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The cost of independent living in Old Jonesboro is about $4,078 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 7 options. Read 61 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 Oaks on Parkwood
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The assisted living - high level of pleasurable experience, but the skilled nursing was not very high. The cleanliness with assisted living we were very satisfied with, but for skilled nursing it was more...
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.
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My Mother is a resident of Gardens of Pelham and she adores living there. She loves all the sweet people who work there and the fun activities ( especially bingo). It is a wonderful place and the workers...
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.
At the Gardens of Pelham Assisted Living, our retirement community meets the diverse and changing needs of today’s senior citizens. Conveniently located off 1-65 North at exit 246 in Pelham near the Oak Mountain Park, the Garden’s atmosphere is warm and relaxed. Our month-to-month rent, without...
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[name removed] is awesome and it is a great place. The staff keeps apartments clean, the food is great. the people living there are very friendly. I recommend it highly.
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.
A family-owned facility with 32 apartments, Pleasant Villa offers you a great value in Independent Living. All rents include 3 meals daily, all utilities including cable TV, weekly housekeeping services, activities twice a day, transportation coordination, weekly shopping services, use of our...
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Great place with very nice people and staff! The food is very good with lots of choices! The activities and concerts are really fun! Love the place
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.
It’s not downsizing your home; it’s upsizing your possibilities. Located on 20 wooded acres in Birmingham’s prestigious Riverchase area, our continuing care retirement community (CCRC) gives you a maintenance-free lifestyle with the retirement you deserve. Our community has a full continuum...
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I wanted to write a review for the Regency Retirement Village and share our experience. We planned an out-of-state move with my mother-in-law of 90 years. This was a very tough move for us to make but we...
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 graciously appointed residential community designed to meet the needs of seniors. The beautiful facility offers affordable independent and assisted living. Our apartments are some of the finest in Birmingham with studios, one and two bedroom suites. We are located...
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We love this community for the staff are outstanding and caring. The community is clean and the meals are very good in every way possible. We are happy that she is active with this other resident with 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.
The Woodlands offer the basic services plus three additional levels of care. The Woodlands provides a way of life that allows the resident to age in place. If your loved one needs short term assistance or long term assistance, we provide it. Our well-trained staff provides services with love,...
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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
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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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Cost of independent living in Old Jonesboro, AL

The average cost of senior living in Old Jonesboro is $4,078 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake View, AL with an average of $3,642 per month.

Independent living costs in Old Jonesboro, AL, vs. nearby cities

Old Jonesboro, AL
$4,078/mo
$4,091/mo
$4,078/mo

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

Old Jonesboro, AL
$4,078/mo
$3,583/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Old Jonesboro, AL, vs. other senior living options

$4,649/mo
Independent Living
$4,078/mo

Independent living costs in Old Jonesboro, AL, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,348/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,508/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,550/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,630/mo

Senior living costs in Old Jonesboro 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: Old Jonesboro, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOld Jonesboro, ALAlabamaU.S.
Independent Living$4,078/mo$3,583/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,525/mo$3,938/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,649/mo$3,998/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Old Jonesboro, AL:$4,078/mo
Alabama:$3,583/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Old Jonesboro, AL:$4,525/mo
Alabama:$3,938/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Old Jonesboro, AL:$4,649/mo
Alabama:$3,998/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Old Jonesboro, AL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Old Jonesboro and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Old Jonesboro, AL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Old Jonesboro have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Old Jonesboro, AL$1,745/mo$2,238/mo-22.0%
Alabama$2,621/mo$2,596/mo+1.0%
National$3,158/mo$3,044/mo+3.8%
Old Jonesboro, AL
2024 average cost:$1,745/mo
2023 average cost:$2,238/mo
Percent change:-22.0%
Alabama
2024 average cost:$2,621/mo
2023 average cost:$2,596/mo
Percent change:+1.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,158/mo
2023 average cost:$3,044/mo
Percent change:+3.8%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Old Jonesboro

Recent reviews for independent living in Old Jonesboro

Kirkwood by the River in Birmingham, AL

5.0
My parents moved into Kirkwood by the River 9 years ago and I've NEVER had a complaint about anything. This is the best run and kindest retirement place anyone could ever find. The entire staff are kind, thoughtful, patient and courteous. A wonderful place in a great setting with Christian ...
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Fair Haven Retirement Community in Birmingham, AL

4.0
There have been some issues with the billing but I'm having a meeting with them this week to get that resolved. Based on our experience I would recommend them.

Monark Grove Greystone in Birmingham, AL

5.0
My brother recently moved to Monark. It has been a great experience. Nice room,people and wonderful food. Highly recommend It is a lovely homely place. Great care Family friendly I feel it is fairly priced for the good care

Old Jonesboro independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Old Jonesboro independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Old Jonesboro, 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 Old Jonesboro 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 Old Jonesboro 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
14.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Old Jonesboro 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 Old Jonesboro communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Old Jonesboro 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 Old Jonesboro offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.4%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.1%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
46.4%
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Oaks on Parkwood, Gardens of Pelham and Pleasant Villa Retirement Home are the top-rated independent living facilities near Old Jonesboro, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 7 independent living facilities near Old Jonesboro, Alabama. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Old Jonesboro, Alabama are Danberry at Inverness, Gardens of Pelham and The Crossings at Riverchase. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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