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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Madison County, AL
The cost of independent living in Madison County is about $3,980 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 24 options. Read 288 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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Huntsville, Madison and Athens.
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9.9
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58 reviews
I am so thankful that my brother is in a living situation with such a kind and warm-hearted staff. The facilities are great and he's made a lot of friends here. He is treated like part of a big family.
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 Residences at Wellpoint is nestled in the mountains of beautiful Hampton Cove, overlooking the Hampton Cove Golf Course. This innovative senior community features Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care. Life at Wellpoint, is designed to restore well-being and rejuvenate the...
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9.8
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11 reviews
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...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Commons is Huntsville's first 55+ Active Adult Community and is very different from other apartments or retirement living options in our area. A 55+ Active Adult Community, like The Commons, is an age restricted community. That means we are required by the 1995 Housing for Older Persons Act...
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9.8
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49 reviews
My mom has been a resident for 2 years. The staff is very caring & attentive to her. If she isnt feeling well, they know it & take appropriate steps to make sure she gets the care she needs. The...
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.
Friendly, southern and oh so charming, the Gardens of Hazel Green Assisted Living offers the personal attention and home-like environment your loved one deserves. From the rockers on the shady back porch to the spacious family-style dining room to the comfortable central common-area, our senior...
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9.7
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76 reviews
Layout of facility means short walks to activities and meals. Staff is very approachable with questions or concerns. Issues are addressed quickly and appropriately. Staff encourage residents to join in...
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.
Welcome to Thrive and a fresh perspective on senior living. Over a decade ago we 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 live, but...
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9.4
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37 reviews
Overall I would give Brookdale a 4. Standout for me was the Brookdale Staycation that allowed my parents the use of the facility prior to committing. The staycation afforded us time to understand the true...
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.
At our luxurious, private retirement community in Huntsville, Ala., offering independent and assisted living options for seniors, you’re in the right place to seize your new opportunities and make the most of them. For independent living residents, it might mean trading in the chores of home and...
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8.7
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50 reviews
I would pop in and some places wanted you to have an appt or it wasn't clean. MG had no issue with me popping in at any time and I was never disappointed. They answered all my questions and more as I thought...
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.
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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8.7
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11 reviews
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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8.7
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14 reviews
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
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.
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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8.7
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30 reviews
My daughter-in-law and I toured the Home for a place for my husband (81 yr) to live. The Staff were friendly and helpful. They interacted with the residents with kindness and consideration. The nurse...
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.
Because home is so important to all of us, the Cottage not only has wonderful cozy common areas where new and old friends can enjoy being together, but it offers different sizes and styles of room, and service programs tailored to perfectly suit the needs of each resident. Whether your loved one...
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8.5
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30 reviews
I would let a freind know, how caring everyone was with my mom. When we would be worried about what we thought was outrageous behavior they always calming replying it was just part of what she was going...
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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Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.6
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46 reviews
It's a great place that I'm happy to call home. It feels as if we are one big happy family. We have lots of on site activities, card and board games that are really fun to attend. I'm in the larger studio...
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.
Proveer at Byrd Springs is a charming assisted living community where life is meant to be lived at your own pace. Located in the Tennessee River Valley, this community has played an important role in Huntsville’s senior living experiences for 20 years. Nicknamed Rocket City, the area is known for...
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8.5
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23 reviews
Vitality Living is an outstanding facility. Overall it is just a really nice, well run community. Great team! We would absolutely recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have...
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 in Huntsville, Alabama, Pioneer Senior Living offers a range of lifestyle options, care services, and amenities. Their ideal location off the intersection of University Drive and Enterprise Way is just minutes away from top attractions of the greater Huntsville area. Shop, eat, and see a...
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8.5
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7 reviews
As this is an independent living community, the staff consists of the office manager who is helpful and efficient, and a wonderful maintenance man who can also be described that way. The move in was...
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.
Please call us before scheduling a tour!The Lodge at Johns Road, is Huntsville's newest '55 and better apartment home community! The Lodge at Johns Road offers Studio, 1-, 2- and 3- bedroom apartment homes ranging from 673 to 1,262 square feet. The community is brand new and has a fully secure...
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8.5
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6 reviews
I was able to take a much-needed respite. Thank you for your dedication in caring for my husband.I would highly recommend Heritage Assisted Living and Memory 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.
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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7.7
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41 reviews
I would say do your research for what place best suits the needs. Nothing will ever be perfect but in all I've been pleased with decisions made and I think people are doing their best.
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.
As Huntsville’s premiere Assisted Living and Memory Care community, Lynridge of Huntsville Assisted Living & Memory Care is dedicated to providing a meaningful experience for residents who are ready to live their best days. Residents receive the care they need, convenient amenities and...
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6.4
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16 reviews
My loved one is having a great experience here at Madison Crossings. It is much better than her previous facility and we have been happy.
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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Our loved one has not been there long, but our family is having a much better experience at Regency. Everything is going great so far, we were upfront with them about our loved ones health issues, and they...
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.
Regency Retirement Village is a part of the city of Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama and provides residents with an assisted living community that is prepared to offer them the memory care that they need. This community is a great place to call home. Huntsville has much to offer to its guests...
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.
At The Apartments at Russel Erskine, we combine the splendor and hospitality of the old grand hotels with the modern conveniences you have grown to expect in an apartment community. Originally built in the early 1930's as Huntsville's premiere downtown hotel, the Russel Erskine building has been...
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: 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.
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, Nursing Homes
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.
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
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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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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.
Regency Manor Specialty Care is an assisted living facility situated in Gurley, Alabama. We pride ourselves in our compassionate, dignified care for patients with AlzheimerÆs and dementia. We are also known for our home-like atmosphere, making it as comfortable as possible. We provide a secure...
Cost of independent living in Madison County, AL
The average cost of senior living in Madison County is $3,980 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hytop, AL with an average of $3,352 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Madison County, AL vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Madison County, AL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Madison County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Madison County, AL by room type
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Average cost of Independent Living in Madison County over time
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What families are saying about independent living in Madison County
Recent reviews for independent living in Madison County
Pioneer Senior Living in Huntsville, AL
4.3
Great folks at Vitality Living Upland Park. There are some growing pains that the facility is going through right now, but things are getting better.
I have a duplex. It is nice size for the money. You can't beat it. It is not in the main building. It is in the active 55+ cottage. Amenities ...
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The Madison Village
3.1
I would tell others looking into The Madison Village that they have taken their time and answered all o my questions honestly. The main reason I chose this facility over others I looked at was because of the space and close proximity to my family. The apartment sizes are good. It is a good ...
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Regency Assisted Living in Huntsville, AL
4.2
For the services, they offer the prices are good. The staff is very competent and caring. Weekend staff not as good as weekday staff. The food is lacking. The room sizes and layout of the community are good. They have outdoor space.
Madison County independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Madison County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Madison 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 Madison 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 Madison County 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
20.8%
19.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.2%
32.8%
No sugar
No sugar
29.2%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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32.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Madison 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 Madison County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
35%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.2%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
25%
35.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
16.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Madison 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 Madison County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
43.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
27.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
31.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.8%
53.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
41.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.7%
36.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
40.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.7%
45.9%
Live performances
Live performances
45.8%
45.6%
Dances
Dances
41.7%
31.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.5%
38.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Residences at Wellpoint, The Commons and Limestone Manor are the top-rated independent living facilities near Madison County, Alabama. See full list of communities.
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