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Assisted Living in Dothan, AL

Assisted living options near Dothan, AL, plus up to $3,845 a month in VA benefits for veterans and surviving spouses who need daily care.

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Quick answer

Patriot Angels does not list a partner inside Dothan yet; the closest is about 149 miles away. Assisted living in Alabama has a median of $4,425 a month, and up to $3,845 in Aid & Attendance would cover about 87% of it.

  • 5,585 veterans live in Dothan.
  • 17 partners across Alabama.
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01 · At a glance

Assisted Living in Dothan by the Numbers

149 mito the nearest partner
5,585veterans live in Dothan
$4,425Alabama median per month
02 · Nearby partners

Assisted Living Partners Near Dothan

There is no Patriot Angels assisted living partner inside Dothan yet. These are the closest Alabama partners, by straight-line distance.

Seagrass Village of Gulf Shores21298 Cotton Creek Drive, Gulf Shores, AL 36542 · about 149 mi from Dothan(251) 355-0751Assisted LivingIndependent LivingView community →
Seagrass Village of Daphne426 Seagrass Circle, Daphne, AL 36526 · about 154 mi from Dothan(251) 306-8486Assisted LivingIndependent LivingView community →
The Brennity at Daphne Assisted Living & Memory Care27440 County Rd 13, Daphne, AL, 36526 · about 154 mi from Dothan(251) 626-9000Assisted LivingMemory CareView community →
The Brennity at Fairhope50 Spring Run Drive, Fairhope, AL 36532 · about 155 mi from Dothan(251) 325-4450Assisted LivingView community →
The Ridge at Grandeview700 Corporate Ridge Rd, Birmingham, AL 35242 · about 168 mi from Dothan(205) 236-7534Assisted LivingMemory CareView community →
Brookdale University Park400 University Park Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209 · about 174 mi from Dothan(205) 558-6345Assisted LivingMemory CareIndependent LivingView community →
03 · Costs

What Assisted Living Costs in Dothan

No separate Dothan figure is published, so the best benchmark is the Alabama median of $4,425 a month (CareScout 2025), $1,775 under the U.S. median of $6,200. Ask each Dothan community for its base rate and care-level pricing in writing; VA asks for that rate sheet too.

BenchmarkPer monthLeft after up to $3,845
Alabama assisted living median$4,425$580
U.S. assisted living median$6,200$2,355
Alabama in-home care$5,148$1,303
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Could VA Benefits Help Pay for Assisted Living in Dothan?

Assisted living is paid care, which is what Aid & Attendance is for. A Dothan veteran or surviving spouse who needs help with daily activities may qualify for up to $3,845 a month.

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04 · Veterans

How Many Veterans Live in Dothan

5,585veterans in Dothan
2,415of them are 65 or older
8,170veterans in Houston County

About 5,585 veterans live in Dothan, and 2,415 of them are 65 or older. Across Houston County, there are 8,170 veterans, 3,656 of them 65 or older. Figures come from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).

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05 · Choosing

Choosing Assisted Living in Dothan

Care-level pricing

Ask how a Dothan community decides care levels and how much the bill rises with each step.

Visiting distance

A Dothan community near the family member who visits most often usually beats a slightly nicer one farther away.

Check the state record

Look up any Dothan community’s inspection history with ADPH before you sign.

06 · Nearby

Assisted Living in Cities Near Dothan

Other Alabama assisted living pages within driving distance of Dothan.

Montgomery · 92 miAuburn · 95 miGulf Shores (1) · 151 miDaphne (2) · 152 miFairhope (1) · 155 miMobile · 165 mi
07 · Families we’ve helped

Veteran Families We’ve Helped

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08 · Questions

Dothan Assisted Living Questions

Can a Dothan veteran use Aid & Attendance for assisted living?

Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse in Dothan who needs help with daily activities can receive up to $3,845 a month toward the community’s bill.

What does assisted living cost in Dothan?

No Dothan-only figure is published. The Alabama median is $4,425 a month (CareScout 2025).

How many assisted living partners are in Dothan?

None inside Dothan yet; the nearest Alabama partners are listed above.

Can we apply after moving into a Dothan community?

Yes. Many Dothan families file after move-in, and the monthly care cost can help show financial need.