Green Oaks Inn
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Florence, AL

Green Oaks Inn

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Florence, AL

Overview of Green Oaks Inn

Serving older adults for 33 years, Green Oaks Inn is an assisted living and memory care community in the Underwood-Petersville neighborhood of Florence, Alabama. The community is located at 140 Pepper Lane, about 8 miles from the city center. Crystal Green serves as the administrator, and Rita Van Dyke is the owner and manager. The community specializes in caring for residents living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

The 16-bed community offers both private and semi-private rooms. Its smaller size creates a more personal setting for residents. Care is tailored to each resident and includes 24-hour support, medication management, and assistance with activities of daily living. Staff stays in regular contact with residents’ personal physicians. The community works with outside home health agencies when additional therapy services are needed.

Residents enjoy home-cooked meals and snacks each day. At the same time, housekeeping and laundry services help reduce everyday chores. A full-time activities program keeps residents engaged, and exercise instructors visit 3 days weekly for residents who want to stay active.

The area’s Walk Score is 0, which means it’s car-dependent. Residents and visitors should expect to drive for errands and outings. Families looking for a quieter setting may appreciate the peaceful, low-traffic neighborhood surrounding Green Oaks Inn.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 16 Rank #233 / 242Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 233rd out of 242 homes we track in Alabama for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Alabama facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Alabama that reports data for that category. 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.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
33 years

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility (Specialty Care)
StatusRegular
CountyLauderdale
Business TypeCorporation

Ownership & Operating Entity

Green Oaks Inn is administered by Crystal Green.

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

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Address 8.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Florence's city center to Green Oaks Inn's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Florence

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 to lowest based on our ranking 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. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. 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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
The Renaissance of Florence
AL
Florence
83
Facility 83
AL AVG 90
Rank #117 / 242
Yes
7
Facility 7
AL AVG 39
Rank #353 / 382
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-Laura Fithian
Columbia Cottage Florence
AL
RC
Florence (North Florence)
51
Facility 51
AL AVG 90
Rank #179 / 242
Yes
24
Facility 24
AL AVG 39
Rank #281 / 382
Private Rooms-Heather Bradford
Keestone of Florence
AL
IL
Florence (West Florence)
43
Facility 43
AL AVG 90
Rank #199 / 242
Yes
80
Facility 80
AL AVG 39
Rank #4 / 382
Studio / 1 BedA+Jodi Gilreath
Green Oaks Inn
AL
MC
Florence (Underwood-Petersville)
16
Facility 16
AL AVG 90
Rank #233 / 242
No---Crystal Green
Hilltop at Glenwood I and II
AL
MC
RC
Florence
16
Facility 16
AL AVG 90
Rank #233 / 242
Yes
58
Facility 58
AL AVG 39
Rank #71 / 382
--Tonya Belew

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Alabama

Green Oaks Inn is located in Florence, Alabama.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in 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).
AL

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 Green Oaks Inn

What neighborhood is Green Oaks Inn in?

Green Oaks Inn is in the Underwood-Petersville neighborhood of Florence.

How long has Green Oaks Inn been in business?

Green Oaks Inn has been operating for approximately 33 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Green Oaks Inn?

No, Green Oaks Inn has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Green Oaks Inn?

Crystal Green is the administrator of Green Oaks Inn.

How many beds does Green Oaks Inn have?

Green Oaks Inn has 16 beds.

Are there photos of Green Oaks Inn?

Yes — there are 5 photos of Green Oaks Inn in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Green Oaks Inn?

Green Oaks Inn is located at 140 Pepper Ln, Florence, AL 35633.

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