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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Lightwood, AL

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 73 independent living facilities in Lightwood, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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Photo of The Gables Assisted Living at Charlton Place
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Overall I think she is happy living there. She doesn't like the food. They have had meetings on this with management. So hopefully that will change. Repairs are done but very slow process. The door to her...
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.
The Gables at Charlton Place Assisted Living combines a convenient location, comfortable apartment homes and daily assistance designed to maximize your parents’ independence. It’s the kind of care that provides true peace of mind for the whole family. We are nestled within a small, quiet and...
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As a new member of the Gardens of Clanton, our family is very satisfied. Our Mom was very resistant to move from her home, but due to safety issues we insisted she live with one of her daughters or at the...
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.
Friendly, charming and oh so southern, the Gardens of Clanton Assisted Living offers the personal attention and home-like environment your loved one deserves. From the shady front porch to the spacious common-area, our assisted living has a welcoming feeling of “family” and belonging. With 16...
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My Mother is a resident of Gardens of Pelham and she adores living there. She loves all the sweet people who work there and the fun activities ( especially bingo). It is a wonderful place and the workers...
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.
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...
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I recently visited my loved one at this facility. I have to say I was very surprised in the place as a whole. We ate lunch with her that day, and the food was very good. The portions were nice, the taste 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.
Welcome to the Gardens of Wetumpka Assisted Living, a place for seniors to take part, a place to belong. We offer the personal attention and home-like environment your loved one deserves. Nestled in a quiet residential area only minutes from downtown Wetumpka, our assisted living community has 29...
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1212 Floor plans available
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My experience with Asher Point has overall been pleasant. There were. a few hiccups, when there was a change in management but overall I don't have any major complaints. Care has been good, they provide...
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.
Situated on beautifully landscaped grounds in the heart of Montgomery, you'll love the tasteful elegance of our community while enjoying all the conveniences of living in the center of our great state's capital. Residents enjoy being just minutes from shopping, healthcare, dining and all the...
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No place is perfect, nor is there a perfect being on this earth. Visitation is very important and feedback is most important when you are not satisfied with something that you notice. Again, Visitation is...
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.
Country Cottage — Montgomery is an assisted living community located in Montgomery, Alabama. Montgomery is a beautiful city in Montgomery County and is known for its recreational amenities and cultural attractions. The city features more than 1600 acres of parkland, as well as 24 community...
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Staff very nice. There are plenty of activities. Food is great. They have two standard offerings per meal time and then a menu to select from if you don't like those. A doctor available that comes to...
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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Photo of Oak Grove Inn
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The staff is outstanding. They are always friendly and helpful and offer a wide variety of activities every day. The facility is always kept clean and has a very attractive decor throughout the interior of...
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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Our love one feels well supported and at home. The staff and residents are very hospitable and the facility is elderly friendly.. The faculty & staff goes far and beyond to accommodate the needs of the...
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.
At CaraVita Village, we know that you would rather not spend your retirement having yet another set of responsibilities. That's why we strive to make life easier for the active seniors at our community. We offer all the conveniences of home without the hassle of home ownership, which means you...
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We picked this community, because of the great people, rates, and it was convenient for my father. I would 100 percent recommend to other families. It's very nice.
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.
Congregate Housing at Cahaba Trace 208 Pierson Avenue Centreville, AL 35042, US
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I am impressed with the staff as they are attentive and helpful. They offer some activities and the community is clean. I would recommend this community.
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.
Maplewood Lane Traditional Assisted Living If you or someone in your family is having difficulty living independently, yet doesn't need 24-hour care and medical supervision, then assisted living will provide the ideal solution. If you or a loved one requires assistance with bathing, dressing,...
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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.
Photo of Autumn Place 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 River Ridge Long Term Care
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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
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, 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
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.
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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
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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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.
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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
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.

Cost of independent living in Lightwood, AL

The average cost of senior living in Lightwood is $2,676 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Autaugaville, AL with an average of $1,578 per month.

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

Lightwood, AL
$2,676/mo
$2,859/mo

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

Lightwood, AL
$2,676/mo
$3,478/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$3,530/mo
Independent Living
$2,676/mo

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

Studio
$3,724/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,144/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,719/mo

Senior living costs in Lightwood 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: Lightwood, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLightwood, ALAlabamaU.S.
Independent Living$2,676/mo$3,478/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,381/mo$3,866/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,530/mo$3,907/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Lightwood, AL:$2,676/mo
Alabama:$3,478/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Lightwood, AL:$3,381/mo
Alabama:$3,866/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Lightwood, AL:$3,530/mo
Alabama:$3,907/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Lightwood, AL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Lightwood 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
Lightwood, AL$2,194/mo$2,317/mo-5.3%
Alabama$2,796/mo$2,616/mo+6.9%
National$3,207/mo$3,101/mo+3.4%
Lightwood, AL
2024 average cost:$2,194/mo
2023 average cost:$2,317/mo
Percent change:-5.3%
Alabama
2024 average cost:$2,796/mo
2023 average cost:$2,616/mo
Percent change:+6.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,207/mo
2023 average cost:$3,101/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
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What families are saying about independent living in Lightwood

Recent reviews for independent living in Lightwood

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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Oak Grove Inn in Montgomery, AL

4.5
Based on the experience I have had so far, the staff members working there are very helpful and surrounding. However they have some areas they could improve on so on the moment, I would maybe recommend this community to other families.

Asher Point Independent Living of Montgomery

5.0
The staff is very friendly and will go out of their way to help you. The residents are also very friendly. The facility has all of the amid you could ask for.

Lightwood independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lightwood independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lightwood, 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 Lightwood 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 Lightwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lightwood, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10.2%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
6.8%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.5%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Lightwood 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 Lightwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lightwood, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
6.8%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lightwood 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 Lightwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lightwood, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
18.6%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.5%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25.4%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
23.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13.6%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
6.8%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.9%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
13.6%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
20.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
11.9%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.6%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
15.3%
47%
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The Gables Assisted Living at Charlton Place, Gardens of Clanton and Gardens of Pelham are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lightwood, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 73 independent living facilities near Lightwood, Alabama. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Lightwood, Alabama are Gardens of Clanton, Gardens of Pelham and Gardens of Wetumpka. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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