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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Gulf Shores, AL
The cost of independent living in Gulf Shores is about $3,488 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 68 options. Read 1033 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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31 reviews
The activities get a 5!!!! Since we moved Dad in [date removed], the executive director position has changed hands 4 times. That is what I have not been pleased with. Also, no one contacts me when this...
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.
Situated in the heart of thriving Mobile, Knollwood Pointe Assisted Living & Memory Care community offers the lifestyle that's just right for you. With proximity to the historic USS Battleship Alabama and the sandy-white beaches of Dauphin Island, this charming community is an ideal place to...
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I have lived here for several years. The new owners are making things great! My room was renovated and it's beautiful. We go on all sorts of outings and have lots of fun activities. I'm thankful for this...
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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I would recommend the community to others for their loved ones. This is a wonderful community. The staff are supportive and great to work with. The campus is beautiful. There is even a community garden...
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.
Homestead Village’s purpose is to provide a quality retirement experience. We have beautiful independent living and assisted living apartments on a month to month rental basis, with a 30 day out notice. We have no endowment or buy in. Homestead Village is on a beautiful 17 acre campus, located in...
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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.
Country Place Senior Living is more than an assisted living residence, it's a place where true friendships are made, lives are shared and care warms the heart. Our uniquely intimate setting of 24 suites limits the number of residents, thereby fostering a feeling of 'family' and belonging. When...
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I have my aunt here. The reputation used to be bad here but it has changed with the new management. I want everyone to know that this place is much better than the past.
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.
Noble Senior Living at Pensacola is an assisted living and memory care community centrally located in Pensacola, Florida. Our community has beautiful courtyards that give it the feel of country living in a convenient, urban setting. Our community is set on Mobile Highway close to three area...
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I love the Baldwin House. I am so blessed that it was my choice.
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.
The Baldwin House is a family owned and operated assisted living community along the Eastern Shore. With more than 50 combined years of senior living experience, the Baldwin House was established in 2010. The Baldwin House pours their energy into the community every day. Each resident receives...
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The staff at this community are nice and helpful. Fairfield Manor is clean and well taken care of. They do not offer a meal program at this independent living community. Mom does participate in some of the...
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.
Fairfield Manor is a senior housing community situated in a quiet, upscale and unique neighborhood in Pensacola, Escambia County, FL. It is located near health care, shopping, dining, entertainment and just a few minutes from the Interstate 10. It offers carefree, comfortable and affordable...
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The Blake at Pensacola is a very clean, light and bright community. It was a decent space for our loved one and he has a nice private room. From what we saw the meals looked to be really good but they just...
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.
Welcome to The BlakeThe food. The music. The architecture, family and traditions. Once you’ve enjoyed the Blake way of life, it’s hard to imagine settling for anything less.Located only minutes from Historic Downtown Pensacola and some of the world’s most beautiful beaches, The Blake at Pensacola...
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If you need a place for mom, dad, uncle Joe or aunt Mabel this is the place, so much to do, the food is good, free cable and internet, and so very much more, I would not be anywhere but here Come check it...
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.
Renowned for our convenient location, excellence in food, first-class staff, affordability and signature activities; Grandview Retirement Center is Pensacola’s most recommended senior community.We offer your loved one an opportunity to enjoy living a comfortable daily routine by providing an...
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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.
Murray House is a portrait of our philosophy for living life with dignity. The quality care our responsive care givers provide, and our respect for all is reflected in the daily lives and high morale of our residents, in our attentive staff, and in the confidence placed in us by caring and...
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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.
Northpointe and Westpointe Retirement Community provides its residents with the peace of mind knowing that their rent will not increase. They will enjoy the respect and dignity of being cared for by our long-time employees. Four of our employees have been working for us for over 20 years, and 15...
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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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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.
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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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: 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: 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: 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Cost of independent living in Gulf Shores, AL
The average cost of senior living in Gulf Shores is $3,488 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dauphin Island, AL with an average of $3,245 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Gulf Shores, AL vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Gulf Shores
Recent reviews for independent living in Gulf Shores
Sodalis Pensacola
4.0
We have only complaint. My sister has bought our mother at least 12 new outfits, her name is on everything. They seem to disappear on a regularly. Example, yesterday my sister picked mom up . She had on someone's pants, no bra, most of the time someone else's shoes. They brought mom her walker ...
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Gordon Oaks Senior Living in Mobile, AL
4.1
The value for the money was what really stuck out to me about Gordon Oaks over other places I saw. After visiting, I felt confident that this was the best place possible to place my Mom. The staff is friendly and attentive.
Seagrass Village of Gulf Shores
5.0
Seagrass Village of Gulf Shores community has a great atmosphere. The staff is very helpful & the place is just beautiful. It has been a good transition for us.
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Varied and engaging activities. Reviews consistently mention the wide range of activities offered at the communities, such as bingo, quilting, arts and crafts, walking clubs, and more, keeping residents socially active and engaged. At Somerby of Mobile, residents appreciate the convenience of participating in activities with ...
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Delicious and customized meals. Quality food is a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their communities. Many reviews mention the chefs' ability to accommodate individual dietary restrictions and preferences, ensuring mealtimes are enjoyable and healthy. At University Pines by Sky Active Living, residents pr ...
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Friendly and caring staff. Reviews frequently express appreciation for the warm and compassionate nature of the staff at the communities. At Asher Point Independent Living of Mobile, the friendly interaction between staff and residents creates a welcoming environment, while at University Pines by Sky Active Living, st ...
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Thoughtfully maintained facilities. Residents and their families often praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, including private rooms, common areas, and outdoor spaces. At Seabrook Pointe, the beautiful and affordable facility is a significant draw, while at University Pines by Sky Active Living, the sense of sa ...
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Supportive and accommodating environment. Reviews highlight the accommodating nature of the communities, including quick adjustments to help residents settle in and adapt to their new living situation. At Asher Point Independent Living of Mobile, residents and their families appreciate the supportive environment and the help available ...
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Sense of community and socialization. Residents find enjoyment in the social opportunities provided by the communities. At The Arbors of Gulf Breeze, the friendly staff and variety of activities help foster a strong sense of community, while at Asher Point Independent Living of Mobile, residents appreciate the welcoming atmosphe ...
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Gulf Shores independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gulf Shores independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gulf Shores, 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 Gulf Shores 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 Gulf Shores 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
30.9%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.8%
33.6%
No sugar
No sugar
30.9%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.6%
32.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Gulf Shores 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 Gulf Shores communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
23.5%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.8%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
35.3%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gulf Shores 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 Gulf Shores offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
45.6%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.3%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.4%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.5%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.1%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.6%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.1%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.4%
37.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.2%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.6%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
39.7%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
32.4%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.6%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Gardens of Daphne, Asher Point Independent Living of Mobile and University Pines by Sky Active Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Gulf Shores, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 68 independent living facilities near Gulf Shores, Alabama. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Gulf Shores, Alabama are Gardens of Daphne, Asher Point Independent Living of Mobile and University Pines by Sky Active Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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