The Springs of Mill Lakes
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Opelika, AL
The Springs of Mill Lakes
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Opelika, AL
Part of Phoenix Senior Living Communities, The Springs of Mill Lakes is a senior living community in the Spring Hill Heights area of Opelika, Alabama. It offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care for adults aged 55 and older. Residents can move between levels of care as their needs change without necessarily relocating to another community. Licensed physicians and other healthcare professionals provide medical oversight, supported by 24-hour staffing.
Each resident receives an individualized care plan that allows staff to adjust services as care needs evolve. Daily life includes structured social activities, nutritional management programs, and resident education that support a holistic approach to wellness. Fitness and recreation programs are also available. The community welcomes pets, allowing residents to keep a companion animal.
East Alabama Medical Center is less than 1 mile away, providing convenient access to hospital care when needed. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 32 out of 100. A few nearby shops and services can be reached on foot, while most errands and outings require a car. The community is also about 2.5 miles from downtown Opelika, so residents can many nearby services.
The Springs of Mill Lakes is a private-pay community, and it’s not certified to participate in Medicare or Medicaid. Families considering the community should plan to cover the cost of care through private payment rather than public insurance programs.
Walk Score: 32 / 100 Rank #230 / 382Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 230th out of 382 homes 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 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.
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
Places of interest near The Springs of Mill Lakes
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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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.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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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
90
Rank
#146 / 242 | No |
10
Facility
10
AL AVG
39
Rank
#342 / 382 | Private Rooms | David Wilbanks |
| Summer Village Senior Living | AL IL MC | Auburn (Village Hills) | 56
Facility
56
AL AVG
90
Rank
#166 / 242 | Yes |
20
Facility
20
AL AVG
39
Rank
#298 / 382 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Amber Griggs |
| The Neighborhood at Auburn | AL | Auburn | 49
Facility
49
AL AVG
90
Rank
#185 / 242 | Yes |
23
Facility
23
AL AVG
39
Rank
#287 / 382 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Eunice Lartey |
| Summer Village Magnolia Place | AL IL MC | Auburn (Village Hills) | 42
Facility
42
AL AVG
90
Rank
#200 / 242 | Yes |
20
Facility
20
AL AVG
39
Rank
#298 / 382 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Amber Griggs |
| The Springs of Mill Lakes | AL IL | Opelika (Spring Hill Heights) | - | Yes |
32
Facility
32
AL AVG
39
Rank
#230 / 382 | - | - |
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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 of Opelika.
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 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 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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