Ashton Way Apartments Retirement Community

Ashton Way Apartments Retirement Community

Overview of Ashton Way Apartments Retirement Community

Ashton Way Apartments Retirement Community offers independent living in Opelika, AL. Residents have private living with community services, but they do not receive daily care, making the community a potential fit for someone who manages personal care independently.

The area has a Walk Score of 37, indicating a car-dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride. A resident who no longer drives would generally need transportation for routine errands.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #57 / 133Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis independent living community is ranked 57th out of 133 independent living communities we track in Alabama for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Alabama facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every independent living community we track in Alabama that reports data for that category. Independent living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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Address 1.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Opelika's city center to Ashton Way Apartments Retirement Community's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 2.52 miles to nearest hospital (East Alabama Medical Center)

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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Summer Village Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
Auburn (Village Hills)
56
Facility 56
AL AVG 64
Rank #29 / 65
Yes
20
Facility 20
AL AVG 34
Rank #96 / 133
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedAmber Griggs
Summer Village Magnolia Place
IL
AL
MC
Auburn (Village Hills)
42
Facility 42
AL AVG 64
Rank #46 / 65
Yes
20
Facility 20
AL AVG 34
Rank #96 / 133
1 Bed / 2 BedAmber Griggs
Azalea Place
IL
AL
MC
Auburn (Village Hills)
30
Facility 30
AL AVG 64
Rank #63 / 65
Yes
20
Facility 20
AL AVG 34
Rank #96 / 133
1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Ashton Way Apartments Retirement Community
IL
Opelika-No
37
Facility 37
AL AVG 34
Rank #57 / 133
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Holiday Monarch Estates
IL
Auburn (University Estates)-Yes
40
Facility 40
AL AVG 34
Rank #47 / 133
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other AL independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Alabama

Ashton Way Apartments Retirement Community is located in Opelika, Alabama.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Alabama.

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Elderly and Disabled Waiver

Alabama Medicaid E&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Alabama resident, Medicaid-eligible, requires nursing home-level care but can live in community with support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
AL

Must be assessed by a nurse for nursing home-level care need.

Benefits
In-home personal care (4-6 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing) Respite care (up to 240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$50/day avg.) Home-delivered meals Case management

Alabama Respite for Caregivers Program

Alabama Respite (via NFCSP)

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Alabama resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
AL

Focus on rural caregivers; limited funding.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$50/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

SenioRx Prescription Assistance Program

AL SenioRx

Age 55+
General Alabama resident, chronic illness requiring daily medication, not fully covered by other drug plans.
Income Limits ~$3,000/month individual, varies by AAA
Asset Limits Not strictly enforced; income-focused.
AL

High ROI; saved $43.5M for 6,825 participants in FY 2022.

Benefits
Prescription cost reduction (avg. $6,300/year savings per participant) Medication management support

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

AL WAP

Age 60+ priority
General Alabama resident, own or rent home, low-income status.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month 200% of poverty level, individual
Asset Limits Not applicable; income-driven.
AL

Prioritizes seniors and disabled; limited annual funding.

Benefits
Insulation Weather stripping HVAC repairs (avg. $500-$1,000 in annual energy savings)

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

AL Section 202

Age 62+
General Alabama resident, very low income, able to live independently with support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,500/month 50% of area median income, individual, varies by county
Asset Limits $10,000 individual, excludes home if owned
AL

High demand in urban areas like Birmingham; limited units statewide.

Benefits
Subsidized rent (30% of income, e.g., $300-$500/month) On-site services (housekeeping, transportation, ~$200/month value)

Alabama CARES Program

AL CARES

Age
General Caregivers of Alabama residents aged 60+ needing assistance with 3+ daily activities; no age limit for caregivers.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing based on recipient’s income e.g., ~$2,500/month threshold
Asset Limits Not applicable; focus on need.
AL

Prioritizes caregivers with greatest economic/social need; complements respite programs like AL Lifespan Respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplemental supplies (e.g., $200/year avg.)

Frequently Asked Questions about Ashton Way Apartments Retirement Community

Is Ashton Way Apartments Retirement Community in a walkable area?

Ashton Way Apartments Retirement Community has a walk score of 37. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are pets allowed at Ashton Way Apartments Retirement Community?

No, Ashton Way Apartments Retirement Community has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of Ashton Way Apartments Retirement Community?

Yes — there are 5 photos of Ashton Way Apartments Retirement Community in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Ashton Way Apartments Retirement Community provide?

Ashton Way Apartments Retirement Community offers Independent Living.

What is the address of Ashton Way Apartments Retirement Community?

Ashton Way Apartments Retirement Community is located at 201 Samford Ave #1400, Opelika, AL 36801.

What is the phone number of Ashton Way Apartments Retirement Community?

(334) 741-8661 will put you in contact with the team at Ashton Way Apartments Retirement Community.

Does Ashton Way Apartments Retirement Community provide medical or personal care assistance?

No — Ashton Way Apartments Retirement Community is an independent living community. Residents live on their own in private apartments with access to amenities, dining, and social activities.

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