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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Fernland, AL

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The cost of independent living in Fernland is about $2,730 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 69 options.

Read 730 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Mobile, Fairhope and Pascagoula.

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Photo of Villa Maria Apartments
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.
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.
Lemoyne Place The Lemoyne Place is an assisted living community located in scenic and historical Biloxi, Mississippi. The independent living community creates an inviting atmosphere for everyone with beautiful property and garden to explore. With numerous community services, Biloxi is the perfect...
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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.
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The Grove does not provide assistant living facilities but it is a great place to live if you enjoy socializing with neighbors that are over 55. Having a golf cart to ride around the community to attend...
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: 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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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.
Photo of Seashore Oaks Assisted Living
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.
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There are 61 manufactured homes in our community in which one must be 55 or better in order to buy. There are no rentals or leases. We do not own the land and therefore pay a monthly fee for which we...
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.
Where the comforts of home, combined with the care of assisted living! The Homestead Assisted Living Community offers resort-style senior living in the heart of D’iberville. The Homestead is locally owned and operated by the Cain family, who bring over 50 years of experience in the senior living...
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Photo of Silvercrest Personal Care
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 Gabriel Manor Apartments
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 Southern Oaks Assisted Living
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.
Photo of Seashore Highlands
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.
Photo of Naval Home
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.
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 Alpha 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.
Photo of Saraland Manor Retirement Apts
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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Fernland, AL

The average cost of senior living in Fernland is $2,730 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bayou La Batre, AL with an average of $2,730 per month.

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

Fernland, AL
$2,730/mo
$3,125/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$5,401/mo
Independent Living
$2,730/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,745/mo
Studio
$2,467/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,470/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,173/mo

Senior living costs in Fernland 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: Fernland, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFernland, ALAlabamaU.S.
Independent Living$2,730/mo$3,125/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,126/mo$4,200/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,401/mo$5,577/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Fernland, AL:$2,730/mo
Alabama:$3,125/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Fernland, AL:$4,126/mo
Alabama:$4,200/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Fernland, AL:$5,401/mo
Alabama:$5,577/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Fernland, AL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Fernland 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 average 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
Fernland, AL$2,844/mo$2,799/mo+1.6%
Alabama$3,005/mo$2,849/mo+5.5%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Fernland, AL
2024 average cost:$2,844/mo
2023 average cost:$2,799/mo
Percent change:+1.6%
Alabama
2024 average cost:$3,005/mo
2023 average cost:$2,849/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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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 Fernland

Recent reviews for independent living in Fernland

One Magnolia Place Assisted Living Facility in Gulfport, MS

5.0
My dad was not here very long. He was entering hospice and we were worried about what kind of care we could give him at home. He was immobile and needed constant care. The staff at One Magnolia Place did their job to perfection and followed all the rules. For the short time he was there ...
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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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Seabrook Pointe in Daphne, AL

3.6
Seabrook missing a great opportunity to make residents more active. The Spanish Fort Community Center is 12 minutes away and we COULD be involved at least a couple times a week where a plethora of activities await residents.

Fernland independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fernland independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fernland, 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 Fernland 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 Fernland 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
24.6%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.6%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
20.3%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.9%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.3%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Fernland 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 Fernland communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fernland, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.8%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.5%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
29%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.1%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fernland 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 Fernland offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fernland, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
31.9%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.1%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.2%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.9%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.4%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
30.4%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
29%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.2%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.9%
47.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Gardens of Daphne, Asher Point Independent Living of Mobile and Kauhale Port City are the top-rated independent living facilities near Fernland, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 69 independent living facilities near Fernland, Alabama. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Fernland, Alabama is Gardens of Daphne. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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