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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Fayette County, AL

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If you’re looking for independent living in the Fayette County 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 Fayette County. 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 37 independent living facilities in Fayette County, 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 Winfield, Fowlers Crossroads and Tucker.
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Last Updated: 12/24/24
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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.
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 The Arrington
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.
Photo of Gateway Commons
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 Trinity Place
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.
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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.
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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: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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: 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.
Here at Ivy Gate, we are in tune with your needs. In our peaceful sanctuary, 8-16 people become family.Our quality of care differs from more extensive communal living facilities and traditional nursing homes by offering more quality time with your loved one by committing to never housing more...
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Photo of Oaktree Manor Assisted Living, Inc
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
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.

Cost of independent living in Fayette County, AL

The average cost of senior living in Fayette County is $2,888 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Reform, AL with an average of $2,017 per month.

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

Fayette County, AL
$2,888/mo
$2,805/mo
$3,116/mo

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

Fayette County, AL
$2,888/mo
$3,458/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$3,444/mo
Independent Living
$2,888/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,862/mo
Studio
$3,397/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,348/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,922/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$1,999/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Fayette County over time

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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 Fayette County

Recent reviews for independent living in Fayette County

Pleasant Villa Retirement Home in Pleasant Grove, AL

5.0
We picked this community because it was the best fit for my loved one. We loved it and she loved it. They went above and beyond. The director is amazing and really cares for the residents. I would recommend to other families.

Regency Retirement Village - Tuscaloosa

5.0
I'm doing well in this community. I like it very much here. I picked them because it was the best deal with the most inclusive. I have a garden room with 3 meals a day. I'm not really big on activities but I do attend some the activities they offer. The meals are pretty good. The staff are very ...
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Country Place Senior Living of Winfield

5.0
My mother-in-law opted to come to Country Place when she was no longer able to live by herself. From the very beginning of her stay the staff has been wonderful to both her and us. She LOVED living there!!

Fayette County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fayette County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fayette 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 Fayette 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 Fayette County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fayette County, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.2%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.6%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
16.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.1%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Fayette 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 Fayette County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fayette County, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.8%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.6%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
13.5%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.4%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fayette 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 Fayette County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fayette County, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
27%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.9%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.9%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
24.3%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.8%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.9%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
27%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
24.3%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.8%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Garden Hill Assisted Living, LLC, Pine Valley in Tuscaloosa and Pleasant Villa Retirement Home are the top-rated independent living facilities near Fayette County, Alabama. See full list of communities.

There are 37 independent living facilities near Fayette County, Alabama. See the full list.

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