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top3CommunitiesWithLinks: Laurel Glen at Carrollton Assisted Living, The Oaks - Carrollton and The Front Porch of Bowdon
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Photo of Laurel Glen at Carrollton Assisted Living
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8.5
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49 reviews
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My husband is in the memory care unit. He has been there since the very end of August. The staff is very caring and I really like them all. They are all very friendly and helpful. It is a very clean 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.
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 Oaks - Carrollton
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7.2
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6 reviews
7.2
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5 star
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I will start by saying I visited three centers before making a decision on where to place my mom. [name removed] , at the Oaks made the decision very easy. She was very helpful. She answered all of my...
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.
The Oaks - Carrollton is a senior living community located in the lovely and beautiful Carrollton, Georgia in Carroll County. Carrollton has numerous opportunities for recreation and activities. There are beautiful parks in which residents and visitors alike can enjoy the beautiful green spaces,...
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Photo of The Front Porch of Bowdon
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3.0
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9 reviews
3.0
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9 reviews
5 star
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11%
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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
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, 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
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
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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.
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...
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 The Stewart House
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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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: 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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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.

What families are saying about independent living in Sewell

Recent reviews for independent living in Sewell

The Oaks - Carrollton

5.0
The Oaks is great. I have a loved one here and it was the best decision I ever made. It’s not too expensive and the staff are great with her. They also have a new Executive Director Robert Day that really listens to the family over any concerns we might have and actually gets it resolved. Best ...
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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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Carillon Oaks Heflin

5.0
Carillon Oaks is a wonderful place for senior living. The layout of the building and environment is not like that of a typical assisted living, so it doesn't have that "feel". The staff is attentive and genuinely love the residents.

Sewell independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sewell independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sewell, 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 Sewell 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 Sewell partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sewell, ALNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
33.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Sewell 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 Sewell communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sewell, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.3%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.7%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
36.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sewell 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 Sewell offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sewell, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
16.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
8.3%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.7%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
16.7%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
8.3%
32.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.7%
46.9%
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Laurel Glen at Carrollton Assisted Living, The Oaks - Carrollton and The Front Porch of Bowdon are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sewell, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 14 independent living facilities near Sewell, Alabama. See the full list.
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