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If you’re looking for independent living in the Birmingham area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Birmingham. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 33 independent living facilities in Birmingham, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Independent Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Green Acres, Eastwood and Inglenook.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Hoover, Vestavia Hills or Mountain Brook.
Types of care available in Birmingham, AL
Independent Living
My family member loved her time at Skyline Village. The manager [name removed] is the sweetest person, and all of the staff is great. The facility was clean and has a beautiful view. 10/10 would recommend.
My parents moved into Kirkwood by the River 9 years ago and I've NEVER had a complaint about anything. This is the best run and kindest retirement place anyone could ever find. The entire staff are kind, thoughtful, patient and courteous. A wonderful place in a great setting with Christian beliefs and attitude!!
There have been some issues with the billing but I'm having a meeting with them this week to get that resolved. Based on our experience I would recommend them.
400 University Park Drive, Homewood, 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...
I would recommend the community to others for their loved ones. I would also make sure you know what you are looking for for care, and to make sure you are sold the correct care your loved one needs. The...
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...
My Mom and our family have been treated very well by Danberry over the years. She has really enjoyed living there for a number of years. The residents, employees, and activities offered are great! She has...
3517 Lorna Road, Hoover, AL 35216
Holiday Retirement provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated on picturesque grounds in the scenic, quiet community of Hoover, you'll love the inviting elegance of our facilities while enjoying the convenience of our nearby community. We're just minutes...
We have been very satisfied. They keep activites for the residents. My loved one enjoys the activites. The general staff is friendly and attentive. Sometimes the medication is not delivered on time but we...
3850 Galleria Woods Dr, Birmingham, 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...
This is a nice community overall, it is a beautiful place and the staff are all very friendly. They do a good job of keeping it up, and it is always clean. The only major issue we had was right when my...
3380 Pleasant Villa Drive, Pleasant Grove, AL 35127
A family-owned facility with 32 apartments, Pleasant Villa offers you a great value in Independent Living. All rents include 3 meals daily, all utilities including cable TV, weekly housekeeping services, activities twice a day, transportation coordination, weekly shopping services, use of our...
We picked this community because it was the best fit for my loved one. We loved it and she loved it. They went above and beyond. The director is amazing and really cares for the residents. I would recommend...
2385 Dolly Ridge Road, Birmingham, AL 35243
Town Village is much more than senior living —it's a way of life. We strive to provide a distinctive lifestyle filled with friendships, life enrichment activities and attention to every detail. Come sit by the stone fireplace, catch up over a cup of coffee, or take a dip in the heated indoor...
This community is very nice and the staff are friendly. They are currently suffering a shortage and the meals are suffering a bit. Other than this there are many activities and things for the residents to do...
260 Goodwin Crest Dr, Homewood, AL 35209
Skyline Village is in Homewood and sits on top of Red Mountain overlooking the city of Birmingham. All the apartments have a great view and the Veranda out back is one of the BEST in the whole city.Skyline Village is truly an all-inclusive Community.Skyline Village is unique in the fact that we...
The facility is amazing. They are in the process of building rooms on the top floor. The owner has a suite there and carefully monitors the facility. He demands the best for the tenants. The staff is...
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...
My grandmother moved to Columbia Cottage a few months ago. I have been amazed by the wonderful, caring staff that go above and beyond to care for my grandmother. My grandmother loves the painting classes and...
4941 Montevallo Rd, Birmingham, AL 35210
A Life Plan, commonly referred to as a Continuing Care Retirement Community, St. Martin’s in the Pines offers a comprehensive range of care to support seniors through all stages of living. Accommodations include restaurant-style dining, gated beautiful grounds, community garden, daily activities,...
So far we have had a very good experience with St. Martins in the Pines. The staff are wonderful and very friendly, and you can tell they really take good care of our loved ones. The facility itself is very...
300 Royal Tower Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209
Elite Senior Living Center located in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama and provides independent living where residents receive the memory care that they need. Our community provides seniors with a great place to call home. Those who are visiting residents of this community will find that...
It's very clean. Everyone there is lovely. They are doing a great job with the care services. The staff communicates pretty well. I am very pleased with the food, and they offer three meals per day. They get...
2435 Columbiana Rd, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
From the moment you walk through the door, you will experience the difference that is Chateau Vestavia. Family owned and locally operated, we are a part of the beautiful Vestavia Hills community. Our caring professional staff is committed to making this the most worry-free time of your life. We...
There were nice people there
6328 Farley Ln, Birmingham, AL 35242
Our senior living community in Birmingham, AL offers luxury accommodations, spacious senior apartments, and a full range of services.From the moment you rise and shine to when you lay your head on your pillow for a good night’s sleep, you’ll know you’re living your best life possible. We’re a...
