem to be genuinely caring. The food is good,...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Newly Renovated!!Nestled within a serene neighborhood, The Brook is a haven of compassionate care and comfort for our cherished residents. Here, we prioritize individual well-being and offer personalized support that allows residents to maintain their independence while receiving the assistance...
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33 Floor plans available
8.0
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It's a very nice place to take your love ones and the employees were very friendly and nice. I would recommend them to others who are searching for senior living for their loved one.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Briar Glenn Alzheimer's Special Care Center is an assisted living community located in Hoover, Jefferson County, Alabama, providing residents with a safe place to call home. Those dealing with dementia or Alzheimer's are welcome in this community. The city of Hoover has much to offer to residents...
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Overall, Mom has been happy with the food, cleanliness, and activities. The apartment size is the best!!! I would recommend a person or family using A Place for Mim services and having a love one live at The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior living where you can celebrate every day.We’re introducing a new kind of retirement community in Tuscaloosa that’s full of flexibility and excitement. The Crossings at North River emphasizes contemporary comfort and fine Southern living – a place where people come together for uplifting...
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The Landings at Northport is a great facility! IT is clean and inviting with such friendly caregivers. I would want it for myself if I were need some care. We would recommend this community to other...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Don’t sweat the small stuff. That’s what we’re here for— to help with the little things so you can focus on having fun.Located just across the Black Warrior River from Tuscaloosa, we have both assisted living and memory care, so you’ll have the care you need when you need it. With assisted...
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I wanted to write a review for the Regency Retirement Village and share our experience. We planned an out-of-state move with my mother-in-law of 90 years. This was a very tough move for us to make but we...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Regency Retirement Village is a graciously appointed residential community designed to meet the needs of seniors. The beautiful facility offers affordable independent and assisted living. Our apartments are some of the finest in Birmingham with studios, one and two bedroom suites. We are located...
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I am very happy with moving into this nice community. The community has the great staff that is caring and always make sure that things are taken care of. The community offers great activities that are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Situated on a beautiful park like setting at the convenient crossroad of Skyland and Hwy 215. Regency Retirement Village offers all the warmth of small town living with easy access to all that Tuscaloosa has to offer. Our lovely community offers Assisted Living, Independent Living including...
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My Mother chose to move to Country Place when she was no longer comfortable living by herself at home. She lived there 7 years until her passing. She absolutely loved living there. The staff and other...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Country Place Senior Living is more than an assisted living residence, it's a place where true friendships are made, lives are shared and care warms the heart. Our uniquely intimate setting of 24 suites limits the number of residents, thereby fostering a feeling of 'family' and belonging. When...
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My mother had been going thru a very difficult time since November 2018, and prior to that date. She had injured her back and was at another facility located in Northport Alabama which she did not like at...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Located 1.12 miles west of the Cypress Inn on Rice Mine Road toward Northport, Morning Pointe of Tuscaloosa is a state-of-the-art assisted living community offering 30 spacious apartments with mulitple floor plan choices. The facility also offers an additional 24 apartments designed to enhance...
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Overall we are happy with the center. The staff is friendly and responsive. The food is good and [name removed] is happy there. The major complaint is around the HVAC and the controls. the room can swing to...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Elite Senior Living Center located in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama and provides independent living where residents receive the memory care that they need. Our community provides seniors with a great place to call home. Those who are visiting residents of this community will find that...

Cost of nursing homes in Alta, AL

The average cost of senior living in Alabama is $5,060 per month as compared to $5,847 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Alabama vs. national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeAlabamaU.S.Cost difference
Nursing Homes$5,060/mo$5,847/mo13.5% below national median
Assisted Living$4,200/mo$5,830/mo28.0% below national median
Memory Care$5,577/mo$6,999/mo20.3% below national median
Independent Living$3,125/mo$3,520/mo11.2% below national median
Nursing Homes
Alabama:$5,060/mo
U.S.:$5,847/mo
Cost difference:13.5% below national median
Assisted Living
Alabama:$4,200/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:28.0% below national median
Memory Care
Alabama:$5,577/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:20.3% below national median
Independent Living
Alabama:$3,125/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:11.2% below national median
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Alta

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Alta

Riverwalk Senior Living in Tuscaloosa, AL

5.0
I'm doing well in this community. I like it very much here. I picked them because it was the best deal with the most inclusive. I have a garden room with 3 meals a day. I'm not really big on activities but I do attend some the activities they offer. The meals are pretty good. The staff are very ...
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Country Place Senior Living of Winfield

5.0
My mother-in-law opted to come to Country Place when she was no longer able to live by herself. From the very beginning of her stay the staff has been wonderful to both her and us. She LOVED living there!!

The Landings at Northport

4.4
This community has a great atmosphere. They have very caring employees for the residents. It was also a great tour and I was able to see everything at the community. They gave me all of the information I needed.

Alta nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alta nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alta, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Alta nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Alta that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Alta, ALNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
25%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
9.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.7%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
91.7%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
25%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.7%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
25%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Alta nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Alta Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Alta, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
25%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.7%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Alta nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Alta partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alta, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
1.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Alta nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Alta communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Alta, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
8.3%
0.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alta nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Alta offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alta, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
16.7%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
6.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
8.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
25%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

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