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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
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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: 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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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 Vaughan Place Senior Living Community
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: 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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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
John Knox Manor, Inc. is a faith-based non-profit community for seniors 62 years and older.Located near Baptist Medical Center South and various other medical facilities, you're loved one can feel safe and secure with staff on duty 24 hours a day.John Knox Retirement Tower is a 7 story building...
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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.
Experience a place you can call home at Belmont Assisted Living. We are nestled in the peaceful neighborhood of Copperfield and directly across from Baptist East Hospital off of Taylor Road. We are located within walking distance of a fire station, one block from the Cancer Care Center, numerous...
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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.
Canterbury Courts At the Canterbury Courts in Montgomery, Montgomery County, Alabama, we offer comfortable and luxurious senior housing arrangements to people 55 and older. With one bedroom and two bedroom units available, we are prepared to accommodate both singles and couples. Crafted from...
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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.
Photo of Villa Maria
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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It’s stressful to worry about your loved one everyday and the decision to use a memory care unit was a difficult one. We have had ups and downs at Wesley Gardens and at one time I toured someplace to move my...
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.
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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, 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.
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: 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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Our loved one was a previous residents at The Village and during their stay there it was awesome, just off the charts. However covid had hit and we ended up pulling our loved one out to come live at home...
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.
Village at Cook Springs provides an assisted living community for those in need of memory care in the Pell City, St. Clair County, Alabama. This community offers the support that is needed for seniors who are dealing with dementia and Alzheimer's in an area that is beautiful and green. Those...
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 Gap Of The Mountain, AL

The average cost of senior living in Gap Of The Mountain is $3,301 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Maplesville, AL with an average of $2,236 per month.

Independent living costs in Gap Of The Mountain, AL, vs. nearby cities

Gap Of The Mountain, AL
$3,301/mo
$3,384/mo
$3,304/mo

Independent living costs in Gap Of The Mountain, AL, vs. state and national averages

Gap Of The Mountain, AL
$3,301/mo
$3,478/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Gap Of The Mountain, AL, vs. other senior living options

$3,903/mo
Independent Living
$3,301/mo

Independent living costs in Gap Of The Mountain, AL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,057/mo
Studio
$4,020/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,532/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,062/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,450/mo

Senior living costs in Gap Of The Mountain 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: Gap Of The Mountain, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGap Of The Mountain, ALAlabamaU.S.
Independent Living$3,301/mo$3,478/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,764/mo$3,866/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,903/mo$3,907/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Gap Of The Mountain, AL:$3,301/mo
Alabama:$3,478/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Gap Of The Mountain, AL:$3,764/mo
Alabama:$3,866/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Gap Of The Mountain, AL:$3,903/mo
Alabama:$3,907/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Gap Of The Mountain, AL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Gap Of The Mountain 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
Gap Of The Mountain, AL$2,875/mo$2,774/mo+3.6%
Alabama$2,802/mo$2,750/mo+1.9%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Gap Of The Mountain, AL
2024 average cost:$2,875/mo
2023 average cost:$2,774/mo
Percent change:+3.6%
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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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 Gap Of The Mountain

Recent reviews for independent living in Gap Of The Mountain

Homeland Assisted Living Facility in Jemison, AL

5.0
My parents have been here almost a year. The staff and owner are friendly and have genuine concern for the residents. They get to know the residents, so when something is not right (mentally/physically) they know and can address it quickly. It’s never easy for a person to transition from ...
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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.

Gap Of The Mountain independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gap Of The Mountain independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gap Of The Mountain, 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 Gap Of The Mountain 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 Gap Of The Mountain partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19.1%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
14.9%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.2%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Gap Of The Mountain 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 Gap Of The Mountain communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gap Of The Mountain, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
18.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gap Of The Mountain 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 Gap Of The Mountain offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
33%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.1%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.1%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.2%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.8%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.6%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.9%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
36.2%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
23.4%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.7%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33%
47%
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