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Independent Living in Alabama

Overview of Independent Living in Alabama

Families searching for senior living in Alabama will be welcomed by a mild climate and a variety of lifestyle options. In the state’s northern counties, the Tennessee River and Appalachian Mountains pass through and provide an abundance of beautiful scenery and opportunities for outdoor activities. Temperatures rise gradually as you head south toward the coast, where the white sandy beaches of Gulf Shores attract millions of visitors throughout the year. Cities like Biloxi and Birmingham have been experiencing a recent population growth due to their Southern charm, pleasant weather, and relatively low costs of living, all factors which help make Alabama an ideal retirement destination.

Currently, A Place for Mom partners with more than 60 independent living communities, sometimes simply called retirement communities, in Alabama.

The median monthly cost of independent living in Alabama is about $2,100.

Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Alabama

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Danberry at Inverness

235 Inverness Center Dr, Birmingham, AL 35242
10
Review Score
120 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
KBCrow - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Danberry at Inverness was the perfect place for my mom! The beautiful entrance sets the tone for a warm and welcoming place to live. The people there are so helpful, encouraging, and thoughtful about making...

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Gardens of Eufaula

395 Lake Drive, Eufaula, AL 36027
10
Review Score
112 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Blakely - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

The staff at The Gardens is very kind, patient and caring!! I just attended a July 4th event that was fun for the residents and families!! I’m so thankful for this clean facility with caring people!!

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Limestone Lodge

1532 W Hobbs St, Athens, AL 35611
10
Review Score
105 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Roger C - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

This is a very warm, friendly and home type environment. The place is smaller than the others in the area but that is what makes it great! The food smells wonderful and the fun they have is outstanding....

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Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Gulf Shores

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Seagrass Village of Gulf Shores

21298 Cotton Creek Drive, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
8.3
Review Score
18 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

All 5 stars! Top notch facility. The staff are what makes this place great. The location is also wonderful. I highly recommend Seagrass Village to other families looking.

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Gardens of Daphne

1307 Daphne Ave, Daphne, AL 36526
10
Review Score
69 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Colyn B - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

It’s a cool and out standing place they have awesome people. Great environment. Excellent & friendly staff. Every one was supper nice. Takes great care of there residents. Upstanding values. Very respectable

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Asher Point Independent Living of Mobile

650 S University Blvd, Mobile, AL 36609
9.7
Review Score
57 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

They are very knowledgeable and listened to what our needs were. The staff is wonderful, mom is enjoying the food and the apartment is just the size she needs. I would recommend the community to others who...

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Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Huntsville

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Residences at Wellpoint

2940 Mill Run Road South, Huntsville, AL 35763
9.8
Review Score
103 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Jerry D - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Staff is very friendly, great activities, mom loves the variety of food, it is well maintained and have different size room i.e. studio, 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom apartments at various pricing. Basically one...

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Brookdale Jones Farm

2815 Carl T Jones Drive Southeast, Huntsville, AL 35802
9.5
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61 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Diann W - I'm a current/former resident or client

Brookdale Jones farm in Huntsville does a great job hosting events and it makes living here great. I am glad i choose to live here. Everyone does a great job and are very involved. My overall experience is a...

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The Commons

4300 Chris Drive, Huntsville, AL 35802
9.5
Review Score
16 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Kelly S - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

The staff were friendly, helpful and encouraging. The other residents were warm and welcoming. It was clean and well maintained. It is super convenient. They have a shuttle for doctor's appointments. They do...

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Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Birmingham

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Danberry at Inverness

235 Inverness Center Dr, Birmingham, AL 35242
10
Review Score
120 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
KBCrow - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Danberry at Inverness was the perfect place for my mom! The beautiful entrance sets the tone for a warm and welcoming place to live. The people there are so helpful, encouraging, and thoughtful about making...

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Cahaba Ridge Retirement Community

3090 Healthy Way, Birmingham, AL 35243
9.9
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26 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Mike F - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

I visited my family at Cahaba Ridge. It is the best place for convenience and a loving community life. All the staff and workers were helpful and very accommodating. My dining experience was first rate. ...

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Town Village Vestavia Hills

2385 Dolly Ridge Road, Birmingham, AL 35243
9.5
Review Score
42 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Cynthia - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Town Village has kind, friendly and most helpful staff. It is very clean and maintained well. It offers an abundance of fun activities. It offers transportation for the residents needs. I love everything...

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Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Prattville

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Gardens of Wetumpka

209 Country Club Dr, Wetumpka, AL 36092
9.8
Review Score
135 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Maggie - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

They are very attentive to each resident. They truly do care about them. Yes, I would recommend the community to other families. I want to thank you guys for all of the help you provided me. You put me in...

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The Crossings at Eastchase

2551 Eastchase Ln, Montgomery, AL 36117
8.9
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15 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Clifford L - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

I would say a 5 on everything but #6-Food. I'm going to say a 4 only because my mom has said it's not as good as when she first moved there but I also realize that sometimes people can get tired of the same...

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Asher Point Independent Living of Montgomery

5801 Eastdale Drive, Montgomery, AL 36117
8.9
Review Score
55 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

I have trouble getting in and out of the parking lot sometimes, especially when it get's crowded. It seems like the spaces are small. Our aunt is happy there, except she was promised a fix clearing her...

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Top cities in Alabama for independent living

8.8
Prattville, AL
36 facilities
8.5
Birmingham, AL
32 facilities
8.2
Gulf Shores, AL
77 facilities
8.2
Huntsville, AL
26 facilities
8.2
Foley, AL
6 facilities
6.8
Tuscaloosa, AL
9 facilities

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