Adult Care Homes in Mobile, AL

Adult Care Homes in Mobile, Alabama: Search Near You, How to Pay, Licensing, Local Resources, Questions to Ask, Links and Resources

Adult care homes in Mobile, Alabama, offer a supportive and engaging environment for individuals over 55, providing personalized care and a range of activities to enhance daily living. Despite Alabama ranking 46th in the nation for assisted living, Mobile’s adult care homes strive to exceed these standards, ensuring high-quality care and comfort. Enjoy a vibrant community in Mobile that prioritizes your well-being and independence.

Assisted Living Communities near Mobile, Alabama

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Adult Care Home and other terms

It is good to know the other terms/names of services you may hear when searching for certain senior housing:

Many states actually designate adult care homes as assisted living/residential care facilities because they all fall under the same license. Be sure to check if your state designates care homes under the same license as other housing options.

Other related terminology:
Board and care home
Care home
Adult family home
Residential care home
Adult foster home
Personal care Home
Community Residential Care Facilities
Rest Homes

Adult care homes in Alabama are not specified on CareAvailability.com because they are licensed as assisted living/residential care facilities. Search our assisted living section for care homes near you and make sure to check for capacity as that is a defining feature of these services.

Considerations when looking for Care Homes in Mobile, AL

A care home may be ideal for a senior who can no longer manage their health and safety in their own home, and may need care. Care homes are licensed by the Alabama Department of Public Health to care for 2-3 adults. They are an excellent housing option for aging adults because they offer private residencies and care in a home-like environment.

The estimated population of Mobile, Alabama is 182,595 with 16.9% of that number being those ages 65 and older. In Mobile, the summers are long, hot, and oppressive; the winters are short and cold; and it is wet and partly cloudy year round. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 42°F to 90°F and is rarely below 28°F or above 95°F.

Cities Near Mobile, AL

Spanish Fort – 10 miles east of Mobile
Theodore – 16 miles south of Mobile
Saraland – 12 miles north of Mobile
Semmes – 17 miles west of Mobile

Pricing and How to Pay for Adult Care Homes

Adult care homes tend to be about 15-30% less than assisted living facilities. Additionally, Alabama is one of the most affordable states in the country for senior care and housing. Assisted living in Alabama costs $3,500 per month on average. So, care homes generally cost between $2,500-$3,000 per month, depending on the county or city where you reside or are looking for care.

You want to consider your payment options for assisted living, memory care, and care homes. For these services, Medicare is NOT an option for payment.

The most common payment for these services would be out of pocket Private Pay and assessing a combination of retirement funds, personal savings, and pension payments.

Medicaid can also be an option, be sure to see if you or a loved one qualifies.

Long-Term Care insurance is also a possible option in cases of chronic conditions, be sure to see if you or a loved one qualifies.

For our Veterans and spouses of veterans, be sure to assess Veteran Aid and your eligibility for these benefits.

Medicare – NO:

Medicare does NOT pay for Assisted Living.
People 65 years and older and individuals with end stage renal disease are eligible for Medicare benefits, no matter their income.
Coverage is meant for people in need of short-term care.

Private pay – YES:

Many families pay for assisted living with private funds.
Private pay can be a combination of retirement funds, personal savings, and pension payments.
Family members may contribute funds to pay for assisted living or other senior housing and care.

Medicaid – MAYBE:

Medicaid provides health coverage to millions of Americans. Eligible participants include: low-income adults, elderly adults and people with disabilities.
Medicaid is administered by state, according to federal requirements. The program is funded jointly by each state and the federal government.
Every state has their own individual Medicaid assistance program.
National guidelines are in place do decipher how states must spend Medicaid money, but with allowances toward the guidelines.
The state determines what levels of care will be covered by Medicaid, who is eligible, and how much the state will reimburse the care community.
If you are unsure whether you qualify for Medicaid, you should apply. You may be eligible depending on your household income, family size, age, disability and other factors.

