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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Stemley, AL

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 14 independent living facilities in Stemley, 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 Oldfield, Gantts Junction and Whitney.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Trussville, Pell City and Moody.

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9.9
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9.9
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5 star
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16%
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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.
While you may have known Fort McClellan as a premier military installation in the Southeast, the fort's Army days are in the past. Today a portion of the former military base has a whole new mission.Welcome to the new McClellan, and welcome to Anniston, Alabama. A growing retirement destination...
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22 Floor plans available
9.0
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16 reviews
9.0
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5 star
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19%
3 star
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Overall our experience has been really good! The staff is very caring and my mom seems to be making the transition well. Her room is clean and has plenty of space for what she needs.
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.
Sunrise Ridge is an assisted living community located in Trussville, AL. With a classic small-town atmosphere, Trussville is known for its close-knit community, its beautiful Cahaba Village historic district and its wide variety of shopping and entertainment venues. Residents and visitors alike...
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6.7
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38 reviews
6.7
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38 reviews
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65%
4 star
8%
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3%
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24%
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From the first time I came here I decided this is where I wanted to live. Sometimes somethings are a little lax but not enough to make me want to leave. All the residents are very friendly get along very...
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.
Peachtree Senior Living is an assisted and independent living community offering personalized assistance, supportive services and compassionate care in an intimate, professionally managed setting.We are proud to celebrate our 100% DEFICIENCY FREE state survey!!!Peachtree's Assisted Living is...
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We chose Kirkwood by the River because of the convenient location for me and it was a relatively good price compared to some others we looked at. She had a 1 bedroom and it was about 600 square feet. The...
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.
Kirkwood by the River was founded as a nonprofit in 1980 by Independent Presbyterian Church to offer Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing and Medicare Rehabilitation. Set on 120 acres on the Cahaba River, Kirkwood by the River feels miles away from the...
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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, 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.
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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...
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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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Stemley, AL

The average cost of senior living in Stemley is $3,762 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ashville, AL with an average of $2,967 per month.

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

Stemley, AL
$3,762/mo
$3,858/mo
$3,620/mo

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

Stemley, AL
$3,762/mo
$3,478/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$3,860/mo
Independent Living
$3,762/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,750/mo
Studio
$3,924/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,713/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,800/mo

Senior living costs in Stemley 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: Stemley, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeStemley, ALAlabamaU.S.
Independent Living$3,762/mo$3,478/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,860/mo$3,866/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,860/mo$3,907/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Stemley, AL:$3,762/mo
Alabama:$3,478/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Stemley, AL:$3,860/mo
Alabama:$3,866/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Stemley, AL:$3,860/mo
Alabama:$3,907/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Stemley, AL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Stemley 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
Stemley, AL$3,586/mo$1,750/mo+104.9%
Alabama$2,447/mo$2,608/mo-6.2%
National$2,847/mo$2,867/mo-0.7%
Stemley, AL
2024 average cost:$3,586/mo
2023 average cost:$1,750/mo
Percent change:+104.9%
Alabama
2024 average cost:$2,447/mo
2023 average cost:$2,608/mo
Percent change:-6.2%
National
2024 average cost:$2,847/mo
2023 average cost:$2,867/mo
Percent change:-0.7%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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 Stemley

Recent reviews for independent living in Stemley

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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Peachtree Senior Living in Trussville, AL

4.9
The apartments are spacious and the cost was actually better then other places we had toured. The kitchen staff was so friendly and helpful with our loved one her first week of moving there, they really helped her adjust and make her feel comfortable. They have church services and outings once ...
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Village at Cook Springs in Pell City, AL

5.0
My mom has been with these wonderful people for over a year now, and we simply could not be happier with the outcome. If you have read Atul Gawande's book, Being Mortal, the Village at Cook Springs could easily be one of his examples for exemplary senior living care.

Stemley independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Stemley independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Stemley, 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 Stemley 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 Stemley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Stemley, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
9.1%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
9.1%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.2%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Stemley 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 Stemley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Stemley, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
9.1%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Stemley 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 Stemley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.1%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.4%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.2%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.2%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
18.2%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
18.2%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.3%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

McClellan Senior Living, Legacy Ridge at Trussville and Peachtree Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Stemley, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 14 independent living facilities near Stemley, Alabama. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Stemley, Alabama is McClellan Senior Living. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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