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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Skirum, AL

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 14 independent living facilities in Skirum, 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 Webb Addition, Plainview and Southtown.
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55 Floor plans available
9.9
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35 reviews
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5 star
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4 star
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Staff is always very friendly kind and loving. They are available to help with any needs she might-have. They have the cleanest facility. The meals are exceptional. She really enjoyed the different types of...
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.
If you think senior living at Bridgewood Gardens is like a nursing home … think again! We ensure residents are living an active and enriching lifestyle through our dedicated assisted living and award-winning memory care services. Come see how we can elevate your lifestyle with engaging and...
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1.0
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This community is absolutely outstanding, they are newly remodeled and have lots of great amenities and features throughout the entire building. My father is loving the view from his bedroom, he has lots 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.
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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: 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.
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: 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.
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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, 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.
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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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Cost of independent living in Skirum, AL

The average cost of senior living in Skirum is $3,372 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Boaz, AL with an average of $3,006 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Skirum, AL vs. nearby cities

Skirum, AL
$3,372/mo
$3,372/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Skirum, AL vs. the state and national average

Skirum, AL
$3,372/mo
$3,458/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Skirum vs. other types of senior living

$3,593/mo
Independent Living
$3,372/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Skirum, AL by room type

Studio
$3,863/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,398/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,595/mo

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Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Skirum

Recent reviews for independent living in Skirum

Rosewood Manor in Scottsboro, AL

5.0
They have an activity room with puzzles and things like that but then they also had entertainment come in as well it seemed like every day. For the price it is a very nice facility. Everyone knows each other and watches out for each other. Any residents who wanted to help with cooking or ...
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Cherry Creek Village in Attalla, AL

5.0
They are the most wonderful people that truly care about their residents. We picked it because of the affordability for my dad.

Bridgewood Gardens in Albertville, AL

4.9
The way they take care of their residents is second to none. They treat them like family. 24/7 care I leave the place and have not worried in the world. Great food also. I am so glad I chose this place.

Skirum independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Skirum independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Skirum, 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 Skirum 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 Skirum partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Skirum, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
30.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Skirum 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 Skirum communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Skirum, ALNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
10%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
10%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Skirum 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 Skirum offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Skirum, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
42.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
10%
31.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Bridgewood Gardens, Cherry Creek Village and Serenity Place Assisted Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Skirum, Alabama. See full list of communities.

There are 14 independent living facilities near Skirum, Alabama. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Skirum, Alabama is Bridgewood Gardens. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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