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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Porter, AL
If you’re looking for independent living in the Porter 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 Porter. 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 95 independent living facilities in Porter, 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, Alden and Red Wine.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Birmingham, Hoover and Homewood.
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My loved one has recently moved into this community and so far everything is going well for him there. The staff have been very friendly and I am comfortable with the quality of care they are providing him....
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.
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: 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.
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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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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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My mom is doing great as a resident in the community. She enjoys the meals and the activities are good. She has been happy so far and the staff are good with the care and good at giving my updates where it...
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.
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
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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
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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.
· Alabama Living Center Assisted Living Center 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,...
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.
Our services include traditional and specialty care assisted living. We offer free evaluations where we can help assist you in determining you or your loved ones needs.Traditional Assisted Living If you or someone in your family is having difficulty living independently, yet doesn't need 24-hour...
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.
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Our loved one was a previous residents at The Village and during their stay there it was awesome, just off the charts. However covid had hit and we ended up pulling our loved one out to come live at home...
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.
Village at Cook Springs provides an assisted living community for those in need of memory care in the Pell City, St. Clair County, Alabama. This community offers the support that is needed for seniors who are dealing with dementia and Alzheimer's in an area that is beautiful and green. Those...
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
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: 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.
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.
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.
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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We chose Martinview Assisted Living because it provided everything that I was looking for for my wife. The staff are super friendly and the care is personalized. I would recommend to others looking.
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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My father was in respite care for a few weeks and the staff definitely made him feel like he was at home. The owner would call everyday and inform me of everything that was going on with my father. It was...
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.
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.
Cost of independent living in Porter, AL
The average cost of senior living in Porter is $3,531 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sipsey, AL with an average of $2,827 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Porter, AL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Porter, AL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Porter vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Porter, AL by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Porter
Recent reviews for independent living in Porter
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 ...
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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 ...
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Porter independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Porter independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Porter, 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 Porter 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 Porter 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
28.4%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.4%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
23.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Porter 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 Porter communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.7%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
21%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Porter 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 Porter offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
43.2%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.7%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.9%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.9%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.3%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.2%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.1%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
43.2%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
28.4%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.6%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.7%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Danberry at Inverness, Gardens of Pelham and Monark Grove Greystone are the top-rated independent living facilities near Porter, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 95 independent living facilities near Porter, Alabama. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Porter, Alabama are Danberry at Inverness, Gardens of Pelham and Monark Grove Greystone. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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