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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Escambia County, AL

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 60 independent living facilities in Escambia County, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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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.
Photo of Andalusia Manor
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.
Photo of Savannah Terrace of Andalusia I
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: Independent Living
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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.
Photo of Shelton Manor
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.
Photo of Whispering Pines Assisted Living Facility LLC
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: Independent Living
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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.
Photo of Crescent Park Village
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.
Photo of Eden at Crestview
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.
Photo of Pensalcola Retirement Vlg III
Provides: Independent Living
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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
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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: Independent Living
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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.

Cost of independent living in Escambia County, AL

The average cost of senior living in Escambia County is $3,263 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Excel, AL with an average of $2,848 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Escambia County, AL vs. nearby counties

Escambia County, AL
$3,263/mo
$3,298/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Escambia County, AL vs. the state and national average

Escambia County, AL
$3,263/mo
$3,458/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$3,793/mo
Independent Living
$3,263/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,825/mo
Studio
$3,597/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,907/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,779/mo

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 Escambia County

Recent reviews for independent living in Escambia County

Country Place Senior Living of Brewton

4.7
I have been very pleased. I would recommend Country Place to others. It is clean and spacious community. The food services are good. The have choices at breakfast. I was pleased with the staff that I interacted with.

Westgate Village in Brewton, AL

5.0
Moved into Westgate at start of new year. Best Decision!!! Feel safe, yet feel I have privacy. Place is clean, staff is great! Love the opportunity to meet many kinds of people.

Brookdale Pensacola

4.8
I absolutely love the employees and their interactions with the residents. I would highly recommend Brookdale Pensacola. Once the food situation is solved, they should have a 10 in every category.

Escambia County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Escambia County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Escambia County, 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 Escambia County 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 Escambia County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Escambia County, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.5%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.5%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Escambia County 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 Escambia County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Escambia County, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.5%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.5%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
30%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Escambia County 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 Escambia County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Escambia County, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
32.5%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.5%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.5%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.5%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
22.5%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
17.5%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.5%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.5%
46.1%
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University Pines by Sky Active Living, The Waterford at Carpenter's Creek and Navarre Gardens North are the top-rated independent living facilities near Escambia County, Alabama. See full list of communities.

There are 60 independent living facilities near Escambia County, Alabama. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Escambia County, Alabama are University Pines by Sky Active Living and The Waterford at Carpenter's Creek. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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