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NHC Healthcare, Moulton
Scout 86Moulton, AL · 136 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Moulton's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,600–$9,200/mo
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Every licensed senior community in the Decatur, AL area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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Cost of senior care in Decatur
Local Decatur-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Decatur prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$4,490/mo median
typical range $3,590–$5,610
Memory Care
$5,360/mo median
typical range $4,290–$6,700
Skilled Nursing
$8,180/mo median
typical range $7,600–$9,200
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$4,490/mo median
typical range $2,270–$5,900
Residential Care Home
$4,040/mo median
typical range $3,230–$5,050
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Decatur using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Decatur.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
All 5 communities in Decatur, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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River City Center
Scout 44Decatur, AL · 183 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,600–$9,200/mo
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Summerford Health and Rehab, LLC
Scout 40Falkville, AL · 216 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Falkville.
Est. $7,600–$9,200/mo
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Decatur Health & Rehab Center
Scout 36Decatur, AL · 119 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,600–$9,200/mo
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Falkville, AL · 116 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,600–$9,200/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Decatur, AL?
In the Decatur, AL area, assisted living typically runs $3,590–$5,610/month (median $4,490), memory care $4,290–$6,700/month (median $5,360), and skilled nursing $7,600–$9,200/month (median $8,180) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
What are the best senior living communities in Decatur, AL?
Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in Decatur, AL right now are NHC Healthcare, Moulton, River City Center, Summerford Health and Rehab, LLC. The full ranked list of 5 communities is on this page.
How are the 5 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
Is Haven really free for families?
Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.