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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Mobile, AL
If you’re looking for independent living in the Mobile 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 Mobile. 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 26 independent living facilities in Mobile, 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 Rolling Acres, Overton and Llanfair.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Daphne, Spanish Fort and Fairhope.
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I would tell a friend, how much my parents love it there. [name removed] was my selling point. She helped us with everything. Thank you for what you guys do. It saved me and my family so much time, tears and...
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.
University Oaks provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled within beautiful grounds in a quiet corner of Mobile, you'll love our beautiful facilities and the convenience of our nearby community. We're just minutes from shopping, hospitals, beaches and...
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Moved my MIL here, after a very unpleasant experience at another memory care facility. The staff has been amazing, in ALL aspects, very experienced in dealing with patients with dementia, which is what one...
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.
As the premier assisted living and memory care community in the greater Mobile area, Proveer at Port City offers a variety of vibrant social and cultural opportunities that engage residents’ minds and bodies. Take advantage of a full calendar of educational, social, cultural and entertainment...
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9.2
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52 reviews
There seemed to be confusion sometimes between what was told to me one day, and then different a few days later. For instance, on a Sunday, I was told that my SIL needed more protein drink. The nurse and I...
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.
Are All Mobile-Area Retirement Communities Alike? Somerby Is Truly Something Special. It's The Somerby Spark that does it. Visit Somerby of Mobile, and you'll find beautiful rental apartment homes — in an active, vibrant retirement community just minutes from everything you love in Mobile —...
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9 reviews
After my stroke Crowne was a safe place for my re-hab, there were many kind people there. Stand-outs for me were [name removed] in the office and [name removed] was awesome she was a nurse on my hall 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.
Crowne Place is an assisted living community located in the prestigious Spring Hill area of Mobile, Alabama. There are several beautifully appointed living rooms that include tables for playing games or hosting bridge clubs. Three meals a day with choice of entrees are served in the elegant...
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37 reviews
Like anywhere else. Some staff members are great and some are fair . [name removed]was excellent to work with. It was a good experience.
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.
Proveer at Heritage Woods is ideally situated along Alabama’s Gulf Coast, Mobile offers a blend of dynamic culture and convenient amenities. From shops to restaurants to museums, there’s plenty to explore in Mobile. For the history buffs, the WWII-era USS Alabama battleship sits in Battleship...
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56 reviews
It was a hard decision to make the move to assisted living, but once we visited we knew Gardens of Daphne was the only place for my aunt. She is very happy and the only regret she has is not making the move...
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, southern and oh so charming, the Gardens of Daphne Assisted Living offers the personal attention and home-like environment your loved one deserves. From the rockers on the shady front porch to the spacious family-style dining room to the comfortable central common-area, our senior...
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7.9
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14 reviews
They are really friendly and inviting. To be honest, they just recently this month gotten a new company to over see everything and I'm looking forward to seeing what they can do to make some improvements!
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.
Gordon Oaks offers a wide variety of services designed with you in mind. We make everyday life simple. Independent Living residents can relax pool side, participate in our activities program, and enjoy our dining room with the purchase of a meal plan. Assisted Living and Memory Care residents...
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31 reviews
The activities get a 5!!!! Since we moved Dad in [date removed], the executive director position has changed hands 4 times. That is what I have not been pleased with. Also, no one contacts me when this...
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.
Situated in the heart of thriving Mobile, Knollwood Pointe Assisted Living & Memory Care community offers the lifestyle that's just right for you. With proximity to the historic USS Battleship Alabama and the sandy-white beaches of Dauphin Island, this charming community is an ideal place to...
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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[name removed] is the manager of the community and she was extremely helpful and interactive with our family. Our loved ones stay was short but during his stay they really did do a good job making sure he...
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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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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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
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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: 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.
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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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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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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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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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.
Brookside Retirement Community was planned with the needs of today’s seniors in mind. It was designed with four distinct living plans that offer multilevel care within those plans. It is conveniently located in suburban west Mobile along Cottage Hill Road between Hillcrest and Cody Roads. The...
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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 Mobile, AL
The average cost of senior living in Mobile is $3,536 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dauphin Island, AL with an average of $3,235 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Mobile, AL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Mobile, AL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Mobile vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Mobile, AL by room type
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Average cost of Independent Living in Mobile over time
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What families are saying about independent living in Mobile
Recent reviews for independent living in Mobile
Gordon Oaks Senior Living in Mobile, AL
4.1
The value for the money was what really stuck out to me about Gordon Oaks over other places I saw. After visiting, I felt confident that this was the best place possible to place my Mom. The staff is friendly and attentive.
Homestead Village of Fairhope
4.0
Although my mom is still adjusting I know in my heart that she is where she should be. Her biggest complaint is that she has to ask for any over the counter medicine she wants to take, ( ie: aleve, etc) it's not allowed in the residents apartments. Everyone has been very friendly and ...
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Seabrook Pointe in Daphne, AL
3.6
Seabrook missing a great opportunity to make residents more active.
The Spanish Fort Community Center is 12 minutes away and we COULD be involved at least a couple times a week where a plethora of activities await residents.
Mobile independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mobile independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mobile, 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 Mobile 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 Mobile partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mobile, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.1%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19.2%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
11.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.4%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Mobile 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 Mobile communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mobile, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.5%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.1%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
19.2%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.5%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mobile 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 Mobile offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
23.1%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.4%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.2%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
26.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
23.1%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.1%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.1%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.4%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.9%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
23.1%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
19.2%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.4%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.9%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Gardens of Daphne, Asher Point Independent Living of Mobile and Proveer at Port City are the top-rated independent living facilities near Mobile, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 26 independent living facilities near Mobile, Alabama. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Mobile, Alabama are Gardens of Daphne and Asher Point Independent Living of Mobile. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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