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The cost of independent living in Elkwood is about $3,566 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 87 options. Read 992 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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Based on our families experience so far with Keestone Senior Community we would recommend them to other families. Our loved one says the meals and dining experience has been wonderful, but they could use a...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Keestone Senior Community is an assisted living community located in Lawrenceburg, TN. Lawrenceburg is a city in Lawrence County located on the banks of Shoal Creek and home to over 14,000 residents. Located near Nashville, Lawrenceburg has a handful of stores, shops, restaurants and fairs where...
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I have recommend this community to several people. The community is so clean, bright and cheerful. My loved one is the happiest she has been in 45 years. The community is wonderful and everyone feels like...
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.
Here, at Viva Senior Living at Lincoln Manor, our residents not only relax in the privacy of their own lovely apartments, but they also share in a wealth of services, amenities and activities designed especially for them. Here, they enjoy independence, security and freedom of choice in a warm,...
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I have had multiple loved ones be in this Community. They all have been pleased with the care they have received. I enjoy having the staff give me updates frequently. I would recommend this Community to...
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.
Find a Better Kind of Senior LivingThere’s a different senior living lifestyle out here waiting for you, with fewer worries and more options for living life well. The stress and isolation that comes from living at home isn’t the only way. We are an assisted living community in Columbia,...
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I would say do your research for what place best suits the needs. Nothing will ever be perfect but in all I've been pleased with decisions made and I think people are doing their best.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
As Huntsville’s premiere Assisted Living and Memory Care community, Lynridge of Huntsville Assisted Living & Memory Care is dedicated to providing a meaningful experience for residents who are ready to live their best days. Residents receive the care they need, convenient amenities and...
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The staff at Rosewood Manor are helpful and friendly. The housekeeping is good, they do deep cleans and help the residents. Communication with the family is as expected. The move in process was very easy and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Caring, Passion and Respect. Once you've experienced the gracious amenities and professionalism to be found at Rosewood Manor, you'll agree it's a place that's difficult to forget. Contact us today for a visit, or a chance to talk about how we can be of benefit in your assisted living situation....
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It's always clean. You're getting what you are paying for, and it's not too expensive. My loved one, has been very well taken care of. Overall, it's a clean, and friendly environment It's all I can really...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Imagine living life in Athens at The Goldton at Athens, an upbeat and vibrant Alabama retirement community. We are close to all the places you may need or wish to visit, such as supermarkets, parks, worship venues, doctors' offices, and local restaurants. When you join our community as an...
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My loved one is having a great experience here at Madison Crossings. It is much better than her previous facility and we have been happy.
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
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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The community of people, my dad has made a friend and that makes me happy. I would recommend them, but I will say, just like most community environments it's important that a family member makes sure that...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
    Historical, Assisted Living at it's best!  The Hewitt House where all your dreams of a relaxing, comfortable retirement lifestyle can come true.  Built in 1830 the Hewitt House has been home to many people through the years.       Since 1983 we...
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We chose Riverside because of the word of mouth, it has a good reputation in our community. The apartment sizes here are excellent, she has a beautiful 2 bedroom and they have a variety of apartments as well...
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.
Home Sweet Home!Steven has been a resident of Decatur since 1974 and June is a native of Decatur. Steven and June Hall purchased Riverside Senior Living in May 2008. Steven’s background is health care. His undergraduate degree is from the University of South Alabama in Health Sciences, his...
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Our experience has been great from the start, the week our loved one had to move in she had a full and spend a week in a nursing home. The community worked so well with our schedule, they held our loved ones...
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.
Morningside of Decatur, located on the outskirts of historic Decatur offers warm, southern hospitality in a supportive community that quickly feels like home. You’ll love the thoughtfully designed residences, beautifully decorated common areas, and a single-floor design that makes it easy to get...
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This was the first and the last community we looked at. This is such a great place we did not need to look any farther. My sister is thriving since moving into this community. The staff are attentive and...
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.
It's all about making the right choice to accommodate your loved ones needs. Westminster Assisted Living and Memory Care is a retirement community that embraces an individual's independence in a loving, caring and socializing environment. Westminster Assisted Living and Memory Care of Decatur...
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Although they was a few other options in Bedford county Carriage House Inn was by far the best choice for my family member. The food was great!! Dad was very happy there. The staff was kind and helpful. He...
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.
Finding an assisted living facility for those that are dear to you can be a difficult decision, as there are a variety of options available. You want them to be in a comfortable, safe environment that provides for their specific needs. If your family member is unable to continue 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.
Conveniently located just off Reeves Street on Kings Lane, not far from Arnold Air Force Base, Morning Pointe of Tullahoma is a single-level state-of-the-art assisted living community offering 34 spacious apartments with multiple floor choice plans. The community also offers another 16 apartments...
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Moved into Keestone Resort [date removed] - it's great - wonderful staff - very nice area. Our pool/patio areas are under construction. It will a beautiful relaxing area.
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.
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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.
Conveniently located off James Campbell Blvd, on Union Place just down from Maury Regional Hospital, Morning Pointe of Columbia is a single-level, state-of-the-art assisted living community offering 28 spacious apartments with multiple floor plan choices. The facility also offers an additional 15...
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I would recommend, the staff is good and always fix problems when we are having them. The community offers different activities, but my loved one enjoys doing the exercising. Their is a dining room for...
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.
You want the best for your loved one and so do we. That's why we make your loved one our top priority. We provide a home-like atmosphere and offer a vibrant social calendar. Our team of committed professionals is devoted to keeping your loved one engaged and maximizing the health and well-being...
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They really care about the residents and they allow residents to keep their small dogs and cats. Larger dogs can come to visit. I don't remember what they called the different room sizes, my Mom died in...
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.
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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
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...
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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: 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: 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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Elkwood, AL

