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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Ayres, AL

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If you’re looking for independent living in the Ayres area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Ayres. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.

Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 106 independent living facilities in Ayres, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Alden, Red Wine and Hollywood.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Birmingham, Trussville and Gardendale.

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Last Updated: 9/20/24
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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
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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, Independent Living
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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
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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
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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: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living
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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
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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
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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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It is very, very clean. Everything is impressive. My mother is very picky and she said they are willing to do anything for you and she's really impressed.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Legacy Village of Jacksonville is an assisted living community located in Jacksonville, Alabama, in Calhoun County, and home to just over 12,600 people. Jacksonville is a busy city close to Oxford, with lots of stores, shopping, restaurants and area attractions. Residents will enjoy spending time...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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
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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.

Cost of independent living in Ayres, AL

The average cost of senior living in Ayres is $3,689 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Springville, AL with an average of $3,137 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ayres, AL vs. nearby cities

Ayres, AL
$3,689/mo
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ayres, AL vs. the state and national average

Ayres, AL
$3,689/mo
$3,458/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ayres vs. other types of senior living

$4,104/mo
Independent Living
$3,689/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Ayres, AL by room type

Semi-Private
$4,295/mo
Studio
$4,005/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,567/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,055/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,450/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Ayres over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Ayres

Recent reviews for independent living in Ayres

Asher Point Independent Living of Hoover

4.1
I am not very good at this but here goes , this is the first time we've in a retirement community and the adjustment was difficult but I have to say the staff are very polite and caring .I was raised with old values and I see this community practicing those same values

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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Fair Haven Retirement Community in Birmingham, AL

4.0
There have been some issues with the billing but I'm having a meeting with them this week to get that resolved. Based on our experience I would recommend them.

Ayres independent living services and amenities

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

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ayres independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Ayres partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.7%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.7%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
21.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.1%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Ayres independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Ayres communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
23.6%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.1%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
20.2%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.9%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ayres independent 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 independent living communities in Ayres offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
39.3%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.3%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.6%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.7%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.1%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.5%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.4%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
38.2%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
23.6%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.2%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.3%
46.1%
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Gardens of Pelham, Danberry at Inverness and Bridgewood Gardens are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ayres, Alabama. See full list of communities.

There are 106 independent living facilities near Ayres, Alabama. See the full list.

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