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Gordon Oaks Assisted Living Community

3145 Knollwood Drive, Mobile, AL 36693

Assisted Living
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(800) 780-8101

To Reach a Resident

(251) 661-7600


Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $2,595
  • Average State Price: $3,516
  • Average National Price: $3,754



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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Community Reviews

    6.7
    Gordon Oaks Assisted Living Community
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 35 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 18 out of 26 communities in Mobile
  • Ranking in State: 329 out of 423 communities in AL
  • Food and Dining A

    Facility and Grounds A

    Staff A

    Cleanliness A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Summary of Reviews:

    • There are serious concerns about the treatment of elderly residents, including taking deposits without providing apartments due to remodeling and leaving them without housing.
    • Some reviews praise the management and describe the facility as beautiful and caring, with reasonable rates.
    • However, numerous negative reviews highlight significant issues such as allowing smoking in buildings, which poses a health risk, especially to those with respiratory problems.
    • There are alarming reports of inadequate response times to residents in distress, with one case resulting in a resident's death within a week of admission.
    • Accusations of neglect and inadequate care are prevalent, including failure to maintain hygiene, improper wheelchair fitting, and dehydration.
    • Concerns about safety and cleanliness are raised, including bedbug infestations, black mold, and unaddressed maintenance issues.
    • Some residents report experiencing retaliation and hardship when attempting to address issues or move out, including being falsely reported for eviction.
    • There are complaints about the facility's physical condition, including unkept grounds, lack of air conditioning in common areas, and neglected maintenance.
    • Despite the negative feedback, there are a few positive reviews mentioning a great community and professional management under new leadership.
    • One review mentions a poor experience with the hiring process, including unprofessional behavior from staff during an interview.
    • Overall, the reviews suggest a decline in the quality and upkeep of the facility over time, with several residents and visitors expressing dissatisfaction with the level of care and maintenance.


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    Health

    Wellness Programs

    Holistic Wellness

    Wellness Programming


    Services

    24-Hour Emergency Maintenance


    Activities

    Board Games

    Field Trips

    Activities Program


    Community Amenities

    Courtyard

    Pool

    Common Areas

    Community Amenities


    Dining

    Five Star Dining

    Licensed Dietitian

    Elegant Dining Room

    Restaurant-Style Dining Room

    Chef Prepared Meals

    Three Meals A Day


    Transportation

    Transportation Services



    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Tillmans Corner which is 2.4 miles away and has a population of 17,398 (small town).
    • The average income is $66,312, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 85
      • Low Temperature: 54
      • Average Temperature: 71.8
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 188 days of rain, 0 days of snow and 176 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 3.1 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 38.0 years old, high compared to other cities.
    • 6.14% of the population are Veterans which is a high percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 3.72% of the population are Foreign-born which is a very low percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2% Asian, 47% Black or African-American, 2% Hispanic or Latino, and 46% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 8.72 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 3.12 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 4.06 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.79 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 74.16 years old, which is very low compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 143.0, Moderate Days 37.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Walmart Neighborhood Market
    1.5 miles away
    Publix
    1.6 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    2.2 miles away
    Winn-Dixie
    2.6 miles away
    Winn Dixie
    2.7 miles away

    Transportation

    Main Train Station
    24.4 miles away
    7.5 Inch Gauge Station
    24.4 miles away
    Rear Train Station
    24.6 miles away

    None Found

    Banks

    Wells Fargo
    1.5 miles away
    BBVA Compass
    1.6 miles away
    PNC Bank
    1.8 miles away
    Regions Bank
    2.6 miles away
    Republic Finance
    2.8 miles away

    Hospitals

    BayPointe Hospital
    0.2 miles away
    Providence Hospital
    3.8 miles away
    Springhill Medical Center
    4.6 miles away
    University of South Alabama Medical Center
    7.0 miles away
    Mobile Infirmary
    7.1 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Rite Aid
    1.3 miles away
    CVS
    2.3 miles away
    Walgreens
    3.3 miles away
    Midtown Pharmacy
    6.0 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    8.2 miles away

    Dentists

    Family Dentistry
    2.0 miles away
    Skyline Family Dental Care
    2.2 miles away
    Charles R. Walton, D.M.D. Dentistry
    2.8 miles away
    Hillcrest Dental Center
    3.1 miles away
    Aspen Dental
    26.6 miles away

    Parks

    Mims Park
    0.2 miles away
    Laun Park
    0.9 miles away
    Skyland Park
    1.3 miles away
    Stotts Sam Park
    1.7 miles away
    Crestview Park
    1.9 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    Bel Air Mall
    4.4 miles away

    Culture

    Arlene Mitchell Theatre
    5.1 miles away
    The Playhouse in the Park
    5.5 miles away
    Saenger Theatre
    8.9 miles away
    Soul Kitchen
    8.9 miles away
    Crescent Theater
    9.0 miles away

    Restaurants

    Pizza Hut
    1.0 miles away
    Asian Garden
    1.5 miles away
    China Buffet
    1.7 miles away
    Waffle House
    1.9 miles away
    IHOP
    1.9 miles away

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    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of AL. It is a large-sized community with 60 total beds.

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