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Keller Landing
Scout 92Tuscumbia, AL · 109 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Tuscumbia's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,390–$8,940/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Florence, Alabama
Every licensed senior community in the Florence-Muscle Shoals, 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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Cities covered
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5-star rated
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Cost of senior care in Florence
Local Florence-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Florence prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$4,370/mo median
typical range $3,500–$5,460
Memory Care
$5,210/mo median
typical range $4,170–$6,510
Skilled Nursing
$7,960/mo median
typical range $7,390–$8,940
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$4,370/mo median
typical range $2,210–$5,730
Residential Care Home
$3,930/mo median
typical range $3,140–$4,910
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Florence 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 Florence.
- 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 8 communities in Florence, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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Cypress Cove Care Center
Scout 92Muscle Shoals, AL · 90 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Muscle Shoals's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,390–$8,940/mo
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Cottage of the Shoals
Scout 81Tuscumbia, AL · 103 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Tuscumbia's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,390–$8,940/mo
View full evaluation →4
El Reposo Nursing Facility
Scout 79Florence, AL · 60 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Florence.
Est. $7,390–$8,940/mo
View full evaluation →5
Killen, AL · 58 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Killen.
Est. $7,390–$8,940/mo
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Florence, AL · 222 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Florence.
Est. $7,390–$8,940/mo
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Florence, AL · 147 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Florence.
Est. $7,390–$8,940/mo
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Glenwood Center
Scout 31Florence, AL · 125 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,390–$8,940/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Florence, AL?
In the Florence, AL area, assisted living typically runs $3,500–$5,460/month (median $4,370), memory care $4,170–$6,510/month (median $5,210), and skilled nursing $7,390–$8,940/month (median $7,960) — 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 Florence, AL?
Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in Florence, AL right now are Keller Landing, Cypress Cove Care Center, Cottage of the Shoals. The full ranked list of 8 communities is on this page.
How are the 8 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.