Talladega is situated in the central region of Alabama and is a popular retirement destination for those seeking a warm climate and low living costs. The region is home to high-quality hospitals such as Citizens Baptist Medical Center and Riverview Regional Medical Center, which provide emergency and acute medical care. For those transitioning out of hospital care, the region has affordable nursing home care. According to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey, seniors pay $6,540 per month for this level of care.
Nursing homes in Talladega provide comprehensive care for seniors who require full-time nursing care or access to medical services that aren’t available at home or in a residential community. These facilities administer the highest level of care available outside of a hospital setting and are staffed with licensed medical professionals who provide around-the-clock monitoring and care. For seniors who don’t need this level of care, assisted living or home health care may be better options.
This guide provides an overview of the cost of nursing home care in Talladega and how fees compare to those in other cities as well as other care types. It also provides contact information for agencies that serve local seniors.
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616 CHAFFEE STREET, Talladega, AL 35160
3.5
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"The workers were very friendly. It was always clean (especially the floors). I always felt that I was safe every time I visited. The nurses were very friendly. At times they seemed to be understaffed, but you could never tell because of the way the..."
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Alabama is the cheapest state in the region for nursing home care, with fees coming in at $6,540 per month, which is also the cost in Talladega. Seniors in this region pay about $1,200 less than the national average for nursing home care. The most expensive city in the state, Decatur is still below the country-wide average at $7,756 per month. Auburn, about 85 miles southeast of Talladega, is the least expensive city in the state for skilled nursing care at $5,399. Seniors who wish to be closer to Talladega but pay less for care can consider Birmingham ($6,388) and Gadsden ($6,266).
Talladega
$6,540
Alabama
$6,540
The United States
$7,756
Birmingham Area
$6,388
Gadsden
$6,266
Auburn Area
$5,399
Decatur
$7,604
Nursing homes in Talladega charge approximately $6,540 per month for semiprivate rooms. Private rooms are several hundred dollars higher at $6,911 per month.
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.
While monthly nursing home rates in Talladega are relatively affordable at $6,540 for semiprivate rooms and $6,911 for private rooms, there are plenty of cheaper care options for seniors with less intensive medical needs. Those who need short-term skilled nursing may be good candidates for assisted living, which is more economical at $4,135 per month. Home-based care is available for many seniors transitioning out of inpatient hospital care or nursing homes, with monthly fees for home care and home health care coming in at $3,356. Monthly rates for adult day health care aren’t available, but statewide, seniors typically pay $655 per month for this type of care.
Home health care
$3,356
Assisted living
$4,135
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$6,540
Nursing home (private room)
$6,911
Note: Data for Talladega was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Anniston, was used instead.
Several nonprofit agencies in the Talladega region serve seniors. Through these local organizations, seniors can obtain services such as home-delivered and congregate meals, in-home personal care services, housekeeping and transportation, which may help them transition back to their homes more quickly. Some local agencies also provide options counseling and legal support to help older adults ensure that they understand their options for paying for nursing home care.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Area Agency on Aging of East Alabama | (800) 243-5463 | The local Area Agency on Aging serves as a point of contact for seniors seeking services in the Talladega region. The agency provides benefits counseling to those aged 60 and over to help them identify and apply for assistance programs that help them pay for in-home or nursing home services. It administers the state’s health insurance counseling program and has counselors to answer health insurance-related questions regarding Medicare and Medicaid benefits and long-term care insurance. The agency’s Home & Community Based Services Program helps seniors apply for Medicaid waivers that pay for in-home care for those who want to transition out of a nursing home. The AAA also provides free senior legal aid, ombudsman services and access to prescription assistance programs. |
| United Way of Central Alabama, Inc. | (205) 251-5131 | The United Way of Central Alabama offers a broad range of services to those aged 60 and over. The chapter that serves Talladega operates energy assistance programs that provide one-time bill assistance to help avoid disruptions in service. Its weatherization assistance program helps seniors improve the comfort and energy efficiency of their homes by conducting energy audits and installing weather stripping and insulation and repairing heating or cooling equipment. The organization also operates transportation services and meal delivery programs. |
| Talladega Veterans Affairs Office | (256) 761-2117 | The Talladega Veterans Affairs Office serves veterans through advocacy, outreach and benefits assistance programs. Through this office, qualifying veterans can obtain transportation services for medical appointments. The office provides assistance with obtaining benefits that can help cover nursing home care, including the Aid and Attendance benefit and veterans’ and survivors’ pension programs. It also screens veterans for veterans’ home placement, an affordable alternative to nursing home care. |
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D7228
3.0
Review of Talladega Healthcare Center
I have a friend at Talladega Healthcare Center and was able to visit the place. He shares a room with another man, which is OK because he doesn’t stay in his room. He stays at the nurse's station...
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mommiegee
4.0
Review of Talladega Healthcare Center
The workers were very friendly. It was always clean (especially the floors). I always felt that I was safe every time I visited. The nurses were very friendly. At times they seemed to be...
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