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10 Best Independent Living Communities in St Clair County, AL
If you’re looking for independent living in the St Clair County 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 St Clair County. 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 102 independent living facilities in St Clair County, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Pineview, Norris Junction and Roebuck Forest.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Trussville, Moody and Pell City.
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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.
Here at Ivy Gate, we are in tune with your needs. In our peaceful sanctuary, 8-16 people become family.Our quality of care differs from more extensive communal living facilities and traditional nursing homes by offering more quality time with your loved one by committing to never housing more...
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.
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.
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: 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: 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
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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: 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: 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.
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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.
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: 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.
Cost of independent living in St Clair County, AL
The average cost of senior living in St Clair County is $3,698 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Altoona, AL with an average of $2,888 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in St Clair County, AL vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in St Clair County, AL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in St Clair County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in St Clair County, AL by room type
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Average cost of Independent Living in St Clair County over time
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What families are saying about independent living in St Clair County
Recent reviews for independent living in St Clair County
Kirkwood by the River in Birmingham, AL
5.0
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 ...
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Fair Haven Retirement Community in Birmingham, AL
4.0
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.
Gardens of Pelham
5.0
welcomed in the parking lot and coming int he door. Friendly atmosphere, very clean and inviting. Excited for mom's new chapter.
St Clair County independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in St Clair County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in St Clair County, 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 St Clair County 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 St Clair County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
St Clair County, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
19.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.9%
32.5%
No sugar
No sugar
21.6%
30%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.3%
31.8%
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Availability of select dining options in St Clair County 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 St Clair County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
22.7%
34.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
41.5%
Room service
Room service
21.6%
35.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8%
16.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in St Clair County 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 St Clair County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
42%
43.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.7%
27%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42%
47.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.5%
48%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.5%
52.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
41.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.7%
36%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.2%
39.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.2%
45.6%
Live performances
Live performances
40.9%
45.3%
Dances
Dances
25%
30.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.8%
38.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42%
45.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Gardens of Pelham, Bridgewood Gardens and Danberry at Inverness are the top-rated independent living facilities near St Clair County, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 102 independent living facilities near St Clair County, Alabama. See the full list.
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