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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Milk Springs, AL

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The cost of independent living in Milk Springs is about $3,416 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 49 options. Read 576 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 Columbia Cottage - Hartselle
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My Dad is a resident at the Hartselle campus and my sister and I have been very pleased with his care. The staff is always very friendly and helpful. They do an amazing job given the few staff that they have...
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 Lifestyle ChoicesColumbia Cottage derives much of its design and decor from a Southern Living Idea Home.Each thoughtful layout has plenty of room to accommodate the treasures that grace your current home. Several apartments have special features like French doors, crown molding, and nine...
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We did have difficulty with management with an unfortunate situation that we still have not worked through. I will say the rehab was a 10.
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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To make sure the parents do not have Dementia or Alzheimer's at all before going there. It's really a good place though but. Doesn't hurt if your parents are already on Medicaid/Medicare it would help.
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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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: 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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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: 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.
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: 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.
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 South Morgan Health Care Ctr
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 StoneRidge of Farmington
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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Glendale Community Home
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 Oak Hills
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.
Photo of The Landmark of Chriswood
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.

Cost of independent living in Milk Springs, AL

The average cost of senior living in Milk Springs is $3,416 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Red Bay, AL with an average of $2,493 per month.

Independent living costs in Milk Springs, AL, vs. nearby cities

Milk Springs, AL
$3,416/mo
$3,566/mo
$3,566/mo

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

Milk Springs, AL
$3,416/mo
$3,582/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Milk Springs, AL, vs. other senior living options

$3,729/mo
Independent Living
$3,416/mo

Independent living costs in Milk Springs, AL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,031/mo
Studio
$3,428/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,577/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,982/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,590/mo

Senior living costs in Milk Springs 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: Milk Springs, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMilk Springs, ALAlabamaU.S.
Independent Living$3,416/mo$3,582/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$3,729/mo$3,938/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$3,729/mo$3,998/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Milk Springs, AL:$3,416/mo
Alabama:$3,582/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Milk Springs, AL:$3,729/mo
Alabama:$3,938/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Milk Springs, AL:$3,729/mo
Alabama:$3,998/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Milk Springs, AL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Milk Springs 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
Milk Springs, AL$2,057/mo$1,780/mo+15.6%
Alabama$2,802/mo$2,750/mo+1.9%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Milk Springs, AL
2024 average cost:$2,057/mo
2023 average cost:$1,780/mo
Percent change:+15.6%
Alabama
2024 average cost:$2,802/mo
2023 average cost:$2,750/mo
Percent change:+1.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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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 Milk Springs

Recent reviews for independent living in Milk Springs

Dogwood Fulton, LLC

4.5
The facility and staff were ok, location is great.

Country Cottage - Decatur

5.0
The staff CARES!!! The staff is down to earth and genuinely cares about their residents. My mother has had a hard time moving into assisted living because she is fiercely independent.. the staff here has included her and everything and makes her feel welcome.

The Neighborhood at Sheffield

5.0
My family and loved one had a wonderful experience with The Neighborhood at Sheffield. The staff are personable and caring towards the residents. Everyone is friendly from the staff to residents. The staff are great at communicating with the family and making sure all of our questions are ...
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Milk Springs independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Milk Springs independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Milk Springs, 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 Milk Springs 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 Milk Springs partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Milk Springs, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.2%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
38.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.3%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Milk Springs 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 Milk Springs communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
13.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
27.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.5%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Milk Springs 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 Milk Springs offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
45.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.5%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.8%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.5%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.2%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.4%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.9%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
47.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
36.4%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.4%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.7%
46.4%
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