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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Saint Ives, AL

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The cost of independent living in Saint Ives is about $3,022 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 12 options.

Read 166 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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Photo of Carillon Oaks Lincoln
22 Photos available
9.3
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6 reviews
9.3
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6 reviews
5 star
83%
4 star
17%
3 star
0%
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0%
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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
99 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.0
Review score
19 reviews
9.0
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19 reviews
5 star
68%
4 star
16%
3 star
11%
2 star
0%
1 star
5%
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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 Monark Grove Greystone
99 Photos available
4646 Floor plans available
8.4
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43 reviews
8.4
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43 reviews
5 star
72%
4 star
16%
3 star
7%
2 star
0%
1 star
5%
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These answers are what I think of Monark. My mother wouldn't give the same answers. With that being said I recommend Monark to everybody looking for a place for their parents.
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.
There's beauty in new beginnings - and a thrill in knowing the possibilities they bring. Just like the metamorphosis of a butterfly, nature has a way of showing us there are wonders to be celebrated in all of life's stages - and now that you've worked hard, it's time to enjoy. Senior living at...
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Photo of Salterra Senior Living at Peachtree
1111 Photos available
8.4
Review score
43 reviews
8.4
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43 reviews
5 star
70%
4 star
7%
3 star
2%
2 star
0%
1 star
21%
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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 Somerby at St. Vincent's One Nineteen
88 Photos available
1414 Floor plans available
8.0
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24 reviews
8.0
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24 reviews
5 star
49%
4 star
38%
3 star
13%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
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Staff are good and work very hard to accommodate each person's needs. I got the flu and had to stay in my room for 5 weeks. It was during the holidays so it was not a normal time. I had a couple of meals...
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.
Nestled in an attractively landscaped and wooded pocket of Birmingham, AL, Somerby St. Vincent's One Nineteen provides all that seniors desire from Independent living, Assisted living and specialized Somerside Memory Care options. Somerby offers a comfortable, convenient and rewarding senior...
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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.
Photo of Village East
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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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.
5 star
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4 star
35%
3 star
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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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Photo of Mountain View Lake Retirement
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.

Cost of independent living in Saint Ives, AL

The average cost of senior living in Saint Ives is $3,022 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Talladega, AL with an average of $3,022 per month.

Independent living costs in Saint Ives, AL, vs. state and national averages

Saint Ives, AL
$3,022/mo
$3,125/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Saint Ives, AL, vs. other senior living options

$5,344/mo
Independent Living
$3,022/mo

Senior living costs in Saint Ives 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: Saint Ives, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSaint Ives, ALAlabamaU.S.
Independent Living$3,022/mo$3,125/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$3,833/mo$4,200/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,344/mo$5,577/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Saint Ives, AL:$3,022/mo
Alabama:$3,125/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Saint Ives, AL:$3,833/mo
Alabama:$4,200/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Saint Ives, AL:$5,344/mo
Alabama:$5,577/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Saint Ives

Recent reviews for independent living in Saint Ives

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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Monark Grove Greystone in Birmingham, AL

5.0
My brother recently moved to Monark. It has been a great experience. Nice room,people and wonderful food. Highly recommend It is a lovely homely place. Great care Family friendly I feel it is fairly priced for the good care

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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Saint Ives independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Saint Ives independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Saint Ives, 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 Saint Ives 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 Saint Ives partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Saint Ives, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.2%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.2%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
18.2%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.2%
34.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Saint Ives 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 Saint Ives communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Saint Ives, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.3%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.4%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
18.2%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Saint Ives 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 Saint Ives offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Saint Ives, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
45.5%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.1%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
34.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.4%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.3%
50%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
27.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.3%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.2%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.3%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.3%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
27.3%
48%
Dances
Dances
27.3%
34.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.3%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.3%
47.6%
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Carillon Oaks Lincoln, Legacy Ridge at Trussville and Monark Grove Greystone are the top-rated independent living facilities near Saint Ives, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 12 independent living facilities near Saint Ives, Alabama. See the full list.
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