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The cost of independent living in Higdon is about $2,493 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 23 options. Read 167 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 Signal Mountain Senior Living
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I moved here on [date removed]. The Administrative Staff has changed. There is a new Executive Director, Financial Director, Sales Director, Activities Director, Maintenance Director, several new...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Located on 10 acres at the base of Signal Mountain, the five-story, senior living community accommodates 119 assisted living, memory care apartments with studio, one- and two-bedroom options, as well as independent living. Residents can enjoy the convenience of having a beauty salon, an exercise...
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Memory care is limited with the services they can provide. Most residents there are high functioning or have family members who visit every day. I had to move my mom as her health declined because their...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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 Thrive and a fresh perspective on senior living. Over a decade ago Thrive Senior Living 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...
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We chose Acension Living Alexian Village because of the cleanliness of the facility as well as the warm and comfortable décor. This is the first place I've put my mom that has given me complete peace of...
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.
Alexian Village of Milwaukee is sponsored by the Alexian Brothers, an 800 year old Catholic religious order committed to quality and compassionate care for seniors. Situated on 60 acres in Milwaukee’s Historic Granville neighborhood, Alexian Village boasts of apartments of all sizes ranging from...
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[name removed] and staff are very nice and helpful. I feel like my nanny is in a place that truly cares about her well-being. The new updates they’ve done to the building are very nice and make it feel very...
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.
Charter Senior Living of Chattanooga's personalized approach to Independent Living, Assisted Living and Short-Term Stays offers comfort for those seeking the best in senior care. Learn how to get started on your journey to exceptional senior living and why choosing Charter makes all the difference.
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Photo of Ascension Living Alexian Village - Tennessee (Independent Living)
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To access 5th floor Apartments in Lodge requires using two elevators and considerable walking. The campus is hilly, but very beautiful. Excellent food and staff.
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.
Photo of Woodhaven Personal Care
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 Woodhaven Personal Care our assisted living community is a lively place in which families and our residents easily make friends. Located out in the country in picturesque Trenton, GA our senior residents have plenty to do outside and inside our home. They can choose to participate in our...
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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.
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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.
St. Elmo CourtSt. Elmo Court is a senior housing located in Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee. When you choose to live in our senior housing community, you remain close to home, area attractions, shops, and restaurants while living in a residential community. While there are parks nearby...
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Great Personal Care Home, staff and caregivers are so nice and caring. the food is great as well, its all home cooked. they have a very down home setting. the caregivers are so sweet and really take great...
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.
Mary & Martha's Personal Care is a senior community located in Rossville, GA. This great community provides its residents with a wonderful place to live in an area with historic meaning. Those who are guests of this community's residents will find that they will want to check out the historic...
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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.
Davis Retirement Homes is located in beautiful Chattanooga, Tennessee which the fourth-largest city in the United States. Offering a wide variety of attractions, parks, restaurants and riverboats with scenic beauty and gorgeous riverfront on a lovely river walk. Davis Retirement Home is an...
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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.
Photo of Boyton Overlook Apartments
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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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.
Photo of Eastwood Manor
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.
Photo of St Barnabas Apartments
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.
Photo of Whiteside's Faith Manor
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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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.
Davis Retirement Home in Chattanooga, TN is the ideal place to rest and relax but also a great place to have some fun. Located right in the middle of Chattanooga, this assisted living community offers plenty of great experiences right within walking distance including a discotheque, park and zoo....
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My mom use to volunteer here so she knew that this was going to be the right place for herself. They have been fabulous with my mom, they helped us arrange for her hospice care and all the staff treat her...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Photo of Orchard Knob Apartments
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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My mom, as well as my sister & I, were extremely happy with Southern Heritage. They had new activities planned daily & were good about encouraging Mom to participate. The staff was always available to...
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.
Southern Heritage Assisted offers a great home for seniors who are looking to receive care and assistance in the city of East Ridge, TN. This assisted living community is located near great locations such as a 300 acre botanical garden and the Chattanooga Regional History Museum. Those visiting...
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Provides: Nursing Homes, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Higdon, AL

The average cost of senior living in Higdon is $2,493 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bridgeport, AL with an average of $2,719 per month.

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

Higdon, AL
$2,493/mo
$3,409/mo

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

Higdon, AL
$2,493/mo
$3,543/mo
U.S. national average
$4,131/mo

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

$3,115/mo
Independent Living
$2,493/mo

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

Studio
$3,611/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,536/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,815/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Higdon

Recent reviews for independent living in Higdon

Ascension Living Alexian Village - Tennessee (Independent Living) in Signal Mountain, TN

4.6
I have lived here for 11 years and am very happy with my choice. My children do not have to find a nursing home for me when I need one. I have already made that choice myself. When I need to go to a place to live with a higher level of care, that is available without a major move. Maintenance of ...
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Ascension Living Alexian Village - Tennessee (Assisted Living) in Signal Mountain, TN

5.0
I was extremely pleased with Ascension. The establishment, as well as the patients, were always very clean. I never detected any smells or odors -- and I have a keen sense of smell! They were communicative, helpful, and caring from my first visit until my Mom's death. My mom suffered from ...
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Southern Heritage Independent Living in East Ridge, TN

5.0
Southern Heritage is a very nice place to be. If a resident needs help, all they have to do is call, and the staff will be right there to help, even on the independent side. They're overall very friendly and helpful. The apartment is small but nice.

Higdon independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Higdon independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Higdon, 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 Higdon 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 Higdon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Higdon, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.8%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Higdon 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 Higdon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Higdon, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
43.7%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
37.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Higdon 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 Higdon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Higdon, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
23.8%
45%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.5%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.1%
48%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.6%
54.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.8%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.3%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
19%
32.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
46.5%
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