Huntsville Nursing Homes

Our site aims to give seniors and their families the information they need to make an educated decision when choosing a nursing home. We want them to understand both the general facts and the complexities of skilled nursing care so they can find an institution to suit their medical, emotional and financial needs.

Huntsville nursing homes provide advanced medical and social care for a wide range of health conditions. Nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, have a team of nursing professionals, including doctors, nurses, therapists, social workers and non-medical personnel, who collaborate to deliver proper care to meet the needs of each patient. In addition to short-term or long-term amenities, many Huntsville skilled nursing facilities contain special care units with expertise in treating certain illnesses, like Alzheimer’s or cancer.

Short-term care focuses on rehabilitating recent victims of strokes, aneurisms, falls or other acute medical events. Around 75 percent of short-term visits are outpatient care after a hospital visit. Hospitals funnel their patients to nursing homes in order for them to get a more personalized recovery. The recuperation process is often aided by physical, occupational, respiratory and speech therapy, which works to rebuild functions lost as a result of the medical crisis. Most short-term patients do not fully recover during their time in a SNF. Once they improve to a certain level of health, many pursue less inclusive care options.

Hospital care is the vital first step in the process of a short-term patient’s recovery. It is important to receive the finest health care available, under the circumstances. The best hospitals in Huntsville, based on patients’ hospital experiences, are Huntsville Hospital and Crestwood Medical Center.

Patients with moderate to severe physical or mental diagnoses seek long-term care for extensive health management. Usually, a long-term patient’s existing condition has advanced to a point where their prior mode of care can no longer properly care for them. Many nursing professionals use a collective effort to maintain or improve a long-term patient’s level of health. Nurses and physicians are on hand for continuous care, check-ups and to perform medical procedures like wound care, colostomies or blood work. Non-medical personnel aid patients with trouble completing activities of daily living and personal hygiene. Long-term care also looks to maximize their patients' independence and comfort through social engagement, events and short trips.

Huntsville’s nursing care costs are more than $300 per month higher than the Alabama state median. For private SNF rooms you can expect to pay $6,054 per month. Semi-private SNF rooms will run a monthly cost of $5,689.

Many people view nursing homes, and especially long-term facilities, as places where residents are resigned to stay until the end of their days. Even though nearly 70 percent of seniors will need long-term care during their lifetime, the duration of their stay depends on their underlying needs for treatment. Oftentimes, patients are able to move from a SNF to in home long-term care or assisted living care.