Lauderdale Christian Nursing Home in Killen, AL

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  • Interior

    A cozy bedroom with a single bed, side table, and decorative lamp near a window.
  • Outdoors

    A serene garden scene featuring a gazebo, fountain, and lush greenery.
  • Decor

    A well-furnished living room with chairs, a sofa, and a fireplace.
  • Living Room

    A cozy corner with a leather armchair, small table, and decorative elements.
  • Building

    A small church with a parking lot and vehicles in front.
  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with a comfortable bed, pillows, and colorful decor.
  • Windows

    A cozy bedroom with a bed, side table, lamp, and an armchair by the window.
  • Dining

    A dining area with round tables and cushioned chairs, set against green walls.

Lauderdale Christian Nursing Home in Killen, AL

Lauderdale Christian Nursing Home is a nursing home community in Killen, AL.

Information last verified:

2019 County Road 394, Killen, AL 35645

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.9 from 49 reviews
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Overall Review of Lauderdale Christian Nursing Home

common 16 reviews mention this

Staff are deeply caring

Residents describe staff members as caring, helpful, and professional.

Across many reviews, families and visitors emphasize how kind and caring the staff are and how respectfully they interact with residents. Multiple reviewers also mention professional, attentive care from both daytime and night staff. One reviewer specifically compares the staff approach to a ministry, describing it as more than just a job.

common 7 reviews mention this

Facility cleanliness stands out

Reviews repeatedly highlight a very clean, well-kept building.

Several reviewers describe the facility as clean and well maintained, including the grounds and common areas. Others single out cleanliness as a key part of the experience, mentioning how tidy and inviting the environment feels. A few also connect the cleanliness they observed with the quality of care they saw in action.

differentiator 5 reviews mention this

Care feels like it changes things

Residents and families describe care that goes beyond basic support.

A recurring message in the reviews is that residents receive high-quality care and that staff help improve day-to-day well-being. One reviewer describes meaningful changes after a dementia diagnosis, crediting the doctor and staff for turning things around. Others describe the care as top tier and mention residents being content and happy with their support.

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Activities and faith show up

Reviews mention entertainment, community moments, and church services.

Families and visitors point to social engagement like entertainment and resident enjoyment, including a reported Valentines party. Reviews also mention religious services on Sundays. In addition to day-to-day interaction, at least one reviewer highlights a salon as part of the overall experience, even though it was impacted during a period of disruption.

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Staffing and COVID limited some things

Some reviewers note staffing shortages and COVID-related limitations.

One reviewer says they were impressed by the team but also mentions the facility was short on nurses with jobs open. Another reviewer describes COVID restrictions that reduced what residents could do at the time, including not having anyone available for a salon service they expected to see.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

  • 58 resident community capacity 58 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • Greenhill Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
  • Killen Corner Drug Store (3.9 miles)
  • Killen Drugstore (3.9 miles)
  • Brewer Family Pharmacy (4.2 miles)
  • Fred's Pharmacy (5.6 miles)
  • Florence Pharmacy (6 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (7.7 miles)

Parks

  • Killen Park (2.2 miles)
  • Deibert Park (8.3 miles)
  • Martin Park (10.7 miles)
  • Wilson Park (11.3 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (2.5 miles)
  • Landing Strip (8.3 miles)
  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car (9.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Percolator Central (3.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (8 miles)
  • Blank Comics (10.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Killen United Methodist Church (3.9 miles)
  • First Baptist Church (4.7 miles)
  • Mt Zion Church of Christ (5.8 miles)
  • Woodlawn Church of Christ (6.7 miles)
  • First Free Will Baptist Church (8.1 miles)
  • Grace Bible Church of the Shoals (8.5 miles)
  • Eastwood Church of Christ (8.5 miles)

Physicians

  • North Alabama Primary Care (5.5 miles)
  • Urgent Fax (8 miles)
  • Shoals Pediatric Group (8.1 miles)
  • Men's Wellness of North Alabama (8.1 miles)
  • Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics (8.2 miles)
  • Full Life Wellness Center (8.2 miles)
  • Patient First (8.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • Jack's (5.5 miles)
  • The Rising Crust Pizza And Hops (5.6 miles)
  • Newbern's Catfish House (6.9 miles)
  • Sam's Sports Grill (7.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (7.9 miles)
  • Arby's (7.9 miles)
  • Logan's Roadhouse (7.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • ECM East (8.6 miles)
  • Davita Kidney Care (9.5 miles)
  • Shoals Outpatient Surgery (9.6 miles)

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