Living in Elmore County

A Better Way of Life

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HEALTHCARE

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Healthcare Study Report

Elmore County Economic Development Authority, Stroudwater

Healthcare Facilities

River Oak Medical

277 Huntress Street, Wetumpka AL 36093
  • Family medicine
  • Cardiology
  • Neurology
  • Urology
  • Dermatology
  • Vascular
  • Orthopedics
  • Physical therapy
  • Drive-thru Pharmacy
  • More

Elmore Community Hospital

500 Hospital Dr., Wetumpka, AL 36092
  • 33 Beds
  • 24 Hour Physician Staffed Emergency Department
  • Radiology
  • Laboratory
  • Perioperative Services
  • Chemical Dependency Unit
  • Medical/Surgical Unit
  • Sleep Disorder Lab
  • Business and Financial Services
  • Ivy Creek Café
  • Medical Records
  • Medical Specialist Office Building

Tallassee Community Hospital

805 Friendship Rd., Tallassee, AL 36078
  • 69 Beds
  • Cardiopulmonary
  • Community Home Care
  • Community Hospice Care
  • Community Skilled Care & Rehab
  • Emergency Room
  • GI Laboratory
  • Intensive Care Unit
  • Laboratory
  • Medical/Surgical
  • New Day Senior Care
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Physical Therapy
  • Radiology
  • Speech Therapy

Montgomery Area Mental Health Authority

8721 U.S. Hwy 231, Wetumpka, AL 36092

HOUSING

Elmore County has proven to be a great destination for people to move to get out of the hustle and bustle of the bigger cities. The cities and towns of the county offer different and unique opportunities. With a great school system and proximity to large cities, Elmore County is a great place to live. There are many new subdivisions and single-family residences arising in each community to meet the high demands of new housing.

EDUCATION

Elmore County Technical Center (ECTC)

The ECTC has varied programs for students in grades 10-12 including dual enrollment with Central Alabama Community College. With top-notch programs and dedicated staff, the ECTC has become a driving factor in the workforce of Elmore County.

  • Automotive Services Technology
  • Aviation Technology
  • Computer Technology
  • Construction Technology
  • Electrical Technology
  • Hospitality & Tourism
  • HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning)
  • Medical Sciences
  • Plumbing & Pipefitting
  • Pre-Engineering, Drafting, & Design
  • Public Safety & Law
  • Welding Technology

ECTC offers a new, $7 million, state-of-the-art facility that houses the Welding, HVAC, Plumbing & Pipefitting, Construction, Electrical, Public Safety & Law, Medical Sciences, and Aviation programs.

  • Alabama State University
  • Auburn University
  • Auburn University at Montgomery
  • Faulkner University
  • Huntingdon College
  • Troy University at Montgomery
  • Troy University
  • Tuskegee University
  • Central Alabama Community College
  • Ingram State Technical College
  • Jefferson State Community College – Chilton County Campus
  • Southern Union State Community College
  • Trenholm State Community College

RECREATION

YMCA and 17 Springs

17 Springs is on a clear path to becoming the top recreational and outdoor tourism venue in the state of Alabama, serving as a catalyst for “next-level” sports and event experiences across Central Alabama. With event bookings already extending into 2026 and 2027, the future of 17 Springs is bright and bustling.

Since the opening of Phase I in 2023, 17 Springs has hosted numerous soccer, tennis, and pickleball tournaments, attracting athletes and visitors from all over the region. Many more events are scheduled over the next several years, with the Grandview YMCA continuing to oversee event scheduling and coordination.

Wetumpka Sports Complex

A well-balanced grouping of outdoor games and facilities offering a wide range of activities including catch and release fishing ponds, archery range, baseball fields, softball fields, and a state-of-the-art football stadium featuring a college-level track. Several soccer fields and tennis courts in the works.