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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Hightower, AL

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We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Golden Springs.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Carrollton, Bremen and Franklin.

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Photo of Laurel Glen at Carrollton Assisted Living
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9.0
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45 reviews
9.0
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45 reviews
5 star
54%
4 star
29%
3 star
11%
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We liked the staff especially the nurses. We liked the security and the outdoor spaces available for the residents. Too expensive for care received.
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.
Cottage Landing is a warm, inviting retirement community offering seniors a variety of options to suit their individual circumstances and needs. New residents can initially select from among nine different spacious living arrangements depending upon the level of services they choose. If their...
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Photo of The Front Porch of Bowdon
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8.0
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8 reviews
8.0
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8 reviews
5 star
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4 star
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During the time our loved one was there we were very satisfied. They were very loving towards him and very helpful towards our family.
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, 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.
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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.
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: 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.
Lighthouse Pointe is set in a private wooded environment on Hwy.27 just south of Carrollton. It is convenient to shopping, doctors and hospitals. Lighthouse Pointe is a full service personal care facility designed to provide the mature adult with living accommodations and other essential services...
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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.
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.
Photo of LOVE AND LEGACY OF BREMEN, BUILDING C
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.
Grace Assisted Living facilities are all on one level, located in idyllic wooded settings with gazebo, fountain, walking trails and more than 50 species of plants growing around the landscape and tended by residents and their families. Intimate and refreshing conversations just seem to come...
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Cost of independent living in Hightower, AL

The average cost of senior living in Hightower is $3,704 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Daviston, AL with an average of $1,815 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Hightower, AL vs. nearby cities

Hightower, AL
$3,704/mo
$3,504/mo

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

Hightower, AL
$3,704/mo
$3,458/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$3,704/mo
Independent Living
$3,704/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,083/mo
Studio
$5,294/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,341/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,962/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Hightower

Recent reviews for independent living in Hightower

The Oaks - Carrollton

5.0
The staff is extremely knowledgeable about the residents - They don't have to go refer to a chart, the minute I walk in they all have an update. They are very kind. They actually know each and every resident and their family. They go the extra mile and will call if they feel like something needs ...
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Autumn Cove Assisted Living in Anniston, AL

5.0
The staff has been wonderful. My loved one gets out and mingles. I am happy so far,. It is a good place for your loved ones, and so far we have not had any issues. My loved one is getting more attention, and it is more affordable. Overall, I don't have any negative comments/feedback.

The Front Porch of Bowdon

5.0
My granny was here for many years and just recently passed away. This is the best assisted living facility I have ever been in. They took such good care of her and she loved all of them so much. From the moment you walk in it’s a very good, clean environment. It’s very bright and cheerful and ...
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Hightower independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hightower independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hightower, 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 Hightower 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 Hightower partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hightower, ALNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Hightower 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 Hightower communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hightower, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
10%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
10%
36.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hightower 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 Hightower offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hightower, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
10%
31.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
46.1%
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Laurel Glen at Carrollton Assisted Living, The Front Porch of Bowdon and The Oaks - Carrollton are the top-rated independent living facilities near Hightower, Alabama. See full list of communities.

There are 12 independent living facilities near Hightower, Alabama. See the full list.

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