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Galleria Woods, a CCRC

3850 Galleria Woods Dr, Birmingham, AL 35244

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8.5
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15 reviews
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8.5
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15 reviews
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Resident/client

5.0 out of 5 stars

HAPPY CAMPER!

Great place with very nice people and staff! The food is very good with lots of choices! The activities and concerts are really fun! Love the place

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Galleria Woods, a CCRC

It’s not downsizing your home; it’s upsizing your possibilities. 

Located on 20 wooded acres in Birmingham’s prestigious Riverchase area, our continuing care retirement community (CCRC) gives you a maintenance-free lifestyle with the retirement you deserve. Our community has a full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing, so you’ll be prepared with the care you might need down the road.

Imagine a retirement where you never stop growing. Here you can continue to be a lifelong learner by exploring new ideas and skills that allow you to engage in life with purpose. Need a little inspiration? Check out these options:
•Swim in our heated, outdoor pool 
•Aquatics classes
•Bridge club
•Tai Chi
•Shopping trips
•Lunch outings
•Art classes?

With several floor plans to choose from, you’ll find just the right home to fit your style. Here are just a few of the features to make you feel right at home:
•Studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments
•Plenty of natural window light and lots of storage with spacious closets
•Select floor plans include a private porch or patio 
•Two-bedroom garden cottages with an attached garage. 
•Pet-friendly
•Utilities, maintenance and lawn care are included 
•Full kitchen with updated appliances ?

Enjoy the local boutiques and world-class restaurants near campus. With the Birmingham Museum of Art, the McWane Science...

Senior living options offered

  • Assisted Living
  • Independent Living

Galleria Woods, a CCRC

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for Galleria Woods, a CCRC

8.5 out of 10
Review Score15 reviewsWrite a review
Overall Experience
4.2
Cleanliness
4.2
Friendliness
4.2
Care Services
4.2
Staff
4.8
Meals & Dining
4.6
Activities
4.7
Value for Cost
3.9

A Place for Mom has scored Galleria Woods, a CCRC with 8.5 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Galleria Woods, a CCRC has 15 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.2 out of 5.

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AW

Assisted Living

Resident/client

September 8, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
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HAPPY CAMPER!

Great place with very nice people and staff! The food is very good with lots of choices! The activities and concerts are really fun! Love the place

Anonymous

Independent Living

Resident/client

August 14, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Galleria Woods

All staff is wonderfully kind and supportive. Activities are well planned and plenty from which to choose. Food is delicious.

Anne S

Independent Living

Industry reviewer

March 21, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Wonderful community!

Wonderful active community with caring associates. Beautiful grounds and all levels of care on a 19 acre campus. The community offers independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing. There are many floorplans to choose from including a garden home complex.

Marilyn M

Assisted Living

Resident/client

November 14, 2021

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

How much I love Galleria Woods

From the first time that I visited Galleria Woods, I knew that it was the place for me! I love my Garden Home and the privacy that it gives me overlooking the Cahaba River. I enjoy my walks up to the "Big House" for meals and activities: watching the seasons change and getting a little exercise at the same time. We have a variety of activities, some of which I participate in, and our meals are really tasty. You will find that all of the residents are very friendly and supportive, while all of the staff members are most helpful and understanding. I am really thankful that I went with my first impression about Galleria Woods! All that I expected has come true!

Honey T

Assisted Living

Resident/client

November 6, 2021

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Why I’m happy to be a resident of Galleria Woods senior living community

Plenty of activities Very nice residents, friendly atmosphere Staff always very helpful Beautiful grounds well kept. Great for nice walks Living accommodations are varied and very nice and comfortable. Dining is pleasant experience and food is good. Lots of options to suit most everyone’s taste. Safe environment

Barbara Kacker

Assisted Living

Resident/client

October 29, 2021

4.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
2.0
Care Services
3.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Good

I have been a resident in a garden home for 8 years and recommend the community to anyone ready to enjoy their "later years". The best thing about living here is that you meet so many interesting residents, many of whom have settled in Birmingham to be with their children or other family member. They are happy to begin new friendships in the beautiful facility and the surroundings.