The average cost of senior living in Elkwood is $3,566 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hytop, AL with an average of $3,211 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Elkwood, AL vs. nearby cities

Elkwood, AL
$3,566/mo
$3,594/mo
$3,548/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Elkwood, AL vs. the state and national average

Elkwood, AL
$3,566/mo
$3,455/mo
U.S. national average
$4,021/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Elkwood vs. other types of senior living

$3,856/mo
Independent Living
$3,566/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Elkwood, AL by room type

Semi-Private
$3,784/mo
Studio
$4,010/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,006/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,574/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,477/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Elkwood over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Elkwood

Recent reviews for independent living in Elkwood

Brookdale Cedar Springs in Decatur, AL

5.0
We have had a great experience. And [name removed] from APFM was so very helpful!! The process went more quickly and smoothly than I expected. The food is fabulous. Beautiful dining area. Staff is available, accommodating, and super friendly.

The Terrace at Priceville in Decatur, AL

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What our family likes most about The Terrace at Priceville is the friendliness of the staff. Yes, we would recommend them to other families, but they are very expensive to [fee removed] a month. The community is Cissy with active vies in morning and afternoon, nurses communicate. The Terrace ...
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Pioneer Senior Living in Huntsville, AL

4.9
Great folks at Vitality Living Upland Park. There are some growing pains that the facility is going through right now, but things are getting better. I have a duplex. It is nice size for the money. You can't beat it. It is not in the main building. It is in the active 55+ cottage. Amenities ...
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Elkwood independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elkwood independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elkwood, 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 Elkwood 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 Elkwood 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
18.7%
19.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
32.9%
No sugar
No sugar
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Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Elkwood 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 Elkwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
13.3%
35.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.7%
42%
Room service
Room service
22.7%
35.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elkwood 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 Elkwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
36%
43.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.3%
27.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.7%
31.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.3%
47.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.7%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.3%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.3%
41.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.3%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28%
40.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.3%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
41.3%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
28%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
38.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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