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Gardens of Wetumpka
209 Country Club Dr, Wetumpka, AL 36092
Welcome to the Gardens of Wetumpka Assisted Living, a place for seniors to take part, a place to belong. We offer the personal attention and home-like environment your loved one deserves. Nestled in a quiet residential area only minutes from downtown Wetumpka, our assisted living community has 29...
Madison at The Range
10801 County Line Rd, Madison, AL 35758
HarborChase of Jasper
2100 Viking Dr, Jasper, AL 35501
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...
Country Place Senior Living of Winfield
480 Tahoe Road, Winfield, AL 35594
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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Regency Pointe
510 E Grand Avenue, Rainbow City, AL 35906
The Premier Senior Living Community in the South! Discover the comfort and classic southern charm that is Regency Pointe senior living. Located near the banks of the Coosa River in Rainbow City, Alabama, our picturesque community is nestled among rolling hills, scenic forests and natural wild...
Legacy Ridge
7868 Gadsden Hwy., Trussville, AL 35173
Sunrise Ridge is an assisted living community located in Trussville, AL. With a classic small-town atmosphere, Trussville is known for its close-knit community, its beautiful Cahaba Village historic district and its wide variety of shopping and entertainment venues. Residents and visitors alike...
Country Place Senior Living of Hamilton
690 National Ave, Hamilton, AL 35570
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...
Ivy Gate Senior Living
5017 Kings Dr, Adamsville, AL 35005
Brookdale Jones Farm
2815 Carl T Jones Drive Southeast, Huntsville, AL 35802
At our luxurious, private retirement community in Huntsville, Ala., offering independent and assisted living options for seniors, you’re in the right place to seize your new opportunities and make the most of them. For independent living residents, it might mean trading in the chores of home and...
Galleria Woods, a CCRC
3850 Galleria Woods Dr, Hoover, AL 35244
It’s not downsizing your home; it’s upsizing your possibilities. Located on 20 wooded acres in Birmingham’s prestigious Riverchase area, our continuing care retirement community (CCRC) gives you a maintenance-free lifestyle with the retirement you deserve. Our community has a full continuum of...
Bridgewood Gardens
151 Woodham Drive, Albertville, AL 35951
If you think senior living at Bridgewood Gardens is like a nursing home … think again! We ensure residents are living an active and enriching lifestyle through our dedicated assisted living and memory care services. Come see how we can elevate your lifestyle with engaging and purposeful...
McClellan Senior Living
41 Polksville Drive, Anniston, AL 36201
While you may have known Fort McClellan as a premier military installation in the Southeast, the fort's Army days are in the past. Today a portion of the former military base has a whole new mission.Welcome to the new McClellan, and welcome to Anniston, Alabama. A growing retirement destination...
Peachtree Senior Living
3740 Eagle Drive, Trussville, AL 35173
Peachtree Senior Living is an assisted and independent living community offering personalized assistance, supportive services and compassionate care in an intimate, professionally managed setting.We are proud to celebrate our 100% DEFICIENCY FREE state survey!!!Peachtree's Assisted Living is...
Carillon Oaks Heflin (Opening Fall 2020)
91 Willoughby Street, Heflin, AL 36264
Carillon Oaks offers independent and assisted living in a historic setting. The stately brick Cleburne County High School, a National Historic Landmark, has been restored into a comfortable, amenity-rich community of one-bedroom apartments. Residents enjoy a coffee/bistro area and a historic...
Kirkwood by the River
3605 Ratliff Road, Birmingham, AL 35210
Kirkwood by the River was founded as a nonprofit in 1980 by Independent Presbyterian Church to offer Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing and Medicare Rehabilitation. Set on 120 acres on the Cahaba River, Kirkwood by the River feels miles away from the...
Redstone Village
12000 Turnmeyer Drive SE, Huntsville, AL 35803
Huntsville Alabama's Premier Life Care Retirement Community offering Independent Living, Licensed Assisted Living, Licensed Specialty Care Assisted Living, and Licensed Skilled Nursing on a beautiful mountain top with scenic views.
Woodlands at Tannehill
8071 Kimbrell Cut Off Rd, McCalla, AL 35111
The Woodlands offer the basic services plus three additional levels of care. The Woodlands provides a way of life that allows the resident to age in place. If your loved one needs short term assistance or long term assistance, we provide it. Our well-trained staff provides services with love,...
Thrive at Jones Farm
2238 Cecile Ashburn Dr SE, Huntsville, AL 35802
Welcome to Thrive and a fresh perspective on senior living. Over a decade ago we took a hard look at traditional senior living. We quickly knew we would not want to visit most of these places, let alone live there; so, we created communities where Elders would not only love to live, but...
