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The cost of independent living in Greenbrier is about $3,859 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 13 options. Read 225 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.

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Photo of Heritage Assisted Living and Memory Care
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Staff seemed to love their jobs & the residents. They tried really hard with my husband, but he fell several times& was angry because he was away from me. He was not adjusting so I was asked to bring him...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
For seniors who need some help with daily tasks or live with dementia, Heritage Assisted Living and Memory Care in Madison, Alabama, offers a comfortable experience and an outgoing staff that will provide the compassionate care your loved one deserves.
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My Aunt's friend is a member of the Limestone Lodge family and we have been very impressed with her overall care there. Her room is clean and tidy, she does not complain about the food and she is always...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
At Limestone Lodge, we provide a combination of traditional assisted living and specialty care assisted living for individuals in the beginning stages of memory loss and those with end stages of Alzheimer's disease. Our home-like environment allows residents with similar challenges and needs to...
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I felt like it was time for me to make a decision on my life or in my life and I chose Limestone manor and I think it was the best choice that I have made in a long time when you’re by yourself and you’re...
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.
Welcome to Limestone Manor 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. Conveniently located off Highway 31, our assisted living community has 24 private apartments, spacious family-style...
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my biggest concern was always finding the right place for my uncle to be safe and happy. Throughout the journey of finding the perfect home for my uncle, I came across City Center Village. When we toured the...
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.
City Center Village is an Independent Senior Living Community located in the heart of Decatur Alabama's Historic District! City Center Village offers residents many services and amenities, all for one affordable monthly rate with no hidden fees. Gated and secure with 24-hour staff, we strive to...
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5 for each of them the last one my husband was happy and I felt he was safe. The place is really clean the people are nice and there is a turn over line all places. The food is delicious there are real...
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.
Welcome to The Terrace at Priceville Senior Living, Assisted Living and Alzheimer's Care in Priceville, Alabama Welcome to The Terrace at Priceville! Our beautiful senior living retirement community offers Independent Living for active seniors, Assisted Living with the levels of care, and...
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The staff are more than willing to help us through challenges. Seem to genuinely care about residents. Room sizes are adequate. Amenities are varied and plentiful.
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.
Merrill Gardens at Madison is situated between Athens and Huntsville in Madison county. Enjoy being near shopping, outdoor recreation areas, hospitals and high-quality medical practices.Merrill Gardens at Madison is classically designed and offer a wellness center, well-appointed library and lots...
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Realizing all the different personalities they deal with, you can never make everybody happy. I felt like they always did their best to keep my mom happy. They are very caring people.
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.
Morningside of Decatur, located on the outskirts of historic Decatur offers warm, southern hospitality in a supportive community that quickly feels like home. You’ll love the thoughtfully designed residences, beautifully decorated common areas, and a single-floor design that makes it easy to get...
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Our building had a Friday night get together, where we had food, played games and had fun. None of there other buildings did this, so that's what made it so special. I'm no longer living there, as I have...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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First off, we could get a doctor to tell us our father had dementia. Because originally we were looking at assisted living but dad showed all the signs of dementia. So my sister and I thought it would be...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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Overall my mom has settled in very well, she has made some friends and the staff makes her feel welcome! I have interacted the most with [names removed] and they are fabulous. I have had some concerns with...
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.
Located in a thriving suburb of Huntsville, Morningside of Madison allows residents to be active in the things they love. Serving the community since 1998, Morningside has embraced the concept of 'putting our residents first' and provides Healthy Generation Programming to enable our residents to...
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1. Overall experience -4, there have been some hiccups along the way but they have overcome most of them. Staff turnover, and mid level management issues have been the worst. 2. Cleanliness -3, went for an...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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We chose Riverside because of the word of mouth, it has a good reputation in our community. The apartment sizes here are excellent, she has a beautiful 2 bedroom and they have a variety of apartments as well...
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.
Home Sweet Home!Steven has been a resident of Decatur since 1974 and June is a native of Decatur. Steven and June Hall purchased Riverside Senior Living in May 2008. Steven’s background is health care. His undergraduate degree is from the University of South Alabama in Health Sciences, his...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
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We looked at Magnolia Trace and we loved it but it was the most expensive one we looked at. My mother had been to rehab there before so we really had good experience there from a rehab stand point. She was...
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.

Cost of independent living in Greenbrier, AL

The average cost of senior living in Greenbrier is $3,859 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Moulton, AL with an average of $3,329 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Greenbrier, AL vs. nearby cities

Greenbrier, AL
$3,859/mo
$3,835/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Greenbrier, AL vs. the state and national average

Greenbrier, AL
$3,859/mo
$3,549/mo
U.S. national average
$4,135/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Greenbrier vs. other types of senior living

$4,308/mo
Independent Living
$3,859/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Greenbrier, AL by room type

Semi-Private
$4,633/mo
Studio
$4,275/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,294/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,845/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Greenbrier over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Greenbrier

Recent reviews for independent living in Greenbrier

Country Cottage - Decatur

5.0
The staff CARES!!! The staff is down to earth and genuinely cares about their residents. My mother has had a hard time moving into assisted living because she is fiercely independent.. the staff here has included her and everything and makes her feel welcome.

Aldridge Creek Terrace in Huntsville, AL

4.5
My mother is law loves it here. She has adjusted very well to it, and we are pleased. She stays busy with all the activities they have available. They have an excellent staff, they are caring for her very well. The only problem she has had is the meals, but they are working on it. The community ...
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The Commons in Huntsville, AL

5.0
Overall experience was great! [name removed] was great to work with and dad was so looking forward to getting involved with the activities and meeting the other residents. The common areas are well kept and tidy. The apartment was freshly updated with paint, carpet and flooring. Friendliness ...
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Greenbrier independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Greenbrier independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Greenbrier, 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 Greenbrier 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 Greenbrier partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.1%
20.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.8%
34.6%
No sugar
No sugar
46.2%
31.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.2%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.7%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Greenbrier 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 Greenbrier communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Greenbrier, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.8%
36.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.8%
43.7%
Room service
Room service
53.8%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.1%
17.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Greenbrier 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 Greenbrier offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
61.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
53.8%
32.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.8%
48.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
69.2%
49.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.2%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
61.5%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
61.5%
38.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.8%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.5%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
69.2%
47%
Dances
Dances
53.8%
32.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.5%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.5%
46.6%
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Limestone Lodge, Residences at Wellpoint and Limestone Manor are the top-rated independent living facilities near Greenbrier, Alabama. See full list of communities.

There are 13 independent living facilities near Greenbrier, Alabama. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Greenbrier, Alabama are Limestone Lodge, Residences at Wellpoint and Limestone Manor. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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