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Overview of Riverside Senior Living

Beautifully set near Rhodes Ferry Park in Decatur, AL, Riverside Senior Living is a blissful family-owned and operated community that offers independent living. Here, residents’ comfort and safety are prioritized, especially with its beautifully furnished and cozy accommodations. Utilities, housekeeping, and laundry services are also provided, alongside a round-the-clock on-site team, to ensure residents enjoy hassle-free living.

Fun recreational activities and enriching programs are also conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections. Three delightful and healthy meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication assistance, pharmacy services, and transportation services are also available for residents’ convenience and safety. The community is ideal for those looking to live independently in retirement, especially with its comprehensive services and specially designed amenities.

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Overview of Regency Retirement Village of Birmingham

Regency Retirement Village of Birmingham offers assisted living, independent living and memory care in Birmingham, AL. It is in the Sand Ridge neighborhood and has 48 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other.

The range of care levels can support a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing and medication while the resident keeps a private living space. Independent living provides private housing with community services and no daily care, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Housing includes studios, one bedroom residences and two bedroom residences. The two bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together. The starting price is $3,037 per month, but because no care level is attached to that figure, it does not establish a separate rate for assisted living, independent living or memory care.

Short term stays are available for someone who needs a temporary residential arrangement. Financial assistance is also offered to support payment planning. Chip Cook serves as the administrator.

Starting Price $3,037/Month Info Pricing updated on March 13th, 2026

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Overview of Summer Village Senior Living

Summer Village Senior Living offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Auburn, Alabama’s Village Hills neighborhood. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living supports daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision, and respite care offers a short stay when someone’s usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover.

The community has 56 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know one another. Housing includes studios, one bedroom residences, two bedroom residences, private villas, and two bedroom apartments. A resident can have one private space, or two people can move in together. The community may be a good fit for someone whose care needs could grow over time, since independent living, assisted living, and memory care are available within the same community.

The starting price is $2,295 per month, with a $3,500 move in deposit. The monthly starting rate gives families an initial housing and care cost to consider, while the deposit is an upfront amount due when moving in. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when relocating.

Residents can use the fitness center, beauty salon, therapy services, garden areas, enclosed courtyard, theater room, and spa without leaving the community. Restaurant style, chef prepared meals are available throughout the day, including low sodium, heart healthy, and gluten free options. Scheduled activities include casino trips, movie days, museum visits, winery and distillery tours, off site day trips, wellness classes, culinary experiences, and social gatherings.

Amber Griggs serves as the administrator, and Bridge Senior Living is the owner. The community is a single story building, so residences and shared spaces are all on one level.

Starting Price $2,295/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Grandview Gardens

11000 Turnmeyer Dr Se, Huntsville, AL 35803
Overview of Grandview Gardens

Grandview Gardens at Redstone Village is a trusted community in Huntsville, AL, offering assisted living and memory care. Those with cognitive conditions can keep their peace of mind with a kind and highly trained team attending to their needs around the clock. Specially designed and spacious accommodations are provided in a nurturing and inviting environment, ensuring residents thrive in retirement.

Fun recreational activities and engaging programs are conducted to keep residents active and socially engaged. Here, residents enjoy mealtimes with friends that satisfy their dietary needs and preferences with delightful and nutritious dining options. The community is ideal for those needing assistance to live comfortably in their golden years.

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Overview of Carillon Oaks

Carillon Oaks provides 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 living space. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

All three care levels are available in one community, so Carillon Oaks may be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time without leaving the community. Located in the Koolman neighborhood, the community has 48 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Housing is offered as a one bed layout, providing a single private living space. Respite care gives families a short stay option when their usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Larry Sweet serves as the administrator. Residents can use a salon, gardens, a secure walking path, a putting green, and a pond for outdoor time within the community. Transportation is available for appointments and outings, and rehabilitation services provide access to therapy through the community’s offerings. On site worship services are also available.

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Overview of The Terrace at Priceville

The Terrace at Priceville offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Decatur, AL. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps a private living space; Independent living provides private living without daily care; and memory care offers a secured setting with supervision. Respite care is a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver is traveling or recovering.

The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time, while respite care can suit a family needing temporary support. The community has 38 beds with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts, giving residents choices about how much private space they want. A studio provides one private space, while a two-bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion; pets are allowed, so a resident can continue living with a pet at the community. Katina Eades serves as the administrator.

$4,000/Month Info Pricing updated on October 13th, 2026

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The Reserve at Fairhope

604 Reserve Lp, Fairhope, AL 36532
Overview of The Reserve at Fairhope

The Reserve at Fairhope offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Fairhope, AL. Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while respite care provides a short stay when a regular caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community has 38 beds. Its smaller size allows staff and residents to get to know each other. Studio and one-bedroom housing options include either a single living space or a separate bedroom, and residents may bring a pet with them. Elizabeth Skipper serves as the administrator, and the range of care types may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without leaving the community.

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Overview of Summer Village Magnolia Place

Summer Village Magnolia Place offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Auburn, AL. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident keeps a private living space, 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. All three care levels are available here, so a resident whose needs grow over time may be able to remain in the community rather than move elsewhere.

The home has 42 beds. Its smaller size may suit someone who prefers a setting with fewer residents. Housing includes one-bedroom and two-bedroom residences, with the two-bedroom option able to suit a couple moving together, and pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to bring a pet. Amber Griggs serves as the administrator, and the home is in the Village Hills neighborhood.

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Overview of Seagrass Village of Gulf Shores

Seagrass Village of Gulf Shores offers assisted living, independent living, and respite care in Gulf Shores, AL. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The range of care types may suit a resident whose needs change over time or a family needing temporary support.

The community has 60 beds, and the starting price is $2,225, giving families an initial figure for budgeting a stay. Apartment choices include studios, one bedroom apartments, and two bedroom apartments. A studio provides one living space, while the larger layouts offer additional rooms.

Hunter Van Sickle serves as the administrator. Pets are allowed, so residents may be able to keep a pet while living in the community. Residents can use the swimming pool and fitness center for recreation and exercise, while the beauty salon and barber support grooming without a separate salon visit. Restaurant style dining with chef prepared meals, scheduled transportation, and rehabilitation services are also available; a Walk Score of 62 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can complete some errands independently.

Starting Price $2,700/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Vitality Living at Upland Park

Vitality Living at Upland Park offers assisted living, independent living, memory care and respite care in Huntsville, AL. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and respite care offers a short stay when someone’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community has 61 beds. Several care options share one community, which may suit a resident whose needs grow over time. Kathryn Economou is the administrator. The starting price is $1,999 per month, giving families an initial figure for monthly budgeting.

Residents can use the salon, barber, spa, restaurant and bistro, while the HEARTS welcome program provides a named community program for new residents. Pets are allowed, so a resident can keep a pet in the community. A Walk Score of 40 places the area in a car-dependent setting, where most errands require a car or a ride. Rehabilitation services, wellness programming, religious services and transportation are also available, giving residents access to these services without arranging them independently.

Starting Price $1,999/Month Info Pricing updated on May 15th, 2026

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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