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The cost of independent living in Whitson is about $3,038 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 14 options. Read 34 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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Photo of Pine Valley in Tuscaloosa
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Pine Valley is top tier! The facility is not only beautiful and well-maintained, but the staff truly goes above and beyond to make every resident feel at home. From the moment we toured the community, we...
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.
Pine Valley Retirement Community, a tradition in southern active retirement living, has over 25 years of experience in providing quality independent living for seniors at an affordable cost with no buy-in required. Nestled on 10 acres of tall pines and flowering gardens, Pine Valley offers...
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They come to her room and interact with her daily... Activities director is fantastic. Nurses are caring and they all encourage her to move around...she isn't just in her bed all day Very clean Smells...
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.
Jasper is located in the Northwest part of Alabama. It is a community with beautiful nature, and a rich historical heritage. Here you'll find the home you've been looking for...HarborChase of Jasper Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care community. Our community is unique in that we...
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North River Village feels like home. I love the staff and the food is wonderful!
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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 loved one was previously a resident at Lakewood Senior Living of Jasper and we loved this place! The staff was great, we loved them. They are a smaller facility, but much more intimate and caring than...
Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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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We chose Martinview Assisted Living because it provided everything that I was looking for for my wife. The staff are super friendly and the care is personalized. I would recommend to others looking.
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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Cost of independent living in Whitson, AL

The average cost of senior living in Whitson is $3,038 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fayette, AL with an average of $2,805 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Whitson, AL vs. nearby cities

Whitson, AL
$3,038/mo
$3,204/mo
$3,116/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Whitson, AL vs. the state and national average

Whitson, AL
$3,038/mo
$3,461/mo
U.S. national average
$4,033/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Whitson vs. other types of senior living

$3,911/mo
Independent Living
$3,038/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Whitson, AL by room type

Studio
$4,297/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,313/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,763/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$1,999/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Whitson over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Whitson

Recent reviews for independent living in Whitson

Pine Valley in Tuscaloosa

5.0
My brother has been very satisfied with the conditions at Pine Valley. He always looks forward to breakfast as the menus is his favorite foods. He has been at several places; however, [name removed] has been more contented with the staff, his room and food than all other locations. He also has ...
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HarborChase of Jasper

5.0
They come to her room and interact with her daily... Activities director is fantastic. Nurses are caring and they all encourage her to move around...she isn't just in her bed all day Very clean Smells great Food is super nice Family Night activities are fun / festive

Whitson independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Whitson independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Whitson, 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 Whitson 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 Whitson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Whitson, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Whitson 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 Whitson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
10%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Whitson 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 Whitson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
20%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
30%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
30%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Pine Valley in Tuscaloosa, Lakewood Senior Living of Jasper and HarborChase of Jasper are the top-rated independent living facilities near Whitson, Alabama. See full list of communities.

There are 14 independent living facilities near Whitson, Alabama. See the full list.

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