I am a resident of this facility. It is very homey and just like a family here. We have many multi generational activities and many things to keep the residents engaged with the community as well. Please...
451 Liberty Parkway, Vestavia, 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...
It is a newer community which was a plus for us - the room our loved one has is a one bedroom, one bathroom with a large closet for storage. It has a full kitchenette area so it makes it feel more like an...
2173 Highland Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205
Upside is truly an exclusive opportunity to live independently on your own terms. We offer luxury living options with over 2,500+ apartments in our network across the country alongside a dedicated and experienced personal concierge support system. Upside is a uniquely designed senior...
3090 Healthy Way, Birmingham, AL 35243
Cahaba Ridge Retirement Community is a part of Resort Lifestyle Communities. The company prides itself on providing a 'resort lifestyle' in its independent retirement communities. Cahaba Ridge will offer an all-inclusive experience where one price takes care of all residents' daily needs,...
The community is great. The staff is very caring and compassionate. The communication between the staff and the family is excellent. I would recommend this community to others
700 Corporate Ridge, Birmingham, AL 35242
Proveer at Grande View provides the Hoover and Shelby County communities with vibrant, upscale and modern senior living.The word “proveer” means to provide. With Proveer at Grande View, that is their purpose. The staff at Proveer has dedicated themselves to understanding the needs of seniors who...
2366 Old Springville Rd, Birmingham, AL 35215
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...
The facility is pretty nice, I think some things could be upgraded. But mom is very pleased. The staff is very friendly and quick to address any issues we have. They do housekeeping often and her room is...
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...
This community was very nice and the people were very friendly however, I needed my aunt in a community where they gathered and there were more gathering places at another community. The people were very...
424 Dean Ln, Gardendale, AL 35071
Magnolia Village is an independent living community in the family friendly town of Gardendale, AL near Birmingham. At Magnolia Village, our goal is to provide residents and their families with a caring community where they can thrive while maintaining their independence. We strive to make our...
Very caring staff. Lived there through covid. They checked on me daily. Had to move back with family to help care for great grands after my son passed away. May move back some day.
851 Bell Ave, Tarrant, AL 35217
Currently under construction! The Flats at Colebridge is a beautiful new complex for residents aged 62 and over who live independently. We offer spacious 1 and 2 bedroom units with fully equipped kitchens, energy star appliances, air conditioning and much more. Our complex amenities include a...
My experience with the team has been awesome experience thanks for your service
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...
We chose Kirkwood by the River because of the convenient location for me and it was a relatively good price compared to some others we looked at. She had a 1 bedroom and it was about 600 square feet. The...
2831 Highland Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205
My loved one has recently moved into this community and so far everything is going well for him there. The staff have been very friendly and I am comfortable with the quality of care they are providing him....
285 West Oxmoor Road, Birmingham, AL 35209
Regency Retirement Village is a graciously appointed residential community designed to meet the needs of seniors. The beautiful facility offers affordable independent and assisted living. Our apartments are some of the finest in Birmingham with studios, one and two bedroom suites. We are located...
I wanted to write a review for the Regency Retirement Village and share our experience. We planned an out-of-state move with my mother-in-law of 90 years. This was a very tough move for us to make but we...
1409 Thompson Circle, Gardendale, AL 35071
Covenant Place was excellent, mom really liked it and I think she would have been happy here. The only issue was that it was about an hour away from me so I would not have been able to visit as often. Also,...
1424 Montclair Rd, Birmingham, AL 35210
My mom is doing great as a resident in the community. She enjoys the meals and the activities are good. She has been happy so far and the staff are good with the care and good at giving my updates where it...
According to A Place for Mom’s data, the average actual monthly cost of living for independent living facilities within our network of partners in Birmingham is $3,188,[01] which is around 17% lower than the national average.[01] This cost includes any associated fees and service fee add-ons, but it can vary depending on location, floor plan, amenities, and additional services.
Below, you’ll see the average baseline costs of independent living in the Birmingham area. Please note that this information doesn’t include add-on fees.
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Once you’ve decided on the community you’d like to live in, the next step is figuring out payment options.
Fortunately, there are several ways to pay for your stay. These include private payment options and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits. Unlike assisted living, however, independent living doesn’t accept Medicaid, Medicare, or long-term care insurance. Although you won’t be able to use Medicaid or Medicare to pay for your home, you may find that Medicaid or Medicare will cover the costs of potential in-home care services that you may need. Here, you’ll find everything you need to know about your payment options.
