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The cost of independent living in Lakeside Acres is about $3,226 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 7 options. Read 82 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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The Renaissance is a very nice facility. I joke that I wish I lived there. The community is active and mixed in terms of physical and cognitive abilities. My mom really struggled to integrate for reasons...
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.
IN TIMES OF UNCERTAINTY...Imagine a lifestyle with all the supportand stability that you could need.Welcome to The Renaissance of FlorenceAssisted Living in Florence, AlabamaOur Services:Awarded U.S. News's Best Assisted Living of 2023, we are dedicated to enhancing health, wellness, and the...
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If we could give Columbia Cottages a 10 we would! I will just have to say I love Columbia Cottage. My dad loves it there and he is very happy. The staff members are very kind and caring and they take good...
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.
Real Service At the heart of Columbia Cottage is ~CareSteps~, an individualized service plan designed to solve the real, day-to-day issues that have threatened to destroy the independence you've worked so hard to achieve. ~CareSteps~ assures that you'll receive the right amount of help at the...
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First of all I’d like to mention the staff. They are the most caring individuals and take excellent care of Mother better than I could have expected. Secondly I’d like to mention the kitchen staff. They cook...
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.
You will feel right at home at Hilltop at Glenwood. Located in historic Florence, AL residents enjoy all that our town has to offer, including the annual Renaissance Faire each fall and the W.C. Handy Music Festival every summer. Our community is very family friendly and we are committed to...
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The community is beautiful and well maintained. The staff has made my loved ones feel like they are family. The staff knows everyone's name and uses it so they feel like that is there home. I am very...
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 residence located in Florence, the county seat of Lauderdale County, Alabama. There are many local community events to enjoy ranging from the summer Renaissance fair to many historic landmarks. Our amazing weather encourages an active lifestyle, or...
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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: 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: 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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Cost of independent living in Lakeside Acres, AL

The average cost of senior living in Lakeside Acres is $3,226 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waterloo, AL with an average of $3,098 per month.

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

Lakeside Acres, AL
$3,226/mo
$3,226/mo

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

Lakeside Acres, AL
$3,226/mo
$3,464/mo
U.S. national average
$4,149/mo

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

$3,913/mo
Independent Living
$3,226/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,000/mo
Studio
$3,501/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,995/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,895/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Lakeside Acres

Recent reviews for independent living in Lakeside Acres

Hilltop at Glenwood in Florence, AL

3.5
My loved one was previously a resident at Hilltop at Glenwood and the overall experience was good. The staff is friendly, but I do feel like there is a lack of communication between them. Overall, I would recommend Hilltop at Glenwood to others who are looking for a Memory Care facility.

The Renaissance of Florence

5.0
The Renaissance of Florence is a beautiful facility. The staff are very helpful and kind, taking a genuine interest in the residents and the care they receive. There is an outstanding activities program with a wide variety of activities for the residents to participate in. The Renaissance of ...
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Keestone of Florence Senior Community

4.0
I have no complaints about this community. The meals are fresh and have good flavor to them. I really like that the staff encourages my mother to interact with other residents. My mother says that the community feels like home. I feel that it is very safe here. It's a wonderful community.

Lakeside Acres independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lakeside Acres independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lakeside Acres, 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 Lakeside Acres 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 Lakeside Acres partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lakeside Acres, ALNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
32.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Lakeside Acres 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 Lakeside Acres communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lakeside Acres, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
36%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lakeside Acres 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 Lakeside Acres offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lakeside Acres, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.9%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
42%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
45.7%
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The Renaissance of Florence, Columbia Cottage and The Pearl of the Shoals are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lakeside Acres, Alabama. See full list of communities.

There are 7 independent living facilities near Lakeside Acres, Alabama. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Lakeside Acres, Alabama is The Renaissance of Florence. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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