Country Cottage - Hoover
4000 Greenwood Drive, Hoover, AL 35216
Real Service At the heart of Country 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 right...
Brookdale Hampton Cove
6379 Highway 431 South, Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
No matter where an individual is on life’s journey, each has the right to live in a dignified manner and to enjoy meaningful experiences every day. That’s why our community offers exceptional memory care for those with Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia. Located in an upscale area of...
Crimson Village
1410 18th Ave E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
Pine Valley
800 Rice Valley Rd N, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
Pine Valley Retirement Community, a tradition in southern active retirement living, has over 25 years of experience in providing quality independent living and assisted living care for seniors at an affordable cost with no buy-in required. Nestled on 10 acres of tall pines and flowering gardens,...
Danberry at Inverness
235 Inverness Center Dr, Birmingham, AL 35242
Danberry at Inverness reflects a complete break from the conventions of ordinary senior living communities by embracing a distinctive philosophy focused on celebrating life with style. Here, you will find every convenience and amenity imaginable for active adults over 55, including a full...
Gardens of Clanton
850 Scott Dr, Clanton, AL 35045
Friendly, charming and oh so southern, the Gardens of Clanton Assisted Living offers the personal attention and home-like environment your loved one deserves. From the shady front porch to the spacious common-area, our assisted living has a welcoming feeling of “family” and belonging. With 16...
Oaks on Parkwood
2651 Laurel Oaks Dr, Bessemer, AL 35022
Legacy Village of Jacksonville
1116 James Hopkins Road SW, Jacksonville, AL 36265
Legacy Village of Jacksonville is an assisted living community located in Jacksonville, Alabama, in Calhoun County, and home to just over 12,600 people. Jacksonville is a busy city close to Oxford, with lots of stores, shopping, restaurants and area attractions. Residents will enjoy spending time...
NHC Place, Anniston
1335 Greenbrier Dear Rd, Anniston, AL 36207
We strive to make every moment special for our residents at NHC Place Anniston because we believe in celebrating life at all stages. Our community fosters independence, socialization, and a healthy lifestyle for each Resident. We are dedicated to offering our residents the independence they want...
Elmcroft of Grayson Valley
2366 Old Springville Rd., Birmingham, AL 35215
Lease by April 30 and your New Resident Fee is just $99!*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 always.We are now offering Virtual Tours of our...
Columbia Cottage - Hartselle
1109 Sparkman St NW, Hartselle, AL 35640
Real Lifestyle ChoicesColumbia Cottage derives much of its design and decor from a Southern Living Idea Home.Each thoughtful layout has plenty of room to accommodate the treasures that grace your current home. Several apartments have special features like French doors, crown molding, and nine...
Longleaf Liberty Park
451 Liberty Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35242
THE NEW DESIGN OF CARE, LIFE AND STYLELongleaf Liberty Park is taking a fresh, local approach to senior living, service and care. We've taken every detail into consideration to elevate expectations of what assisted living and memory care should be. Our modern welcoming spaces match our forward...
The Gables Assisted Living at Charlton Place
65 Charlton Place, Deatsville, AL 36022
The Gables at Charlton Place Assisted Living combines a convenient location, comfortable apartment homes and daily assistance designed to maximize your parents’ independence. It’s the kind of care that provides true peace of mind for the whole family. We are nestled within a small, quiet and...
Maplewood Lane
223 Tucker Rd, Helena, AL 35080
Maplewood Lane Traditional Assisted Living If you or someone in your family is having difficulty living independently, yet doesn't need 24-hour care and medical supervision, then assisted living will provide the ideal solution. If you or a loved one requires assistance with bathing, dressing,...
Country Cottage - Decatur
2515 Old Moulton Road Southwest, Decatur, AL 35603
Country Cottage — Decatur is an assisted living community located in Decatur, Alabama. Decatur is a city situated in Morgan and Limestone counties and is affectionately known as 'The River City.' As the largest city in Morgan County, it offers its residents a wide array of shopping, dining...
Briar Glen Alzheimer's Special Care Center
570 Southland Dr, Birmingham, AL 35226
Rittenhouse Senior Living of Hoover is an assisted living community located in Hoover, Jefferson County, Alabama, providing residents with a safe place to call home. Those dealing with dementia or Alzheimer's are welcome in this community. The city of Hoover has much to offer to residents and...
The Harbor At Hickory Hill
2102 Summit Pkwy, Prattville, AL 36066
Plantation Manor
6450 Old Tuscaloosa Hwy, McCalla, AL 35111
The Plantation Manor is an assisted living community located in the heart of beautiful McCalla, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The town of McCalla is referred to by many as the jewel of the South. There are a number of activities that a senior can participate in when moving to this area. One of the...
