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Page 5 of Best Independent Living in Alabama

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 143 independent living communities in AL using AL Dept. of Public Health (ADPH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in AL
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143 homes
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Avg Walk Score: 36/ 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: 90The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Alabama. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Independent Living around Alabama

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.

Westminster Village – Spanish Fort
IL
AL
HC
HOS
MC
NH
PC
SNF
Spanish Fort (Bridgehead)
60
Facility 60
AL AVG 90
Rank #152 / 241
No
27
Facility 27
AL AVG 36
Rank #260 / 417
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--
Crowne Health Care of Citronelle
IL
AL
NH
RC
SNF
Citronelle
69
Facility 69
AL AVG 90
Rank #141 / 241
No
19
Facility 19
AL AVG 36
Rank #304 / 417
--Gregg Myers
Episcopal Place Apartments
IL
S Birmingham (Highland Park)
-No
78
Facility 78
AL AVG 36
Rank #9 / 417
1 Bed / 2 Bed-Tim Blanton
Merrill Gardens at Madison
IL
AL
MC
Madison (The Shoppes Of Madison)
160
Facility 160
AL AVG 90
Rank #22 / 241
Yes
46
Facility 46
AL AVG 36
Rank #151 / 417
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-Stacey Henley
Redstone Village
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Huntsville (Redstone Village)
56
Facility 56
AL AVG 90
Rank #165 / 241
Yes
17
Facility 17
AL AVG 36
Rank #312 / 417
SNF (Skilled Nursing) (56)-Amy Reynolds
Brookdale University Park
IL
AL
Birmingham (South Denver)
60
Facility 60
AL AVG 90
Rank #152 / 241
Yes
84
Facility 84
AL AVG 36
Rank #1 / 417
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+Brandon Bornstein
Riverside Senior Living
IL
Ne Decatur (Old Decatur Historic District)
-Yes
61
Facility 61
AL AVG 36
Rank #58 / 417
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+-
Keestone of Florence
IL
AL
Florence (West Florence)
43
Facility 43
AL AVG 90
Rank #198 / 241
Yes
80
Facility 80
AL AVG 36
Rank #4 / 417
Studio / 1 BedA+Jodi Gilreath
St. Martin’s in the Pines
IL
AL
HOS
MC
NH
SNF
Birmingham (Eastwood)
71
Facility 71
AL AVG 90
Rank #138 / 241
Yes
39
Facility 39
AL AVG 36
Rank #194 / 417
Private RoomsA+Courtlyn Wiggins
The Brennity at Fairhope
IL
AL
Fairhope
143
Facility 143
AL AVG 90
Rank #37 / 241
No
36
Facility 36
AL AVG 36
Rank #210 / 417
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-Ashley Lee
Brookdale Northport
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Northport (Rose Drive)
83
Facility 83
AL AVG 90
Rank #116 / 241
Yes
47
Facility 47
AL AVG 36
Rank #142 / 417
Private RoomsA+Sherry Washington
Baptist Oaks Apartments
IL
Mobile (Central Business District)
-No
79
Facility 79
AL AVG 36
Rank #5 / 417
Studio / 1 Bed--
Richardson Terrace Housing
IL
Montgomery
-No
65
Facility 65
AL AVG 36
Rank #37 / 417
Private Rooms--
Atlas Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
Birmingham (Highland Park)
-Yes
81
Facility 81
AL AVG 36
Rank #3 / 417
---
Holiday University Oaks
IL
Mobile (Greenwich Hills)
-Yes
63
Facility 63
AL AVG 36
Rank #45 / 417
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--
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Overview of The Crossings at North River

Peacefully nestled near The Buddy Powell Pavilion in Tuscaloosa, AL, The Crossings at North River is an idyllic retreat that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community strives to maintain residents’ independence without hassles, providing weekly housekeeping and linen services. Residents also enjoy the best of their golden years with the community’s warm and welcoming environment.

Engaging activities and enriching programs are conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and make new friends. With all-day dining that features delightful dining options, residents enjoy hassle-free dining that satisfies their dietary needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those seeking independence in their golden years without worries, especially with its higher levels of care and state-of-the-art amenities.

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Overview of Monark Grove Madison

Welcome to Monark Grove, an upscale senior living community situated in the beautiful suburbs of Madison. Offering premier options like Independent Living and Memory Care, Monark Grove provides state-of-the-art accommodations and a personalized environment, making it the perfect place to live life to the fullest. In this assisted living community, residents can enjoy an active lifestyle, surrounded by amenities that cater to their needs.

Here, senior residents can get access to enriching programs designed to inspire and rejuvenate. They offer fitness classes and art lessons, university-style lectures and a bright library stocked with local and national titles. They also have thoughtfully designed studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments equipped with large windows, individual heating, cooling systems, stainless-steel kitchen appliances, in-home washer and dryers, natural stone countertops, and the option of patios or balconies. Attention to detail is evident throughout, with features like 9’ ceilings, bedroom ceiling fans, duo-toned paint, and raised panel doors.

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Overview of Ahepa 310 V Senior Apartments

Live a worry-free retirement at Ahepa 310 V Senior Apartments, a distinguished community in Mobile, AL, offering independent living. Prioritizing low-income older adults, the community features 51 specially designed and cozy accommodations. Emergency pull cords and safety features are also available in each apartment, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe.

