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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Lamar County, AL
If you’re looking for independent living in the Lamar 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 Lamar 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 50 independent living facilities in Lamar County, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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They are not perfect but they are clean and the facility smells clean. They are so sweet, aides, nurses, meals are not wonderful but good enough for me. The staff are Christians, a plus for me. Mama was...
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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The facility is very clean, well staffed and caring of the residents. The meals are well balanced and flavorful. I recommend this facility. The room is large and so is the bathroom. They are kept clean and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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Pine Valley is top tier! The facility is not only beautiful and well-maintained, but the staff truly goes above and beyond to make every resident feel at home. From the moment we toured the community, we...
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.
Pine Valley Retirement Community, a tradition in southern active retirement living, has over 25 years of experience in providing quality independent living for seniors at an affordable cost with no buy-in required. Nestled on 10 acres of tall pines and flowering gardens, Pine Valley offers...
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This facility is just what the doctor ordered for my sister-in-law…she now has the social contacts she needs for better mental health but she also has the care professionals who administer the meds and...
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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To make sure the parents do not have Dementia or Alzheimer's at all before going there. It's really a good place though but. Doesn't hurt if your parents are already on Medicaid/Medicare it would help.
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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The Landings at Northport is a great facility! IT is clean and inviting with such friendly caregivers. I would want it for myself if I were need some care. We would recommend this community to other...
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.
Don’t sweat the small stuff. That’s what we’re here for— to help with the little things so you can focus on having fun.Located just across the Black Warrior River from Tuscaloosa, we have both assisted living and memory care, so you’ll have the care you need when you need it. With assisted...
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12 reviews
They come to her room and interact with her daily... Activities director is fantastic. Nurses are caring and they all encourage her to move around...she isn't just in her bed all day Very clean Smells...
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.
Jasper is located in the Northwest part of Alabama. It is a community with beautiful nature, and a rich historical heritage. Here you'll find the home you've been looking for...HarborChase of Jasper Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care community. Our community is unique in that we...
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The Claiborne have been wonderful!!!! I just wish I had moved her here sooner! What we really like about this community are the activities, the facility as a whole and the person who oversees the facility....
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.
The Goldton at Adelaide offers Independent living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. Our Independent Living community promotes a healthy and energetic lifestyle, giving residents the opportunity to be as engaged and occupied as they choose to be. We offer a variety of maintenance-free apartment...
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My mom has been living at Kemp Meadows since June 6th. So far, so good. Still trying to get used to assisted living care. The staff and facilities are great. Since this is be a long term situation, I prefer...
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.
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My Mother chose to move to Country Place when she was no longer comfortable living by herself at home. She lived there 7 years until her passing. She absolutely loved living there. The staff and other...
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.
Country Place Senior Living is more than an assisted living residence, it's a place where true friendships are made, lives are shared and care warms the heart. Our uniquely intimate setting of 24 suites limits the number of residents, thereby fostering a feeling of 'family' and belonging. When...
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They initially lowered the price for the first 6 moths until the VA kicked in so we really appreciated that. Comparatively to where I live, it is a lot cheaper. Overall it has been a really good experience...
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.
Country Place Senior Living is more than an assisted living residence, it's a place where true friendships are made, lives are shared and care warms the heart. Our uniquely intimate setting of 24 suites limits the number of residents, thereby fostering a feeling of 'family' and belonging. When...
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My mother had been going thru a very difficult time since November 2018, and prior to that date. She had injured her back and was at another facility located in Northport Alabama which she did not like at...
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.
Located 1.12 miles west of the Cypress Inn on Rice Mine Road toward Northport, Morning Pointe of Tuscaloosa is a state-of-the-art assisted living community offering 30 spacious apartments with mulitple floor plan choices. The facility also offers an additional 24 apartments designed to enhance...
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My loved one was previously a resident at Lakewood Senior Living of Jasper and we loved this place! The staff was great, we loved them. They are a smaller facility, but much more intimate and caring than...
Provides: Assisted 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.
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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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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My mother has been at Morningside six years and is very satisfied. The activities have kept her more active and entertained. Staff has been friendly and helpful. Family knows she is getting the best of...
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.
Located on the outskirts of Fayette, Morningside has provided state-licensed assisted living services since 1992. Our licensed professional associates provide excellent resident satisfaction, vibrant programming and care which the community has come to know and trust 24 hours a day, seven...
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
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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
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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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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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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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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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
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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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Cost of independent living in Lamar County, AL
The average cost of senior living in Lamar County is $2,844 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ethelsville, AL with an average of $2,017 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Lamar County, AL vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Lamar County, AL vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Lamar County, AL by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Lamar County
Recent reviews for independent living in Lamar County
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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Landmark Lifestyles at Tupelo
4.9
She was the first to live in her room. She had to be placed in a separate behavioral center for ten which helped her. They have a nurse on site 24/7 and they took her to the hospital when she suddenly became ill with RSV on December 31. The ratio of staff to residents is good. She seemed to ...
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Lamar County independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lamar County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lamar 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 Lamar 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 Lamar County 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
23.1%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.2%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
23.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.8%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Lamar 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 Lamar County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
10.3%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.1%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
15.4%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.1%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lamar 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 Lamar County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
25.6%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.5%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.1%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25.6%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.2%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.3%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.1%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.2%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
28.2%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
25.6%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.8%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.2%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Garden Hill Assisted Living, LLC, Landmark Lifestyles at Tupelo and Pine Valley in Tuscaloosa are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lamar County, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 50 independent living facilities near Lamar County, Alabama. See the full list.
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