Residences at Wellpoint (Opening Spring 2021)
2940 Mill Run Road South, Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
River Highlands
1851 Data Dr, Hoover, AL 35244
Located in Hoover, Alabama, River Highlands is a newly renovated senior living community featuring a total of 110 beautifully appointed residences: 86 assisted living and 28 memory care apartments. The innovative assisted living apartments, specialized dementia care suites and short-term respite...
Elmcroft of Byrd Springs
8020 Benaroya Lane Southwest, Huntsville, AL 35802
Lease by April 30 and your New Resident Fee is just $99!*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 always.We are now offering Virtual Tours of our...
Premier Assisted Living
155 Egg and Butter Road, Columbiana, AL 35051
Country Cottage - Huntsville
4200 Chris Drive Southwest, Huntsville, AL 35802
Because home is so important to all of us, the Cottage not only has wonderful cozy common areas where new and old friends can enjoy being together, but it offers different sizes and styles of room, and service programs tailored to perfectly suit the needs of each resident. Whether your loved one...
St. Martins in the Pines
4941 Montevallo Rd, Irondale, AL 35210
St. Martin's in the Pines is a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) with five distinct levels of care. Offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Short term rehabilitation and our revolutionary "Green House" approach to skilled/long term nursing, St. Martin's is more than a...
Morning Glory Meadows Assisted Living Facility
2055 Main Street, Fyffe, AL 35971
Morning Glory is an Assisted Living Residence in Fyffe, Alabama. We provide exceptional care to those who are no longer able to live alone or who prefer to live in a safe, comfortable, assisted environment. We are here to provide a home close to friends and family when you need it most. Enjoy...
Monarch Place
105 Michelle St, Hanceville, AL 35077
Monarch Place is a senior living community serving seniors in the greater Cullman County, Alabama area. We are located just 35 miles north of Birmingham which gives us the best of southern country living while having the cultural and entertainment options of a large city nearby.Our spacious...
Somerby at St. Vincent's One Nineteen
200 One Nineteen Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35242
Nestled in an attractively landscaped and wooded pocket of Birmingham, AL, Somerby St. Vincent's One Nineteen provides all that seniors desire from Independent living, Assisted living and specialized Somerside Memory Care options. Somerby offers a comfortable, convenient and rewarding senior...
Brookdale University Park
400 University Park Drive, Birmingham, AL 35209
Come see if our continuing care retirement community, or CCRC, is the right fit for you and your family. Here you’ll have independent living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing all on one campus. So if you or your spouse need more care later, you’ll have the lifestyle you want and...
Columbia Cottage - Mountain Brook
3776 Crosshaven Drive, Birmingham, AL 35223
Real Lifestyle Choices Columbia Cottage derives much of its design and decor from a Southern Living Idea Home. In addition to the many comfortable common areas, you will choose from twelve different apartment home floor plans. Each thoughtful layout has plenty of room to accommodate the...
The Bluffs at Greystone
6328 Farley Ln, Birmingham, AL 35242
Gardens of Pelham
2124 Old Montgomery Hwy, Pelham, AL 35124
At the Gardens of Pelham Assisted Living, our retirement community meets the diverse and changing needs of today’s senior citizens. Conveniently located off 1-65 North at exit 246 in Pelham near the Oak Mountain Park, the Garden’s atmosphere is warm and relaxed. Our month-to-month rent, without...
Autumn Cove Assisted Living
4425 Greenbrier Dear Road, Anniston, AL 36207
LET US WELCOME YOU HOME?Autumn Cove in Anniston is an extraordinary place to live. It’s the charm of hometown living in a community bursting with amenities and beautifully maintained by a terrific staff that’s ready to serve. At Autumn Cove, you’ll meet new friends, learn something new, and enjoy...
Learn More About Assisted Living in Birmingham, AL
Assisted living communities in Alabama provide housing in an apartment-like setting, offering individualized care, regularly scheduled meals, and social events. Such communities will often provide assistance with the activities of daily living, or ADLs, as well as regular supervision and opportunities for recreation. Some assisted living communities may offer respite, continuing care, or hospice services as well. Assisted living communities are a great choice for seniors who might benefit from the safety and security of living with peers in a supervised environment.
Cost of Assisted Living in Birmingham, AL
The average cost of assisted living in Birmingham is as follows:
- Mean cost city proper: $3,100
- Median cost city proper: $2,900
- Mean cost metro area: $3,200
- Median cost metro area: $3,100
Public assistance is available through the state’s Elderly and Disabled HCBS Medicaid waiver program. In Alabama, the annual median cost for an assisted living community is around $39,000. The Department of Public Health, Bureau of Health Provider Standards certifies this type of community for the state of Alabama.
