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Cottage of the Shoals in Tuscumbia, AL

Cottage of the Shoals is a nursing home community in Tuscumbia, AL.

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Cottage of the Shoals in Tuscumbia, AL

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  • Interior

    A rehabilitation gym equipped with various exercise machines and therapy tools.

  • Decor

    A hospital room with two beds, a TV, and seating area.

  • Building

    A commercial building with outdoor seating and hanging plants on a sunny day.

  • Bedroom

    A hospital room with two beds, a wall-mounted television, and framed artwork.

  • Kitchen

    A kitchen setup with a dining table, wooden cabinets, modern appliances, and various dining accessories.

  • Garden

    A serene garden setting with a fountain, purple flowers, benches, and a lamp post.

500 John Aldridge Drive, Tuscumbia, AL 35674

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

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Overall Review of Cottage of the Shoals

common 33 reviews mention this

Staff care and responsiveness are cited

Residents and families frequently describe staff as caring and attentive.

Across many reviews, families describe nurses, CNAs, and therapists as attentive to concerns and willing to help. Several reviewers also single out specific staff members by name for communication, support during rehab, and making residents feel welcome. A smaller set of reviews, however, says help was delayed or that staff did not respond to medical or comfort needs as expected.

common 18 reviews mention this

Rehab therapy support comes up often

Rehab is a major focus in resident and family feedback.

Many reviewers discuss rehab progress and the role of physical therapy and occupational therapy in helping loved ones recover after falls or hospital stays. Several describe therapy teams as prompt and supportive, and a number of reviews connect the care to improved mobility and readiness to go home. A few negative reviews instead report problems with assistance needs during rehab, including difficulties related to toileting and daily comfort.

caveat 10 reviews mention this

Cleanliness is praised, but odors appear

Cleanliness is inconsistent, with both praise and strong odor complaints.

Some reviews describe the building as super clean and note improvements over time. Others report persistent bad smells, including urine odors, and describe rooms or bathrooms as dirty. One review even links the odor and cleanliness problems to a negative overall experience.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Care coordination and medication issues

A recurring concern is whether care and medications are handled reliably.

While many reviews emphasize attentive care and support, several negative reviews raise concerns about assistance timing, missed or delayed medications, and communication when medical issues arise. Some reviewers describe staff not providing scheduled meds when needed, while others describe difficulty getting help with basic needs like toileting. These complaints also connect to worries about safety during rehab and transitions.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 21 resident community capacity 21 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Care Services

  • 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
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • 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
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

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

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Transportation

  • Ryder (0.3 miles)
  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (1 miles)
  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (1.4 miles)
  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (1.8 miles)
  • Montgomery Railroad Crossing (2.5 miles)
  • Air Evac Base #16 (4.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Our Lady of the Shoals Catholic Church (0.7 miles)
  • Mount Carmel Baptist Church (0.8 miles)
  • High Street Church of Christ (1 miles)
  • Victory Missionary Baptist Church (1.2 miles)
  • First United Methodist Church (1.4 miles)
  • Jehovah's Witnesses (2.1 miles)
  • Park Terrace Cumberland Presbyterian Church (2.3 miles)

Restaurants

  • Burger King (0.8 miles)
  • Hardee's (1.3 miles)
  • Arby's (1.3 miles)
  • Claunch Cafe (1.3 miles)
  • China Gourmet (1.4 miles)
  • Sweet Peppers Deli (1.5 miles)
  • Jack's (1.6 miles)

Physicians

  • Integrated Behavioral Health (1.2 miles)
  • Shoals Orthopedics (1.3 miles)
  • Dr Terry J. True M.D. (1.3 miles)
  • Lister Healthcare Corporation (1.3 miles)
  • Shoals Plastic Surgery (1.3 miles)
  • Colbert County Family Practice (1.4 miles)
  • Senior Care Geriatric Psych (1.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Mk Infusion Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • Milner Rushing Drugs (1.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.4 miles)
  • Trading Post Discount Drugs (1.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.9 miles)
  • Colbert Pharmacy (2.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • Huntsville Hospital Spine & Neuro Center (1.2 miles)
  • Med Plus (1.3 miles)
  • Shoals Hospital (1.4 miles)
  • Helen Keller Hospital (1.8 miles)
  • Carmichael, Laurence North Alabama Sleep Disorders Center (1.8 miles)
  • Helen Keller Hospital (3 miles)

Parks

  • MC Farland Park (4.5 miles)
  • Wilson Park (5.5 miles)
  • Wildwood Park (5.7 miles)
  • Martin Park (5.8 miles)

Cafes

  • Rivertown Coff (5.2 miles)

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