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Bill Nichols State Veterans Home

1784 Elkahatchee Road, Alexander City, AL 35010

Assisted Living
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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $3,911

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $3,920
  • Average State Price: $3,516
  • Average National Price: $3,754


  • Bill Nichols State Veterans Home Description

    Bill Nichols State Veterans Home is a very large 150 bed community that offers assisted living and is located in the town of Alexander City, Alabama. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 9.2 out of 10 making it the highest rated community in the city out of 4 communities. See more information on reviews.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Community Reviews

    9.3
    Bill Nichols State Veterans Home
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 23 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 1 out of 4 communities in Alexander City
  • Ranking in State: 69 out of 439 communities in AL


  • Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Summary of Reviews:

    • There are concerns about patient care on the memory unit, with reports of doctors and nurses not listening to family members' concerns.
    • Many residents and their families express satisfaction with the facility, noting that it feels like home and that residents are well cared for, respected, and engaged with numerous activities.
    • The facility is praised for its cleanliness, good food, and the abundance of friendly and well-trained staff, including a higher-than-expected number of nurses.
    • Special commendation is given for the care of veterans, with the facility being described as a super home for them and treating veterans like family.
    • There are various programs and amenities highlighted, such as an outstanding rehab program, shopping days, fishing, pet days, and even classes for those wishing to become a CNA.
    • Some reviews specifically mention the facility's efforts to maintain safety through a lockdown unit for confused patients, ensuring a secure environment.
    • The common areas are noted to be very clean, and the overall atmosphere of the facility is described as beautiful with wonderful workers.


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    Health

    Rehabilitation

    Counseling

    Occupational therapy

    24 hour nursing coverage

    Skilled nursing care

    Pharmacy services


    Activities

    Activities program


    Dining

    Dietary services



    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Alexander City which is 1.7 miles away and has a population of 14,718 (small town).
    • The average income is $56,465, which is average compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 83
      • Low Temperature: 47
      • Average Temperature: 66.8
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 177 days of rain, 2 days of snow and 185 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.9 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 12.07 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 4.25 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 4.93 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 1.91 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 74.71 years old, which is very low compared to other zip codes.

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    Supermarkets

    Walmart Supercenter
    1.2 miles away
    Piggly Wiggly
    1.8 miles away
    Catherine's Market
    10.9 miles away

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    Banks

    Southern States Bank
    23.5 miles away
    Heritage South Credit Union
    24.0 miles away

    Hospitals

    Russell Medical Center
    0.3 miles away
    Lake Martin Community Hospital
    15.0 miles away
    Coosa Valley Medical Center
    23.4 miles away
    Clay County Hospital
    25.7 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Goodwater Pharmacy
    9.9 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    23.4 miles away
    Walgreens
    23.5 miles away

    Dentists

    Clark Holmes Smith Oral Facial Surgery
    0.5 miles away

    Parks

    Double Bridges Park
    3.3 miles away
    Ann Jordan Resort Area
    4.3 miles away
    Barnes Memorial Park
    13.2 miles away
    The Ridge
    13.6 miles away
    Talladega National Forest (Talladega Division)
    13.9 miles away

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    Restaurants

    Big-B-BBQ
    0.7 miles away
    SpringHouse
    10.9 miles away
    Pizza Hut
    23.7 miles away

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    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of AL. It is a large-sized community with 150 total beds.

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