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Overview of Kirkwood by the River

Kirkwood by the River in the Overton neighborhood of Birmingham, AL, is a 46-bed continuing care retirement community providing independent living, assisted living, secured memory care, 24-hour skilled nursing, and long-term nursing home care. Continuous licensed nursing oversight supports residents with complex health needs, while secured memory care delivers structured supervision for individuals living with cognitive challenges.

Independent living pairs private housing with community services, while assisted living aids with daily personal tasks. On-site care teams accommodate changing health requirements, enabling residents to transition between care levels within the same community over time.

Accepted payment options encompass Medicare and private funds. Located in the Overton area, daily errands and off-site travel generally depend on personal vehicles or local transport options.

Interested individuals seeking multi-level senior living options or long-term nursing care can contact Kirkwood by the River to check room availability or schedule a tour.

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Galleria Woods

3850 Galleria Woods Dr, Birmingham, AL 35244
Overview of Galleria Woods

Galleria Woods is a continuing care retirement community in Birmingham, Alabama, with independent living, assisted living, respite care, and skilled nursing and nursing home care. Independent living offers private living without daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks. Skilled nursing and nursing home care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Respite care is available for a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover. The community has 24 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. One bedroom and two bedroom housing options can work for an individual, a couple moving together, or someone who wants a companion.

Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 45 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. Several care levels share one campus, so Galleria Woods may be a good fit for a resident whose needs change over time. Medicare and private pay are accepted, giving families two listed ways to cover care.

Lynda Sullivan serves as the administrator. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to bring a pet when moving in.

$3,540/Month Info Pricing updated on October 12th, 2026

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Overview of Plantation Manor Retirement Community

Plantation Manor Retirement Community offers nursing home, skilled nursing, assisted living, and independent living in McCalla, AL. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care.

The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, because moving between care levels can happen without leaving the community. Plantation Manor Retirement Community has 103 beds, with private and semi-private rooms accommodating either one resident in a private space or two residents sharing a room. Care can change without moving.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare can cover short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence, Medicaid can help when savings may not cover a long stay, and private pay allows a family to pay directly. Total nurse staffing is 4h 24m per resident per day, representing the daily nurse staffing time associated with each resident, and Gavin Ball serves as the administrator.

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Fair Haven

1424 Montclair Rd, Birmingham, AL 35210
Overview of Fair Haven

Fair Haven is a non-profit retirement community in Birmingham, AL, that offers a wide range of care, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. With its warm and nurturing environment, the community ensures older adults have a stress-free retirement. Three home-style meals daily, housekeeping, and scheduled transportation also help residents maintain their independence with ease. With its faith-based approach, the community fosters meaningful connections and ensures residents can thrive.

Exercise classes, cultural excursions, and lifelong learning provide residents with more opportunities to explore new interests and have fun while enhancing their memory. A chapel, a library, and spacious outdoors are also available for residents’ relaxation and wellness. Set near Sandstone Ridge and surrounded by restaurants and shops in Birmingham, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. The community is a good choice for senior living in Alabama, as it has exceptional services dedicated to older adults’ well-being.

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Overview of Regency Pointe

Regency Pointe offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Rainbow City, AL, in the Morgans Crossroads neighborhood. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident keeps a private apartment, independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, and memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. With all three care levels on one campus, Regency Pointe may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The community has 46 beds, giving it a smaller setting where staff and residents get to know each other. Housing includes studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom options. A studio suits one resident, while a two-bedroom can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion.

Harley Simmons serves as administrator. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving in.

$3,600/Month Info Pricing updated on October 13th, 2026

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Overview of The Madison Village

The Madison Village is a senior living community in Madison, Alabama, offering assisted living, independent living, and respite care on a single campus. Set on 10 acres in Madison County, it sits close to Madison Hospital and nearby shopping, which makes appointments and errands convenient for residents and visiting family. With three levels of care under one roof, the community can support a range of needs, from someone living largely independently to someone who needs daily hands-on help, as well as shorter respite stays that give family caregivers a break.

The community has operated for 28 years, a long track record in senior care, and is administered by Angie Tate, with Kristy Bryant also listed as an administrator. Housing comes in studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, so residents can choose a layout that fits how much space they want and whether they are moving in alone or as a couple. At 60 beds in a single-story building, it is a moderately sized community, a scale that can balance personal attention with the social life of a larger group.

Day-to-day support is built around caregivers available around the clock, so help is on hand whenever a resident needs it rather than only during set hours. Every resident’s unit is fitted with an emergency call system, giving both residents and their families added reassurance about response in an urgent moment. That combination of full-time staffing and in-room call access is a practical anchor for anyone weighing safety and peace of mind.

The neighborhood scores 34 out of 100 for walkability, so a few destinations are reachable on foot while most outings will involve a short drive. The community’s location roughly four miles from the center of Madison keeps it close to town without sitting in the busiest commercial stretch, which can suit residents and family who prefer a quieter setting with hospital and shopping access nearby.

Starting Price $1,900/Month Info Pricing updated on October 8th, 2026

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Redstone Village

12000 Turnmeyer Dr Se, Huntsville, AL 35803
Overview of Redstone Village

Redstone Village, a continuing care retirement community located in Huntsville, AL, runs nursing home care, skilled nursing, memory care, assisted living, and independent living. When needs change, a resident moves to a different level without leaving.

Residents in independent living have privacy and the community’s services, though no one supplies daily care there. Assisted living provides help with dressing, bathing, and taking medicine. Memory care supervises anyone likely to wander, inside a secured space.

Around the clock, licensed nursing covers the nursing home and skilled nursing residents alike. With only 56 beds, Redstone runs small, and staff get to know residents more readily. Nursing time averages 4 hours and 58 minutes a day per resident.

Only two payment routes are named here, Medicare and private pay. Medicare handles a short skilled stay following hospital discharge, and private pay comes out of personal funds. Amy Reynolds is the administrator, and residents can bring pets.

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Overview of Autumn Cove Assisted Living

Autumn Cove Assisted Living offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Anniston, Alabama. In assisted living, residents receive help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while keeping an apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care offers a secured, supervised setting for someone at risk of wandering. Having these care levels in one community can suit a resident whose needs grow over time.

The community has 38 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents may get to know each other. Studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom layouts are available, including choices for someone who wants a private space or for a couple moving together. Respite care provides short term stays when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Autumn Cove Assisted Living is in the Spring Valley neighborhood and allows pets. Robert Foster administers the community.

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Overview of Somerby of Mobile

Somerby of Mobile offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Mobile, Alabama. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The combination may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time and who may be able to move between care levels without leaving the community. The community has 50 beds, with one bedroom and two bedroom residences available. A two bedroom layout can work well for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion. The community is in the Pine Run neighborhood, and Hope Boykin serves as administrator. Pets are allowed, so residents may keep a pet as part of their living arrangement.

$5,545/Month Info Pricing updated on October 12th, 2026

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Overview of Monark Grove Madison

Monark Grove Madison offers independent living and memory care in Madison, AL. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a resident living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. Respite care is available as a short stay, which can suit a family caregiver who needs temporary coverage while traveling or recovering.

The community has 34 beds, placing it in the smaller-community range where staff and residents may get to know each other; its combination of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community. Housing includes studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom residences, with a two-bedroom option that can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. A Walk Score of 30 places Monark Grove Madison in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride, including for residents who no longer drive. Julie Campbell serves as the administrator.

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Independent Living in Alabama at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 34/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Alabama. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 64The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Alabama. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90