Cahaba Ridge Retirement Community

Cahaba Ridge Retirement Community

Overview of Cahaba Ridge Retirement Community

Cahaba Ridge Retirement Community offers independent living in Vestavia Hills, AL. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, so it may suit a resident who manages daily needs independently and wants a community setting.

Housing options include studios, one-bedroom residences, and two-bedroom residences. A studio provides a single living space, while a two-bedroom residence can suit a couple moving together. Pets are allowed, so residents may bring a pet when they move in.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #105 / 133Walk Score — State benchmarked This independent living community is ranked 105th 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.
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About This Community

Certifications & Programs

Freedom Dining — Resort Lifestyle CommunitiesA branded program developed by this community's operator or its partners - a named approach to programming or care, rather than an independent external certification.

Additional Services

3 services
TransportationListed as: Scheduled transportation
Housekeeping Services
Beauty Services

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Patio
Cable Tv
Wheelchair Accessible
Wi-Fi
Movie Theater
Computers
Chef's Pantry
Exercise Programs/Fitness Center
Activities
Happy Hours
Fitness Classes
Outings and Trips

Room Accommodations

Building Type3-story
Room Sizes
566 sq. ft 650 sq. ft 706 sq. ft 759-1206 sq. ft
Room Types
Studio 3+ Bedroom
In-Room Features
In-Unit Washer And Dryer Full Kitchen Individual Climate Control

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Cahaba Ridge Retirement Community

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Address 3.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Vestavia Hills's city center to Cahaba Ridge Retirement Community's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
The Neighborhood at Vestavia Hills
IL
AL
MC
RC
Birmingham (Homewood)
77
Facility 77
AL AVG 64
Rank #16 / 65
Yes
31
Facility 31
AL AVG 34
Rank #70 / 133
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedB-Barbara Chatman
St. Martin’s in the Pines
IL
AL
HOS
MC
NH
SNF
Birmingham (Eastwood)
71
Facility 71
AL AVG 64
Rank #19 / 65
Yes
39
Facility 39
AL AVG 34
Rank #53 / 133
Private RoomsA+Courtlyn Wiggins
Brookdale University Park
IL
AL
Birmingham (South Denver)
60
Facility 60
AL AVG 64
Rank #23 / 65
Yes
84
Facility 84
AL AVG 34
Rank #1 / 133
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+Brandon Bornstein
Danberry at Inverness
IL
AL
MC
Birmingham
56
Facility 56
AL AVG 64
Rank #29 / 65
Yes
51
Facility 51
AL AVG 34
Rank #22 / 133
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed-William Lytton
Cahaba Ridge Retirement Community
IL
Vestavia Hills-Yes
17
Facility 17
AL AVG 34
Rank #105 / 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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cahaba Ridge Retirement Community

Is Cahaba Ridge Retirement Community in a walkable area?

Cahaba Ridge Retirement Community has a walk score of 17. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Are pets allowed at Cahaba Ridge Retirement Community?

Yes, Cahaba Ridge Retirement Community allows residents to bring their pets.

What is the best email address for Cahaba Ridge Retirement Community?

The team at Cahaba Ridge Retirement Community can be reached at cahabaridgeinfo@rlcommunities.com.

Are there photos of Cahaba Ridge Retirement Community?

Yes — there are 4 photos of Cahaba Ridge Retirement Community in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Cahaba Ridge Retirement Community provide?

Cahaba Ridge Retirement Community offers Independent Living.

What is the address of Cahaba Ridge Retirement Community?

Cahaba Ridge Retirement Community is located at 3090 Healthy Way, Vestavia Hills, AL 35243.

What is the phone number of Cahaba Ridge Retirement Community?

(205) 545-5978 will put you in contact with the team at Cahaba Ridge Retirement Community.

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