Long-term Care Insurance – MAYBE:

Long term care insurance is a great way to pay for assisted living, and planning ahead is important when considering how to pay for senior housing and care. Nearly 75% of people over the age of 65 will require long-term care and services at some point. Buying into long-term care insurance when a person is in their 50s and 60s is the most common time to do so.

Long-term care insurance helps cover the costs of chronic medical conditions.
Individuals and couples with the ability to pay into long-term care insurance have the advantage of a head start in allocating funds for senior care.

Veteran Aid and Assistance – MAYBE:

This benefit is available to some military veterans and surviving spouses who live in an assisted living community and those who have in-home care.

There are specific guidelines, but a veteran may qualify for as much as $2,050 each month.
A veteran with a sick spouse may be eligible for $1,600 per month.
If a veteran has passed, their surviving spouse can qualify for $1,300 per month.

Questions to Ask

Finding an assisted living community can be overwhelming. Here are some tips on things to be observant of:

Make sure the facility is clean and well maintained. You can tell a lot about the operation by noting what is clean and maintained. Are doorknobs loose or damaged? Do you see any frayed carpet or trip hazards?
Visit during lunch hour to observe what the residents are eating. Ask questions about the nutrition program. Is there diversity in meals, healthy fruits and vegetables served at all meals, drink options?
Speak to residents and/or family members to learn their perspective.
Ask about staff and resident engagement. Get a feel for how staff interact with residents.
Ask about the life enrichment programs. Activities are crucial when it comes to quality of life and play a key role in care for older adults.
And finally (along with a plethora of more things to consider), get to know the leadership in the building. If you feel good around the Executive Director, Head Nurse, Lead Activities Director and even the Chef or Janitor, it is a good sign you can trust them with the care of your loved one.

Local Hospitals and Health Care Providers

Providence Hospital
- Address: 6801 Airport Blvd, Mobile, AL 36608
- Phone Number: (251) 633-1000

Springhill Medical Center
- Address: 3719 Dauphin St, Mobile, AL 36608
- Phone Number: (251) 344-9630

Mobile Infirmary Medical Center
- Address: 5 Mobile Infirmary Cir, Mobile, AL 36607
- Phone Number: (251) 435-2400

USA Health University Hospital
- Address: 2451 University Hospital Dr, Mobile, AL 36617
- Phone Number: (251) 471-7000

Altapointe Health Systems
- Address: 5750-A Southland Dr, Mobile, AL 36693
- Phone Number: (251) 450-2211

Resources and Links- Alabama

Alabama Department of Senior Services – LSA serves low-income people by providing civil legal aid and by promoting collaboration to find solutions to problems of poverty. LSA offices handle civil cases only.

Alabama Department of Human Resources Adult Protective Services Division – The mission of the Adult Protective Services Division is to support and enable County Departments to protect elderly and disabled adults from abuse, neglect, and exploitation and prevent unnecessary institutionalization.

Alabama State Health Insurance Counseling Program – The Alabama Health Insurance Counseling Program gives free information and assistance on Medicare, Medicaid, Medigap, long term care, supplemental insurance, and other health insurance benefits.

Legal Services Alabama, Inc – LSA serves low-income people by providing civil legal aid and by promoting collaboration to find solutions to problems of poverty. LSA offices handle civil cases only.

Eldercare Locator This is a great resource to search for specific care in specific counties and cities. This database is a nationwide resource that connects older Americans and their caregivers with trustworthy local support resources. Connect with services such as meals, home care or transportation, or a caregiver education or respite from caregiving responsibilities. The Eldercare Locator is a public service of the Administration on Aging (AoA), an agency of the U.S. Administration for Community Living.

Medicare provides a search feature to find & compare providers near you, most senior housing and care providers are included on CareAvailability.com. Find & compare plans in your area. Determine if you qualify for premium savings

Medicaid offers information on how to apply for Medicaid, eligibility criteria, links to local state offices, and additional resources

The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. Whether you are living with Alzheimer’s or caring for someone with the disease, information and resources are available.

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