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The cost of independent living in Whitesides Mill is about $3,538 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 77 options. Read 601 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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Last Updated: 12/9/25
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Photo of Branchwater Village
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.
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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: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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.
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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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I helped a friend establish her father in Rememberance Village at Riverwood. The staff was very helpful and friendly during the time we were deciding where to place him. They were very informative in every...
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.
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: 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.
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My father was in respite care for a few weeks and the staff definitely made him feel like he was at home. The owner would call everyday and inform me of everything that was going on with my father. It was...
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: 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.
Located in Paulding County in downtown Dallas, Georgia. Foster Place is a well-established community boasting in-town living and a near-by city park. Residents enjoy personal gardening spots in Homeplace Communities' most affordable community. Units are available with 2 bedrooms and 1 bath....
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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
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 Whitesides Mill, AL

The average cost of senior living in Whitesides Mill is $3,538 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rainbow City, AL with an average of $3,345 per month.

Independent living costs in Whitesides Mill, AL, vs. nearby cities

Whitesides Mill, AL
$3,538/mo
$3,692/mo

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

Whitesides Mill, AL
$3,538/mo
$3,585/mo
U.S. national average
$4,160/mo

Independent living costs in Whitesides Mill, AL, vs. other senior living options

$3,811/mo
Independent Living
$3,538/mo

Independent living costs in Whitesides Mill, AL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,580/mo
Studio
$3,736/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,441/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,511/mo

Senior living costs in Whitesides Mill 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: Whitesides Mill, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWhitesides Mill, ALAlabamaU.S.
Independent Living$3,538/mo$3,585/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living$3,679/mo$3,940/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$3,811/mo$4,000/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Whitesides Mill, AL:$3,538/mo
Alabama:$3,585/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Whitesides Mill, AL:$3,679/mo
Alabama:$3,940/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Whitesides Mill, AL:$3,811/mo
Alabama:$4,000/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
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Independent living costs in Whitesides Mill, AL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Whitesides Mill 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
Whitesides Mill, AL$1,737/mo$1,614/mo+7.7%
Alabama$2,610/mo$2,533/mo+3.0%
National$3,058/mo$2,897/mo+5.6%
Whitesides Mill, AL
2024 average cost:$1,737/mo
2023 average cost:$1,614/mo
Percent change:+7.7%
Alabama
2024 average cost:$2,610/mo
2023 average cost:$2,533/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,058/mo
2023 average cost:$2,897/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
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What families are saying about independent living in Whitesides Mill

Recent reviews for independent living in Whitesides Mill

Serenity Place Assisted Living in Fort Payne, AL

5.0
This community is absolutely outstanding, they are newly remodeled and have lots of great amenities and features throughout the entire building. My father is loving the view from his bedroom, he has lots of beautiful scenery to look at and loves to watch the deer play in the morning. They have a ...
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Cedar Hill Senior Living in Cedartown, GA

4.3
When my parents first got there, the staff did a great job caring for my parents. When the new management took over there was a decline. I don't think the new staff is doing as well taking care of the residents. The food is good. They have a lot of outdoor space.

The Oaks - Carrollton

5.0
The Oaks is great. I have a loved one here and it was the best decision I ever made. It’s not too expensive and the staff are great with her. They also have a new Executive Director Robert Day that really listens to the family over any concerns we might have and actually gets it resolved. Best ...
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Whitesides Mill independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Whitesides Mill independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Whitesides Mill, 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 Whitesides Mill 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 Whitesides Mill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Whitesides Mill, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.4%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
27.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.1%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Whitesides Mill 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 Whitesides Mill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Whitesides Mill, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
25.8%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Whitesides Mill 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 Whitesides Mill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
35.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.4%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.8%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.9%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.4%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
33.9%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
25.8%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.1%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.5%
46.4%
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Highland Senior Living Rome, McClellan Senior Living and Silver Lakes Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Whitesides Mill, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 77 independent living facilities near Whitesides Mill, Alabama. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Whitesides Mill, Alabama are Highland Senior Living Rome, McClellan Senior Living and Silver Lakes Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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