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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Colony, AL

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 106 independent living facilities in Colony, 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 Steppville, Alden and Red Wine.
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Photo of South Morgan Health Care Ctr
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.
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.
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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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.
Photo of St Clair Health Care Ctr
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.
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
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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Tannehill Specialty Care
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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Photo of Branchwater Village
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.
Photo of Meadows of Rainbow City
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.
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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Colony, AL

The average cost of senior living in Colony is $3,610 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sipsey, AL with an average of $2,827 per month.

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

Colony, AL
$3,610/mo
$3,311/mo

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

Colony, AL
$3,610/mo
$3,478/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,074/mo
Independent Living
$3,610/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,606/mo
Studio
$4,001/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,422/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,746/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,645/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$3,610/mo$3,478/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,021/mo$3,866/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,074/mo$3,907/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Colony, AL:$3,610/mo
Alabama:$3,478/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Colony, AL:$4,021/mo
Alabama:$3,866/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Colony, AL:$4,074/mo
Alabama:$3,907/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Colony, AL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Colony 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
Colony, AL$2,778/mo$2,679/mo+3.7%
Alabama$2,802/mo$2,750/mo+1.9%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Colony, AL
2024 average cost:$2,778/mo
2023 average cost:$2,679/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
Alabama
2024 average cost:$2,802/mo
2023 average cost:$2,750/mo
Percent change:+1.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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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
23.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.1%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
23.6%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.5%
33.6%
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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
22.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
23.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.9%
17.4%
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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
42.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.1%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.1%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.4%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.6%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.5%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
43.8%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
25.8%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.1%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.6%
47%
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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 106 independent living facilities near Colony, Alabama. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Colony, Alabama are Danberry at Inverness, Gardens of Pelham and The Crossings at Riverchase. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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