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The cost of independent living in Whitson is about $3,638 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 15 options. Read 45 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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Its staff are wonderful. It’s a gated community with a security gate and security guard that makes you feel safe. Clean and the people there are friendly.
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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Our experience was fantastic, though it was short-lived due to medical issues that required a higher level of care. I would consider HarborChase one of the top contenders in the area for future needs. I was...
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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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.
Hello and welcome to North River Village in Tuscaloosa, Alabama! We are situated on 11 acres, a country feel, yet close to all amenities in Tuscaloosa and Northport. We have independent living, assisted living and memory care services on site. There are plenty of outdoor spaces that we...
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The CROSSING is the best place for your loved one. After touring all of the assisted living facilities, the Crossing is by far the best option when it comes to cleanliness, hospitality and over all care.
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.
Senior living where you can celebrate every day.We’re introducing a new kind of retirement community in Tuscaloosa that’s full of flexibility and excitement. The Crossings at North River emphasizes contemporary comfort and fine Southern living – a place where people come together for uplifting...
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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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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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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: 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: 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.
Photo of Martinview Assisted Living
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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.

Cost of independent living in Whitson, AL

The average cost of senior living in Whitson is $3,638 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sipsey, AL with an average of $2,767 per month.

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

Whitson, AL
$3,638/mo
$3,247/mo
$3,178/mo

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

Whitson, AL
$3,638/mo
$3,582/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

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

$4,378/mo
Independent Living
$3,638/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,595/mo
Studio
$4,877/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,408/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,624/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,000/mo

Senior living costs in Whitson 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: Whitson, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWhitson, ALAlabamaU.S.
Independent Living$3,638/mo$3,582/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$4,378/mo$3,938/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,378/mo$3,998/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Whitson, AL:$3,638/mo
Alabama:$3,582/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Whitson, AL:$4,378/mo
Alabama:$3,938/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Whitson, AL:$4,378/mo
Alabama:$3,998/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Whitson, AL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Whitson 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
Whitson, AL$2,429/mo$2,835/mo-14.3%
Alabama$2,567/mo$2,560/mo+0.3%
National$2,857/mo$2,798/mo+2.1%
Whitson, AL
2024 average cost:$2,429/mo
2023 average cost:$2,835/mo
Percent change:-14.3%
Alabama
2024 average cost:$2,567/mo
2023 average cost:$2,560/mo
Percent change:+0.3%
National
2024 average cost:$2,857/mo
2023 average cost:$2,798/mo
Percent change:+2.1%
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What families are saying about independent living in Whitson

Recent reviews for independent living in Whitson

HarborChase of Jasper

5.0
Staff are very knowledgeable and helpful in every way. Facilities are clean, neat and very quiet.

Pine Valley in Tuscaloosa

5.0
I like the ability of the staff to always be available to answer questions about residents problems or questions. My relative is contented at his stay. He especially relates to me when the staff has helped him through his questions.

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
16.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.7%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
33.6%
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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.
Whitson, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
25%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
17.2%
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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.
Whitson, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.7%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.7%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

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