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Photo of Danberry at InvernessCommunity card badge
1414 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
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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...
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.
Danberry at Inverness reflects a complete break from the conventions of ordinary senior living communities by embracing a distinctive philosophy focused on celebrating life with style. Here, you will find every convenience and amenity imaginable for active adults over 55, including a full...
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1919 Photos available
9.9
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131 reviews
9.9
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131 reviews
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We were first impressed with how clean and updated it was on our first visit. The price was right in the range we needed. Everyone is so friendly and willing to help. We are very pleased.
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.
At the Gardens of Pelham Assisted Living, our retirement community meets the diverse and changing needs of today’s senior citizens. Conveniently located off 1-65 North at exit 246 in Pelham near the Oak Mountain Park, the Garden’s atmosphere is warm and relaxed. Our month-to-month rent, without...
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2121 Photos available
1111 Floor plans available
9.9
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26 reviews
9.9
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26 reviews
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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. ...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Cahaba Ridge Retirement Community is a part of Resort Lifestyle Communities. The company prides itself on providing a 'resort lifestyle' in its independent retirement communities. Cahaba Ridge will offer an all-inclusive experience where one price takes care of all residents' daily needs,...
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1414 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.8
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28 reviews
9.8
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28 reviews
5 star
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1. Well managed & responsive to residents feedback & ideas. 2. Kept very neat & clean always. They are currently ordering new furniture for common areas (even though they are still in good shape, but want...
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.
It’s not downsizing your home; it’s upsizing your possibilities. Located on 20 wooded acres in Birmingham’s prestigious Riverchase area, our continuing care retirement community (CCRC) gives you a maintenance-free lifestyle with the retirement you deserve. Our community has a full continuum...
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11 Photo available
9.7
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28 reviews
9.7
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28 reviews
5 star
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The Crossings is a wonderful place. It's a beautiful facility. The assisted living apartments are clean and modern. The staff is very professional and helpful. Lots of activities to choose from every day....
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.
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1313 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.5
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46 reviews
9.5
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Personnel are always friendly, efficient and dependable. When experience a problem that problem is taken care of and solved as soon possible. Activities are regent and avaliable to all residents who would...
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.
If you think senior living at Bridgewood Gardens is like a nursing home … think again! We ensure residents are living an active and enriching lifestyle through our dedicated assisted living and award-winning memory care services. Come see how we can elevate your lifestyle with engaging and...
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9.5
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23 reviews
9.5
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Overall great. It is a warm and comfortable place [name removed] and [name removed] have made it a place I'm proud to home. The apartment is great but I thinned out of stuff before I moved and a I enjoy my...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Cherry Creek Village, a unique, gated, Independent Living Community located between the historic cities of Gadsden and Attalla offering all-inclusive senior living. Cherry Creek Village is a place where our residents become family and your loved one's security is our purpose. When you become a...
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1212 Photos available
9.5
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51 reviews
9.5
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She doing great we love it. Skyline is a great place friendly, clean attend to her needs in a timely fashion and yes I would recommend Skyline Village at Red Mountain community to other families based on...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Skyline Village is in Homewood and sits on top of Red Mountain overlooking the city of Birmingham. All the apartments have a great view and the Veranda out back is one of the BEST in the whole city.Skyline Village is truly an all-inclusive Community.Skyline Village is unique in the fact that we...
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9.5
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42 reviews
9.5
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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...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Town Village is much more than senior living —it's a way of life. We strive to provide a distinctive lifestyle filled with friendships, life enrichment activities and attention to every detail. Come sit by the stone fireplace, catch up over a cup of coffee, or take a dip in the heated indoor...
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9.5
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21 reviews
9.5
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Definitely 5 stars. My mom was very reluctant about leaving our family home but it was time. I spoke to a lot of people and toured almost every place in the area. I wasn't in a hurry. I was looking for a...
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.
Located on the outskirts of historic Decatur, Morningside has provided state-licensed assisted living services since 1999. Our licensed professional associates provide excellent resident satisfaction, vibrant programming and care which the community has come to know and trust 24 hours a day,...
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Photo of HarborChase of Jasper
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17 reviews
9.2
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17 reviews
5 star
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Overall, it was great. The people working there were always available, with friendly smiles and helping hands. I would recommend this place. The staff was friendly, and there always seemed to be something...
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.
Jasper is located in the Northwest part of Alabama. It is a community with beautiful nature, and a rich historical heritage. Here you'll find the home you've been looking for...HarborChase of Jasper Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care community. Our community is unique in that we...
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Photo of Pleasant Villa Retirement Home
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9.2
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For the money, you could get more, but places are much more expensive. Room sizes are larger than I am accustomed to. Everything works, service problems seem to be taken care of immediately Food is good most...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
A family-owned facility with 32 apartments, Pleasant Villa offers you a great value in Independent Living. All rents include 3 meals daily, all utilities including cable TV, weekly housekeeping services, activities twice a day, transportation coordination, weekly shopping services, use of our...
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Photo of The Terrace at Priceville
1616 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.2
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19 reviews
9.2
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19 reviews
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Overall great. The dining room is fantastic, but everything has been very good. My mother looks forward to meals for the first time in many months.
