About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2025 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2025 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2025 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
Senior Living Home

10 Best Independent Living Communities in Elgin, AL

Answer a few questions to get personalized results
Who are you searching for?

The cost of independent living in Elgin is about $3,705 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 67 options. Read 1021 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.

As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Florence, Killen and Muscle Shoals.

Elgin Independent Living Facilities | 1021 Reviews

Showing 60 communities
Last Updated: 12/10/25
Sort by
Filter by
Review Score
Distance
Amenities
Providers
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
We looked at Magnolia Trace and we loved it but it was the most expensive one we looked at. My mother had been to rehab there before so we really had good experience there from a rehab stand point. She was...
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.
Photo of Falkville Healthcare Ctr
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.
Photo of Windsor House Assisted Living
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.
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
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: 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.
5 star
40%
4 star
46%
3 star
7%
2 star
0%
1 star
7%
See all reviews
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
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 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...
Photo of Tishomingo Manor
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.
Photo of Russel Erskine
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...
Photo of Gateway Place Senior Apartments
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.
Photo of Sunset Estates
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.
Inline cta image

Our free advisors can help

  • Compare local facilities
  • Determine care type
  • Schedule tours
  • Evaluate pricing

Cost of independent living in Elgin, AL

The average cost of senior living in Elgin is $3,705 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Russellville, AL with an average of $3,249 per month.

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

Elgin, AL
$3,705/mo
$3,601/mo

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

Elgin, AL
$3,705/mo
$3,593/mo
U.S. national average
$4,161/mo

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

$4,145/mo
Independent Living
$3,705/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,631/mo
Studio
$3,973/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,847/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,062/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,795/mo

Senior living costs in Elgin 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: Elgin, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeElgin, ALAlabamaU.S.
Independent Living$3,705/mo$3,593/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living$4,145/mo$3,946/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$4,145/mo$4,006/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Elgin, AL:$3,705/mo
Alabama:$3,593/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Elgin, AL:$4,145/mo
Alabama:$3,946/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Elgin, AL:$4,145/mo
Alabama:$4,006/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

Independent living costs in Elgin, AL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Elgin 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.

Elgin, ALAL stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Elgin, AL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Elgin 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
Elgin, AL$2,729/mo$2,723/mo+0.2%
Alabama$2,802/mo$2,750/mo+1.9%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Elgin, AL
2024 average cost:$2,729/mo
2023 average cost:$2,723/mo
Percent change:+0.2%
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%
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Elgin

Recent reviews for independent living in Elgin

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.

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 ...
Read more

The Neighborhood at Sheffield

5.0
My family and loved one had a wonderful experience with The Neighborhood at Sheffield. The staff are personable and caring towards the residents. Everyone is friendly from the staff to residents. The staff are great at communicating with the family and making sure all of our questions are ...
Read more

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and accommodating staff. Several reviews mention the warm and welcoming nature of staff members at various communities, such as The Commons and Brookdale Cedar Springs, making residents and their families feel at home. Staff go above and beyond to help with the moving process and answer any questions.
Variety of activities and social opportunities. Many communities offer an array of activities to encourage socialization among residents, including bingo, arts and crafts, music events, and outings to local attractions, as mentioned in reviews for City Center Village, City Center Village, and City Center Village.
Well-maintained facilities. Residents praise the cleanliness and upkeep of their living spaces and common areas, as seen in reviews for City Center Village, Brookdale Jones Farm, and City Center Village, which also highlight the renovated facilities and beautiful designs.
Access to delicious and nutritious meals. Meals are a significant factor in residents' satisfaction with their communities. According to reviews for City Center Village, City Center Village, and Pioneer Senior Living, the quality food and accommodating chefs ensure that dietary preferences and restrictions are met.
Assistance with daily needs and transitions. Reviews from The Madison Village, Merrill Gardens at Madison, and The Neighborhood at Priceville highlight the helpfulness and support provided by staff when residents need assistance in adjusting to their new living arrangements and navigating daily life.
Open communication and community engagement. Communication and involvement are crucial aspects of a senior living community. Reviews for Pioneer Senior Living, City Center Village, and Pioneer Senior Living speak to the importance of clear, ongoing conversations between staff, residents, and families, ensuring everyone is informed an ...
Read more
AI generated from the text of family reviews

Elgin independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elgin independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elgin, 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 Elgin 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 Elgin partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elgin, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.7%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
38.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5%
10.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Elgin 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 Elgin communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elgin, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
26.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.7%
17.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Elgin 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 Elgin offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elgin, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
45%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.3%
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
41.7%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
46.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
38.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45%
46.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

Limestone Lodge, Limestone Manor and The Commons are the top-rated independent living facilities near Elgin, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 67 independent living facilities near Elgin, Alabama. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Elgin, Alabama are Limestone Lodge, Limestone Manor and Gardens of Hazel Green. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
Photo cta image

More questions?

Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top