Residents will not run out of things to do with cozy communal spaces like the library, arts and crafts room, community room, and exercise rooms. The community also features serene walking trails for residents’ leisure and wellness. With delightful restaurants and supermarkets nearby, residents can prepare their meals and access various dining options to satisfy their dietary needs. Residents enjoy the best of their golden years with the community’s nurturing and welcoming environment.

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Overview of Gardens at Wellington

Surrounded by convenient local amenities in Mobile, AL, Gardens at Wellington is an idyllic retreat that offers independent living. Residents can find the accommodation that best matches their lifestyle with the community’s cozy and specially-designed one-and-two-bedroom floor plans. The community also ensures a worry-free retirement, with its laundry areas and on-site manager.

Residents can spend their days as they please with the community’s easy access to recreation sites and local amenities. Delightful restaurants are also set nearby, providing residents with plenty of dining options to satisfy their dietary needs. With its fully furnished apartments and welcoming communal spaces, residents can downsize in retirement without hassles.

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Overview of Country Club Estates

Ideally situated in the thriving neighborhood of Montgomery, AL, Country Club Estates is an idyllic retreat that offers independent living. The community features specially designed and cozy one- and two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring those eligible 55+ find the accommodation that best matches their preferences. Residents here also enjoy a hassle-free lifestyle with the community’s on-site maintenance and laundry.

Residents spend their days as they please, with plenty of recreational activities and enriching programs that highlight their interests and capabilities. Delightful restaurants are also set nearby, providing residents with various dining options to satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. The community follows income restrictions to meet residents’ financial capabilities.

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Overview of The Madison Village

Nestled on 10 acres of picturesque land in Madison, Alabama, The Madison Village is a premier assisted living community that provides a warm and welcoming environment for seniors. This care community boasts charming studios, one-, and two-bedroom apartments, creating a cozy and comfortable atmosphere for residents to call home. With caregivers available 24/7, seniors receive the support they need whenever it’s required. To ensure peace of mind, the community has call systems for all senior residents, allowing immediate response in case of emergency.

At The Madison Village, seniors find a compassionate and caring community to enhance their quality of life. Conveniently located near Madison Hospital and shopping centers, residents enjoy easy access to various amenities. The community offers a range of living options, including independent living, assisted living, and respite care services, ensuring each resident’s unique needs are met.

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Overview of Monark Grove Greystone

Just a few minutes away from Hoover, Monark Grove Greystone in Birmingham offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care living and stands as one of the trusted communities in the city. The elegant home presents a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere that helps seniors and adults thrive in the comfort of their own homes. Boasting a home-like ambiance that creates a beautiful experience with family-like treatment, residents are ensured to feel like they belong.

Monark Grove approached modern senior care through its person-centered service. Residential independent and assisted living housing options deliver a specific care plan for residents to maintain an active and freeing lifestyle. The memory care unit provides specialized care plans for Alzheimer’s and dementia care services. The retirement home has fully equipped amenities to help with individual holistic wellness– social clubs, baking, recreational, and other life enrichment activities.

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Overview of Summer Village Camellia Place

Enjoy the best of your golden years at Summer Village Camellia Place, an astounding community in Auburn, AL, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. With residents’ comfort and safety in mind, the community features beautifully furnished and cozy accommodations. Residents also enjoy a hassle-free lifestyle, with the community helping with housekeeping and maintenance.

Here, residents will not feel lonely with a carefully curated calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching programs. With delightful restaurants and convenient local amenities nearby, residents have access to a variety of dining options that satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. Residents have the finest retirement experience with the community’s dedicated services and top-notch amenities.

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Overview of Grady’s Walk

Live the best of your golden years at Grady’s Walk, a dedicated 55+ community that offers independent living. The community provides well-thought-out floor plans, ensuring residents’ comfort and safety. Residents can downsize in retirement without hassles, especially with the community’s warm and welcoming environment.

Residents have quick access for their leisure and wellness, especially with the community’s proximity to convenient local amenities and recreation sites. With friendly neighbors and cozy communal spaces, residents can make new friends and gain meaningful experiences. The community is great for those aiming to spend their golden years without hassles, especially with its dedicated services and state-of-the-art amenities.

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Seton Haven

3721 Wares Ferry Rd, Montgomery, AL 36109
Overview of Seton Haven

Make the most of your independence at Seton Haven, an exceptional 62+ community that offers independent living. The community strives to maintain affordability, offering income-based rents to ease financial burdens. With fully equipped kitchens and an on-site laundry, residents enjoy a convenient lifestyle.

Residents have easy access to leisure and recreation with the community’s ideal location near delightful restaurants and convenient local amenities. Emergency pull cords and off-street parking are available for residents’ safety. The community is ideal for those looking to downsize in retirement without hassles, especially with its cozy amenities and welcoming environment.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

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.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

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.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Independent Living in Alabama

What is independent living?

Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.

How many independent living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 143 independent living communities in Alabama. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in Alabama?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Alabama, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting independent living communities in Alabama?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.