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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Fayetteville, AL

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1010 Floor plans available
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Danberry at Inverness was the perfect place for my mom! The beautiful entrance sets the tone for a warm and welcoming place to live. The people there are so helpful, encouraging, and thoughtful about making...
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.
Danberry at Inverness reflects a complete break from the conventions of ordinary senior living communities by embracing a distinctive philosophy focused on celebrating life with style. Here, you will find every convenience and amenity imaginable for active adults over 55, including a full...
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1414 Photos available
9.9
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131 reviews
9.9
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131 reviews
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We were first impressed with how clean and updated it was on our first visit. The price was right in the range we needed. Everyone is so friendly and willing to help. We are very pleased.
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.
At the Gardens of Pelham Assisted Living, our retirement community meets the diverse and changing needs of today’s senior citizens. Conveniently located off 1-65 North at exit 246 in Pelham near the Oak Mountain Park, the Garden’s atmosphere is warm and relaxed. Our month-to-month rent, without...
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2121 Photos available
1111 Floor plans available
9.9
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26 reviews
9.9
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I visited my family at Cahaba Ridge. It is the best place for convenience and a loving community life. All the staff and workers were helpful and very accommodating. My dining experience was first rate. ...
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.
Cahaba Ridge Retirement Community is a part of Resort Lifestyle Communities. The company prides itself on providing a 'resort lifestyle' in its independent retirement communities. Cahaba Ridge will offer an all-inclusive experience where one price takes care of all residents' daily needs,...
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9.7
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29 reviews
9.7
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29 reviews
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The Crossings is a wonderful place. It's a beautiful facility. The assisted living apartments are clean and modern. The staff is very professional and helpful. Lots of activities to choose from every day....
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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99 Photos available
4646 Floor plans available
8.7
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44 reviews
8.7
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44 reviews
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3 star
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All 5's. The facility is always extremely clean. The apartment size is generous and many units include a balcony. There are a lot of activities. Yes. I would recommend.
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.
There's beauty in new beginnings - and a thrill in knowing the possibilities they bring. Just like the metamorphosis of a butterfly, nature has a way of showing us there are wonders to be celebrated in all of life's stages - and now that you've worked hard, it's time to enjoy. Senior living at...
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19 reviews
8.5
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The Ridge is very clean and beautifully decorated. The staff is very friendly, caring, and compassionate for all the residents. Food is excellent. Prepared fresh and you are served hot, healthy...
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.
The Ridge at Meadowbrook offers assisted living which means the staff will provide as much or as little support as you need. Services include on-site rehabilitation services, medication management, pharmacy services, individualized service plans and more. We also offer memory care needed for...
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1414 Floor plans available
8.0
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8.0
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24 reviews
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Staff are good and work very hard to accommodate each person's needs. I got the flu and had to stay in my room for 5 weeks. It was during the holidays so it was not a normal time. I had a couple of meals...
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.
Nestled in an attractively landscaped and wooded pocket of Birmingham, AL, Somerby St. Vincent's One Nineteen provides all that seniors desire from Independent living, Assisted living and specialized Somerside Memory Care options. Somerby offers a comfortable, convenient and rewarding senior...
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1313 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.0
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8.0
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My only concern is that their prices have gone up every year that my relative has been there. However, Yes, I'd recommend a Bungalows to anyone. The staff has been very nice and informed me if there's ever...
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.
Morningside of Riverchase in Hoover, Alabama is a beautifully furnished assisted living community offering spacious 1 and 2 bedroom apartments, and a wealth of amenities so you can feel right at home, right from the start.Located in historic Hoover, Morningside of Riverchase is an elegantly...
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2424 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
7.9
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10 reviews
7.9
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10 reviews
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Mom's aides cook for her, and take her out to shop and sometimes just for long drives to get her out of the house. Mom feels safe there. I would recommend to others.
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.
THE NEW DESIGN OF CARE, LIFE AND STYLELongleaf Liberty Park is taking a fresh, local approach to senior living, service and care. We've taken every detail into consideration to elevate expectations of what assisted living and memory care should be. Our modern welcoming spaces match our forward...
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We chose Premier Assisted Living mostly because of the location. The meals are great, they really make the effort to try and make things that the residents like and they take care of their sweet tooth. The...
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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I am impressed with the staff as they are attentive and helpful. They offer some activities and the community is clean. I would recommend this community.
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.
Maplewood Lane Traditional Assisted Living If you or someone in your family is having difficulty living independently, yet doesn't need 24-hour care and medical supervision, then assisted living will provide the ideal solution. If you or a loved one requires assistance with bathing, dressing,...
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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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The owner and staff of Homeland are extremely friendly and helpful. The price is affordable and the rooms are clean. The owner of Homeland gives her cell phone number and always available. They have been...
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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Fayetteville, AL

The average cost of senior living in Alabama is $3,125 per month as compared to $3,520 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Alabama vs. 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 state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeAlabamaU.S.Cost difference
Independent Living$3,125/mo$3,520/mo11.2% below national median
Assisted Living$4,200/mo$5,830/mo28.0% below national median
Memory Care$5,577/mo$6,999/mo20.3% below national median
Independent Living
Alabama:$3,125/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:11.2% below national median
Assisted Living
Alabama:$4,200/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:28.0% below national median
Memory Care
Alabama:$5,577/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:20.3% below national median
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What families are saying about independent living in Fayetteville

Recent reviews for independent living in Fayetteville

Homeland Assisted Living Facility in Jemison, AL

5.0
My parents have been here almost a year. The staff and owner are friendly and have genuine concern for the residents. They get to know the residents, so when something is not right (mentally/physically) they know and can address it quickly. It’s never easy for a person to transition from ...
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The Bungalows at Riverchase in Hoover, AL

4.4
It is nice little clean space that has lots of little entertaining rooms. I seems he get more attention there Not particularly this place, but all these places have increased their prices dramatically over the past 4 or so years. I would definitely recommend The Bungalows at Riverchase.

Monark Grove Greystone in Birmingham, AL

4.0
I like it here. Could use more active people in independent living. Same ones come. They are great even ones from dependent living. Then more activities. [name removed] is great and tries to get things going but some people only want bingo and shop the drug or dollar etc stores. Over schedule ...
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Fayetteville independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fayetteville independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fayetteville, 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 Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fayetteville, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
57.1%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.7%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
35.7%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
34.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fayetteville, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
57.1%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
64.3%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
50%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.4%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fayetteville, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
71.4%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.7%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.9%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.4%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.4%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.1%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.1%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.1%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
64.3%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
42.9%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
47.6%
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Danberry at Inverness, Gardens of Pelham and Cahaba Ridge Retirement Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Fayetteville, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 14 independent living facilities near Fayetteville, Alabama. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Fayetteville, Alabama are Danberry at Inverness, Gardens of Pelham and Cahaba Ridge Retirement Community. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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