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Senior Living Apartments in Huntsville, AL

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If you’re an active, independent older adult looking for senior housing in Huntsville, senior citizen apartments in Huntsville might be the right fit. Apartments for seniors typically don’t include personal care services, but may offer amenities, activities, and maintenance for a stress-free, social lifestyle.

A Place for Mom can help older adults navigate how to apply for senior housing in Huntsville and consider their options. With 6 senior rentals in Huntsville, AL, we can help you find the right apartment for your budget and lifestyle. Whether you’re looking for upscale Huntsville 55-plus apartments or low-income senior apartments for rent in Huntsville, A Place for Mom can simplify your search.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Brookwood Forest, East Hampton and West Decatur.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Ardmore, Decatur and Northside Acres.

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zipAverageCost: $2,727

Senior Apartments Facilities near Huntsville, AL

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9.8
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Not just staff but residents are very friendly. This is an independent living community. They offering transportation to appointments, but my father didn't use them. [name removed] was wonderful! They offer...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Commons is Huntsville's first 55+ Active Adult Community and is very different from other apartments or retirement living options in our area. A 55+ Active Adult Community, like The Commons, is an age restricted community. That means we are required by the 1995 Housing for Older Persons Act...
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As this is an independent living community, the staff consists of the office manager who is helpful and efficient, and a wonderful maintenance man who can also be described that way. The move in was...
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.
Please call us before scheduling a tour!The Lodge at Johns Road, is Huntsville's newest '55 and better apartment home community! The Lodge at Johns Road offers Studio, 1-, 2- and 3- bedroom apartment homes ranging from 673 to 1,262 square feet. The community is brand new and has a fully secure...
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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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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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.
At The Apartments at Russel Erskine, we combine the splendor and hospitality of the old grand hotels with the modern conveniences you have grown to expect in an apartment community. Originally built in the early 1930's as Huntsville's premiere downtown hotel, the Russel Erskine building has been...
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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Cost of senior apartments in Huntsville, AL

The average cost of senior living in Huntsville is $2,727 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Skyline, AL with an average of $2,042 per month.

Senior apartments costs in Huntsville, AL, vs. nearby cities

Huntsville, AL
$2,727/mo
$2,727/mo

Senior apartments costs in Huntsville, AL, vs. state and national averages

Huntsville, AL
$2,727/mo
$1,066/mo
U.S. national average
$1,331/mo

Senior apartments costs in Huntsville, AL, vs. other senior living options

$4,216/mo
Senior Apartments
$2,727/mo

Senior apartments costs in Huntsville, AL, by floor plan type

1 Bedroom
$1,750/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,110/mo

Senior living costs in Huntsville vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Huntsville, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHuntsville, ALAlabamaU.S.
Senior Apartments$2,727/mo$1,066/mo$1,331/mo
Assisted Living$4,216/mo$3,866/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,216/mo$3,907/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,700/mo$3,478/mo$4,016/mo
Senior Apartments
Huntsville, AL:$2,727/mo
Alabama:$1,066/mo
U.S.:$1,331/mo
Assisted Living
Huntsville, AL:$4,216/mo
Alabama:$3,866/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Huntsville, AL:$4,216/mo
Alabama:$3,907/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Huntsville, AL:$3,700/mo
Alabama:$3,478/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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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 senior apartments in Huntsville

Recent reviews for senior apartments in Huntsville

Country Cottage - Decatur

5.0
The staff CARES!!! The staff is down to earth and genuinely cares about their residents. My mother has had a hard time moving into assisted living because she is fiercely independent.. the staff here has included her and everything and makes her feel welcome.

The Commons in Huntsville, AL

4.8
Since I have been here such a short time, I haven’t been able to get too involved in the community activities. Everyone I have met so far have been so friendly and inviting which makes me excited for living here!

Morningside of Decatur

5.0
They are wonderful. They are very attentive to the residents. They have lots of activities to keep the residents active and engaged.

Related senior services in Huntsville, Alabama

In Huntsville, Alabama, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:

Huntsville, Alabama, is car dependent. Seniors can expect to need a car for most errands. Transit options in Huntsville include bus routes and a public paratransit service called Access which offers rides to seniors over 65. Seniors may receive fare discounts. Huntsville has a limited biking infrastructure and is not walkable.

Huntsville offers several health care providers for seniors wanting to be proactive about their health or for seniors seeking treatment for chronic conditions. The area has few hospitals, including Huntsville Hospital and Crestwood Medical Center.

Huntsville offers several nature spots and museums. Seniors can view the blooming flowers at Huntsville Botanical Garden, discover wildlife at Harmony Park Safari, or walk the Green Mountain trails. For museum lovers, you can visit the Huntsville Museum of Art or the U.S. Veterans Memorial Museum to learn about war history. Seniors can also enjoy shopping and dining at the Bridge Street Town Centre or catch shows at the Von Braun Center. Seniors can even benefit from over 200 activities at the Senior Center of Huntsville — Madison County.

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