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5 Best Independent Living Communities in Zip City, AL
The cost of independent living in Zip City is about $3,279 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 5 options. Read 76 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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Florence, Muscle Shoals and Killen.
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1313 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.5
Review score
29 reviews
The Renaissance is a very nice facility. I joke that I wish I lived there. The community is active and mixed in terms of physical and cognitive abilities. My mom really struggled to integrate for reasons...
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.
IN TIMES OF UNCERTAINTY...Imagine a lifestyle with all the supportand stability that you could need.Welcome to The Renaissance of FlorenceAssisted Living in Florence, AlabamaOur Services:Awarded U.S. News's Best Assisted Living of 2023, we are dedicated to enhancing health, wellness, and the...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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43 reviews
If we could give Columbia Cottages a 10 we would! I will just have to say I love Columbia Cottage. My dad loves it there and he is very happy. The staff members are very kind and caring and they take good...
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.
Real Service At the heart of Columbia Cottage is ~CareSteps~, an individualized service plan designed to solve the real, day-to-day issues that have threatened to destroy the independence you've worked so hard to achieve. ~CareSteps~ assures that you'll receive the right amount of help at the...
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8.6
Review score
4 reviews
First of all I’d like to mention the staff. They are the most caring individuals and take excellent care of Mother better than I could have expected. Secondly I’d like to mention the kitchen staff. They cook...
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.
You will feel right at home at Hilltop at Glenwood. Located in historic Florence, AL residents enjoy all that our town has to offer, including the annual Renaissance Faire each fall and the W.C. Handy Music Festival every summer. Our community is very family friendly and we are committed to...
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.
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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Cost of independent living in Zip City, AL
The average cost of senior living in Zip City is $3,279 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waterloo, AL with an average of $3,121 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Zip City, AL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Zip City, AL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Zip City vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Zip City, AL by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Zip City
Recent reviews for independent living in Zip City
Hilltop at Glenwood in Florence, AL
3.5
My loved one was previously a resident at Hilltop at Glenwood and the overall experience was good. The staff is friendly, but I do feel like there is a lack of communication between them. Overall, I would recommend Hilltop at Glenwood to others who are looking for a Memory Care facility.
The Renaissance of Florence
5.0
The Renaissance of Florence is a beautiful facility. The staff are very helpful and kind, taking a genuine interest in the residents and the care they receive. There is an outstanding activities program with a wide variety of activities for the residents to participate in. The Renaissance of ...
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Keestone of Florence Senior Community
4.0
I have no complaints about this community. The meals are fresh and have good flavor to them. I really like that the staff encourages my mother to interact with other residents. My mother says that the community feels like home. I feel that it is very safe here. It's a wonderful community.
Zip City independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Zip City independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Zip City, 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 Zip City 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 Zip City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Zip City, ALNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
32.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Zip City 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 Zip City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Zip City, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
40%
36%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Zip City 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 Zip City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Zip City, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
60%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
42%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
40%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Renaissance of Florence, The Pearl of the Shoals and Columbia Cottage are the top-rated independent living facilities near Zip City, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 5 independent living facilities near Zip City, Alabama. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Zip City, Alabama is The Renaissance of Florence. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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