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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Stems, AL

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The cost of independent living in Stems is about $4,401 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 14 options. Read 415 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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9.9
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127 reviews
9.9
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127 reviews
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My Mother is a resident of Gardens of Pelham and she adores living there. She loves all the sweet people who work there and the fun activities ( especially bingo). It is a wonderful place and the workers...
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.
At the Gardens of Pelham Assisted Living, our retirement community meets the diverse and changing needs of today’s senior citizens. Conveniently located off 1-65 North at exit 246 in Pelham near the Oak Mountain Park, the Garden’s atmosphere is warm and relaxed. Our month-to-month rent, without...
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9.6
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25 reviews
9.6
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25 reviews
5 star
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Best assisted living facility in this area. We have checked. I would recommend and all I have to say is don't waste your time. Just go to the crossings.
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.
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99 Photos available
4646 Floor plans available
9.6
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36 reviews
9.6
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36 reviews
5 star
72%
4 star
14%
3 star
8%
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This place is great. The staff is very attentive and kind. They are encouraging my 91yr old mom to join the activities and help to get out to eat in the dining room. The head nurse is keeping me informed and...
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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66 Floor plans available
9.1
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59 reviews
9.1
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59 reviews
5 star
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3 star
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Environment, cost with levels (currently doesn't need any additional services. I will say they were kind in holding my mom's room when she had a medical set back. My mom feels welcomed and is enjoying her...
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.
Located in Hoover, Alabama, Truewood by Merrill, Riverchase is a newly renovated senior living community featuring a total of 110 beautifully appointed residences: 86 assisted living and 28 memory care apartments. The innovative assisted living apartments, specialized dementia care suites and...
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44 Floor plans available
9.0
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19 reviews
9.0
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19 reviews
5 star
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My only concern is that their prices have gone up every year that my relative has been there. However, Yes, I'd recommend a Bungalows to anyone. The staff has been very nice and informed me if there's ever...
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.
Morningside of Riverchase in Hoover, Alabama is a beautifully furnished assisted living community offering spacious 1 and 2 bedroom apartments, and a wealth of amenities so you can feel right at home, right from the start.Located in historic Hoover, Morningside of Riverchase is an elegantly...
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8.8
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14 reviews
8.8
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14 reviews
5 star
65%
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1 star
21%
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I would rate each of these a 5. I think it is a wonderful place for seniors. Small enough for good care. Very clean. Friendly and caring staff.
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.
The Ridge at Grandeview offers assisted living which means the staff will provide as much or as little support as you need. Services include on-site rehabilitation services, medication management, pharmacy services, individualized service plans and more. We also offer memory care needed for...
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8.6
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85 reviews
8.6
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85 reviews
5 star
46%
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28%
3 star
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2 star
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My loved one seems to like living there & everyone is very friendly. Things that could be addressed: tons of activities scheduled that don't actually take place. Food is pretty good but service is...
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.
As Hoover’s premiere Independent Living community, we are dedicated to providing a meaningful experience for residents who are ready to live their best days.Located in Hoover, Asher Point Independent Living allows its residents to thrive in their retirement years in a convenient, quiet location...
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77 Floor plans available
8.5
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15 reviews
8.5
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15 reviews
5 star
53%
4 star
27%
3 star
13%
2 star
7%
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Great place with very nice people and staff! The food is very good with lots of choices! The activities and concerts are really fun! Love the place
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.
It’s not downsizing your home; it’s upsizing your possibilities. Located on 20 wooded acres in Birmingham’s prestigious Riverchase area, our continuing care retirement community (CCRC) gives you a maintenance-free lifestyle with the retirement you deserve. Our community has a full continuum...
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8.5
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12 reviews
8.5
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12 reviews
5 star
83%
4 star
17%
3 star
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The assisted living - high level of pleasurable experience, but the skilled nursing was not very high. The cleanliness with assisted living we were very satisfied with, but for skilled nursing it was more...
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.
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2424 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
7.5
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8 reviews
7.5
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8 reviews
5 star
62%
4 star
25%
3 star
0%
2 star
13%
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Longleaf is a well run facility. It is clean and functional, with friendly and helpful staff. My aunt has made friends quickly, and she enjoys a variety of activities. My favorite part is that she is...
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.
THE NEW DESIGN OF CARE, LIFE AND STYLELongleaf Liberty Park is taking a fresh, local approach to senior living, service and care. We've taken every detail into consideration to elevate expectations of what assisted living and memory care should be. Our modern welcoming spaces match our forward...
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We chose Premier Assisted Living mostly because of the location. The meals are great, they really make the effort to try and make things that the residents like and they take care of their sweet tooth. The...
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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I am impressed with the staff as they are attentive and helpful. They offer some activities and the community is clean. I would recommend this community.
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.
Maplewood Lane Traditional Assisted Living 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, dressing,...
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The owner and staff of Homeland are extremely friendly and helpful. The price is affordable and the rooms are clean. The owner of Homeland gives her cell phone number and always available. They have been...
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.

Cost of independent living in Stems, AL

The average cost of senior living in Stems is $4,401 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include West Blocton, AL with an average of $3,317 per month.

Independent living costs in Stems, AL, vs. nearby cities

Stems, AL
$4,401/mo
$4,401/mo

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

Stems, AL
$4,401/mo
$3,583/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Stems, AL, vs. other senior living options

$4,623/mo
Independent Living
$4,401/mo

Independent living costs in Stems, AL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,448/mo
Studio
$5,219/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,568/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,970/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,630/mo

Senior living costs in Stems 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: Stems, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeStems, ALAlabamaU.S.
Independent Living$4,401/mo$3,583/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,623/mo$3,938/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,623/mo$3,998/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Stems, AL:$4,401/mo
Alabama:$3,583/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Stems, AL:$4,623/mo
Alabama:$3,938/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Stems, AL:$4,623/mo
Alabama:$3,998/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Stems, AL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Stems 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
Stems, AL$3,282/mo$3,187/mo+3.0%
Alabama$2,802/mo$2,750/mo+1.9%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Stems, AL
2024 average cost:$3,282/mo
2023 average cost:$3,187/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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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What families are saying about independent living in Stems

Recent reviews for independent living in Stems

Homeland Assisted Living Facility in Jemison, AL

5.0
My parents have been here almost a year. The staff and owner are friendly and have genuine concern for the residents. They get to know the residents, so when something is not right (mentally/physically) they know and can address it quickly. It’s never easy for a person to transition from ...
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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

Galleria Woods, a CCRC in Birmingham, AL

4.2
This is a nice community overall, it is a beautiful place and the staff are all very friendly. They do a good job of keeping it up, and it is always clean. The only major issue we had was right when my parents moved in, I feel like the staff could have been a bit more sensitive to my parents ...
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Stems independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Stems independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Stems, 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 Stems 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 Stems partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Stems, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
57.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.7%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
35.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Stems 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 Stems communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Stems, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
64.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
35.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.6%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Stems 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 Stems offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Stems, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
71.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.7%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
78.6%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
78.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
78.6%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
64.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
71.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.3%
46.4%
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Gardens of Pelham, The Crossings at Riverchase and Monark Grove Greystone are the top-rated independent living facilities near Stems, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 14 independent living facilities near Stems, Alabama. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Stems, Alabama are Gardens of Clanton, Danberry at Inverness and Gardens of Pelham. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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