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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Huntsville, AL
If you’re looking for independent living in the Huntsville area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Huntsville. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 28 independent living facilities in Huntsville, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Brookwood Forest, East Hampton and Hannah.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Decatur, Madison and Athens.
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9.9
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60 reviews
I am so thankful that my brother is in a living situation with such a kind and warm-hearted staff. The facilities are great and he's made a lot of friends here. He is treated like part of a big family.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Residences at Wellpoint is nestled in the mountains of beautiful Hampton Cove, overlooking the Hampton Cove Golf Course. This innovative senior community features Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care. Life at Wellpoint, is designed to restore well-being and rejuvenate the...
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9.8
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11 reviews
Overall experience was great! [name removed] was great to work with and dad was so looking forward to getting involved with the activities and meeting the other residents. The common areas are well kept...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Commons is Huntsville's first 55+ Active Adult Community and is very different from other apartments or retirement living options in our area. A 55+ Active Adult Community, like The Commons, is an age restricted community. That means we are required by the 1995 Housing for Older Persons Act...
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9.6
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77 reviews
We've been happy overall with Thrive. It took a while to understand all the procedures, rules, and how to get things done but now that we know those things we're able to work within the system well. They...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to Thrive and a fresh perspective on senior living. Over a decade ago we took a hard look at traditional senior living. We quickly knew we would not want to visit most of these places, let alone live there; so, we created communities where Elders would not only love to live, but...
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9.4
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39 reviews
Overall my mom really enjoys it there. They do have problems keeping and hiring staff. Meals are generally good - however breakfast needs some work. The activities are great and there are lots of them.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At our luxurious, private retirement community in Huntsville, Ala., offering independent and assisted living options for seniors, you’re in the right place to seize your new opportunities and make the most of them. For independent living residents, it might mean trading in the chores of home and...
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9.0
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30 reviews
Mom is here and loving it! Definitely the best place of its kind in Huntsville. Also like the fact that it is run by committees of the owners. Its a little pricey by Alabama standards, but its literally a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Huntsville Alabama's Premier Life Care Retirement Community offering Independent Living, Licensed Assisted Living, Licensed Specialty Care Assisted Living, and Licensed Skilled Nursing on a beautiful mountain top with scenic views.
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8.6
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26 reviews
Each category is a 4 from my perspective. I would say, however, that I give a majority of the staff members that I met or came across a 5 in the friendliness category. Each time I personally requested...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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8.6
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7 reviews
Staff seemed to love their jobs & the residents. They tried really hard with my husband, but he fell several times& was angry because he was away from me. He was not adjusting so I was asked to bring him...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
For seniors who need some help with daily tasks or live with dementia, Heritage Assisted Living and Memory Care in Madison, Alabama, offers a comfortable experience and an outgoing staff that will provide the compassionate care your loved one deserves.
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8.5
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31 reviews
My daughter-in-law and I toured the Home for a place for my husband (81 yr) to live. The Staff were friendly and helpful. They interacted with the residents with kindness and consideration. The nurse...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Because home is so important to all of us, the Cottage not only has wonderful cozy common areas where new and old friends can enjoy being together, but it offers different sizes and styles of room, and service programs tailored to perfectly suit the needs of each resident. Whether your loved one...
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8.5
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7 reviews
As this is an independent living community, the staff consists of the office manager who is helpful and efficient, and a wonderful maintenance man who can also be described that way. The move in was...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Please call us before scheduling a tour!The Lodge at Johns Road, is Huntsville's newest '55 and better apartment home community! The Lodge at Johns Road offers Studio, 1-, 2- and 3- bedroom apartment homes ranging from 673 to 1,262 square feet. The community is brand new and has a fully secure...
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8.6
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46 reviews
My father and I really liked it. There were so many good things about their facility that my father and I liked . How ever my father got into The VA which saved him around [fee removed] a month-FYI - I went...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Proveer at Byrd Springs is a charming assisted living community where life is meant to be lived at your own pace. Located in the Tennessee River Valley, this community has played an important role in Huntsville’s senior living experiences for 20 years. Nicknamed Rocket City, the area is known for...
