Situated in the heart of Etowah County, Gadsden sits on both sides of the Coosa River and serves as the principal city of the Gadsden Metropolitan Statistical Area. Seniors considering assisted living in this regional hub have 3 residences to choose from within the city proper and another options in adjacent communities. The standard monthly cost of assisted living in Gadsden in 2024 hovers near $2,785 compared to the Alabama median of $4,143.
Our local guide contains 9 reviews reviews of assisted living facilities, providing the perspective of current and past residents and visitors, indicating a rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars stars.
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6330 US Hwy 411, Gadsden, AL 35901
5.0
(4 reviews)
"We will be moving mom to Mountain Cove Assisted Living. It was very nice. The staff was very friendly. The facility was very clean and very well maintained. They had several room sizes available. Not all of them were available at the time, but they r..."
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520 Lasalle St, Gadsden, AL 35906
5.0
(4 reviews)
"The Magnolia Gardens Assisted Living was a 16-bed facility. If you needed physical therapy or speech therapy, they would come there. There was a doctor on call. The staff who showed me around the place was Sharon, and she was fantastic. The food was ..."
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255 Murray Dr, Gadsden, AL 35903
4.0
(1 reviews)
"My brother was in Paden Ridge at one point. The rooms were small but the bathrooms were really large; that didn't really make sense to me. It was really clean. They had activities on different days, they had people to come in, there were services on ..."
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The 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey finds assisted living costs in Gadsden nearly $2,785 per month, indicating around $1,360 in savings over the state median and close to a $2,570 reduction over the national standard monthly rate. Additionally, local costs run substantially lower than fees in other cities in northeastern Georgia, with seniors paying around $5,149 for services in Huntsville and roughly $5,615 in Birmingham.
Gadsden
$2,785
Alabama
$4,143
The United States
$5,350
Anniston
$4,853
Birmingham
$5,615
Daphne
$4,785
Huntsville
$5,189
Gadsden’s monthly average fee for assisted living, according to the 2020 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, is the most affordable in Alabama, at $2,207. It’s very competitive when compared to the state average of $3,150 and the national average of $4,300.
There are several programs to help seniors cover the costs of assisted living in Gadsden. One such program is the Elderly and Disabled Waiver offered through Alabama Medicaid, which may also have other programs for which seniors can apply.Â
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Alabama page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Alabama page.
With monthly rates of about $2,785, assisted living offers an affordable alternative to institutional care for those without complex medical needs. By comparison, nursing home residents pay significantly higher fees of roughly $7,908 for shared units. However, those who don’t need residential services pay competitive rates of around $1,907 for home health care.
Home Health Care
$1,907
Assisted Living Facility
$2,785
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$7,908
Free and subsidized resources can enhance the lives of the seniors who use them. The following examples show just some of what’s available in Gadsden and Etowah County. As a starting point, seniors should contact the Area Agency on Aging, as its advisors can refer them to other nonprofits dedicated to helping the community’s older residents.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Rainbow City VA Clinic | (256) 413-7154 | Rainbow City VA Clinic is part of the Birmingham, Alabama, VA Health Care System. It attends to the medical needs of U.S. military veterans and their families, specializing in primary care and mental health services. Vets in need of treatments not delivered at the clinic are transferred to nearby clinics within the VA health care system or to Birmingham VAMC, which is just over an hour away. |
| The Council on Aging of Etowah County | (256) 543-3616 | The Council on Aging of Etowah County is a nonprofit organization that manages some resources for seniors and refers them to others in the community if it can't help directly. Much of its work involves educating seniors on matters concerning Medicare and fraud targeted at the elderly. It also manages physical fitness programs and can assist with transportation. Although the organization's services are free, some agencies it refers seniors to may charge for their services. |
| RSVP Etowah County | (256) 549-8147 | RSVP is a national organization with a branch in Gadsden that helps adults aged 55+ connect with nonprofit organizations that rely on the help of volunteers. Seniors with life skills and experience can use their spare time to support others in the community. Examples include knitting clothes for babies, working in thrift stores and offices, mentoring Gadsden's younger residents and delivering meals to homebound seniors. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (800) 243-5463 | The Long-Term Care Ombudsman is on the side of seniors living in residential care facilities. The ombudsman's services are free of charge and include educating seniors about their rights within their facilities, mediating on their behalf during disputes with the facility's owners, and investigating complaints made by them, their families and third parties. The ombudsman can also provide information about facilities, such as inspection reports, for seniors considering assisted living. |
Gadsden-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Alabama are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Alabama page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living
Christina
5.0
Review of Mountain Cove Assisted Living
We will be moving mom to Mountain Cove Assisted Living. It was very nice. The staff was very friendly. The facility was very clean and very well maintained. They had several room sizes available....
Assisted Living
Marla
5.0
Review of Mountain Cove Assisted Living
Mountain Cove Assisted Living was very nice. It had a large dining room, a large outside area, and it was very peaceful. The rooms were a bit small. The staff was very nice and very informative....
Assisted Living
Derwin
5.0
Review of Mountain Cove Assisted Living
We visited Mountain Cove Assisted Living. It's a very nice facility, I like everything about it and the people that were working there. It's very nice. The place was very clean and smelt good, they...
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