About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2026 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2026 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2026 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
Senior Living Awards
Caregiver ResourcesAdd Review
(866) 374-4058
Talk to a local advisor for FREE
Senior Living Home

10 Best Independent Living Communities in Garywood, AL

Answer a few questions to get personalized results
Who are you searching for?

If you’re looking for independent living in the Garywood 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 Garywood. 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 11 independent living facilities in Garywood, 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 Sherman Heights, Red Wine and Alden.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Birmingham, Hoover and Homewood.

ShortCode tests:
top3CommunitiesWithLinks: Cahaba Ridge Retirement Community, Gardens of Pelham and Skyline Village at Red Mountain
zipAveragecost: $3,772

Garywood Independent Living Facilities | 222 Reviews

Showing 11 communities
Last Updated: 4/17/26
Sort by
Filter by
Review Score
Distance
See communities with
Amenities
Providers
Photo of Cahaba Ridge Retirement CommunityCommunity card badge
2121 Photos available
1111 Floor plans available
9.9
Review score
26 reviews
9.9
Review score
26 reviews
5 star
100%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
I visited my family at Cahaba Ridge. It is the best place for convenience and a loving community life. All the staff and workers were helpful and very accommodating. My dining experience was first rate. ...
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.
Cahaba Ridge Retirement Community is a part of Resort Lifestyle Communities. The company prides itself on providing a 'resort lifestyle' in its independent retirement communities. Cahaba Ridge will offer an all-inclusive experience where one price takes care of all residents' daily needs,...
See details
Photo of Gardens of PelhamCommunity card badge
1919 Photos available
9.9
Review score
130 reviews
9.9
Review score
130 reviews
5 star
96%
4 star
2%
3 star
2%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
Everything has been wonderful! Everyone has been extremely helpful there. Each of the staff are amazing. I don't have to worry about things. It's giving a chance for me to be a daughter and not a caretaker...
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.
At the Gardens of Pelham Assisted Living, our retirement community meets the diverse and changing needs of today’s senior citizens. Conveniently located off 1-65 North at exit 246 in Pelham near the Oak Mountain Park, the Garden’s atmosphere is warm and relaxed. Our month-to-month rent, without...
See details
Photo of Galleria Woods, a CCRC
1414 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.8
Review score
28 reviews
9.8
Review score
28 reviews
5 star
68%
4 star
21%
3 star
7%
2 star
4%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
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.
It’s not downsizing your home; it’s upsizing your possibilities. Located on 20 wooded acres in Birmingham’s prestigious Riverchase area, our continuing care retirement community (CCRC) gives you a maintenance-free lifestyle with the retirement you deserve. Our community has a full continuum...
See details
Photo of Skyline Village at Red Mountain
1212 Photos available
9.3
Review score
51 reviews
9.3
Review score
51 reviews
5 star
62%
4 star
18%
3 star
6%
2 star
4%
1 star
10%
See all reviews
She doing great we love it. Skyline is a great place friendly, clean attend to her needs in a timely fashion and yes I would recommend Skyline Village at Red Mountain community to other families based on...
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.
Skyline Village is in Homewood and sits on top of Red Mountain overlooking the city of Birmingham. All the apartments have a great view and the Veranda out back is one of the BEST in the whole city.Skyline Village is truly an all-inclusive Community.Skyline Village is unique in the fact that we...
See details
Photo of Brookdale University Park
1212 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.1
Review score
77 reviews
9.1
Review score
77 reviews
5 star
55%
4 star
26%
3 star
10%
2 star
1%
1 star
8%
See all reviews
Varied/good selection of activities, friendly/caring staff, clean/well kept inside and out, nice common areas and outdoor spaces. Good value for the cost.
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.
Come see if our continuing care retirement community, or CCRC, is the right fit for you and your family. Here you’ll have independent living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing all on one campus. So if you or your spouse need more care later, you’ll have the lifestyle you want and...
See details
Photo of Pleasant Villa Retirement Home
1212 Photos available
8.9
Review score
19 reviews
8.9
Review score
19 reviews
5 star
58%
4 star
37%
3 star
5%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
What we like the most about the community is the mature adults, the privacy, overall a good value and overall friendliness. Also the introduction to benefits (VA) I was not aware of.
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.
A family-owned facility with 32 apartments, Pleasant Villa offers you a great value in Independent Living. All rents include 3 meals daily, all utilities including cable TV, weekly housekeeping services, activities twice a day, transportation coordination, weekly shopping services, use of our...
See details
Photo of Morningside of Vestavia Hills
2121 Photos available
8.5
Review score
48 reviews
8.5
Review score
48 reviews
5 star
47%
4 star
33%
3 star
8%
2 star
6%
1 star
6%
See all reviews
The kindness of the staff is what made the biggest impression. We have had some disappointing interactions since Phoenix took over but that doesn't take away from the ORIGINAL people that we deal with.
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.
From the moment you walk through the door, you will experience the difference that is Chateau Vestavia. Family owned and locally operated, we are a part of the beautiful Vestavia Hills community. Our caring professional staff is committed to making this the most worry-free time of your life. We...
See details
Photo of Regency Retirement Village - Birmingham
66 Photos available
7.0
Review score
15 reviews
7.0
Review score
15 reviews
5 star
53%
4 star
33%
3 star
7%
2 star
0%
1 star
7%
See all reviews
I wanted to write a review for the Regency Retirement Village and share our experience. We planned an out-of-state move with my mother-in-law of 90 years. This was a very tough move for us to make but we...
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.
Regency Retirement Village is a graciously appointed residential community designed to meet the needs of seniors. The beautiful facility offers affordable independent and assisted living. Our apartments are some of the finest in Birmingham with studios, one and two bedroom suites. We are located...
Photo of Patrician Assisted Living
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 Jennifer's Boarding Home
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.
Inline cta image

