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The Gardens of Waterford
Independent Living · Montgomery, AL
Front entrance of The Gardens of Waterford facility Interior common area with seating and bookshelf Interior dining area with tables and chairs Common area with seating and piano in a senior living facility

The Gardens of Waterford

Independent Living · Montgomery, AL
3920 Antoinette Dr, Montgomery, AL 36111 View map
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Overview of The Gardens of Waterford

With Tisha Nickson serving as administrator, The Gardens of Waterford has served as an independent living community in Montgomery for two decades. It maintains a long-standing presence for seniors seeking autonomy with community support. The community at 3920 Antoinette Dr sits in a car-dependent neighborhood where personal transportation is essential for running errands, though Baptist Medical Center South lies just under half a mile away in this established residence.

Occupants live independently in private apartments while enjoying shared, community-wide common spaces. The facility features cozy seating areas and lounge spaces appointed with armchairs and fireplaces, and a piano in the common area for those who love music. The dining room provides table service for meals, inviting residents to daily gatherings. Such shared spaces present opportunities for connection without requiring occupants to leave home for social activity. The Gardens of Waterford has built its reputation on stability and familiarity within Montgomery’s senior living landscape. For independent seniors who value a long-established community with a calm, residential setting, the facility offers a 20-year-proven foundation. Pets are not allowed.

To schedule a visit or learn more information, contact The Gardens of Waterford.

Facility Direct Line (334) 288-2444
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #31 / 36Years in operation — State benchmarked This independent living community is ranked 31st out of 36 independent living communities we track in Alabama for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Alabama facilities. Longer operating histories may 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.
20 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #102 / 132Walk Score — State benchmarked This independent living community is ranked 102nd out of 132 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.
18 / 100

About This Community

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Special Dietary Accommodation

Additional Services

4 services
Catering Service
Laundry & LinenListed as: Weekly personal laundry service
TransportationListed as: Scheduled transportation
ConciergeListed as: 24-hour concierge service

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Wi-Fi
Cable Tv
Gated, Single-Level Campus
Private Dining Room
Activities
Exercise Classes
Game Nights
Arts and Crafts
Book Discussions
Local Outings
Themed Monthly Activities
Seasonal Celebrations
Happy Hour
Coffee Socials
Dinner Club

Dining & Nutrition

InfoSourced directly from the team at The Gardens of Waterford.
  • Private dining room for family events.

Room Accommodations

Room Types
Studio 1 Bedroom
In-Room Features
Kitchenette (Select Units) Private Patios (Select Units)

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Address 4.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Montgomery's city center to The Gardens of Waterford's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.38 miles to nearest hospital (Baptist Medical Center South)

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Compare Independent Living around Montgomery

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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
John Knox Manor – Retirement Community
IL
AL
HC
MC
NH
PC
SNF
Montgomery (Seth Johnson Estates)
98
Facility 98
AL AVG 64
Rank #10 / 65
No
34
Facility 34
AL AVG 34
Rank #62 / 132
SNF (Skilled Nursing) (98)Terri K. Howell
The Crossings at Eastchase
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
Montgomery
73
Facility 73
AL AVG 64
Rank #18 / 65
Yes
39
Facility 39
AL AVG 34
Rank #53 / 132
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedRebecca Dennis
Oak Grove Inn
IL
AL
RC
Montgomery
52
Facility 52
AL AVG 64
Rank #35 / 65
No
2
Facility 2
AL AVG 34
Rank #132 / 132
-O'neal Green
Seton Haven
IL
Montgomery (Eastmont)-No
47
Facility 47
AL AVG 34
Rank #33 / 132
1 Bed-
The Gardens of Waterford
IL
Montgomery-No
18
Facility 18
AL AVG 34
Rank #102 / 132
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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

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Financial assistance

Programs that may help with care and living costs in Alabama

The Gardens of Waterford is in Montgomery, Alabama. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.

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Prescription costs

SenioRx Prescription Assistance Program

AL SenioRx

Income limit
Eligibility depends on the participating pharmaceutical assistance program.

Eligibility

General
People age 55+ with chronic illness and limited prescription coverage; younger people with qualifying disability may also receive assistance.
AL specifics
SenioRx helps with applications and medication access. Eligibility and covered medications depend on the participating assistance program.

What it provides

  • Help obtaining free or lower-cost prescription medicines through participating assistance programs; no guaranteed annual savings.
Home energy improvements

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

AL WAP

Who it is for
Income-eligible households whose home needs energy-efficiency improvements
Income limit
Generally at or below 200% of current federal poverty guidelines, adjusted for household size.

Eligibility

General
Low-income Alabama households selected by local weatherization agencies; priority includes older adults and people with disabilities.
AL specifics
A home energy assessment determines eligible improvements. Local agencies serve Alabama counties.

What it provides

  • Approved energy-efficiency improvements such as insulation and air sealing; no guaranteed household savings or fixed cash grant.
In-home & community support

Elderly and Disabled Waiver

Alabama Medicaid E&D Waiver

Income limit
2026 · Up to $2,982/month for an individual under the 2026 waiver standard. Trust and spousal rules require individual review.
Asset limit
$2,000 in countable resources for the individual applicant. Exemptions and spousal protections apply.

Eligibility

General
Alabama resident who meets Medicaid and nursing-facility level-of-care criteria for the elderly or disabled waiver.
AL specifics
A Medicaid eligibility decision and assessment are required; an income figure alone does not establish eligibility.

What it provides

  • Assessed home and community services under an approved care plan; specific hours and respite amounts require authorization.
Caregiver respite

Alabama Respite for Caregivers Program

Alabama Respite voucher program

Eligibility

General
Full-time unpaid family caregiver providing at least 40 hours/week for a person of any age with disability or chronic illness; both reside in Alabama.
AL specifics
FY 2027 vouchers require no other respite assistance; one caregiver per household. Proof of diagnosis and eligible respite provider are required.

What it provides

  • Reimbursement for approved respite costs paid by the caregiver within the voucher award and period; limited funding.
Caregiver support

Alabama CARES Program

AL CARES

Income limit
2026 · Income does not prevent access; greatest social and economic need receives priority.

Eligibility

General
Family caregivers of frail adults age 60+ and qualifying older relative caregivers of children or adults with disabilities.
AL specifics
Eligibility and respite allocation are assessed through the Area Agency on Aging.

What it provides

  • Information and access assistance; caregiver training and counseling; support groups; assessed respite and supplemental support.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Gardens of Waterford

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 Is The Gardens of Waterford in a walkable area?
The Gardens of Waterford has a walk score of 18. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
02 How long has The Gardens of Waterford been in business?
The Gardens of Waterford has been operating for approximately 20 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
03 Are pets allowed at The Gardens of Waterford?
No, The Gardens of Waterford has a no-pet policy.
04 What is the best email address for The Gardens of Waterford?
The team at The Gardens of Waterford can be reached at mstoup@stonearborliving.com.
05 Are there photos of The Gardens of Waterford?
Yes — there are 5 photos of The Gardens of Waterford in the photo gallery on this page.
06 What levels of care does The Gardens of Waterford provide?
The Gardens of Waterford offers Independent Living.
07 What is the address of The Gardens of Waterford?
The Gardens of Waterford is located at 3920 Antoinette Dr, Montgomery, AL 36111.
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