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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Pleasant Valley, AL

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The cost of independent living in Pleasant Valley is about $3,330 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 14 options.

Read 226 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Trussville, Irondale and Pell City.

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9.9
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72 reviews
9.9
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Great place to live very cleanthe staff is always there to help when needed! So glad I chose mccllean as my home! I stay busy with daily activities and the food is amazing! There isn't a day that goes that I...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
While you may have known Fort McClellan as a premier military installation in the Southeast, the fort's Army days are in the past. Today a portion of the former military base has a whole new mission.Welcome to the new McClellan, and welcome to Anniston, Alabama. A growing retirement destination...
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9.3
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6 reviews
9.3
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6 reviews
5 star
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What we like the most about the community is the "in house" assistance they offer is the best. Home health, nurse on staff 24/7, we didn't have to put her name on her clothes, the housekeeper washes each...
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...
Photo of Legacy Ridge at Trussville
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22 Floor plans available
9.0
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19 reviews
9.0
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19 reviews
5 star
68%
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16%
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11%
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[name removed] was very helpful, knowledgeable, and experienced. Mom's room was move in ready exactly as he said. The price could be improved. So much more expensive than other facilities. It was the best of...
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.
Sunrise Ridge is an assisted living community located in Trussville, AL. With a classic small-town atmosphere, Trussville is known for its close-knit community, its beautiful Cahaba Village historic district and its wide variety of shopping and entertainment venues. Residents and visitors alike...
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Photo of Salterra Senior Living at Peachtree
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8.4
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43 reviews
8.4
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43 reviews
5 star
70%
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They treat my mother very good and are always doing extra-curricular activities and the food they cook is good. They make all the holidays special with the different foods. They keep a check on her multiple...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Peachtree Senior Living is an assisted and independent living community offering personalized assistance, supportive services and compassionate care in an intimate, professionally managed setting.We are proud to celebrate our 100% DEFICIENCY FREE state survey!!!Peachtree's Assisted Living is...
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Photo of The Pines at Birmingham
1010 Photos available
6.5
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46 reviews
6.5
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46 reviews
5 star
59%
4 star
28%
3 star
11%
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2%
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My mother in law is happy there and that makes all the difference. Twice they have noticed and issue that needed medical attention that we could not see. They are very inclusive.
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.
The Fairways at Grayson Valley provides a special combination of personalized services, homelike living spaces, and interactive activities. In the restaurant-style dining room, residents can dine on chef-inspired international cuisine, or they can opt to eat in their own room via room service....
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More than exceeded our expectations. Based on our experience with the community so far we would recommend them to other families.
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.
The Premier Senior Living Community in the South! Discover the comfort and classic southern charm that is Regency Pointe senior living. Located near the banks of the Coosa River in Rainbow City, Alabama, our picturesque community is nestled among rolling hills, scenic forests and natural wild...
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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, 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.
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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).
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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...
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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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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.
· Alabama Living Center Assisted Living Center If you or someone in your family is having difficulty living independently, yet doesn't need 24-hour care and medical supervision, then assisted living will provide the ideal solution. If you or a loved one requires assistance with bathing,...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Pleasant Valley, AL

The average cost of senior living in Pleasant Valley is $3,330 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gadsden, AL with an average of $2,530 per month.

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

Pleasant Valley, AL
$3,330/mo
$3,125/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Pleasant Valley, AL, vs. other senior living options

$6,284/mo
Independent Living
$3,330/mo

Independent living costs in Pleasant Valley, AL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,775/mo
Studio
$2,615/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,612/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,806/mo

Senior living costs in Pleasant Valley 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: Pleasant Valley, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typePleasant Valley, ALAlabamaU.S.
Independent Living$3,330/mo$3,125/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,367/mo$4,200/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,284/mo$5,577/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Pleasant Valley, AL:$3,330/mo
Alabama:$3,125/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Pleasant Valley, AL:$4,367/mo
Alabama:$4,200/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Pleasant Valley, AL:$6,284/mo
Alabama:$5,577/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Pleasant Valley, AL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Pleasant Valley 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.

Pleasant Valley, ALAL stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Pleasant Valley, AL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Pleasant Valley 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 average 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
Pleasant Valley, AL$3,187/mo$2,879/mo+10.7%
Alabama$3,005/mo$2,849/mo+5.5%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Pleasant Valley, AL
2024 average cost:$3,187/mo
2023 average cost:$2,879/mo
Percent change:+10.7%
Alabama
2024 average cost:$3,005/mo
2023 average cost:$2,849/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Pleasant Valley

Recent reviews for independent living in Pleasant Valley

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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The Pines at Birmingham

4.1
The facility is pretty nice, I think some things could be upgraded. But mom is very pleased. The staff is very friendly and quick to address any issues we have. They do housekeeping often and her room is very clean. The food is good, mom is happy with it. Communication with the family is very ...
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Salterra Senior Living at Peachtree in Trussville, AL

4.9
The apartments are spacious and the cost was actually better then other places we had toured. The kitchen staff was so friendly and helpful with our loved one her first week of moving there, they really helped her adjust and make her feel comfortable. They have church services and outings once ...
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Pleasant Valley independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pleasant Valley independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pleasant Valley, 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 Pleasant Valley 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 Pleasant Valley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pleasant Valley, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.4%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.4%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
15.4%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.4%
34.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Pleasant Valley 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 Pleasant Valley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pleasant Valley, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.7%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.1%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
15.4%
38.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pleasant Valley 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 Pleasant Valley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pleasant Valley, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
38.5%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.7%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.1%
34.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.8%
50%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.8%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.1%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.1%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.8%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
23.1%
48%
Dances
Dances
15.4%
34.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.1%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.8%
47.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

McClellan Senior Living, Carillon Oaks Lincoln and Legacy Ridge at Trussville are the top-rated independent living facilities near Pleasant Valley, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 14 independent living facilities near Pleasant Valley, Alabama. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Pleasant Valley, Alabama is McClellan Senior Living. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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