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The cost of independent living in Howells is about $4,199 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 40 options. Read 375 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 The Opal at Bluewater Bay
88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.7
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24 reviews
9.7
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This is our first experience and it seems like a nice unit. With her being in respite care it's different than if she were long term. Overall very friendly staff and clean facility!
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.
Our assisted living community, located in Niceville, Fla., a short distance from the white sandy beaches of Destin, offers an engaging social life that will pull you away from the TV and into happy hour socials, card and board games, fitness classes, art and other creative projects, lively meals,...
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22 Floor plans available
9.4
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9.4
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[name removed] has been so helpful regarding placement for my MIL. She was so informative when we were researching options. Her facility by far was the cleanest and best smelling facility. The rooms surround...
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.
Engaged living, a tranquil setting, and compassionate care are hallmarks of Sodalis Defuniak Springs, a community that encourages an active lifestyle and daily activities for residents, both on campus and throughout the Defuniak Springs area. With our “residents first” philosophy, our team...
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Photo of The Neighborhood at Grove Park
77 Photos available
9.1
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15 reviews
9.1
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The facilities are clean and welcoming. The common area furnishings are updated and comfortable. The staff has been amazing; helpful with a smile. The food is not always served warm and the meat is sometimes...
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.
The Terrace at Grove Park Located in the charming city of Dothan, Houston County, Alabama, The Terrace at Grove Park is an assisted living community where you can feel safe and cared in a dignified environment. Known as 'The Peanut Capital of the World', Dothan is an active city, with many...
Photo of American House Bluewater Bay
1111 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.9
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10 reviews
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I have lived at American House BWB for 2 1/2 years and I pretty much love it here! The staff is friendly and the residents are ok as well. I really like all the amenities, food and social hour. [name...
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.
When considering an Independent Living community, you are choosing a lifestyle. With resort-style living for the active senior, residents live life by their own design. Our community offers condominium style living with a host of services and amenities along with an engaging entertainment...
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Photo of Meridian at Westwood
3434 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.7
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187 reviews
8.7
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187 reviews
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The staff were friendly and welcoming. There was a thoughtful welcome gift provided along with a schedule of events. Staff checked on my mother daily without fail. The residents were kind. However the...
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.
Meridian at Westwood provides a full range of choices for today's seniors. Choosing a senior living community represents a lifestyle choice and we understand that our residents are choosing much more than a comfortable living environment to call home. In choosing this community, our residents...
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Photo of Somerby of Santa Rosa Beach
1414 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.6
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15 reviews
8.6
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15 reviews
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It is such a blessing to be at Somerby. We need assistance with a few things. Everyone who works at Someby is always kind and helpful to both [name removed] and I.
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.
Imagine yourself in a sparkling new community that’s just minutes from the beach, shopping, entertainment venues, and restaurants. That’s what you’ll find at Somerby Santa Rosa Beach. This community also features a partnership with the Sacred Heart Health System to offer a variety of health...
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Photo of Brookdale Fort Walton Beach
1212 Photos available
8.4
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26 reviews
8.4
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26 reviews
5 star
35%
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[name removed] - The Director, [name removed]- Sales and [name removed] RN - Head Care Support are all AWESOME!! The RN [name removed] is amazing with Mom. The thing that stands out the most is the turnover...
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.
When you’re ready to enjoy your well-deserved retirement and leave the laundry, housekeeping and daily chores to someone else, our community in Fort Walton Beach, on Florida’s magnificent Emerald Coast, is waiting for you. We offer assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care while providing...
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Photo of Belvedere Commons of Fort Walton Beach
22 Photos available
8.2
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35 reviews
8.2
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35 reviews
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Hire more help sometimes there is only one tech on the evening shift and it takes a very long time for them to respond. Most of the techs are very friendly and caring. A few are not. The food is great ten...
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.
Belvedere Commons of Fort Walton Beach is an elegant assisted living and memory care community in southern Okaloosa County, Florida. Uniquely placed in a beautiful residential setting near the Emerald Coast along the northern Gulf of Mexico, Belvedere Commons is a warm, vibrant and supportive...
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Photo of Brookdale Destin
1818 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
7.5
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36 reviews
7.5
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36 reviews
5 star
47%
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36%
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Business side feels very corporate with little local control, but some of the staff genuinely cares and is dedicated to taking care of the residence. Though there have been numerous staff changes, it's...
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.
If you’re ready to enjoy life and leave the housekeeping, laundry and daily chores to someone else, then our community on Florida’s Emerald Coast, in Destin, is ready and waiting for you. We offer assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care while providing abundant services, conveniences...
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Things seem to be going very well at Crestview Manor! My loved one has settled in well, and I haven't heard a single negative word from any of my family members! The place seemed very clean and well kept...
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.
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Photo of Twin Cities Pavilion
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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.
Photo of Eden at Crestview
8.5
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8.5
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They need to make it clear understanding that when you sign the lease that you have to give them a 30 day notice. They want their money! My dad fell there and has ended up in a skilled facility due to his...
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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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.
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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.
Photo of Serenity South Elba Senior Living
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.
Photo of Carington Manor
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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I would tell a friend that, I was pleased with the care and that they are worth going to tour and speak with to see if it's a fit for your family member. And that we would use them again if the need...
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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, 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.

Cost of independent living in Howells, AL

The average cost of senior living in Howells is $4,199 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Florala, AL with an average of $2,947 per month.

Independent living costs in Howells, AL, vs. nearby cities

Howells, AL
$4,199/mo
$2,947/mo
$2,947/mo

Independent living costs in Howells, AL, vs. state and national averages

Howells, AL
$4,199/mo
$3,583/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Howells, AL, vs. other senior living options

$4,339/mo
Independent Living
$4,199/mo

Independent living costs in Howells, AL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,940/mo
Studio
$4,494/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,790/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,601/mo

Senior living costs in Howells vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Howells, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHowells, ALAlabamaU.S.
Independent Living$4,199/mo$3,583/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,359/mo$3,938/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,339/mo$3,998/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Howells, AL:$4,199/mo
Alabama:$3,583/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Howells, AL:$4,359/mo
Alabama:$3,938/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Howells, AL:$4,339/mo
Alabama:$3,998/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Howells

Recent reviews for independent living in Howells

Somerby of Santa Rosa Beach

5.0
This community is the best in the area! As a nurse myself I have toured all of the communities and chose to put my mom in here because staffing was great, food was delicious (really good food), the lifestyle engagement was top tier! One day they all went on a Dolphin Cruise in Destin, weekly ...
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The Opal at Bluewater Bay in Niceville, FL

5.0
My Dad was welcomed by friendly, caring, professional Staff! Everyone went above and beyond the normal to make my Dad feel welcome and wanted in his new apartment. I cannot thank the staff enough, from the contract and welcome with [name removed], to the wonderful, compassionate, professional, ...
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The Neighborhood at Grove Park in Dothan, AL

4.5
When it comes to the activities and value for cost - that is to new to evaluate. However, what I like the most about The Terrace's is that they have quality cottages, I feel like I did when I was at my home, staff doesn't come around telling you what your u can or cannot do. Most of all it is ...
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Howells independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Howells independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Howells, 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 Howells 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 Howells partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Howells, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.8%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
19.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.4%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Howells 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 Howells communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Howells, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
35.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.6%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Howells 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 Howells offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Howells, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
41.9%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.8%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.7%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.9%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.5%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
35.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
32.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.4%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.5%
46.4%
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The Opal at Bluewater Bay, Sodalis DeFuniak Springs and The Neighborhood at Grove Park are the top-rated independent living facilities near Howells, Alabama. See full list of communities.
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