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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Smiths Station, AL
The cost of independent living in Smiths Station is about $3,452 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 19 options. Read 236 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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Very clean facility with good accommodations and pricey. I have not had any recent experience with TerraBella. It was still RiverPlace then and do many fees had been added since my previous visit that the...
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.
New name, same excellence in senior living. Riverplace is now TerraBella Riverplace!In 2019 Riverplace Retirement Community was recognized as being in the Top 2% of Retirement Communities in America! The perfect combination of Award-Winning & Affordable; TerraBella Riverplace is a winning...
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Thrive is a very good place for senior living and memory care. In the 9 months my husband was there in memory care, he was treated with the utmost respect and treated with dignity and respect. Any issue we...
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.
Senior living was never so…lively. Thrive at Green Island has taken a radically different approach to senior living. For starters, if you’ve spent most of your life fulfilling obligations to family and society, you’re more than just ‘a senior’. You’re a hero. Now is the best time to kick up your...
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8.9
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12 reviews
They were amazing to my family! A true blessing. Dad loved it there. The staff are friendly and responsive. He really enjoyed the food and the other residents.
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.
Oaks at Grove Park Oaks proud to have been awarded Ledger-Inquirer, Reader's Choice, Best of 2020 Assisted Living Award. Nestled in a quiet residential and cultural area, our community is close to churches, restaurants, medical offices, and shopping. The stylish craftsman style property features...
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27 reviews
I placed my father on the personal care floor, and later he was transferred to the skilled nursing floor. This happened during the end of Covid and into this year before he passed. At Spring Harbor I knew he...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
As Columbus' premier and only full level Continuing Care Retirement Community, our caring, professional staff have been committed to providing high-quality retirement living and promoting a vibrant independent lifestyle while meeting and exceeding the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of...
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My Aunt is very happy being here. The staff really go out of their way to make you feel like you’re part of their family. The marketing director is doing a great job as well; she’s there every day trying to...
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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Manor House of Columbus offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. At Manor House of Columbus, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy...
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This has been a positive experience for us. I would recommend you review the community for yourself to see if this would be a good fit. The staff are good at communicating with the family and keeping me...
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.
Brookside Glen Assisted Living is built on a commitment to our residents and families. We believe no two people are alike, so the services and attention we provide should never be exactly the same. That's also why we offer a variety of lifestyle service and care options. By providing these...
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My father stayed at Savannah Court for a week on a respite stay. It was a very good experience, he has stayed in other places before but they stopped doing short term stays. This place was a bit more...
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.
Dear Friend, Thank you for your interest in Franciscan Woods, an Assisted Living Community owned and operated by St. Francis Hospital. We are committed to providing a safe, secure home-like setting with a focus on hospitality, wellness and resident satisfaction. Franciscan Woods is a community...
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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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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.
Dear Friend, Thank you for your interest in The Veranda, one of Columbus’s Premiere senior living communities that offer An Elegant and Affordable Way of Living!Seniors and their families appreciate our focus on hospitality, wellness and customer service. The Veranda incorporates innovative best...
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This is an excellent facility. I found the staff to be very friendly and concerned about the residents. The residents appeared to be happy and well taken care of.
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.
Greater Columbus PCHThe Greater Columbus PCH is a senior living community located in the booming city of Columbus, Georgia. The busy community is known to be the heart of the Chattahoochee Valley with numerous museum, historical sites and tour destinations. Columbus is a wonderful place to live...
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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: 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: 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.
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: 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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Cost of independent living in Smiths Station, AL
The average cost of senior living in Smiths Station is $3,452 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Union Springs, AL with an average of $2,929 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Smiths Station, AL vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Smiths Station
Recent reviews for independent living in Smiths Station
Legacy Reserve Old Town in Columbus, GA
5.0
We initially chose Legacy Reserve because of the Friendliness of the residents and high quality activities.
This was from a first time, exploratory visit, but the first impression was good. Our relative still has not moved in, and we have had to ask the facility to change him from independent ...
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Summer Village Campus in Auburn, AL
4.8
I really liked the triplex design rather than a multi-storey apartment building. I have a much larger apartment than most I looked at, with a garage. The food is also better than some I sampled. All in all, it was just a good fit for me.
Summer Village at Magnolia Place in Auburn, AL
4.6
The Summer Village community has made our loved one get more socially involved which we very nice. So far our loved one has not complained about the food, so from our understanding its pretty good.
Smiths Station independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Smiths Station independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Smiths Station, 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 Smiths Station 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 Smiths Station partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Smiths Station, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.6%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.2%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
35.3%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.3%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.8%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Smiths Station 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 Smiths Station communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Smiths Station, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.5%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.2%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
35.3%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.8%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Smiths Station 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 Smiths Station offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Smiths Station, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
41.2%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.6%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.5%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.1%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.3%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.3%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.4%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.5%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.5%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.3%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
35.3%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
23.5%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.5%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.5%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
TerraBella Riverplace, Oaks at Maple Ridge and Thrive at Green Island are the top-rated independent living facilities near Smiths Station, Alabama. See full list of communities.
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