How private payment options are calculated will depend largely on your finances. This includes your income, savings, Social Security benefits, pensions, investment returns, plus any of the following:
There are no laws and regulations for independent living communities in Alabama, only for assisted living facilities. There’s also no set list of of requirements to live in an independent facility or community in Alabama, but there are some common requirements that we see throughout the state:
Alabama Department of Public Health
201 Monroe St.
Montgomery, AL 36104
Phone: 1-800-252-1818
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Birmingham suggests that all persons follow U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance when it comes to protecting themselves and others from the contraction and spreading of COVID-19. To protect yourself, you’re encouraged to do the following activities:
You can find a test-to-treat site near you by clicking here. You can also learn more about Alabama’s COVID-19 guidance here.
Vaccinations. The state of Alabama strongly encourages all persons to stay up to date with vaccines and boosters.
Masking. Masking is not required in the state of Alabama with the exception of medical facilities.
Number of in-network assisted living facilities in the Birmingham market
Independent living in Birmingham is for senior adults seeking a community where they can socialize and live a hassle-free life. Seniors will be surrounded by great Southern cuisine, beautiful parks and outdoor spaces, plus access to excellent healthcare services.
The average cost of an independent living facility in Birmingham is around 17% less than the national average, according to A Place for Mom’s data. Despite this, you still get many perks from independent living here. These include social activities and outings, home maintenance and repair, nutritious meals and snacks, laundry services, and housekeeping.
You will find that the independent living facilities in Birmingham tend to either be standalone communities (roughly 50%) or part of a larger entity, such as a continuing care retirement community (CCRC), a form of long-term care that allow seniors to first move into a community in independent or assisted living and then transition into memory care if needed. Other independent living communities in Birmingham offer facilities for independent living, assisted living, and memory care on the same premises but aren’t designated as CCRCs.
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Birmingham is home to two highly ranked hospitals as well as a host of other medical facilities and senior-specific clinics.
Out of 4,515 hospitals in the U.S., UAB hospital is ranked number 36 in the nation when it comes to geriatric services. In particular, UAB also specializes in cardiology, heart surgery, neurology, and is known for its cancer center.
Known for its cardiology program, orthopedics program, and cancer center, Ascension St. Vincent’s Birmingham is a Catholic hospital that has been serving the community for 120 years. It is in the top three hospitals in Alabama.
This healthcare system offers many programs and services for veterans. Some of these programs and services include a crisis line for veterans, vocational rehab, and caregiver services. With several locations, veterans in Birmingham can find an outpatient center somewhere nearby.
This medical center is known for cardiology, orthopedics, and women’s health.
This medical center is known for its cancer center, heart and vascular health center, and orthopedics program.
Known for its cancer center, orthopedics program, neurology and neurosurgery program.
Due to Birmingham’s layout and spread, most residents use cars as their main mode of transportation. Although there is public transportation available, it’s not as robust as the options in other major cities.
Fortunately, Jefferson County’s Senior Services Division oversees a transportation service called ClasTran. ClasTran provides essential transportation for seniors residing in senior centers in Brighton, Center Point, Clay, Exeter-Fairfax, Fairfield, Forestdale, Hoover, Hueytown, Leeds, Edgewater, Sylvan Springs, Hopewell, Midfield, Morris and Tarrant Monday through Friday.
MAX Transit offers paratransit door-to-door services to seniors and individuals with disabilities. The cost is $2.50 per ride. SilverRide another door-to-door transit for seniors. Much like MAX Transit, all drivers have been trained to assist people with mobility issues. UberASSIST is Uber’s ride-sharing service that is specifically for individuals with disabilities.
Birmingham has a walk score of 33, which means getting around on foot is not a great option. This is a score out of 100 calculated based on a city’s public density, walking routes, public transit options, and bike infrastructure. [02]
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Birmingham has no shortage of fun things to do. Whether it is a weekday or a weekend — or whether you want to be outside or inside — the city has something intriguing to offer near you.
Automotive enthusiasts, history buffs, art lovers, and others will be happy to see the variety of attractions and interesting sites in the Birmingham area:
Birmingham has a wide range of outdoor activities, including opportunities for those with disabilities:
Those looking for senior-specific activities can visit one of these three senior centers, all within 25 minutes of downtown Birmingham:
Brookdale University Park, Gardens of Pelham and Danberry at Inverness are the top-rated Independent Living facilities near Birmingham, AL. These Independent Living facilities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews. See full list of communities.
The average cost of Independent Living in Birmingham is 2,833 per month. This cost may vary based on location, amenities, floorplan, level of care and other factors.
A Place for Mom. (2023). A Place for Mom proprietary data.
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