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Hartford Health Care
Scout 91Hartford, AL · 86 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Hartford's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,310–$8,840/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Dothan, Alabama
Every licensed senior community in the Dothan, 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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Communities evaluated
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Cities covered
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5-star rated
3.3★
Avg CMS rating
Browse by type of care
Cost of senior care in Dothan
Local Dothan-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Dothan prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$4,320/mo median
typical range $3,460–$5,400
Memory Care
$5,150/mo median
typical range $4,120–$6,440
Skilled Nursing
$7,870/mo median
typical range $7,310–$8,840
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$4,320/mo median
typical range $2,180–$5,670
Residential Care Home
$3,890/mo median
typical range $3,110–$4,860
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Dothan 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 Dothan.
- 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 6 communities in Dothan, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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Geneva, AL · 96 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Geneva.
Est. $7,310–$8,840/mo
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Dothan, AL · 165 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Dothan.
Est. $7,310–$8,840/mo
View full evaluation →
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Abbeville, AL · 142 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Abbeville.
Est. $7,310–$8,840/mo
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Extendicare Health and Rehab
Scout 56Dothan, AL · 170 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Dothan.
Est. $7,310–$8,840/mo
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Wesley Place on Honeysuckle
Scout 34Dothan, AL · 166 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,310–$8,840/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Dothan, AL?
In the Dothan, AL area, assisted living typically runs $3,460–$5,400/month (median $4,320), memory care $4,120–$6,440/month (median $5,150), and skilled nursing $7,310–$8,840/month (median $7,870) — 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.
How are the 6 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.