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The Springs of Mill Lakes
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Opelika, AL
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The Springs of Mill Lakes

Assisted Living & Independent Living · Opelika, AL
2901 Birmingham Hwy, Opelika, AL 36801 View map
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Overview of The Springs of Mill Lakes

The Springs of Mill Lakes offers assisted living and independent living in Opelika, AL. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication, while independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. The combination may suit someone whose needs could grow over time, since moving between care levels can happen without leaving the community. A Walk Score of 32 means the area is car dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride. Pets are allowed, giving residents the option to keep a pet at the community.

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Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #73 / 146Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 73rd out of 146 assisted living communities we track in Alabama for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Alabama facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Alabama that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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Minimum Age: 55 Years Old

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Address 2.5 miles from city center Info 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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Info below is compiled from the AL Dept. of Public Health (ADPH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Auburn Assisted Living
AL
MC
Auburn (Glen Haven)
65
Facility 65
AL AVG 63
Rank #42 / 125
No
10
Facility 10
AL AVG 33
Rank #125 / 146
Private RoomsDavid Wilbanks
Summer Village Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Auburn (Village Hills)
56
Facility 56
AL AVG 63
Rank #57 / 125
Yes
20
Facility 20
AL AVG 33
Rank #103 / 146
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedAmber Griggs
The Neighborhood at Auburn
AL
Auburn
49
Facility 49
AL AVG 63
Rank #73 / 125
Yes
23
Facility 23
AL AVG 33
Rank #98 / 146
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedEunice Lartey
Summer Village Magnolia Place
AL
IL
MC
Auburn (Village Hills)
42
Facility 42
AL AVG 63
Rank #87 / 125
Yes
20
Facility 20
AL AVG 33
Rank #103 / 146
1 Bed / 2 BedAmber Griggs
The Springs of Mill Lakes
AL
IL
Opelika (Spring Hill Heights)-Yes
32
Facility 32
AL AVG 33
Rank #73 / 146
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Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other AL assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Alabama

The Springs of Mill Lakes is located in Opelika, Alabama.
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Elderly and Disabled Waiver

Alabama Medicaid E&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Alabama resident, Medicaid-eligible, requires nursing home-level care but can live in community with support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
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Must be assessed by a nurse for nursing home-level care need.

Benefits
In-home personal care (4-6 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing) Respite care (up to 240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$50/day avg.) Home-delivered meals Case management

Alabama Respite for Caregivers Program

Alabama Respite (via NFCSP)

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Alabama resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
AL

Focus on rural caregivers; limited funding.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$50/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

SenioRx Prescription Assistance Program

AL SenioRx

Age 55+
General Alabama resident, chronic illness requiring daily medication, not fully covered by other drug plans.
Income Limits ~$3,000/month individual, varies by AAA
Asset Limits Not strictly enforced; income-focused.
AL

High ROI; saved $43.5M for 6,825 participants in FY 2022.

Benefits
Prescription cost reduction (avg. $6,300/year savings per participant) Medication management support

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

AL WAP

Age 60+ priority
General Alabama resident, own or rent home, low-income status.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month 200% of poverty level, individual
Asset Limits Not applicable; income-driven.
AL

Prioritizes seniors and disabled; limited annual funding.

Benefits
Insulation Weather stripping HVAC repairs (avg. $500-$1,000 in annual energy savings)

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

AL Section 202

Age 62+
General Alabama resident, very low income, able to live independently with support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,500/month 50% of area median income, individual, varies by county
Asset Limits $10,000 individual, excludes home if owned
AL

High demand in urban areas like Birmingham; limited units statewide.

Benefits
Subsidized rent (30% of income, e.g., $300-$500/month) On-site services (housekeeping, transportation, ~$200/month value)

Alabama CARES Program

AL CARES

Age —
General Caregivers of Alabama residents aged 60+ needing assistance with 3+ daily activities; no age limit for caregivers.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing based on recipient’s income e.g., ~$2,500/month threshold
Asset Limits Not applicable; focus on need.
AL

Prioritizes caregivers with greatest economic/social need; complements respite programs like AL Lifespan Respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplemental supplies (e.g., $200/year avg.)

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 of Opelika.

Is The Springs of Mill Lakes in a walkable area?

The Springs of Mill Lakes has a walk score of 32. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are pets allowed at The Springs of Mill Lakes?

Yes, The Springs of Mill Lakes allows residents to bring their pets.

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 levels of care does The Springs of Mill Lakes provide?

The Springs of Mill Lakes offers Assisted Living & Independent Living.

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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