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The average monthly cost of Independent Living in Alabama is $3,125, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Long Island area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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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My mom, as well as my sister & I, were extremely happy with Southern Heritage. They had new activities planned daily & were good about encouraging Mom to participate. The staff was always available to...
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.
Southern Heritage Assisted offers a great home for seniors who are looking to receive care and assistance in the city of East Ridge, TN. This assisted living community is located near great locations such as a 300 acre botanical garden and the Chattanooga Regional History Museum. Those visiting...
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Cost of independent living in Long Island, 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 Long Island

Recent reviews for independent living in Long Island

Ascension Living Alexian Village - Tennessee (Assisted Living) in Signal Mountain, TN

5.0
I was extremely pleased with Ascension. The establishment, as well as the patients, were always very clean. I never detected any smells or odors -- and I have a keen sense of smell! They were communicative, helpful, and caring from my first visit until my Mom's death. My mom suffered from ...
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Southern Heritage Independent Living in East Ridge, TN

5.0
Southern Heritage is a very nice place to be. If a resident needs help, all they have to do is call, and the staff will be right there to help, even on the independent side. They're overall very friendly and helpful. The apartment is small but nice.

Charter Senior Living of Chattanooga

4.3
Overall she is fitting in my mother is difficult I do understand. The staff are fabulous. They are doing a remodeling and there is a pest issue which could possibly be an issue due to the remodeling. I wish they would encourage our loved one to take better care of herself, but again we do ...
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Long Island independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Long Island independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Long Island, 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 Long Island 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 Long Island partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Long Island, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.8%
21.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.5%
35.6%
No sugar
No sugar
14.8%
31.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.5%
34.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.7%
11.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Long Island 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 Long Island communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Long Island, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
37.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
44.7%
Room service
Room service
14.8%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.7%
17.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Long Island 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 Long Island offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Long Island, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
22.2%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.8%
29.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.8%
34%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25.9%
50%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.8%
39.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.5%
42.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.9%
48.2%
Live performances
Live performances
25.9%
47.9%
Dances
Dances
18.5%
34.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
40.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25.9%
47.5%
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