Mountain Cove

Overview of Mountain Cove

With 34 beds, Mountain Cove is a small assisted living community on Highway 411 in Gadsden, Alabama. The setting serves older adults needing help with everyday activities like bathing, dressing, medication management, and meals while maintaining as much independence as they comfortably can. As an assisted living home, the community provides the kind of smaller, residential environment that captivates families seeking individualized attention and a more serene daily feel.

Mountain Cove is staffed 24/7 with licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants. This 24-hour professional presence means help is there whenever needed. Staff provide personal health services including medication assistance, weight and blood pressure monitoring, and help with daily living activities. When circumstances shift, and extra support is needed, residents have access to home health care. Mountain Cove is found in a car-dependent area where most errands need driving, so the setting suits residents and families who drive locally or have transportation readily available.

A tour in person by families considering this home will give a clear picture of the setting, the room options, and how daily care is organized.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 34 Rank #213 / 242Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 213th out of 242 homes we track in Alabama for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Alabama facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Alabama that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #368 / 382Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 368th out of 382 homes we track in Alabama for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Alabama facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Alabama that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusRegular
CountyEtowah

Ownership & Operating Entity

Mountain Cove is administered by Kimberly (Arledge) Mcduffie.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsPersonal Health Services, 24 hour professional staff, assistance with medication, access to Home Health Care, emergency call light, weight and blood pressure monitoring, assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing/ dressing and personal hygiene

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Address 4.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Gadsden's city center to Mountain Cove's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around the area

Info below is compiled from the AL Dept. of Public Health (ADPH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Fair Haven
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Birmingham (Crestline)
259
Facility 259
AL AVG 90
Rank #2 / 242
No
56
Facility 56
AL AVG 39
Rank #81 / 382
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--
Diversicare of Montgomery
AL
HOS
MC
NH
Montgomery (Forest Park)
138
Facility 138
AL AVG 90
Rank #42 / 242
No
52
Facility 52
AL AVG 39
Rank #100 / 382
SNF (Skilled Nursing) (138)A+Quintella Crawford Jackson
Brookdale Northport
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Northport
83
Facility 83
AL AVG 90
Rank #117 / 242
Yes
47
Facility 47
AL AVG 39
Rank #141 / 382
Private RoomsA+Sherry Washington
Brookdale University Park
AL
IL
Birmingham (South Denver)
60
Facility 60
AL AVG 90
Rank #153 / 242
Yes
84
Facility 84
AL AVG 39
Rank #1 / 382
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+Brandon Bornstein
Mountain Cove
AL
Gadsden
34
Facility 34
AL AVG 90
Rank #213 / 242
No
4
Facility 4
AL AVG 39
Rank #368 / 382
--Kimberly (Arledge) Mcduffie

Frequently Asked Questions about Mountain Cove

Is Mountain Cove in a walkable area?

Mountain Cove has a walk score of 4. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Are pets allowed at Mountain Cove?

No, Mountain Cove has a no-pet policy.

Does Mountain Cove operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Mountain Cove is registered as a for-profit in AL.

Who is the administrator of Mountain Cove?

Kimberly (Arledge) McDuffie is the administrator of Mountain Cove.

How many beds does Mountain Cove have?

Mountain Cove has 34 beds.

Are there photos of Mountain Cove?

Yes — there are 2 photos of Mountain Cove in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Mountain Cove?

Mountain Cove is located at 6330 U. S. Highway 411, Gadsden, AL 35901.

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