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The cost of independent living in Grasmere is about $4,863 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 9 options. Read 88 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 Monark Grove Greystone
99 Photos available
4646 Floor plans available
9.6
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36 reviews
9.6
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36 reviews
5 star
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This place is great. The staff is very attentive and kind. They are encouraging my 91yr old mom to join the activities and help to get out to eat in the dining room. The head nurse is keeping me informed and...
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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Photo of Carillon Oaks Lincoln
22 Photos available
9.0
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4 reviews
9.0
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4 reviews
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A little adjusting is always apparent but everything went very well. She relates to the caregivers and to the other patience. I visit her everyday or every other day and take her out for the weekend every...
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.
Elevate your loved one’s quality of life at Carillon Oaks Lincoln, a thoughtfully designed space for our residents with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Our full-time Memory Care Activities Director creates engaging activities that celebrate individual interests and passions, while our dedicated team...
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Photo of Somerby at St. Vincent's One Nineteen
88 Photos available
1414 Floor plans available
7.4
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22 reviews
7.4
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22 reviews
5 star
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36%
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14%
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0%
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My husband has Vascular Dementia & this is the 3rd facility he has lived in. So far this place is easy to deal with. The staff work hard to make sure people are safe and needs are met. It is not a...
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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Photo of Village East
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.
Sunrise on the Circle is located in Pell City, Alabama, which is nestled between the granite ridges of the lower Appalachian Mountains and the scenic Coosa River. Interstate I-20 offers easy access to the giant commerce centers of Birmingham (1 hour) and Atlanta (2 hours).
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.
Photo of St Clair Health Care 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 Mountain View Lake Retirement
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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Our loved one was a previous residents at The Village and during their stay there it was awesome, just off the charts. However covid had hit and we ended up pulling our loved one out to come live at home...
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.
Village at Cook Springs provides an assisted living community for those in need of memory care in the Pell City, St. Clair County, Alabama. This community offers the support that is needed for seniors who are dealing with dementia and Alzheimer's in an area that is beautiful and green. Those...
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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Cost of independent living in Grasmere, AL

The average cost of senior living in Grasmere is $4,863 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Odenville, AL with an average of $3,630 per month.

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

Grasmere, AL
$4,863/mo
$4,233/mo

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

Grasmere, AL
$4,863/mo
$3,583/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

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

$4,825/mo
Independent Living
$4,863/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,995/mo
Studio
$4,662/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,032/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,513/mo

Senior living costs in Grasmere 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: Grasmere, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGrasmere, ALAlabamaU.S.
Independent Living$4,863/mo$3,583/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,825/mo$3,938/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,825/mo$3,998/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Grasmere, AL:$4,863/mo
Alabama:$3,583/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Grasmere, AL:$4,825/mo
Alabama:$3,938/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Grasmere, AL:$4,825/mo
Alabama:$3,998/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Grasmere, AL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Grasmere 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
Grasmere, AL$4,878/mo$4,618/mo+5.6%
Alabama$2,610/mo$2,520/mo+3.6%
National$3,058/mo$2,927/mo+4.5%
Grasmere, AL
2024 average cost:$4,878/mo
2023 average cost:$4,618/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
Alabama
2024 average cost:$2,610/mo
2023 average cost:$2,520/mo
Percent change:+3.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,058/mo
2023 average cost:$2,927/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
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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 Grasmere

Recent reviews for independent living in Grasmere

Kirkwood by the River in Birmingham, AL

5.0
My parents moved into Kirkwood by the River 9 years ago and I've NEVER had a complaint about anything. This is the best run and kindest retirement place anyone could ever find. The entire staff are kind, thoughtful, patient and courteous. A wonderful place in a great setting with Christian ...
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Fair Haven Retirement Community in Birmingham, AL

4.0
There have been some issues with the billing but I'm having a meeting with them this week to get that resolved. Based on our experience I would recommend them.

Monark Grove Greystone in Birmingham, AL

5.0
My brother recently moved to Monark. It has been a great experience. Nice room,people and wonderful food. Highly recommend It is a lovely homely place. Great care Family friendly I feel it is fairly priced for the good care

Grasmere independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Grasmere independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Grasmere, 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 Grasmere 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 Grasmere partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Grasmere, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.1%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
11.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Grasmere 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 Grasmere communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
11.1%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Grasmere 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 Grasmere offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Grasmere, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.1%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
22.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
22.2%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.2%
46.4%
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