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Photo of Oak Grove Inn
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99 Floor plans available
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The staff is outstanding. They are always friendly and helpful and offer a wide variety of activities every day. The facility is always kept clean and has a very attractive decor throughout the interior of...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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 Country Cottage - Montgomery
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We have been very pleased with this facility. Staff has been great, the food very good, medication monitoring, and consistently good care from the entire staff for our loved one. We would like to see the TV...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Country Cottage — Montgomery is an assisted living community located in Montgomery, Alabama. Montgomery is a beautiful city in Montgomery County and is known for its recreational amenities and cultural attractions. The city features more than 1600 acres of parkland, as well as 24 community...
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Photo of Asher Point Independent Living of Montgomery
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1212 Floor plans available
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The staff is very friendly and will go out of their way to help you. The residents are also very friendly. The facility has all of the amid you could ask for.
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.
Situated on beautifully landscaped grounds in the heart of Montgomery, you'll love the tasteful elegance of our community while enjoying all the conveniences of living in the center of our great state's capital. Residents enjoy being just minutes from shopping, healthcare, dining and all the...
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Staff very nice. There are plenty of activities. Food is great. They have two standard offerings per meal time and then a menu to select from if you don't like those. A doctor available that comes to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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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It’s stressful to worry about your loved one everyday and the decision to use a memory care unit was a difficult one. We have had ups and downs at Wesley Gardens and at one time I toured someplace to move my...
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: 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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Experience a place you can call home at Belmont Assisted Living. We are nestled in the peaceful neighborhood of Copperfield and directly across from Baptist East Hospital off of Taylor Road. We are located within walking distance of a fire station, one block from the Cancer Care Center, numerous...
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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: 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.
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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.
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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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Cross Keys, AL

The average cost of senior living in Cross Keys is $2,870 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Shorter, AL with an average of $2,721 per month.

Independent living costs in Cross Keys, AL, vs. nearby cities

Cross Keys, AL
$2,870/mo
$2,721/mo
$3,565/mo

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

Cross Keys, AL
$2,870/mo
$3,433/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Independent living costs in Cross Keys, AL, vs. other senior living options

$3,658/mo
Independent Living
$2,870/mo

Independent living costs in Cross Keys, AL, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,960/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,337/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,124/mo

Senior living costs in Cross Keys 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: Cross Keys, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCross Keys, ALAlabamaU.S.
Independent Living$2,870/mo$3,433/mo$3,951/mo
Assisted Living$3,413/mo$3,817/mo$4,515/mo
Memory Care$3,658/mo$3,863/mo$4,761/mo
Independent Living
Cross Keys, AL:$2,870/mo
Alabama:$3,433/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
Assisted Living
Cross Keys, AL:$3,413/mo
Alabama:$3,817/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Memory Care
Cross Keys, AL:$3,658/mo
Alabama:$3,863/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Cross Keys

Recent reviews for independent living in Cross Keys

Oak Grove Inn in Montgomery, AL

4.5
Based on the experience I have had so far, the staff members working there are very helpful and surrounding. However they have some areas they could improve on so on the moment, I would maybe recommend this community to other families.

The Crossings at Eastchase in Montgomery, AL

4.4
It is a beautiful space with a very helpful staff. The staffs were lovely everywhere we went, but this facility was the nicest. Spacious and light and it smelled better. Overall a newer, fresher look. Also it allows more freedom for the residents at meal time. No assigned time or seat and a ...
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Country Cottage - Montgomery

4.6
Very well -kept, beautiful outdoor / garden area. The Administrative Staff (management) are so wonderful! Very friendly, informative and communicative about your loved one. The room could be bigger (we selected a smaller one for various reasons) but we make it work and I encourage Mom to spend ...
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Cross Keys independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cross Keys independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cross Keys, 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 Cross Keys 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 Cross Keys partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cross Keys, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
18.8%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.8%
28.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Cross Keys 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 Cross Keys communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cross Keys, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.8%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
18.8%
31%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cross Keys 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 Cross Keys offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cross Keys, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
31.3%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.8%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.3%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.3%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.3%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.8%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.3%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
31.3%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
31.3%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.3%
40%
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Gardens of Wetumpka, Oak Grove Inn and Country Cottage - Montgomery are the top-rated independent living facilities near Cross Keys, Alabama. See full list of communities.

There are 18 independent living facilities near Cross Keys, Alabama. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Cross Keys, Alabama are Gardens of Wetumpka. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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