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Compare Senior Living around Dothan (Metro Area)
The information below is reported by the Alabama Department of Public Health, Bureau of Health Provider Standards.
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| Grady’s Walk |
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. | Dothan | -
Facility
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AL AVG
118 | No |
48
Facility
48
AL AVG
37
Rank
#138 / 419 | 2 Bed | - |
| Glen East Senior Apartments |
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. | Dothan | -
Facility
-
AL AVG
118 | No |
30
Facility
30
AL AVG
37
Rank
#246 / 419 | Private Apartment | - |
| Baptist Village Of Dothan |
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. | Dothan | -
Facility
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AL AVG
118 | No |
40
Facility
40
AL AVG
37
Rank
#187 / 419 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| Vaughn Towers Apartments |
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. | Dothan | -
Facility
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AL AVG
118 | Yes |
65
Facility
65
AL AVG
37
Rank
#37 / 419 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| Somerset Assisted Living Facility/East | AL | Dothan | 16 | — | — | — | — |
| Wesley Place on Honeysuckle - Specialty Care | AL | Dothan | 16 | — | — | — | — |
| Whitehall Assisted Living Community | AL | Dothan | 16 | — | — | — | — |
| Whitehall West Assisted Living | AL | Dothan | 16 | — | — | — | — |
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.
Surrounded by convenient local amenities in Dothan, AL, Glen East Senior Apartments is an astounding community that offers independent living. Beautifully furnished and cozy accommodations are available in a nurturing and welcoming setting, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. Residents also enjoy a hassle-free lifestyle with the community handling the maintenance.
With a full calendar of exciting events and engaging programs, residents will not run out of things to do and have fun in retirement. The community also features breakfast bars in each apartment for residents’ convenience. Residents experience the best of their golden years with the community’s specially designed amenities and top-tier services.
Ideally situated near Flowers Hospital in Dothan, AL, Baptist Village of Dothan is an idyllic retreat that offers independent living. Featuring specially designed and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures residents find the accommodation that best matches their preferences. Residents have a hassle-free lifestyle, with the community handling the housekeeping and maintenance.
Residents can spend their days as they please, especially with its proximity to delightful local amenities and recreation sites. With plenty of restaurants nearby, residents can rest assured of meeting their dietary needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those looking to live independently in retirement, especially with its dedicated services and friendly setting.
Vaughn Towers Apartments is an independent living community in Dothan, AL, offering affordable one- and two-bedroom apartments for those 62+. The community’s warm and welcoming environment ensures older adults can find a home away from home. Residents also experience a maintenance-free lifestyle with 24-hour emergency maintenance, a central laundry, and wellness programs. Through income-based rents, the community strives to ease the financial burdens of low-income older adults.
Activities and wellness events also ensure residents can stay active and freely interact with friends. With spacious gathering areas and cozy rooms, residents can rest comfortably. Surrounded by restaurants and other local amenities in Dothan, the community provides quick access to necessities and leisure. As one of the trusted options for senior living in Alabama, this independent living community ensures older adults can live independently in their later years.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these 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
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
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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.
- Includes
- Review Sentiment
- 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.
- Includes
- State Inspections
- Citations/Inspection
- % Inspections w/ Citations
- Complaint Visits
- Accreditations
- BBB Rating
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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.
- Includes
- Video Tours
- Virtual Walkthroughs
- Photo Quantity
- 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.
- Includes
- Website Content
- Mobile Usability
- Staff Info Available
- Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
- Includes
- Occupancy Rate
- 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.
- Includes
- Walk Score
- Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Senior Living in Dothan, AL
What is senior living?
Senior living is an umbrella term covering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing homes — communities and services designed for adults aged 55 or older.
How many senior living communities are listed on this page?
This page features 4 senior living communities in Dothan, AL. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right senior living community in Dothan, AL?
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 Dothan, AL, 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 senior living communities in Dothan, AL?
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.
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