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The cost of independent living in Dawes is about $3,615 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 16 options. Read 243 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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Photo of Somerby of Mobile
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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.
Are All Mobile-Area Retirement Communities Alike? Somerby Is Truly Something Special. It's The Somerby Spark that does it. Visit Somerby of Mobile, and you'll find beautiful rental apartment homes — in an active, vibrant retirement community just minutes from everything you love in Mobile —...
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Like anywhere else. Some staff members are great and some are fair . [name removed]was excellent to work with. It was a good experience.
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.
Proveer at Heritage Woods is ideally situated along Alabama’s Gulf Coast, Mobile offers a blend of dynamic culture and convenient amenities. From shops to restaurants to museums, there’s plenty to explore in Mobile. For the history buffs, the WWII-era USS Alabama battleship sits in Battleship...
Photo of Asher Point Independent Living of Mobile
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1616 Floor plans available
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Staff is very friendly and easy to converse with however they either dismiss your complaints or have no authority to take corrective action and are unable to guide you to the appropriate person. The...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
As Mobile’s premiere Independent Living community, we are dedicated to providing a meaningful experience for residents who are ready to live their best days.Located in Mobile, Asher Point Independent Living allows its residents to thrive in their retirement years in a convenient, quiet location...
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Photo of Proveer at Port City
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55 Floor plans available
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I would write all the categories, a five, except for number eight because I have to have ice cream and toiletries delivered or brought to him on a regular basis. Yes, I would recommend Proveer at Port City...
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 the premier assisted living and memory care community in the greater Mobile area, Proveer at Port City offers a variety of vibrant social and cultural opportunities that engage residents’ minds and bodies. Take advantage of a full calendar of educational, social, cultural and entertainment...
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The staff and management were very helpful and friendly. They worked with us to get the apartment set up and ready for my daughter's arrival. They went above and beyond to help her get settled in. I'm happy...
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.
Gordon Oaks offers a wide variety of services designed with you in mind. We make everyday life simple.Our Apartment Living residents can relax pool side, participate in our activities program, and enjoy our dining room with the purchase of a meal plan. Independent Living residents will have an...
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After my stroke Crowne was a safe place for my re-hab, there were many kind people there. Stand-outs for me were [name removed] in the office and [name removed] was awesome she was a nurse on my hall and...
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.
Crowne Place is an assisted living community located in the prestigious Spring Hill area of Mobile, Alabama. There are several beautifully appointed living rooms that include tables for playing games or hosting bridge clubs. Three meals a day with choice of entrees are served in the elegant...
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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.
Situated in the heart of thriving Mobile, Knollwood Pointe Assisted Living & Memory Care community offers the lifestyle that's just right for you. With proximity to the historic USS Battleship Alabama and the sandy-white beaches of Dauphin Island, this charming community is an ideal place to...
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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
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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
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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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Brookside Retirement Community was planned with the needs of today’s seniors in mind. It was designed with four distinct living plans that offer multilevel care within those plans. It is conveniently located in suburban west Mobile along Cottage Hill Road between Hillcrest and Cody Roads. The...
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I have been very happy with Country Gables. They really try to make it a home like atmosphere with lots and hugs and one on one. You would really think that it is a bed and breakfast inn somewhere. The...
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.
Country Gables Assisted Living is a senior community situated in the small town of Grand Bay, AL. This town, known for its peach and pecan orchards, is located just a few miles inland from the Mississippi Sound. Grand Bay is best known for its annual Watermelon Festival, which offers visitors and...
Photo of Portier Place
Provides: Independent Living
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.
Photo of Springhill Senior Residence
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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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 Dawes, AL

The average cost of senior living in Dawes is $3,615 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bay Minette, AL with an average of $3,317 per month.

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

Dawes, AL
$3,615/mo
$3,655/mo

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

Dawes, AL
$3,615/mo
$3,583/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

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

$3,807/mo
Independent Living
$3,615/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,424/mo
Studio
$4,115/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,122/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,535/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,900/mo

Senior living costs in Dawes 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: Dawes, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDawes, ALAlabamaU.S.
Independent Living$3,615/mo$3,583/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$3,807/mo$3,938/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$3,807/mo$3,998/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Dawes, AL:$3,615/mo
Alabama:$3,583/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Dawes, AL:$3,807/mo
Alabama:$3,938/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Dawes, AL:$3,807/mo
Alabama:$3,998/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Dawes, AL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Dawes 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 Dawes, AL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Dawes 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
Dawes, AL$2,673/mo$2,393/mo+11.7%
Alabama$2,802/mo$2,750/mo+1.9%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Dawes, AL
2024 average cost:$2,673/mo
2023 average cost:$2,393/mo
Percent change:+11.7%
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 Dawes

Recent reviews for independent living in Dawes

Knollwood Pointe in Mobile, AL

4.3
The activities get a 5!!!! Since we moved Dad in [date removed], the executive director position has changed hands 4 times. That is what I have not been pleased with. Also, no one contacts me when this occurs, so communication on the leadership level has not been good. However, we have a great ...
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Homestead Village of Fairhope

4.0
Although my mom is still adjusting I know in my heart that she is where she should be. Her biggest complaint is that she has to ask for any over the counter medicine she wants to take, ( ie: aleve, etc) it's not allowed in the residents apartments. Everyone has been very friendly and ...
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The Brennity at Fairhope Senior Living

4.0
Things were a bit rocky when my father first moved in. They had removed the hard wood floors and replaced them with carpet without telling us. We spent $6,000.00 having hard wood put back in. While they do take care of maintenance, the staff is somewhat marginal. My father and other ...
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Dawes independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dawes independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dawes, 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 Dawes 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 Dawes 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
40%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Dawes 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 Dawes communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dawes, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
40%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dawes 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 Dawes offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dawes, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.7%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.7%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.7%
46.4%
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