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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Saint Ives, AL

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 13 independent living facilities in Saint Ives, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Indian Hill, Pinewood Terrace and Arkwright.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Trussville, Talladega and Irondale.

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4646 Floor plans available
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31 reviews
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Moved my mother & stepdad into Assisted Living in [date removed]. This facility is a bit higher end and the rates reflect that. IF you have a couple to share a room, the rate becomes more "do-able". This...
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.
There's beauty in new beginnings - and a thrill in knowing the possibilities they bring. Just like the metamorphosis of a butterfly, nature has a way of showing us there are wonders to be celebrated in all of life's stages - and now that you've worked hard, it's time to enjoy. Senior living at...
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22 Floor plans available
9.3
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14 reviews
9.3
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14 reviews
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All 5's! We are very pleased. What we like the most about Legacy Ridge at Trussville is the staff. The staff have all been great. Communication with them is easy. Lots of activities, but not too many.
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.
Sunrise Ridge is an assisted living community located in Trussville, AL. With a classic small-town atmosphere, Trussville is known for its close-knit community, its beautiful Cahaba Village historic district and its wide variety of shopping and entertainment venues. Residents and visitors alike...
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1414 Floor plans available
7.9
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18 reviews
7.9
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18 reviews
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My husband has Vascular Dementia & this is the 3rd facility he has lived in. So far this place is easy to deal with. The staff work hard to make sure people are safe and needs are met. It is not a...
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.
Nestled in an attractively landscaped and wooded pocket of Birmingham, AL, Somerby St. Vincent's One Nineteen provides all that seniors desire from Independent living, Assisted living and specialized Somerside Memory Care options. Somerby offers a comfortable, convenient and rewarding senior...
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We chose Kirkwood by the River because of the convenient location for me and it was a relatively good price compared to some others we looked at. She had a 1 bedroom and it was about 600 square feet. 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.
Kirkwood by the River was founded as a nonprofit in 1980 by Independent Presbyterian Church to offer Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing and Medicare Rehabilitation. Set on 120 acres on the Cahaba River, Kirkwood by the River feels miles away from the...
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1.0
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The apartments are spacious and the cost was actually better then other places we had toured. The kitchen staff was so friendly and helpful with our loved one her first week of moving there, they really...
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.
Peachtree Senior Living is an assisted and independent living community offering personalized assistance, supportive services and compassionate care in an intimate, professionally managed setting.We are proud to celebrate our 100% DEFICIENCY FREE state survey!!!Peachtree's Assisted Living is...
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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
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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.
Sunrise on the Circle is located in Pell City, Alabama, which is nestled between the granite ridges of the lower Appalachian Mountains and the scenic Coosa River. Interstate I-20 offers easy access to the giant commerce centers of Birmingham (1 hour) and Atlanta (2 hours).
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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, 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.
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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Our loved one was a previous residents at The Village and during their stay there it was awesome, just off the charts. However covid had hit and we ended up pulling our loved one out to come live at home...
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.
Village at Cook Springs provides an assisted living community for those in need of memory care in the Pell City, St. Clair County, Alabama. This community offers the support that is needed for seniors who are dealing with dementia and Alzheimer's in an area that is beautiful and green. Those...
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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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Saint Ives, AL

The average cost of senior living in Saint Ives is $4,340 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oak Grove, AL with an average of $1,815 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Saint Ives, AL vs. nearby cities

Saint Ives, AL
$4,340/mo
$3,608/mo
$3,858/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Saint Ives, AL vs. the state and national average

Saint Ives, AL
$4,340/mo
$3,433/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Saint Ives vs. other types of senior living

$4,353/mo
Independent Living
$4,340/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Saint Ives, AL by room type

Semi-Private
$3,873/mo
Studio
$5,020/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,973/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,276/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,600/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Saint Ives

Recent reviews for independent living in Saint Ives

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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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

Legacy Ridge at Trussville

4.9
So far the experience with the community has been great. The staff is always been so helpful to me as well as mother. But I have found there seems to be an underlying support from the family members of the residence. That was some thing that was unexpected. It's new for all of us and we've ...
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Saint Ives independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Saint Ives independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Saint Ives, 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 Saint Ives 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 Saint Ives partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Saint Ives, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.1%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.4%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
15.4%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.1%
28.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Saint Ives 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 Saint Ives communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Saint Ives, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.1%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.8%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
15.4%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Saint Ives 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 Saint Ives offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Saint Ives, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
46.2%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.4%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.1%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.5%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.8%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.5%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.8%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.1%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.8%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.8%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
30.8%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
30.8%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.8%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.8%
40%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Monark Grove Greystone, Legacy Ridge at Trussville and Somerby at St. Vincent's One Nineteen are the top-rated independent living facilities near Saint Ives, Alabama. See full list of communities.

There are 13 independent living facilities near Saint Ives, Alabama. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Saint Ives, Alabama are Monark Grove Greystone. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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