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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Calera, AL
Assisted living costs in Calera average about $4,231 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 15 communities in Calera. Our detailed directory has 330 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.
As you explore assisted living near you, you may also want to consider assisted living options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Hoover, Vestavia Hills and Pelham.
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We are very pleased with the quality of care. Like any long term care facility the family needs to be involved in monitoring their loved one's care. They should visit often. We would recommend the Gardens...
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.
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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29 reviews
What has made Monark Grove such a great experience so far is the staff. [name removed], [name removed], [name removed], and [name removed] are great. We also really like the programs different activities...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
There's beauty in new beginnings - and a thrill in knowing the possibilities they bring. Just like the metamorphosis of a butterfly, nature has a way of showing us there are wonders to be celebrated in all of life's stages - and now that you've worked hard, it's time to enjoy. Senior living at...
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20 reviews
The facility was completed in 2022 so it's like new. The independent living apartments are a generous size with cleaning services included once a week. There are many fun activities scheduled each week and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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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9.3
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18 reviews
It is nice little clean space that has lots of little entertaining rooms. I seems he get more attention there Not particularly this place, but all these places have increased their prices dramatically over...
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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9.0
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46 reviews
Truewood by Merrill was extremely accommodating for my father. My dad was very hesitant about moving into an assisted Living. But the staff at Truewood have been wonderful making sure he was comfortable and...
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.
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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22 reviews
I have been impressed with Lakeview Estates and the level of care they provide. My aunt is happy and enjoys living at Lakeview Estates.
Provides: Memory Care
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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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My dad passed away [date removed]. The staff at Oaks on Parkwood were all very compassionate and respectful. I had many friends who had loved ones here previously, that was the main reason we chose this...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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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6 reviews
Our objective was to find a place for my 95 year old mother with the type of dementia that still allowed her to think rationally, but was incapable of retaining any new information, even during a brief...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
THE NEW DESIGN OF CARE, LIFE AND STYLELongleaf Liberty Park is taking a fresh, local approach to senior living, service and care. We've taken every detail into consideration to elevate expectations of what assisted living and memory care should be. Our modern welcoming spaces match our forward...
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From the first time that I visited Galleria Woods, I knew that it was the place for me! I love my Garden Home and the privacy that it gives me overlooking the Cahaba River. I enjoy my walks up to the "Big...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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We chose Premier Assisted Living mostly because of the location. The meals are great, they really make the effort to try and make things that the residents like and they take care of their sweet tooth. The...
Provides: Memory Care
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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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I am impressed with the staff as they are attentive and helpful. They offer some activities and the community is clean. I would recommend this community.
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.
Maplewood Lane Traditional Assisted Living If you or someone in your family is having difficulty living independently, yet doesn't need 24-hour care and medical supervision, then assisted living will provide the ideal solution. If you or a loved one requires assistance with bathing, dressing,...
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This community was very nice and the people were very friendly however, I needed my aunt in a community where they gathered and there were more gathering places at another community. The people were very...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Real Service At the heart of Country Cottage is CareSteps, an individualized service plan designed to solve the real, day-to-day issues that have threatened to destroy the independence you've worked so hard to achieve. CareSteps assures that you'll receive the right amount of help at the right...
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The owner and staff of Homeland are extremely friendly and helpful. The price is affordable and the rooms are clean. The owner of Homeland gives her cell phone number and always available. They have been...
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.
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.
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.
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Cost of assisted living in Calera, AL
The average cost of senior living in Calera is $4,231 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Thorsby, AL with an average of $3,802 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Calera, AL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Calera, AL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Calera vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Calera, AL by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Calera over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Calera, AL
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What families are saying about assisted living in Calera
Recent reviews for assisted living in Calera
Homeland Assisted Living Facility in Jemison, AL
5.0
My parents have been here almost a year. The staff and owner are friendly and have genuine concern for the residents. They get to know the residents, so when something is not right (mentally/physically) they know and can address it quickly.
It’s never easy for a person to transition from ...
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Morningside of Vestavia Hills
4.0
Its very nice and have lots of activities. A few complaints about the dining. For instance they are on lock down now for covid and she and several other residents did not get any breakfast this morning
Gardens of Clanton
5.0
I have been to many events at the Gardens of Clanton. At one point I also had a great aunt who lived there. The staff is amazing, they are so caring and accommodating. They treat every resident like family and take pride in their work.
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Friendly and attentive staff. Several reviews highlight the kind and caring nature of the staff at various communities, including Oaks on Parkwood, Gardens of Pelham, and Crossings at Riverchase. Families appreciate the dedication and responsiveness of the staff to their loved ones' needs.
Variety of engaging activities. Reviews for Gardens of Pelham and Bungalows at Riverchase mention the diverse range of activities offered, from gardening and water aerobics to baking and social events, which help keep residents active and engaged.
Immaculate living spaces. Residents and their families consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the facilities at communities like Oaks on Parkwood, Gardens of Pelham, and Monark Grove. Bathrooms, common areas, and outdoor spaces are mentioned as being particularly well-maintained.
Delicious and accommodating meals. Families report that the meals served at communities like Oaks on Parkwood, Gardens of Pelham, and The Crossings are a highlight, with chefs accommodating dietary restrictions and individual preferences. Residents look forward to mealtimes every day.
Comfortable and homelike atmosphere. Reviews for communities like Bungalows at Riverchase and Gardens of Pelham note the warm and inviting atmosphere, where residents feel comfortable and at home. The small size and friendly community vibe contribute to this sense of familiarity.
Accessible and supportive environment. Families express gratitude for the helpful and accommodating nature of communities like Gardens of Pelham and Monark Grove, where staff members make the transition for their loved ones easier and support them in their daily life.
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Calera review score based on 98 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 98 reviews of 15 Calera assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Calera review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
Calera review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Calera assisted living
When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 98 reviews of 15 Calera assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Calera resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Calera, AL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.8
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
4.6
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.5
Meals & dining
4.4
4.1
Activities
4.3
4.1
Value for cost*
4.2
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Calera assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Calera assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Calera, 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 Calera assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Calera that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
60%
52%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
53.3%
33.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73.3%
56.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
73.3%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Calera assisted living
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 Calera Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
50.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
31.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60%
40.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Calera assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Calera partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
46.7%
26.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
36.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
34.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Calera assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Calera communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.3%
41.6%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
35.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.7%
17.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Calera assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Calera offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.7%
30.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
29.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
73.3%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
73.3%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
73.3%
52%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.7%
40.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.3%
33.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.3%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
45.9%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
26.7%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
45.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Calera
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Alabama assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Calera protect seniors.
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