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Photo of Legacy Ridge at Trussville
99 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.0
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16 reviews
9.0
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Overall our experience has been really good! The staff is very caring and my mom seems to be making the transition well. Her room is clean and has plenty of space for what she needs.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Sunrise Ridge is an assisted living community located in Trussville, AL. With a classic small-town atmosphere, Trussville is known for its close-knit community, its beautiful Cahaba Village historic district and its wide variety of shopping and entertainment venues. Residents and visitors alike...
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99 Photos available
4646 Floor plans available
8.7
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36 reviews
8.7
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36 reviews
5 star
72%
4 star
14%
3 star
8%
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0%
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6%
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This place is great. The staff is very attentive and kind. They are encouraging my 91yr old mom to join the activities and help to get out to eat in the dining room. The head nurse is keeping me informed and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
There's beauty in new beginnings - and a thrill in knowing the possibilities they bring. Just like the metamorphosis of a butterfly, nature has a way of showing us there are wonders to be celebrated in all of life's stages - and now that you've worked hard, it's time to enjoy. Senior living at...
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Photo of Somerby at St. Vincent's One Nineteen
2525 Photos available
1414 Floor plans available
7.4
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22 reviews
7.4
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22 reviews
5 star
50%
4 star
36%
3 star
14%
2 star
0%
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My husband has Vascular Dementia & this is the 3rd facility he has lived in. So far this place is easy to deal with. The staff work hard to make sure people are safe and needs are met. It is not a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nestled in an attractively landscaped and wooded pocket of Birmingham, AL, Somerby St. Vincent's One Nineteen provides all that seniors desire from Independent living, Assisted living and specialized Somerside Memory Care options. Somerby offers a comfortable, convenient and rewarding senior...
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We chose Kirkwood by the River because of the convenient location for me and it was a relatively good price compared to some others we looked at. She had a 1 bedroom and it was about 600 square feet. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Kirkwood by the River was founded as a nonprofit in 1980 by Independent Presbyterian Church to offer Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing and Medicare Rehabilitation. Set on 120 acres on the Cahaba River, Kirkwood by the River feels miles away from the...
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6.7
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38 reviews
6.7
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38 reviews
5 star
65%
4 star
8%
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3%
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0%
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24%
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From the first time I came here I decided this is where I wanted to live. Sometimes somethings are a little lax but not enough to make me want to leave. All the residents are very friendly get along very...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Peachtree Senior Living is an assisted and independent living community offering personalized assistance, supportive services and compassionate care in an intimate, professionally managed setting.We are proud to celebrate our 100% DEFICIENCY FREE state survey!!!Peachtree's Assisted Living is...
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Our loved one was a previous residents at The Village and during their stay there it was awesome, just off the charts. However covid had hit and we ended up pulling our loved one out to come live at home...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Village at Cook Springs provides an assisted living community for those in need of memory care in the Pell City, St. Clair County, Alabama. This community offers the support that is needed for seniors who are dealing with dementia and Alzheimer's in an area that is beautiful and green. Those...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of assisted living in Saint Ives, AL

The average cost of senior living in Saint Ives is $4,353 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oak Grove, AL with an average of $3,158 per month.

Assisted living costs in Saint Ives, AL, vs. nearby cities

Saint Ives, AL
$4,353/mo
$3,555/mo
$3,924/mo

Assisted living costs in Saint Ives, AL, vs. state and national averages

Saint Ives, AL
$4,353/mo
$3,866/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

Assisted living costs in Saint Ives, AL, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,353/mo
$4,353/mo

Assisted living costs in Saint Ives, AL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,873/mo
Studio
$5,020/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,973/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,276/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,600/mo

Senior living costs in Saint Ives vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Saint Ives, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSaint Ives, ALAlabamaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,353/mo$3,866/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,353/mo$3,907/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,340/mo$3,478/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Saint Ives, AL:$4,353/mo
Alabama:$3,866/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Saint Ives, AL:$4,353/mo
Alabama:$3,907/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Saint Ives, AL:$4,340/mo
Alabama:$3,478/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Saint Ives, AL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Saint Ives and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Saint Ives, AL

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Saint Ives have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Saint Ives, AL$4,887/mo$3,995/mo+22.3%
Alabama$4,047/mo$3,742/mo+8.2%
National$5,322/mo$5,061/mo+5.2%
Saint Ives, AL
2024 average cost:$4,887/mo
2023 average cost:$3,995/mo
Percent change:+22.3%
Alabama
2024 average cost:$4,047/mo
2023 average cost:$3,742/mo
Percent change:+8.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,322/mo
2023 average cost:$5,061/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Saint Ives, AL

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Saint Ives.

What families are saying about assisted living in Saint Ives

Recent reviews for assisted living in Saint Ives

Kirkwood by the River in Birmingham, AL

5.0
My parents moved into Kirkwood by the River 9 years ago and I've NEVER had a complaint about anything. This is the best run and kindest retirement place anyone could ever find. The entire staff are kind, thoughtful, patient and courteous. A wonderful place in a great setting with Christian ...
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Legacy Ridge at Trussville

4.9
So far the experience with the community has been great. The staff is always been so helpful to me as well as mother. But I have found there seems to be an underlying support from the family members of the residence. That was some thing that was unexpected. It's new for all of us and we've ...
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Village at Cook Springs in Pell City, AL

5.0
My mom has been with these wonderful people for over a year now, and we simply could not be happier with the outcome. If you have read Atul Gawande's book, Being Mortal, the Village at Cook Springs could easily be one of his examples for exemplary senior living care.

Saint Ives review score based on 26 family reviews

8.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 26 reviews of 12 Saint Ives assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Saint Ives review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Saint Ives review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Saint Ives, AL12 facilities
9.0
Talladega, AL15 facilities
7.2
Pell City, AL14 facilities

Review subcategories for Saint Ives assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 26 reviews of 12 Saint Ives assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Saint Ives resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Saint Ives, AL averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.4
4.0
Friendliness
3.8
4.1
Care services
3.2
3.8
Staff
3.5
4.0
Meals & dining
3.5
3.6
Activities
3.4
3.7
Value for cost*
3.2
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Saint Ives assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Saint Ives assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Saint Ives, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Saint Ives assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Saint Ives that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Saint Ives, ALNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
41.7%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
41.7%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.7%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
41.7%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.7%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
41.7%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Saint Ives assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Saint Ives Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Saint Ives, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
41.7%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
42.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Saint Ives assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Saint Ives partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Saint Ives, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
36%
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Availability of select dining options in Saint Ives assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Saint Ives communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Saint Ives, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.3%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Saint Ives assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Saint Ives offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Saint Ives, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.7%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.7%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Saint Ives

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Alabama assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Saint Ives protect seniors.
Learn about Alabama assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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