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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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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
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.
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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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
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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.
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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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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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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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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This is a loving home from home setting environment, lots of love and care needs met, very family oriented, and just over all a great place for your loved ones to continue getting the best out of their daily...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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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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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My loved one was previously a resident at Lakewood Senior Living of Jasper and we loved this place! The staff was great, we loved them. They are a smaller facility, but much more intimate and caring than...
Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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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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.

Cost of assisted living in Little Shoal, AL

The average cost of senior living in Little Shoal is $4,518 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oneonta, AL with an average of $3,699 per month.

Assisted living costs in Little Shoal, AL, vs. state and national averages

Little Shoal, AL
$4,518/mo
$4,264/mo
U.S. national average
$5,909/mo

Assisted living costs in Little Shoal, AL, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,518/mo
$6,337/mo

Assisted living costs in Little Shoal, AL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,250/mo
Studio
$4,470/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,881/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,419/mo

Senior living costs in Little Shoal vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Little Shoal, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLittle Shoal, ALAlabamaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,518/mo$4,264/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$6,337/mo$5,690/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living$3,270/mo$3,039/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Little Shoal, AL:$4,518/mo
Alabama:$4,264/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Little Shoal, AL:$6,337/mo
Alabama:$5,690/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Little Shoal, AL:$3,270/mo
Alabama:$3,039/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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Assisted living costs in Little Shoal, AL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Little Shoal and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Little Shoal, AL

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Little Shoal have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Little Shoal, AL$4,476/mo$4,069/mo+10.0%
Alabama$4,464/mo$4,148/mo+7.6%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Little Shoal, AL
2024 average cost:$4,476/mo
2023 average cost:$4,069/mo
Percent change:+10.0%
Alabama
2024 average cost:$4,464/mo
2023 average cost:$4,148/mo
Percent change:+7.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Little Shoal, AL

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Little Shoal.

What families are saying about assisted living in Little Shoal

Recent reviews for assisted living in Little Shoal

Regency Retirement Village - Birmingham

5.0
Our family has had several residents at Regency over the last 4 years. The staff has been very helpful, not only on a daily basis with our loved ones, but also with us. Initially, my aunt was having difficulties with her long term care insurance carrier. The facility Director and Director of ...
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Plantation Manor in McCalla, AL

5.0
5 for all honestly. They are absolutely wonderful. What we like the most about Plantation Manor is their transparency in operation. They aren't trying to hide anything.. they are the same with you as they are with residents. The staff get along so well and even when we come visit they hug us and ...
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HarborChase of Jasper

4.4
Our experience was fantastic, though it was short-lived due to medical issues that required a higher level of care. I would consider HarborChase one of the top contenders in the area for future needs. I was on their waiting list for a while, and the experience lived up to my expectations. I wish ...
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Little Shoal review score based on 1,543 family reviews

8.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 1543 reviews of 44 Little Shoal assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Little Shoal 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

Little Shoal review score compared against nearby cities

8.8
Little Shoal, AL44 facilities
8.8
Alabaster, AL44 facilities
8.8
Oneonta, AL44 facilities

Review subcategories for Little Shoal 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 1,543 reviews of 44 Little Shoal assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Little Shoal 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.
Little Shoal, AL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.5
4.3
Staff
4.6
4.6
Meals & dining
4.4
4.2
Activities
4.4
4.3
Value for cost*
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4.2
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Little Shoal assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Little Shoal assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Little Shoal, 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 Little Shoal 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 Little Shoal 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
39.4%
45.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
36.9%
29.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.5%
91.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.5%
93.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
49.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.5%
26.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.6%
91.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.6%
41.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
34.8%
46%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Little Shoal 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 Little Shoal Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Little Shoal, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.1%
44.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.9%
28.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
34.5%
35.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.9%
12%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Little Shoal 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 Little Shoal partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Little Shoal, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34.9%
24%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.2%
35.9%
No sugar
No sugar
26.4%
32.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22%
32%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
0.2%
16.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Little Shoal 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 Little Shoal communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Little Shoal, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27%
27.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.6%
37.1%
Room service
Room service
26.1%
32.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.8%
15.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Little Shoal 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 Little Shoal offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Little Shoal, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
46.3%
40.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.2%
27.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.9%
26.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.1%
43.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.1%
43.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.8%
45.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.5%
36.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.3%
31.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.8%
33.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.6%
40.9%
Live performances
Live performances
39.2%
41%
Dances
Dances
26.6%
26.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.6%
21.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.1%
40.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Little Shoal

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Alabama assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Little Shoal protect seniors.
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