Families searching for senior living in Alabama will be welcomed by a mild climate and a variety of lifestyle options. In the state’s northern counties, the Tennessee River and Appalachian Mountains pass through and provide an abundance of beautiful scenery and opportunities for outdoor activities. Temperatures rise gradually as you head south toward the coast, where the white sandy beaches of Gulf Shores attract millions of visitors throughout the year. Cities like Biloxi and Birmingham have been experiencing a recent population growth due to their Southern charm, pleasant weather, and relatively low costs of living, all factors which help make Alabama an ideal retirement destination.
Currently, A Place for Mom partners with more than 60 independent living communities, sometimes simply called retirement communities, in Alabama.
The median monthly cost of independent living in Alabama is about $2,100.
I have been a resident of the Gardens of Eufaula for four years. I am very happy here. The staff and other residents are so kind. The staff feeds us well and handles my medications so I do not have to worry...
As a new member of the Gardens of Clanton, our family is very satisfied. Our Mom was very resistant to move from her home, but due to safety issues we insisted she live with one of her daughters or at the...
The Lodge is very clean and friendly. The staff helped my family with moving things into the room and helped momma meet other ladies that resided there. The food looked delicious and everyone was smiling and...
I found the facility and staff were responsive to my mother's need. The location is very convenient. I would definitely recommend Live Oak Village to others looking.
Everything is great. The staff is very helpful. I would recommend Gardens of Daphne to others who are looking for a place for their loved one.
Staff is very friendly and easy to converse with however they either dismiss your complaints or have no authority to take corrective action and are unable to guide you to the appropriate person. The...
Everything is great. The staff is very helpful. I would recommend Gardens of Daphne to others who are looking for a place for their loved one.
Staff is very friendly and easy to converse with however they either dismiss your complaints or have no authority to take corrective action and are unable to guide you to the appropriate person. The...
Danberry is an exceptional facility. Of all the assisted living facilities we visited, only Longleaf was in the same level of quality, but not at the level of Danberry. The room, the food, the activities,...
When my late wife and I decided it was time to move out of our home we looked at many alternatives. We decided Cahaba Ridge was the place for us as it felt like home, had 3 meals a day, and was a good...
This place is great. The staff is very attentive and kind. They are encouraging my 91yr old mom to join the activities and help to get out to eat in the dining room. The head nurse is keeping me informed and...
The dining room servers are excellent. Extra activities for residents are plentiful, such as movies twice a week, exercise, gym, salt water indoor heated pool, art classes, card playing and lectures.
Not just staff but residents are very friendly. This is an independent living community. They offering transportation to appointments, but my father didn't use them. [name removed] was wonderful! They offer...
What we like the most about Kauhale Byrd Springs community is the staff and residents are friendly. We love the large windows that allow a lot of natural light into common spaces. It feels like a home.
In Alabama, independent living communities are not regulated or licensed like senior care facilities. Independent living communities don’t typically offer supportive services and are treated as regular rental properties. However, most do have age restrictions, usually 55+, and provide senior-focused features and amenities.
It’s common for independent living communities in Alabama to share a campus with other senior care facilities. This may include assisted living and/or memory care communities that offer a higher level of care. For information on senior living communities that offer care services, visit our overview of Alabama assisted living.
Alabama independent living communities that don’t share a campus with another senior living facility may be referred to as stand-alone communities. They often look similar to a multi-unit residential apartment building.
The landlord-tenant law in Alabama applies to independent living communities. The law provides guidelines to help residents understand both their rights and responsibilities as a tenant.
Landlords are required to ensure their property is a livable dwelling by adhering to the following guidelines:[01]
There are also rules that residents must follow. They must:[01]
Cities, towns, and counties in Alabama may have their own housing codes that offer additional protections for residents and landlords of rental properties.
The federal government and the state of Alabama also have laws that protect renters from discrimination. Property owners can’t discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or family status.[02]
Alabama Department of Public Health
The RSA Tower
201 Monroe St.
Montgomery, AL 36104
Phone: 1-800-252-1818
Alabama Arise. (2024). The Alabama tenants’ handbook.
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs. FHEO statutory requirements actions.
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