Families searching for senior living in Alabama will be welcomed by a mild climate and a variety of lifestyle options. In the state’s northern counties, the Tennessee River and Appalachian Mountains pass through and provide an abundance of beautiful scenery and opportunities for outdoor activities. Temperatures rise gradually as you head south toward the coast, where the white sandy beaches of Gulf Shores attract millions of visitors throughout the year. Cities like Biloxi and Birmingham have been experiencing a recent population growth due to their Southern charm, pleasant weather, and relatively low costs of living, all factors which help make Alabama an ideal retirement destination.
Currently, A Place for Mom partners with more than 60 independent living communities, sometimes simply called retirement communities, in Alabama.
The median monthly cost of independent living in Alabama is about $2,100.
My very special family member is a resident of the Gardens of Eufaula Assisted Living. She is thriving since moving in. She enjoys the other residents and the friendly staff. She says its her home away...
My mom has been a resident for over 6 years. This facility enhances both of our lives, 24 hr care can be life changing. My mom calls this home, she is still going out with family but always wants to go back....
We love how everyone treats our grandmother just like their own. The staff is so kind and caring and the place is very clean. The food smells so good too! My grandmother is happy and looks forward to...
I found the facility and staff were responsive to my mother's need. The location is very convenient. I would definitely recommend Live Oak Village to others looking.
Everything is great. The staff is very helpful. I would recommend Gardens of Daphne to others who are looking for a place for their loved one.
Staff is very friendly and easy to converse with however they either dismiss your complaints or have no authority to take corrective action and are unable to guide you to the appropriate person. The...
Overall, my mother likes it. She is not a complainer but says the food is not very good. Says the salad is not even good. Later meal is a light fare which she says isn't even worth going down for. She is...
Everything is great. The staff is very helpful. I would recommend Gardens of Daphne to others who are looking for a place for their loved one.
Staff is very friendly and easy to converse with however they either dismiss your complaints or have no authority to take corrective action and are unable to guide you to the appropriate person. The...
We have lived at Danberry for more than 8 years and am so glad we chose this retirement community. We moved here from 2 states away to be closer to family, leaving 20 years of friendships and experiences to...
I visited my family at Cahaba Ridge. It is the best place for convenience and a loving community life. All the staff and workers were helpful and very accommodating. My dining experience was first rate. ...
The staff is very caring and friendly- the other residents are very sweet and open to helping as well. It is a smaller facility which is nice so your family member can adapt easily. There is a pharmacy close...
The dining room servers are excellent. Extra activities for residents are plentiful, such as movies twice a week, exercise, gym, salt water indoor heated pool, art classes, card playing and lectures.
The staff were friendly, helpful and encouraging. The other residents were warm and welcoming. It was clean and well maintained. It is super convenient. They have a shuttle for doctor's appointments. They do...
What we like the most about Kauhale Byrd Springs community is the staff and residents are friendly. We love the large windows that allow a lot of natural light into common spaces. It feels like a home.
In Alabama, independent living communities are not regulated or licensed like senior care facilities. Independent living communities don’t typically offer supportive services and are treated as regular rental properties. However, most do have age restrictions, usually 55+, and provide senior-focused features and amenities.
It’s common for independent living communities in Alabama to share a campus with other senior care facilities. This may include assisted living and/or memory care communities that offer a higher level of care. For information on senior living communities that offer care services, visit our overview of Alabama assisted living.
Alabama independent living communities that don’t share a campus with another senior living facility may be referred to as stand-alone communities. They often look similar to a multi-unit residential apartment building.
The landlord-tenant law in Alabama applies to independent living communities. The law provides guidelines to help residents understand both their rights and responsibilities as a tenant.
Landlords are required to ensure their property is a livable dwelling by adhering to the following guidelines:[01]
There are also rules that residents must follow. They must:[01]
Cities, towns, and counties in Alabama may have their own housing codes that offer additional protections for residents and landlords of rental properties.
The federal government and the state of Alabama also have laws that protect renters from discrimination. Property owners can’t discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or family status.[02]
Alabama Department of Public Health
The RSA Tower
201 Monroe St.
Montgomery, AL 36104
Phone: 1-800-252-1818
Alabama Arise. (2024). The Alabama tenants’ handbook.
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs. FHEO statutory requirements actions.
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