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Assisted living costs in Eastern Valley average about $4,524 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 10 communities in Eastern Valley. Our detailed directory has 292 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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My Mother is a resident of Gardens of Pelham and she adores living there. She loves all the sweet people who work there and the fun activities ( especially bingo). It is a wonderful place and the workers...
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.
At the Gardens of Pelham Assisted Living, our retirement community meets the diverse and changing needs of today’s senior citizens. Conveniently located off 1-65 North at exit 246 in Pelham near the Oak Mountain Park, the Garden’s atmosphere is warm and relaxed. Our month-to-month rent, without...
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8.9
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42 reviews
8.9
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42 reviews
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Plantation Manor is a great value for the money. The administrator and workers are as attentive as any we have dealt with. They are kind and truly interested in their clients that live there. They have also...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
The Plantation Manor is an assisted living community located in the heart of beautiful McCalla, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The town of McCalla is referred to by many as the jewel of the South. There are a number of activities that a senior can participate in when moving to this area. One of the...
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8.5
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12 reviews
8.5
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12 reviews
5 star
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The assisted living - high level of pleasurable experience, but the skilled nursing was not very high. The cleanliness with assisted living we were very satisfied with, but for skilled nursing it was more...
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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77 Floor plans available
8.5
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15 reviews
8.5
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15 reviews
5 star
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3 star
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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
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.
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...
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33 Floor plans available
8.3
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72 reviews
8.3
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72 reviews
5 star
38%
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3 star
7%
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11%
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We were very happy with Briar Glen. They all knew my Mom really well and nothing she did seem to bother them. Mom was always clean and the facility was clean. We never really saw any activities going on with...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Briar Glenn Alzheimer's Special Care Center is an assisted living community located in Hoover, Jefferson County, Alabama, providing residents with a safe place to call home. Those dealing with dementia or Alzheimer's are welcome in this community. The city of Hoover has much to offer to residents...
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We love this community for the staff are outstanding and caring. The community is clean and the meals are very good in every way possible. We are happy that she is active with this other resident with the...
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.
The Woodlands offer the basic services plus three additional levels of care. The Woodlands provides a way of life that allows the resident to age in place. If your loved one needs short term assistance or long term assistance, we provide it. Our well-trained staff provides services with love,...
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I am impressed with the staff as they are attentive and helpful. They offer some activities and the community is clean. I would recommend this community.
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.
Maplewood Lane Traditional Assisted Living If you or someone in your family is having difficulty living independently, yet doesn't need 24-hour care and medical supervision, then assisted living will provide the ideal solution. If you or a loved one requires assistance with bathing, dressing,...
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7.0
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15 reviews
7.0
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15 reviews
5 star
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I wanted to write a review for the Regency Retirement Village and share our experience. We planned an out-of-state move with my mother-in-law of 90 years. This was a very tough move for us to make but we...
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.
Regency Retirement Village is a graciously appointed residential community designed to meet the needs of seniors. The beautiful facility offers affordable independent and assisted living. Our apartments are some of the finest in Birmingham with studios, one and two bedroom suites. We are located...
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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.
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Cost of assisted living in Eastern Valley, AL

The average cost of senior living in Eastern Valley is $4,524 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Johns, AL with an average of $4,123 per month.

Assisted living costs in Eastern Valley, AL, vs. nearby cities

Eastern Valley, AL
$4,524/mo
$4,524/mo
$4,410/mo

Assisted living costs in Eastern Valley, AL, vs. state and national averages

Eastern Valley, AL
$4,524/mo
$3,938/mo
U.S. national average
$4,698/mo

Assisted living costs in Eastern Valley, AL, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,524/mo
$4,644/mo

Assisted living costs in Eastern Valley, AL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,000/mo
Studio
$4,957/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,198/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,550/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,630/mo

Senior living costs in Eastern Valley vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Eastern Valley, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEastern Valley, ALAlabamaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,524/mo$3,938/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,644/mo$3,998/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$4,091/mo$3,582/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Eastern Valley, AL:$4,524/mo
Alabama:$3,938/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Eastern Valley, AL:$4,644/mo
Alabama:$3,998/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Eastern Valley, AL:$4,091/mo
Alabama:$3,582/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Assisted living costs in Eastern Valley, AL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Eastern Valley and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Eastern Valley, AL

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Eastern Valley have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Eastern Valley, AL$3,690/mo$3,490/mo+5.7%
Alabama$3,407/mo$3,345/mo+1.9%
National$4,532/mo$4,492/mo+0.9%
Eastern Valley, AL
2024 average cost:$3,690/mo
2023 average cost:$3,490/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
Alabama
2024 average cost:$3,407/mo
2023 average cost:$3,345/mo
Percent change:+1.9%
National
2024 average cost:$4,532/mo
2023 average cost:$4,492/mo
Percent change:+0.9%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Eastern Valley, AL

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Eastern Valley.

What families are saying about assisted living in Eastern Valley

Recent reviews for assisted living in Eastern Valley

Kirkwood by the River in Birmingham, AL

5.0
My parents moved into Kirkwood by the River 9 years ago and I've NEVER had a complaint about anything. This is the best run and kindest retirement place anyone could ever find. The entire staff are kind, thoughtful, patient and courteous. A wonderful place in a great setting with Christian ...
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Fair Haven Retirement Community in Birmingham, AL

4.0
There have been some issues with the billing but I'm having a meeting with them this week to get that resolved. Based on our experience I would recommend them.

Longleaf Liberty Park in Vestavia, AL

5.0
Our objective was to find a place for my 95 year old mother with the type of dementia that still allowed her to think rationally, but was incapable of retaining any new information, even during a brief conversation. She knows us all, but can't remember where she lives, how she got there or why ...
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Eastern Valley review score based on 55 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 55 reviews of 9 Eastern Valley assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Eastern Valley review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Eastern Valley review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Eastern Valley, AL9 facilities
8.2
Bessemer, AL10 facilities
8.7
Lipscomb, AL17 facilities

Review subcategories for Eastern Valley assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 55 reviews of 9 Eastern Valley assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Eastern Valley resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Eastern Valley, AL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
4.1
3.8
Staff
4.1
4.0
Meals & dining
3.7
3.7
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.9
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Eastern Valley assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Eastern Valley assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Eastern Valley, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Eastern Valley assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Eastern Valley that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Eastern Valley, ALNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.6%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Eastern Valley assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Eastern Valley Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Eastern Valley, ALNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.6%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.2%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.6%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Eastern Valley assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Eastern Valley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Eastern Valley, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.2%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
22.2%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
36.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Eastern Valley assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Eastern Valley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Eastern Valley, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.6%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Eastern Valley assisted 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 assisted living communities in Eastern Valley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Eastern Valley, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
44.4%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.6%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.4%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Eastern Valley

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Alabama assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Eastern Valley protect seniors.
Learn about Alabama assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Gardens of Pelham, Plantation Manor and Oaks on Parkwood are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Eastern Valley, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 10 assisted living facilities near Eastern Valley, Alabama. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Eastern Valley, Alabama are Danberry at Inverness, Gardens of Pelham and The Crossings at Riverchase. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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