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Cost of Living in Birmingham, AL
The city of Birmingham is considered to be more affordable than the average city in the United states. All index ratings are based on a scale where 100 is equivalent to the national average.
Local Hospitals
The proximity of quality medical communities to a living destination can be an important deciding factor for many seniors. Birmingham, Alabama is a metropolitan area and offers many options for medical care. Some of the top communities that serve the city include:
- University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital – Founded in 1945, UAB Hospital serves as the teaching hospital for the UAB School of Medicine and was rated the number one hospital in Birmingham by U.S. News and World Report. A 1,157-bed community and a Level 1 Trauma Center, UAB Hospital is also the second largest employer in the state. The hospital has been highly regarded in various procedures, many of which rank among the best of their kind in the country.
- Princeton Baptist Medical Center – Princeton Baptist Medical Center is a 505-bed hospital community which serves over 50,000 patients a year. Princeton Baptist offers primary and emergency care, and specializes in a variety of fields including cardiology, stroke, orthopedics, and mental health.
- St. Vincent’s Birmingham – Operating under the faith-based Ascension Healthcare organization, St. Vincent’s Birmingham is an acute care community featuring 409 beds and all private rooms. St. Vincent’s Birmingham was founded in 1898 and continues to provide speciality care in fields such as oncology, cardiology, and neurological treatment.
Weather and Climate
Birmingham has a humid subtropical climate. On average, the humidity level for Birmingham is roughly 70%. Humidity levels are highest during the month of July at about 73%. Humid subtropical regions are usually characterized by hot, humid summers and mild-to-cool winters.
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The average air quality conditions are rated as moderate. This means that those who are unusually sensitive should consider limiting the amount of time spent on outdoor exertion.
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Demographics and Values
Located in the north central section of the state, Birmingham is Alabama’s largest city, with a metro area population of over 1 million residents. Birmingham is considered to be a fairly young city with a median age of 35, as well as having a relatively low average home cost has made the region one of the fastest growing destinations for millennials in recent times. The city is also home to more per-capita green space than any other similarly-sized city in the United States.
Birmingham has one of the highest concentrations of health care jobs in the country, and is playing a major role as an up-and-coming tech hub of the Southeast. While the political leanings of the state lean safely conservative, those of the county and city tend closer to the center and occasionally slightly left of center. In the last 3 presidential elections Jefferson County voted Democratic, although the county voted Republican in the two elections prior.
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Birmingham is considered very friendly to members of the LGBTQ+ community. This means that members of the community are accepted by the general public and can actively participate in public life without fear of bigotry.
Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation
The city of Birmingham has a rich history and there are many important sites and landmarks that reflect its storied past. Birmingham’s status as a former industrial hub can be experienced through a visit to the Sloss Furnaces, a national historic landmark, once the largest iron manufacturer in the world. Built in the late 1800s and operating for almost a century, the Sloss Furnaces played a large role in the development of the city. The furnaces now feature a dedicated museum, as well as scheduled events and concerts throughout the year.
Kelly Ingram Park, a site integral to the civil rights movement, is another of Birmingham’s significant historical locations. The park features statues of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as well as other celebrated civil rights figures, along with sculptures dedicated to the movement’s history.
Birmingham’s Vulcan Park and Museum features the largest cast-iron sculpture in the world: a towering representation of Vulcan, the Roman god, created in 1904 as a tribute to the city’s role in the iron industry. The park features 10 acres of green space as well as an interactive history museum with rotating events.
Baseball fans take note, Birmingham holds an important place in the history of the sport — the oldest professional baseball stadium, Rickwood Field, is located in the city. The stadium was built in 1910 for the Birmingham Barons and continues to be used today for amateur and semi-pro games, as well as hosting “throwback” events in the so-called “Rickwood Classic,” with players wearing period uniforms and honoring different eras of the sport.
For a true taste of the American South, be sure not to miss Birmingham’s annual BBQ & Blues festival, a charity event hosted by Bob Sykes Bar-B-Q, an Alabama staple. The festival happens once a year and is a day-long celebration of barbecue cooking and blues music, featuring both local and national performers.
Transportation
The Birmingham public bus system is known as MAX transit and provides transportation around the city during convenient hours throughout the day. Senior discounts, often as much as 50% off, are offered to those 62 and above.
There are 50 assisted living facilities near Birmingham, Alabama. See the full list.
Country Place Senior Living of Winfield, Country Place Senior Living of Hamilton and Woodlands at Tannehill are the top rated assisted living facilities near Birmingham, Alabama. See full list of communities.
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