Duane Kerper

Assisted Living

Resident/client

October 28, 2021

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Why we enjoy Galleria Woods

A most welcoming and friendly community. Wonderful, helpful staff, enjoyable neighbors. Lots activities to keep one busy.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Toured community

November 29, 2018

3.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
3.0
Friendliness
3.0
Value for Cost
3.0

The community here is small, 24 studio apartments for assisted living. The common areas seemed more clinical than homey. Since it is a small community there is a waitlist. The contact person was very knowledgeable and able to accommodate our tight schedule.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Toured community

October 2, 2018

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0

Beautiful very clean facility, Allows for Independent Living to Assisted Living to Monitored Living as needed, Of 5 facilities visited, Galleria Woods had the floor plan that was our favorite. Church services in a beautiful on-site Chapel, Washer/Dryer combinations in every apartment, Open floorplans, Stainless Steel appliances in the Kitchen, Residents must press a button in their apartment each morning by 10:00 am notifying security they are okay. If action does not occur, the staff checks on the resident. Clearly the resident’s safety, enjoyment, comfort and wellbeing are a high priority of Galleria Woods. The cons for us were: While lease cost is on the lower end Galleria Woods requires a Life Care Option. For the unit we looked at, the cost was $151,000 for 0% Refund Plan or $200,000 for 50% Refund Plan. This is in addition to the monthly lease amount so Mom’s move in cost would be $202,785 if we selected the 50% option. There are certainly benefits to a Life Care Option as it provides guaranteed care for life and reduced monthly cost for Assisted or Skilled Nursing care. This may not be as much of a financial burden on a senior if they are selling their residence to move into Galleria Woods. We have no timeframe for selling Mom's house so it would be a financial burden to raise that startup cost. Meal package only includes 1 meal per day. Other communities we visited provided Breakfast + Lunch or Dinner. Cable TV is excluded in lease cost. All other facilities visited included Cable TV.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Toured community

January 4, 2017

4.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0

Quite a lovely situation. The apartments are very well-apportioned and roomy. The residents were very active around the area and seemed quite happy and content. [Removed] was so helpful in answering my questions and offering suggestions for my parents' particular situation. (Only giving 4 stars because I do not yet have a family member living in the facility)

Anonymous

Independent Living

Toured community

September 20, 2016

2.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
2.0
Friendliness
2.0
Value for Cost
2.0

Needs More Services!!

I didn't really have a good feeling about this community. It was not very clean and my tour was quick. I did get to see everything like the rooms and dinning room. I however , didn't get to see interactions between staff and residents. The activities that were offered and the amenities didn't really meet my expectations. My tour overall could have been a little better.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Toured community

September 13, 2016

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0

Took A Tour!!

My mother in law will be moving to the community. So far the family has taken a tour of the place and we thought it was clean. Everything looked organized and the guide gave us all the necessary information about the community. The staff met along the tour were nice and the layout fitted our loved ones needs.

Marilyn

Independent Living

Toured community

June 5, 2016

4.5 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Value for Cost
4.5

I felt at home as soon as I saw it!

I felt at home as soon as I saw it! Everyone was so friendly! The buildings are so well=built , well-kept, and well decorated. And I love all the activities: I have said that it is like being on a cruise ship all the time! Also, the food is both delicious and nutritious. I was able to stay overnight for a trial. I met some of the residents then and was able to ask questions. The apartment where I stayed was inviting and so peaceful, and my every need was taken care of. I would really advise anyone considering Galleria Woods to do this! Right now I am really looking forward to becoming a part of Galleria Woods!

Daughter

Independent Living

Family/friend

January 27, 2014

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
3.0
Activities
4.0

Did a good job overall, with a few issues

This is a nice community overall, it is a beautiful place and the staff are all very friendly. They do a good job of keeping it up, and it is always clean. The only major issue we had was right when my parents moved in, I feel like the staff could have been a bit more sensitive to my parents moods and done a better job of easing them in to their new situation. They were trying to be friendly and integrate them into the community, but after having lived in a private residence for so many years my parents were overwhelmed by all the people coming to the door to welcome them and try to get them to participate in activities. I know they did it with the best of intentions, but it was a little much my parents right off of the bat.

A Place For Mom Customer

Independent Living

Toured community

December 29, 2012

3.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
3.0
Friendliness
3.0
Value for Cost
3.0

Loved director. Not so sure we want t...

Loved director. Not so sure we want that plan. Liked the villas. Honestly was not sure that was not a 'hustle'. But told deposit is refundable within 60 days.

Galleria Woods, a CCRC

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