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Assisted Living in Muscle Shoals, Alabama

There are 15 assisted living facilities serving Muscle Shoals, Alabama. This includes 4 facilities in Muscle Shoals and 11 nearby. The costs per day of assisted living in Alabama range from $30 up to $192, with a median cost running around $96. The monthly expense averages about $2,894 and ranges between $900 and $5,760. Annually, the median cost is around $34,728, which is below the US average of $42,000.

The cost of assisted living in Muscle Shoals typically ranges from around $2,829 per month up to $4,195 per month. The average cost is around $3,361 per month, or about $40,332 annually.




SeniorScore™ for Muscle Shoals, Alabama



The SeniorScore™ is calculated based on over 100 variables, some of which are shown below. The final score is curved based on a linear curving method. For More info visit senioradvice.com/seniorscore.

78

SeniorScore™ Overview

  • Muscle Shoals scores higher than the Alabama average of 72.
  • Muscle Shoals scores higher than the national average of 72.
65

Health & Safety

  • There is a very high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
  • There are 3 hospitals within close range of the city, including Shoals Hospital, Helen Keller Memorial Hospital, and Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital.
  • There are 18 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Cypress Cove Care Center, Brentwood Retirement Community , and Brookdale Shoals.
  • There is a high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
  • There is a very high number of fire stations serving the city.
  • The average life expectancy is 75.4, compared to the national average of 78.6.
  • There are 106 pharmacies within close range of the city.
  • The area has a very high property crime rate.
  • The area has an average violent crime rate.
72

Recreation & Leisure

  • The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (30% of residents).
  • There are 15 golf courses in or around the city, including Cypress Lakes Golf & Country Club, The Schoolmaster Course at The Shoals Golf Club, and Skypark Golf Course.
  • There are 12 parks near the city center, including Veterans Memorial Park, Florence City Park Ranger, and McFarland Park.
  • There are 73 churches in or near the city, including First Assembly of God, Ford City Baptist Church, and First Baptist of Muscle Shoals.
  • There are 17 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
  • There are 47 grocery stores within the city.
  • There are 3 movie theatres in or near the city.
  • There are 17 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
74

Finances

  • The property taxes average 0.77% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
  • The property taxes average 0.37% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
  • The city sales taxes averages 8.25%, which is significantly higher than the national average of 6.97%.
  • Alabama has an average state income tax of 3.95%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
  • The city's mean household income is $59,279, which is lower than the national average of $64,580.
  • The city's median household income is $47,979, which is lower than the national median of $51,560.
  • The city's per capita income is $24,229, which is lower than the national average of $25,611.
  • Assisted living costs average $40,332 per year, which are average compared to national figures.
  • Nursing home costs average $71,175 per year, which are low compared to national costs.
  • Adult daycare costs average $31,590 per year, which are very high compared to national numbers.
  • Home healthcare costs average $36,608 annually, which are very low compared to national costs.
  • The unemployment rate is about 6.20%, which is low compared to national averages.
  • The overall cost of living is very low compared to national averages.
  • 2% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
65

General Quality of Life

  • Muscle Shoals receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
  • Muscle Shoals has mild mean temperatures, with very mild winters and warm summers.
  • This city has average air quality.
  • Muscle Shoals has a sparse population density of 297.2 people per square mile.
  • Residents of Muscle Shoals have a short daily commute time.
  • The city has a very low public transportation ridership.
  • Muscle Shoals has a very low public school quality ranking.
  • The city has a low public school safety rating.
  • This city has an average graduation rate of 85.52%.

Muscle Shoals is a small city in the State of Alabama. It is located in Colbert County and is included in the Florence-Muscle Shoals metro area. The city has a population of 16,617, with 113,243 residents in the encompassing statistical area. 30% of the population are over the age of 55.

Muscle Shoals has a good SeniorScore™ of 78. The median home price in the city is $96,000, which is significantly less than the Alabama average of $145,500. Muscle Shoals also has an average unemployment rate of about 6.2%. The city's median household income is $48,000 ($24,000 on a per capita basis), in comparison to the average of $40,000 for the whole of Alabama.

Muscle Shoals has mild average temperatures, with very mild winters and balmy summers. The area gets very high levels of rainfall annually. In comparison to other cities in the United States, Muscle Shoals has a moderate crime rate and average air quality.

