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The cost of independent living in Cross Key is about $3,785 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 79 options. Read 1250 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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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: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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Our loved one has not been there long, but our family is having a much better experience at Regency. Everything is going great so far, we were upfront with them about our loved ones health issues, and they...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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 part of the city of Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama and provides residents with an assisted living community that is prepared to offer them the memory care that they need. This community is a great place to call home. Huntsville has much to offer to its guests...
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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.
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...
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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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.
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.
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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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, 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
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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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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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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.
Regency Manor Specialty Care is an assisted living facility situated in Gurley, Alabama. We pride ourselves in our compassionate, dignified care for patients with AlzheimerÆs and dementia. We are also known for our home-like atmosphere, making it as comfortable as possible. We provide a secure...
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.
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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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
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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.
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
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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: 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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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.

Cost of independent living in Cross Key, AL

The average cost of senior living in Cross Key is $3,785 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Town Creek, AL with an average of $3,279 per month.

Independent living costs in Cross Key, AL, vs. nearby cities

Cross Key, AL
$3,785/mo
$3,855/mo
$3,789/mo

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

Cross Key, AL
$3,785/mo
$3,585/mo
U.S. national average
$4,160/mo

Independent living costs in Cross Key, AL, vs. other senior living options

$4,214/mo
Independent Living
$3,785/mo

Independent living costs in Cross Key, AL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,623/mo
Studio
$4,197/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,204/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,241/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,480/mo

Senior living costs in Cross Key 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: Cross Key, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCross Key, ALAlabamaU.S.
Independent Living$3,785/mo$3,585/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living$4,214/mo$3,940/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$4,214/mo$4,000/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Cross Key, AL:$3,785/mo
Alabama:$3,585/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Cross Key, AL:$4,214/mo
Alabama:$3,940/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Cross Key, AL:$4,214/mo
Alabama:$4,000/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
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Independent living costs in Cross Key, AL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Cross Key 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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Independent living cost trends in Cross Key, AL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Cross Key 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
Cross Key, AL$2,876/mo$2,846/mo+1.1%
Alabama$2,802/mo$2,750/mo+1.9%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Cross Key, AL
2024 average cost:$2,876/mo
2023 average cost:$2,846/mo
Percent change:+1.1%
Alabama
2024 average cost:$2,802/mo
2023 average cost:$2,750/mo
Percent change:+1.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Cross Key

Recent reviews for independent living in Cross Key

Country Cottage - Decatur

5.0
The staff CARES!!! The staff is down to earth and genuinely cares about their residents. My mother has had a hard time moving into assisted living because she is fiercely independent.. the staff here has included her and everything and makes her feel welcome.

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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The Commons in Huntsville, AL

5.0
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 and tidy. The apartment was freshly updated with paint, carpet and flooring. Friendliness ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Welcoming and friendly staff. Reviews highlight the friendliness and welcoming nature of the staff in several communities, including Residences at Wellpoint and City Center Village. Residents and their families appreciate the accommodating and helpful attitude of the staff, ensuring a positive experience for everyone.
Variety of engaging activities. Residents in various communities, such as City Center Village and Pioneer Senior Living, find joy in the diverse range of activities offered. These include games, bingo, karaoke, gardening, and fitness classes, keeping seniors active and socially engaged.
Cleanliness and well-maintained spaces. Throughout the reviews, cleanliness is consistently mentioned as a standout feature at communities like City Center Village, Brookdale Cedar Springs, and The Madison Village. The apartments, common areas, and outdoor spaces are kept in excellent condition, providing a comfortable and invit ...
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Delicious and accommodating meals. Communities like The Commons, City Center Village, and Residences at Wellpoint have received praise for their quality meals and accommodating chefs. Many reviews mention the excellent food choices and the ability to cater to individual dietary needs and preferences.
Secure and caring environment. Families worry about the safety of their loved ones when choosing a senior living community, and communities like City Center Village, Residences at Wellpoint, and Pioneer Senior Living put their minds at ease with a focus on security and care. Residents feel safe and well taken care of, a ...
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Flexible and accommodating management. Reviews for communities like Monark Grove Madison and Residences at Wellpoint mention the flexibility and accommodation of management. Whether it's addressing maintenance issues or adjusting to changing care needs, the management is able to respond to residents' requirements, ensuring a posi ...
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Cross Key independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cross Key independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cross Key, 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 Cross Key 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 Cross Key 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
27.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.7%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.6%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Cross Key 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 Cross Key communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
18.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
25%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cross Key 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 Cross Key offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cross Key, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
43.1%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.7%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.6%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.6%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
43.1%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
34.7%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.8%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.3%
46.4%
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