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How Many Assisted Living Facilities Are in Alabama?
Date Updated: July 26, 2024
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Both of Rachel’s grandmothers had very positive experiences in senior living communities, and Rachel saw firsthand the impact that kind, committed caregivers and community managers can have on seniors’ and their family members’ lives. With her work at Caring, Rachel hopes to help other families find communities, caregivers, and at-home products that benefit elderly loved ones and make life less stressful for family caregivers
There are 242 assisted living communities in the state of Alabama. These communities are scattered throughout the state and located within most major cities. Assisted living communities provide residential long-term care for seniors who want to maintain their independence while receiving varying levels of care. This includes assistance with personal care needs, such as bathing, grooming, toileting, housekeeping and meals.
What’s the Cost of an Assisted Living Community?
According to Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey, the average monthly cost of an assisted living community in Alabama is $3,503 per month or around $42,030 annually. Care can vary throughout the state depending on the exact location, the type of housing and the number of amenities. In Huntsville, located in the far northern part of the state, assisted living communities cost an average of $3,345 per month, and in Birmingham, near the center of the state, the cost is $4,028. In the state’s far southwestern city of Mobile, the cost of care is $3,523 per month.
Is Assisted Living Covered by Insurance?
In Alabama, Medicaid waivers pay for limited personal care assistance for qualified individuals in assisted living communities. Medicare typically doesn’t cover any of the cost unless the services are medically necessary. Some long-term care insurance plans cover part of the cost of assisted living, depending on what the policy covers.