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Brookdale Shoals - Muscle Shoals, AL

Brookdale Shoals

2904 S Wilson Dam Rd

Muscle Shoals, AL 35661

1-855-229-7494

Brookdale Shoals is a senior care community for people 55 and up. It is located at 2904 S Wilson Dam Rd in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. The surrounding area has an average population density, with around 18,000 poeple living ...

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Brookdale Shoals - Muscle Shoals, AL

Brookdale Shoals

2904 South Wilson Dam Rd

Muscle Shoals, AL 35661

1-855-238-4376

Located at 2904 South Wilson Dam Rd, Brookdale Shoals is a senior care community in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. With a median family income of $47,284, the facility is in a largely middle income area. It has a medium-density ...

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East Colbert Senior Center - Muscle Shoals, AL

East Colbert Senior Center

6221 River Rd

Muscle Shoals, AL 35661

1-855-243-3078

Located at 6221 River Rd, East Colbert Senior Center is a senior housing facility in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. With about 18,000 individuals residing in the 35661 zip code, the neighboring area has a medium-density population. It is a ...

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Morningside of Sheffield - Sheffield, AL

Morningside of Sheffield

413 Cox Blvd

Sheffield, AL 35660

1-855-224-5130

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Located at 413 Cox Blvd, Morningside of Sheffield is a senior housing facility serving Sheffield, Alabama. With around 10,000 individuals living in the zip code of 35660, the encompassing area has an average population density. It is a ...

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Keller Landing - Tuscumbia, AL

Keller Landing

813 Keller Ln

Tuscumbia, AL 35674

1-855-222-1541

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Located at 813 Keller Ln in Tuscumbia, Alabama, Keller Landing is an 81 room senior care facility. The community is in a mostly middle income area, with a median per-family income of $38,747. With approximately 19,000 residents in ...

4 miles away from Muscle Shoals, AL

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Keestone of Florence - Florence, AL

Keestone of Florence

201 N Cedar St

Florence, AL 35630

1-855-240-2530

Keestone of Florence is a senior care community located at 201 N Cedar St in Florence, Alabama. The community is in a generally low income area, with an average family income of $30,252. With around 34,000 residents in ...

5 miles away from Muscle Shoals, AL

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Columbia Cottage Florence - Florence, AL

Columbia Cottage Florence

2373 Roberts Ln

Florence, AL 35630

1-855-241-4685

Columbia Cottage Florence is a senior housing community situated around the Underwood-Petersville neighborhood of Florence, Alabama. The community is in a generally lower income area, with an average household income of $30,252. With approximately 34,000 individuals residing in ...

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Merrill Gardens at Florence - Florence, AL

Merrill Gardens at Florence

3275 Co Rd 47

Florence, AL 35630

1-855-224-5130

Merrill Gardens at Florence is a senior housing facility located at 3275 Jackson Hwy in Florence, Alabama. With about 34,000 residents in the 35630 zip code, the neighboring area is heavily populated. It is a predominantly lower income ...

9 miles away from Muscle Shoals, AL

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Green Oaks Inn - Florence, AL

Green Oaks Inn

140 Pepper Ln

Florence, AL 35633

1-855-221-7955

Situated near by the Underwood-Petersville area of the city, Green Oaks Inn is a senior housing community in Florence, Alabama. The community is in a largely middle class area, with a median family income of $42,206. It is ...

12 miles away from Muscle Shoals, AL

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Country Cottage - Russellville - Russellville, AL

Country Cottage - Russellville

900 North Jackson Ave

Russellville, AL 35653

1-855-229-7494

Located at 900 North Jackson Ave, Country Cottage - Russellville is a senior care facility serving Russellville, Alabama. With a median family income of $31,016, the community is in a predominantly low income area. It has a medium-density ...

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Lexington Senior Center - Lexington, AL

Lexington Senior Center

100 Mcguire Ln

Lexington, AL 35648

1-855-240-2530

Located at 100 Mcguire Ln, Lexington Senior Center is a senior care facility serving Lexington, Alabama. With an average family income of $44,270, the community is in a generally middle income area. It is sparsely populated, with roughly ...

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NHC Healthcare, Moulton - Moulton, AL

NHC Healthcare, Moulton

300 Hospital St

Moulton, AL 35650

1-855-229-7494

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NHC Healthcare, Moulton is a 136 bed nursing care facility. It is located at 300 Hospital St in Moulton, Alabama. With roughly 15,000 residents in the 35650 zip code, the encompassing area has a medium-density population. It ...

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