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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Fernbank, AL
If you’re looking for independent living in the Fernbank 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 Fernbank. 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 36 independent living facilities in Fernbank, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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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.
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.
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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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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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We chose Martinview Assisted Living because it provided everything that I was looking for for my wife. The staff are super friendly and the care is personalized. I would recommend to others looking.
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, 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.
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.
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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.
Cost of independent living in Fernbank, AL
The average cost of senior living in Fernbank is $2,899 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ethelsville, AL with an average of $2,017 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Fernbank, AL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Fernbank, AL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Fernbank vs. other types of senior living
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What families are saying about independent living in Fernbank
Recent reviews for independent living in Fernbank
The Goldton at Adelaide in Starkville, MS
4.6
This community is worth investigating to see if this is a good option for your loved one. The proper care, respect, and watching over the residents is done well here; however, the staff are still good at allowing the residents have their autonomy.
There are three meals a day, and there is a ...
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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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Fernbank independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fernbank independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fernbank, 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 Fernbank 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 Fernbank partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fernbank, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.4%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.8%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.1%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Fernbank 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 Fernbank communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fernbank, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.3%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.6%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fernbank 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 Fernbank offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
25%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.6%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
8.3%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.6%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
30.6%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
27.8%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.9%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.8%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Garden Hill Assisted Living, LLC, Pine Valley in Tuscaloosa and The Landings at Northport are the top-rated independent living facilities near Fernbank, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 36 independent living facilities near Fernbank, Alabama. See the full list.
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