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Compare Assisted Living around Florence (Metro Area)
The information below is reported by the Alabama Department of Public Health, Bureau of Health Provider Standards.
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| The Renaissance of Florence |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Florence | 83 | Yes | 7 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | Laura Fithian |
| Columbia Cottage Florence |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Florence (North Florence) | 51 | Yes | 24 | Private Rooms | - | Heather Bradford |
| Keestone of Florence |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Florence (West Florence) | 43 | Yes | 80 | Studio / 1 Bed | A+ | Jodi Gilreath |
| Hilltop at Glenwood I and II |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Florence (Ana Drive) | 16 | No | 58 | - | - | Tonya Belew |
| Green Oaks Inn - Creel House | AL | Florence | 16 | — | — | — | — | Crystal Green |
| Hilltop at Glenwood I (SCALF) | AL | Florence | 16 | — | — | — | — | Tonya Belew |
The Renaissance of Florence (Formerly Merrill Gardens at Florence) is located in the beautiful city of Florence AL. This assisted living community offers assisted living services, independent living services, and licensed nurse assistance. This includes personalized assistance with daily living activities, medication management, and monitoring of resident’s healthcare statuses. They also offer luxurious apartments ranging from studio to two-bedroom apartments, residents can feel right at home with the spacious senior apartments.
The Renaissance of Florence also offers various amenities, from dressing dining, and bathing services to ambulation and personal check-ins throughout the day. Dining is also not your typical senior living experience as they offer seasonal meals all year round making it like residents are always fine dining. They also offer a variety of events and activities, there’s always an activity for the residents to enjoy.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Overview of Columbia Cottage Florence
Seniors in Florence CA can enjoy a cozy, Southern community in Columbia Cottage Florence. They offer assisted living and memory care services. The Cottages’ mission is to provide customized personal care programs to provide you with the right kind of help at the right time. With 24-hour attention, three home-style meals daily with snacks, off and on-site recreation, and weekly housekeeping and laundry. This way residents can enjoy the activities and programs the community offers more.
Activities are carefully planned and scheduled by the Cottage’s staff based on the resident’s interests. These activities are also designed to make sure that residents and their families have the opportunity to participate to support their mind, body and spirit. Apartments also come in different styles and sizes with home-like environments that your loved ones deserve. Every room has private bathrooms, emergency alert systems, and a spacious closet. Each apartment also has cable TV and telephone ready.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 321 - 495 sq. ft
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Keestone of Florence is a senior living community situated in the heart of Florence AL that offers assisted living and independent living services. This senior living community takes pride in providing a peaceful, relaxing, and delightful environment. Their services include medication management, 24/7 supervision, and activities for daily living assistance.
Residents of Keestone of Florence also get to enjoy fine dining every day as Keestone chefs prepare three healthy meals that meet all of the residents’ nutritional needs keeping them active and healthy. Staff also provide transportation to wherever residents need to go. Keestone residents also get to enjoy activities such as weekly group activities, movie nights, scheduled daily activities, and more. Keestone offers studio and one-bedroom apartments with access to wheelchairs and accessible showers for those who need them.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Nestled in the historic city of Florence, AL, Hilltop at Glenwood welcomes you to their assisted living and memory care community. With additional offerings of skilled nursing, they take pride in being family-friendly and are dedicated to providing personalized care for every resident and their family.
The dedicated staff at Hilltop at Glenwood ensures your loved ones receive attentive care for their daily assistance, personal hygiene, and medication management. Our commitment extends to providing wholesome and delicious meals. Residents can also partake in amenities such as a state-of-the-art fitness center, an on-site beauty shop, and a variety of daily recreational activities. Residents at Hilltop at Glenwood are free to enjoy a variety of recreational activities and amenities. Whether bonding around the fireplace, strolling through landscaped grounds, or savoring a leisurely meal in the dining room, Hilltop at Glenwood is the ideal setting for your next chapter of life to feel like home.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these assisted living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
Weighting overview
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Regulatory
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Visual Media
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Website
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Stability
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Resident & Family Experience 35%
The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.
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Review Volume
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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
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Video Tours
Virtual Walkthroughs
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Photo Quality
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
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Website Content
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Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
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Bed Options
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Environment & Pricing 5%
Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.
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Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Florence, AL
What is the average cost of assisted living in Florence, AL?
The average monthly cost of assisted living in Florence, AL is approximately $4,000. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.
What is the price range for assisted living in Florence, AL?
Assisted living in Florence, AL typically ranges from $3,800–$5,800 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.
What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Florence, AL?
Assisted living facilities in Florence, AL typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.
How many licensed assisted living facilities are there in Florence, AL?
According to state licensing records, there are approximately ~10–15 licensed assisted living facilities in Florence, AL.
What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Alabama?
Assisted living in Alabama supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.
What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Alabama?
Assisted living in Alabama is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.
Does Alabama Medicaid cover assisted living?
Alabama Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Alabama) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.
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