The Springs of Mill Lakes
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Opelika, AL
The Springs of Mill Lakes
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Opelika, AL
At 2901 Birmingham Hwy in Opelika, Alabama, The Springs of Mill Lakes is an assisted living and independent living community marketed to adults 55 and older. The facility is part of Phoenix Senior Living Communities, a multi-state operator. Pet ownership is allowed. The community operates with on-site licensed physicians and health professionals, providing 24-hour staffing and individualized care plans across independent living, assisted living, and memory care service lines.
Programming centers on an active lifestyle model with structured social activities, nutritional management, and resident training programs that emphasize holistic health.
The facility’s proximity to healthcare is notable: East Alabama Medical Center sits 0.93 miles away, while the neighborhood itself (Spring Hill Heights) scores 32 on walkability, which is low enough to require vehicles for most errands, though scattered services may be accessible on foot. The facility ranks 233rd of 419 Alabama senior residences on the walk score index.
The Springs of Mill Lakes operates outside the Medicare and Medicaid certification framework, positioning itself as a private-pay community.
The community accommodates independent and assisted living residents in the Opelika area who value therapeutic programming and professional medical oversight, operated under the Phoenix Senior Living corporate structure and serving residents through private payment arrangements only.
Walk Score: 32 / 100 Rank #232 / 418Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 232nd out of 418 homes in Alabama. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Alabama facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Alabama that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What does this home offer?
Minimum Age: 55 Years Old
Pets Allowed
Fitness and Recreation
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2.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Opelika's city center to The Springs of Mill Lakes's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.93 miles to nearest hospital (East Alabama Medical Center)
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The Springs of Mill Lakes is located in Opelika, Alabama.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Springs of Mill Lakes
What neighborhood is The Springs of Mill Lakes in?
The Springs of Mill Lakes is in the Spring Hill Heights neighborhood.
Is The Springs of Mill Lakes in a walkable area?
The Springs of Mill Lakes has a walk score of 32. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Are there photos of The Springs of Mill Lakes?
Yes — there are 7 photos of The Springs of Mill Lakes in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of The Springs of Mill Lakes?
The Springs of Mill Lakes is located at 2901 Birmingham Hwy, Opelika, AL 36801.
What is the phone number of The Springs of Mill Lakes?
(334) 826-6996 will put you in contact with the team at The Springs of Mill Lakes.
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