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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Birmingham, MS
The cost of independent living in Birmingham is about $3,310 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 54 options. Read 125 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 Tupelo, New Albany and Fulton.
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The facility is very clean, well staffed and caring of the residents. The meals are well balanced and flavorful. I recommend this facility. The room is large and so is the bathroom. They are kept clean and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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This facility is just what the doctor ordered for my sister-in-law…she now has the social contacts she needs for better mental health but she also has the care professionals who administer the meds and...
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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I would tell them that Country Cottage is the answer to our prayers. We know that our loved one is well taken care of. They treat everyone like family.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Central to Country Cottages' mission is ~CareSteps~, the customized personal service program that provides just the right kind of help at the right time. Individualized services include: Nurse supervised, 24 hour staff attention ~CareSteps~ personal care plan Three homestyle meals daily Planned...
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From the front desk and the staff everyone has been wonderful to help. The room was freshly painted and very large. Everyone has been so accommodating here. The food is great and love the activities that...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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8.5
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Very clean place nice friendly staff that will go above and beyond to help you and your family member nice spacesous rooms laundry washed Arts crafts nice dinning room and great food I give Magnolia place...
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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8.5
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My loved one was there only a short time but it was very nice to him and we were very pleased. We picked this community, because my Aunt was there and was very pleased with the place. Her daughter...
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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To make sure the parents do not have Dementia or Alzheimer's at all before going there. It's really a good place though but. Doesn't hurt if your parents are already on Medicaid/Medicare it would help.
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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Great place and staff. We picked this community, because they had a lot of residents and staff. My loved one, regrets that she didn't move in earlier in her life, and she loves it.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Hermitage Gardens of Oxford is a beautiful, 55-suite retirement community offering Assisted Living and Alzheimer's Care. Step inside our doors and discover charming assisted living with a distinctive grace reminiscent of Oxford's celebrated history. Personal touches create a community rich in...
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24 reviews
They took great care of my dad and adjusted levels of care quickly to his needs. He passed away 3 months ago and they still keep in touch. I would absolutely recommend this community to other families.
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.
Lease by October 29 and get $1,000 off your rent for the first three months. THAT’S A SAVINGS OF $3,000!*We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our services now and...
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7 reviews
They go way above their duties. It takes special people to work day in and day out dealing with the memory care unit. [names removed] are excellent. Thank you for taking such good care of my aunt.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Minutes from downtown Tupelo, Magnolia Tupelo is located in a beautiful country setting surrounded by a forest of oaks and tall swaying pines. With private and semi-private studios and deluxe suites, Magnolia Tupelo offers a pleasing variety of living arrangements for any senior who wants to live...
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4 reviews
We did have difficulty with management with an unfortunate situation that we still have not worked through. I will say the rehab was a 10.
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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It was good overall. A little under staffed. But got better. We picked this community because of the availability and price.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Strategically located in the new Oxford Commons development in Oxford, Mississippi, The Blake at Oxford is a community for seniors unlike any other. Retirement and hospitality are blended to create an assisted living and memory care community where you will feel right at home. Assisted Living...
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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.
Once you’ve experienced the gracious amenities and professionalism to be found at AvonLea Assisted Living, a place where assisted living meets independent living, you’ll agree it’s a place that’s difficult to forget.In this community, everything is about an invigorating lifestyle — along with the...
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Dogwood is a good place. we've been very pleased. we especially appreciate a few people, [name removed], the attendant/aide - she is so sweet and good to my mother. she holds her accountable, but does it in...
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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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Great place for my Mom. Good food, clean facility.
Provides: Independent Living
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They initially lowered the price for the first 6 moths until the VA kicked in so we really appreciated that. Comparatively to where I live, it is a lot cheaper. Overall it has been a really good experience...
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.
Country Place Senior Living is more than an assisted living residence, it's a place where true friendships are made, lives are shared and care warms the heart. Our uniquely intimate setting of 24 suites limits the number of residents, thereby fostering a feeling of 'family' and belonging. When...
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I have been here for about two years and I love it. I've become friends with all of the residents and staff and they really care about how you're doing. They bend over backwards to help me when i'm feeling...
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.
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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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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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: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
Cost of independent living in Birmingham, MS
The average cost of senior living in Birmingham is $3,310 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Marietta, MS with an average of $2,821 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Birmingham, MS vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Birmingham, MS vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Birmingham vs. other types of senior living
Independent Living
Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Birmingham, MS by room type
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Average cost of Independent Living in Birmingham over time
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What families are saying about independent living in Birmingham
Recent reviews for independent living in Birmingham
Magnolia Place New Albany
4.6
The staff at Magnolia Place was outstanding! The compassion, friendliness, and level of care they provided my sister was out of this world! Simply incredible. Sadly, my sister passed away...Through all of that, too, the help and care the staff gave us was such a tremendous blessing. There are no ...
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Dogwood New Albany
4.6
Every time we have been able to visited the community it has been clean, and the staff to patient ratio seems to be pretty even. Prior to COVID everything really did seem great. We would recommend this community to others
Birmingham independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Birmingham independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Birmingham, 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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Birmingham, MSNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.7%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.7%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
22.7%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.9%
32.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Birmingham 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 Birmingham communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
9.1%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
13.6%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Birmingham 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 Birmingham offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
15.9%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
6.8%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.7%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.1%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.8%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
27.3%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20.5%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.4%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.5%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.5%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
29.5%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
25%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.4%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Landmark Lifestyles at Tupelo, Southern Magnolia Golden and Country Cottage - Corinth are the top-rated independent living facilities near Birmingham, Mississippi. See full list of communities.
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