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8.9
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12 reviews
Our building had a Friday night get together, where we had food, played games and had fun. None of there other buildings did this, so that's what made it so special. I'm no longer living there, as I have...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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8.5
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33 reviews
Overall I like the activities they have and my mom is happy. They get a 5 for cleanliness. Once or twice I've smelled an accident but it's always clean, considering who/what they deal with. The staff at...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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55 Floor plans available
8.6
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50 reviews
I only have a few complaints after Covid this place has been short of staff. I don't get phone calls that I'm supposed to get them. Mom was in a car accident and Merrill Gardens contacted me a day later, and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Merrill Gardens at Madison is situated between Athens and Huntsville in Madison county. Enjoy being near shopping, outdoor recreation areas, hospitals and high-quality medical practices.Merrill Gardens at Madison is classically designed and offer a wellness center, well-appointed library and lots...
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66 Floor plans available
7.9
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14 reviews
Overall my mom has settled in very well, she has made some friends and the staff makes her feel welcome! I have interacted the most with [names removed] and they are fabulous. I have had some concerns with...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Located in a thriving suburb of Huntsville, Morningside of Madison allows residents to be active in the things they love. Serving the community since 1998, Morningside has embraced the concept of 'putting our residents first' and provides Healthy Generation Programming to enable our residents to...
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7.5
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42 reviews
I would say do your research for what place best suits the needs. Nothing will ever be perfect but in all I've been pleased with decisions made and I think people are doing their best.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
As Huntsville’s premiere Assisted Living and Memory Care community, Lynridge of Huntsville Assisted Living & Memory Care is dedicated to providing a meaningful experience for residents who are ready to live their best days. Residents receive the care they need, convenient amenities and...
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4.7
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18 reviews
1. Overall experience -4, there have been some hiccups along the way but they have overcome most of them. Staff turnover, and mid level management issues have been the worst. 2. Cleanliness -3, went for an...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At The Apartments at Russel Erskine, we combine the splendor and hospitality of the old grand hotels with the modern conveniences you have grown to expect in an apartment community. Originally built in the early 1930's as Huntsville's premiere downtown hotel, the Russel Erskine building has been...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At The Apartments at Russel Erskine, we combine the splendor and hospitality of the old grand hotels with the modern conveniences you have grown to expect in an apartment community. Originally built in the early 1930's as Huntsville's premiere downtown hotel, the Russel Erskine building has been...
Cost of independent living in Huntsville, AL
The average cost of senior living in Huntsville is $3,700 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Skyline, AL with an average of $3,488 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Huntsville, AL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Huntsville, AL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Huntsville vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Huntsville, AL by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Huntsville
Recent reviews for independent living in Huntsville
Brookdale Cedar Springs in Decatur, AL
5.0
We have had a great experience. And [name removed] from APFM was so very helpful!! The process went more quickly and smoothly than I expected. The food is fabulous. Beautiful dining area. Staff is available, accommodating, and super friendly.
Madison at The Range
5.0
I would let a freind know, how caring everyone was with my mom. When we would be worried about what we thought was outrageous behavior they always calming replying it was just part of what she was going through. They took actions to help her adjust as best they could. You just had the feeling ...
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Aldridge Creek Terrace in Huntsville, AL
4.5
My mother is law loves it here. She has adjusted very well to it, and we are pleased. She stays busy with all the activities they have available. They have an excellent staff, they are caring for her very well. The only problem she has had is the meals, but they are working on it. The community ...
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Huntsville independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Huntsville independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Huntsville, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Huntsville independent living
Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Huntsville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.1%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.6%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
27.6%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.6%
28.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Huntsville independent living
Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Huntsville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
24.1%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.6%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
24.1%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.3%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Huntsville independent living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Huntsville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
37.9%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.5%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.9%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.3%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.8%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.9%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.4%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.9%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.4%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
44.8%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
37.9%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.9%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.8%
40%
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Limestone Lodge, Residences at Wellpoint and Gardens of Hazel Green are the top-rated independent living facilities near Huntsville, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 28 independent living facilities near Huntsville, Alabama. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Huntsville, Alabama are Limestone Lodge, Residences at Wellpoint and Gardens of Hazel Green. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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