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Located in Alabama’s southeastern corner, Dothan is known as “The Peanut Capital of the World.” The city is home to just under 70,000 people, of whom a slightly higher percentage than average are seniors, at 17.8%. Dothan gets hot summers with lots of sun, and many seniors find its mild, snowless winters ideal. Residents can enjoy the weather at outdoor attractions such as the Dothan Area Botanical Gardens and the sprawling Landmark Park, which has a farm and gardens. Residents can also visit cultural, food and music festivals like the National Peanut Festival. For those who prefer to stay inside, the city has the Wiregrass Museum of Art or the G.W. Carver Interpretive Museum.
In Dothan, assisted living costs around $2,230 per month, although actual prices can vary depending on the location and amenities available.
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Assisted living in Dothan costs $2,230 per month. This is much cheaper than state and national averages, which come to $3,150 and $4,300, respectively. Alabama has some of the lowest assisted living costs in the region, with neighboring Georgia at $3,500 and Florida at $3,700. Tennessee is also more expensive, at $4,039, as is Mississippi, at $3,713.
Dothan has some of the lowest assisted living prices in Alabama. Gadsden is a little more affordable, at $2,207. Northern city Huntsville is more expensive, at $2,990. Nearby Decatur is a little costlier, at $3,513 per month. In the central city of Birmingham, assisted living averages $3,156. Capital Montgomery is a little more expensive, at $3,725. At $4,135 per month, Anniston has the highest assisted living prices in Alabama.
Seniors living in Dothan’s assisted living facilities can sign up for the Elderly and Disabled Waiver offered by Alabama’s Medicaid program. This waiver can’t cover rent directly, but it can pay for services like personal care, mobility assistance and medication management. Learn more about the state’s Elderly and Disabled Waiver by visiting our Assisted Living in Alabama page.
| Contact | Description | |
| Southern Alabama Regional Council on Aging | (334) 793-6843 | As the local Area Agency on Aging, this organization offers educational and social support to seniors. As well as conducting care needs assessments, this organization can offer long-term care options counseling and assistance with applying for health insurance. This agency also runs an elder abuse education initiative and the Long-Term Care Ombudsman program, which helps residents of care homes resolve problems with their caregivers. |
| Rose Hill Senior Adult Center | (334) 615-3740 | This senior center has a sewing room, a crafting corner, a fitness room and a woodworking shop, as well as outdoor picnic areas and shuffleboard courts. Adults ages 50 and up are invited to participate in lifelong learning opportunities, art classes and social events. This center also hosts special interest groups like a walking club and a bowling team. |
| Houston County Veterans Service Office | (334) 677-4749 | Veterans and their families can get help applying for state and federal benefits like pensions, life insurance and housing assistance here. This office also has a resource center that connects veterans with trusted legal, mental health and medical services. |
| Helping Hands Dothan | (601) 934-0554 | This organization runs a free clothing closet open to anyone in need. Here, seniors can find gently worn clothing at no cost. Food and small household items, like fans, are also available. |
| Legal Services Alabama | 1 (866) 456-4995 | This non-profit law firm offers self-help information, legal advice and representation for civil legal issues. These include public benefits access, tax issues and consumer matters. Seniors can also get help creating wills, powers of attorney and care directives. |
In Dothan, assisted living facilities are licensed by the Department of Public Health, Bureau of Health Provider Standards. This agency enforces state laws on staffing, security and supervision in care homes. Read more about the state’s senior care regulations on our Assisted Living in Alabama page.
