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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, 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.
Experience a place you can call home at Belmont Assisted Living. We are nestled in the peaceful neighborhood of Copperfield and directly across from Baptist East Hospital off of Taylor Road. We are located within walking distance of a fire station, one block from the Cancer Care Center, numerous...
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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, 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.
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It’s stressful to worry about your loved one everyday and the decision to use a memory care unit was a difficult one. We have had ups and downs at Wesley Gardens and at one time I toured someplace to move my...
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.
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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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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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My loved one has recently moved into this community and so far everything is going well for him there. The staff have been very friendly and I am comfortable with the quality of care they are providing him....
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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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My mom is doing great as a resident in the community. She enjoys the meals and the activities are good. She has been happy so far and the staff are good with the care and good at giving my updates where it...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Clanton, AL

The average cost of senior living in Clanton is $3,384 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Autaugaville, AL with an average of $1,578 per month.

Independent living costs in Clanton, AL, vs. nearby cities

Clanton, AL
$3,384/mo
$3,304/mo
$3,471/mo

Independent living costs in Clanton, AL, vs. state and national averages

Clanton, AL
$3,384/mo
$3,478/mo
U.S. national average
$4,017/mo

Independent living costs in Clanton, AL, vs. other senior living options

$3,970/mo
Independent Living
$3,384/mo

Independent living costs in Clanton, AL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,518/mo
Studio
$4,045/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,561/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,120/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,450/mo

Senior living costs in Clanton 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: Clanton, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeClanton, ALAlabamaU.S.
Independent Living$3,384/mo$3,478/mo$4,017/mo
Assisted Living$3,819/mo$3,866/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,970/mo$3,907/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Clanton, AL:$3,384/mo
Alabama:$3,478/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
Assisted Living
Clanton, AL:$3,819/mo
Alabama:$3,866/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Clanton, AL:$3,970/mo
Alabama:$3,907/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Clanton, AL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Clanton 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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Independent living cost trends in Clanton, AL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Clanton 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Clanton, AL$2,857/mo$2,774/mo+3.0%
Alabama$2,802/mo$2,750/mo+1.9%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Clanton, AL
2024 average cost:$2,857/mo
2023 average cost:$2,774/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
Alabama
2024 average cost:$2,802/mo
2023 average cost:$2,750/mo
Percent change:+1.9%
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2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Clanton

Recent reviews for independent living in Clanton

Homeland Assisted Living Facility in Jemison, AL

5.0
My parents have been here almost a year. The staff and owner are friendly and have genuine concern for the residents. They get to know the residents, so when something is not right (mentally/physically) they know and can address it quickly. It’s never easy for a person to transition from ...
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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.

Clanton independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Clanton independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Clanton, 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 Clanton 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 Clanton 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
21.6%
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20.5%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
15.9%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Availability of select dining options in Clanton 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 Clanton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
20.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
19.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Clanton 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 Clanton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
33%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.7%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.9%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
23.9%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.4%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Gardens of Clanton, Danberry at Inverness and Gardens of Pelham are the top-rated independent living facilities near Clanton, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 106 independent living facilities near Clanton, Alabama. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Clanton, Alabama are Gardens of Clanton, Danberry at Inverness and Gardens of Pelham. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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