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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Carara, AL

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The cost of independent living in Carara is about $3,711 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 12 options. Read 128 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Top notch facility where food is great, activities multipe times a day and caregivers are very attentive. I visit this facility often and would highly recommend for your love ones that need assisted living
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.
While you may have known Fort McClellan as a premier military installation in the Southeast, the fort's Army days are in the past. Today a portion of the former military base has a whole new mission.Welcome to the new McClellan, and welcome to Anniston, Alabama. A growing retirement destination...
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A little adjusting is always apparent but everything went very well. She relates to the caregivers and to the other patience. I visit her everyday or every other day and take her out for the weekend every...
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.
Elevate your loved one’s quality of life at Carillon Oaks Lincoln, a thoughtfully designed space for our residents with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Our full-time Memory Care Activities Director creates engaging activities that celebrate individual interests and passions, while our dedicated team...
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What we like the most about the Autumn Cove Assisted Living community is that the people there are very welcoming and make you feel part of the community!
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.
Autumn Cove Assisted Living is an extraordinary place to live. It’s the charm of hometown living in a community bursting with amenities and beautifully maintained by a terrific staff that’s ready to serve. At Autumn Cove Assisted Living, you’ll meet new friends, learn something new, and enjoy...
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Our loved one is not really engaging in the activities, but the staff members have continued to do a great job reaching out and encouraging our friend to get involved with different activities. We do think...
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.
We strive to make every moment special for our residents at NHC Place Anniston because we believe in celebrating life at all stages. Our community fosters independence, socialization, and a healthy lifestyle for each Resident. We are dedicated to offering our residents the independence they want...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Sunrise on the Circle is located in Pell City, Alabama, which is nestled between the granite ridges of the lower Appalachian Mountains and the scenic Coosa River. Interstate I-20 offers easy access to the giant commerce centers of Birmingham (1 hour) and Atlanta (2 hours).
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.
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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.
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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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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Our loved one was a previous residents at The Village and during their stay there it was awesome, just off the charts. However covid had hit and we ended up pulling our loved one out to come live at home...
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.
Village at Cook Springs provides an assisted living community for those in need of memory care in the Pell City, St. Clair County, Alabama. This community offers the support that is needed for seniors who are dealing with dementia and Alzheimer's in an area that is beautiful and green. Those...

Cost of independent living in Carara, AL

The average cost of senior living in Carara is $3,711 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lineville, AL with an average of $3,552 per month.

Independent living costs in Carara, AL, vs. nearby cities

Carara, AL
$3,711/mo
$3,936/mo
$3,797/mo

Independent living costs in Carara, AL, vs. state and national averages

Carara, AL
$3,711/mo
$3,585/mo
U.S. national average
$4,160/mo

Independent living costs in Carara, AL, vs. other senior living options

$3,816/mo
Independent Living
$3,711/mo

Independent living costs in Carara, AL, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,268/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,190/mo

Senior living costs in Carara 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: Carara, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCarara, ALAlabamaU.S.
Independent Living$3,711/mo$3,585/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living$3,639/mo$3,940/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$3,816/mo$4,000/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Carara, AL:$3,711/mo
Alabama:$3,585/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Carara, AL:$3,639/mo
Alabama:$3,940/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Carara, AL:$3,816/mo
Alabama:$4,000/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Carara

Recent reviews for independent living in Carara

Autumn Cove Assisted Living in Anniston, AL

4.9
The staff members at Autumn Cove are what have made it such a great experience so far - they are just top notch. Based on our experience so far we would recommend them to other families.

Village at Cook Springs in Pell City, AL

5.0
My mom has been with these wonderful people for over a year now, and we simply could not be happier with the outcome. If you have read Atul Gawande's book, Being Mortal, the Village at Cook Springs could easily be one of his examples for exemplary senior living care.

McClellan Senior Living in Anniston, AL

5.0
When looking for a place for our sister to live, we found for the price, McClellan Living Center was the best one we looked at. The day we went to visit, we were amazed at how friendly and loving all the employees were. [name removed] showed us around and explained all the details. We have ...
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Carara independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carara independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carara, 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 Carara 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 Carara partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Carara, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.2%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
18.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.1%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Carara 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 Carara communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Carara, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
9.1%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Carara 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 Carara offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Carara, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
27.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.4%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.4%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.2%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.2%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
18.2%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
9.1%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.3%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.3%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

McClellan Senior Living, Carillon Oaks Lincoln and Autumn Cove Assisted Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Carara, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 12 independent living facilities near Carara, Alabama. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Carara, Alabama is McClellan Senior Living. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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