Our free advisors can help

  • Compare local facilities
  • Determine care type
  • Schedule tours
  • Evaluate pricing
Photo of Ivy Gate Communal Living Facility
1010 Photos available
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.
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...
See details

Cost of independent living in Garywood, AL

The average cost of senior living in Garywood is $3,772 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sylvan Springs, AL with an average of $3,516 per month.

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

Garywood, AL
$3,772/mo
$3,772/mo
$3,772/mo

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

Garywood, AL
$3,772/mo
$3,478/mo
U.S. national average
$4,024/mo

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

$3,958/mo
Independent Living
$3,772/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,923/mo
Studio
$2,234/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,143/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,842/mo

Senior living costs in Garywood 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: Garywood, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGarywood, ALAlabamaU.S.
Independent Living$3,772/mo$3,478/mo$4,024/mo
Assisted Living$4,116/mo$3,866/mo$4,565/mo
Memory Care$3,958/mo$3,907/mo$4,803/mo
Independent Living
Garywood, AL:$3,772/mo
Alabama:$3,478/mo
U.S.:$4,024/mo
Assisted Living
Garywood, AL:$4,116/mo
Alabama:$3,866/mo
U.S.:$4,565/mo
Memory Care
Garywood, AL:$3,958/mo
Alabama:$3,907/mo
U.S.:$4,803/mo
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

Independent living costs in Garywood, AL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Garywood 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.

Garywood, ALAL stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Garywood, AL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Garywood 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
Garywood, AL$3,119/mo$2,553/mo+22.2%
Alabama$2,849/mo$2,750/mo+3.6%
National$3,249/mo$3,166/mo+2.6%
Garywood, AL
2024 average cost:$3,119/mo
2023 average cost:$2,553/mo
Percent change:+22.2%
Alabama
2024 average cost:$2,849/mo
2023 average cost:$2,750/mo
Percent change:+3.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,249/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

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 Garywood

Recent reviews for independent living in Garywood

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 ...
Read more

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 ...
Read more

Garywood independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Garywood independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Garywood, 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 Garywood 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 Garywood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Garywood, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
12.5%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
33.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Garywood 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 Garywood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Garywood, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.5%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
36.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Garywood 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 Garywood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Garywood, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.5%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
25%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.5%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.9%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Photo cta image

More questions?

Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top