ADPH's roster lists 1 assisted living license with a Helena address, and 1 assisted living or memory care license within about five miles of the city's center ZIP code (35080); the nearest are listed below with their newest posted ADPH survey.
What should families know about senior care in Helena, AL?
Helena lies mostly in northwestern Shelby County, with a small portion in Jefferson County, along Buck Creek and State Route 261 between Hoover and Pelham. It has grown largely as a residential suburb, so licensed senior care inside the city is limited.
Helena families generally compare options in Pelham, Alabaster and Hoover. M4A serves the Shelby County side for ADRC, SHIP and ombudsman services; addresses on the Jefferson County side go through the United Way AAA.
Which assisted living and memory care is closest to Helena?
The closest licensed option to central Helena is Maplewood Lane Assisted Living in Helena, a Group ALF with 16 beds about 0.0 miles away by straight line.
| Facility | License class | Miles away | Licensed beds | Newest posted ADPH survey | Tags cited in newest report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maplewood Lane Assisted Living 223 Tucker Road, 35080 | Group ALF | same ZIP | 16 | October 4, 2022 | 1 |
| Oaks on Parkwood Assisted Living Facility 2651 Laurel Oak Drive, 35022 | Congregate ALF | 6.2 | 80 | None posted | n/a |
| Oaks on Parkwood Specialty Care Assisted Living Facility 2651 Laurel Oak Drive, 35022 | Congregate SCALF | 6.2 | 51 | October 24, 2024 | 9 |
| Bungalows at Riverchase 2184 Parkway Lake Dr., 35244 | Congregate ALF | 8.8 | 38 | March 20, 2025 | 8 |
| The Crossings at Riverchase Assisted Living 2171 Parkway Lake Drive, 35244 | Congregate ALF | 8.8 | 80 | None posted | n/a |
| Galleria Woods Assisted Living Facility 3850 Galleria Woods Drive, 35244 | Congregate ALF | 8.8 | 24 | June 5, 2024 | 0 |
| Riverchase Senior Living, LLC 1851 Data Drive, 35244 | Congregate ALF | 8.8 | 101 | None posted | n/a |
| The Crossings at Riverchase Memory Care 2171 Parkway Lake Drive, 35244 | Congregate SCALF | 8.8 | 38 | March 15, 2023 | n/a |
| Lakeview Estates 2634 Valleydale Road, 35244 | Congregate SCALF | 8.8 | 76 | March 5, 2026 | 16 |
| Riverchase Senior Living SCALF, LLC 1851 Data Drive, 35244 | Congregate SCALF | 8.8 | 24 | October 28, 2025 | 13 |
Which nursing homes serve Helena?
Healthcare Center at Buck Creek,The in Alabaster is the nearest licensed nursing home, about 5.1 miles from central Helena, rated 3 of 5 by CMS.
| Facility | Miles away | Licensed beds | CMS overall rating | CMS deficiencies (latest cycle) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare Center at Buck Creek,The 850 9th Street NW, 35007 | 5.1 | 198 | 3 of 5 | 3 |
| Shelby Ridge Nursing Home 881 3rd Street NE, 35007 | 6.1 | 131 | 3 of 5 | 3 |
| Oaks on Parkwood Skilled Nursing Facility 2625 Laurel Oak Drive, 35022 | 7.0 | 130 | 1 of 5 | 2 |
| Plantation Manor Nursing Home 6450 Old Tuscaloosa Highway, 35111 | 8.5 | 103 | 3 of 5 | 5 |
Which hospitals are closest to Helena?
By straight-line distance from the 35080 ZIP center, the nearest general hospital on ADPH's roster is UAB Medical West (6.2 miles).
- UAB Medical West, Bessemer: about 6.2 miles
- Baptist Health Shelby Hospital, Alabaster: about 7.6 miles
- Baptist Health Princeton Hospital, Birmingham: about 14.6 miles
Who provides free senior help in Helena?
Middle Alabama Area Agency on Aging (M4A) at 205-670-5770 for the Shelby County side; United Way Area Agency on Aging of Jefferson County (UWAAA) at (205) 458-3330 for the Jefferson County side.
Statewide, 1-800-AGE-LINE reaches the local Aging and Disability Resource Center, and DHR's Adult Abuse Hotline is 1-800-458-7214.