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.
Welcome to The Terrace at Priceville Senior Living, Assisted Living and Alzheimer's Care in Priceville, Alabama Welcome to The Terrace at Priceville! Our beautiful senior living retirement community offers Independent Living for active seniors, Assisted Living with the levels of care, and...
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Photo of Brookdale University Park
1212 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.2
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81 reviews
9.2
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81 reviews
5 star
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our mom has really thrived at Brookdale. The staff friendliness and concern for mom's wellbeing is our biggest compliment. Every concern and question is answered timely and expertly. The size of her studio...
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.
Come see if our continuing care retirement community, or CCRC, is the right fit for you and your family. Here you’ll have independent living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing all on one campus. So if you or your spouse need more care later, you’ll have the lifestyle you want and...
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Photo of Truewood by Merrill, Riverchase
2525 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.1
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72 reviews
9.1
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Room size very nice with a kitchenette and walk-in closet. Food was above average. Biggest complaint was communication with residents about activities and changes in policies to residents and families.
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.
Located in Hoover, Alabama, Truewood by Merrill, Riverchase is a newly renovated senior living community featuring a total of 110 beautifully appointed residences: 86 assisted living and 28 memory care apartments. The innovative assisted living apartments, specialized dementia care suites and...
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Photo of Legacy Ridge at Trussville
99 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.0
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19 reviews
9.0
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19 reviews
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[name removed] was very helpful, knowledgeable, and experienced. Mom's room was move in ready exactly as he said. The price could be improved. So much more expensive than other facilities. It was the best of...
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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2727 Photos available
8.8
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51 reviews
8.8
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51 reviews
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The place is very clean. Staff and residents are friendly. Complaints are the food is not low calorie or even balanced. An alternate menu is available. The location is fantastic.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
City Center Village is an Independent Senior Living Community located in the heart of Decatur Alabama's Historic District! City Center Village offers residents many services and amenities, all for one affordable monthly rate with no hidden fees. Gated and secure with 24-hour staff, we strive to...
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8.6
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52 reviews
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52 reviews
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The staff is very caring and know each resident by name. They are quick to fix things in the apartments. Because they have new owners as of the end of last year, they are in process to be renovating each...
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.
From the moment you walk through the door, you will experience the difference that is Chateau Vestavia. Family owned and locally operated, we are a part of the beautiful Vestavia Hills community. Our caring professional staff is committed to making this the most worry-free time of your life. We...
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Photo of Monark Grove Greystone
99 Photos available
4646 Floor plans available
8.6
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44 reviews
8.6
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44 reviews
5 star
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All 5's. The facility is always extremely clean. The apartment size is generous and many units include a balcony. There are a lot of activities. Yes. I would recommend.
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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1515 Photos available
1313 Floor plans available
8.6
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33 reviews
8.6
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33 reviews
5 star
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The apartment size is excellent, along with the remaining experience. I would definitely recommend the community to others who are searching for senior living.
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.
Huntsville Alabama's Premier Life Care Retirement Community offering Independent Living, Licensed Assisted Living, Licensed Specialty Care Assisted Living, and Licensed Skilled Nursing on a beautiful mountain top with scenic views.
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8.5
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19 reviews
8.5
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The Ridge is very clean and beautifully decorated. The staff is very friendly, caring, and compassionate for all the residents. Food is excellent. Prepared fresh and you are served hot, healthy...
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.
Proveer at Grande View provides the Hoover and Shelby County communities with vibrant, upscale and modern senior living.The word “proveer” means to provide. With Proveer at Grande View, that is their purpose. The staff at Proveer has dedicated themselves to understanding the needs of seniors who...
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8.0
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7 reviews
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St. Martins is great. My mom is adjusting very well. She absolutely loves the activities that are planned everyday. The staff is warm and friendly. My only feedback for St. Martins is the grounds could be...
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.
A Life Plan, commonly referred to as a Continuing Care Retirement Community, St. Martin’s in the Pines offers a comprehensive range of care to support seniors through all stages of living. Accommodations include restaurant-style dining, gated beautiful grounds, community garden, daily activities,...
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99 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.4
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53 reviews
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53 reviews
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I will say that I had two good Caregivers, one was named [name removed] and the other was named [name removed]. They took good care of me, but they both quit. I was always satisfied with my care with those...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
At our premier Decatur, Ala., retirement community offering independent for seniors, we’re here to help you seize your new opportunities and make the most of them. For independent living residents, it might mean trading in the chores of home and yard maintenance for time to pursue a...
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8.5
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We absolutely love Riverside Senior Living! Our loved one is cared for like family, and given the chance to still have some independence and self worth as he has lived with Parkinson’s Disease for over 20...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Home Sweet Home!Steven has been a resident of Decatur since 1974 and June is a native of Decatur. Steven and June Hall purchased Riverside Senior Living in May 2008. Steven’s background is health care. His undergraduate degree is from the University of South Alabama in Health Sciences, his...
Photo of Peachtree Senior Living
1111 Photos available
8.4
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43 reviews
8.4
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43 reviews
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They treat my mother very good and are always doing extra-curricular activities and the food they cook is good. They make all the holidays special with the different foods. They keep a check on her multiple...
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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Cost of independent living in Colony, AL

The average cost of senior living in Colony is $2,843 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Decatur, AL with an average of $2,630 per month.

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

Colony, AL
$2,843/mo
$3,125/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$5,570/mo
Independent Living
$2,843/mo

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

Studio
$2,457/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,297/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,218/mo

Senior living costs in Colony 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: Colony, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeColony, ALAlabamaU.S.
Independent Living$2,843/mo$3,125/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,204/mo$4,200/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,570/mo$5,577/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Colony, AL:$2,843/mo
Alabama:$3,125/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Colony, AL:$4,204/mo
Alabama:$4,200/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Colony, AL:$5,570/mo
Alabama:$5,577/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Colony

Recent reviews for independent living in Colony

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.

Proveer at Grayson Valley in Birmingham, AL

4.1
The facility is pretty nice, I think some things could be upgraded. But mom is very pleased. The staff is very friendly and quick to address any issues we have. They do housekeeping often and her room is very clean. The food is good, mom is happy with it. Communication with the family is very ...
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Colony independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Colony independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Colony, 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 Colony 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 Colony partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Colony, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.3%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
21.9%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.7%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Colony 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 Colony communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Colony, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.3%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.7%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
28.3%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.1%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Colony 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 Colony offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Colony, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
40.4%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.4%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.3%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.3%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.5%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.5%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.5%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.6%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.9%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
39.3%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
31.2%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.4%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.7%
40.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Danberry at Inverness, Gardens of Pelham and Cahaba Ridge Retirement Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Colony, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 89 independent living facilities near Colony, Alabama. See the full list.
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The best independent living facilities near you in Colony, Alabama are Danberry at Inverness, Gardens of Pelham and Cahaba Ridge Retirement Community. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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