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Photo of Garden Hill Assisted Living, LLC
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I was a caregiver for a relative who was a resident at Garden Hill for about a year. We had a terrible experience at another assisted living facility in Columbus, and found Garden Hill through an internet...
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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I like the ability of the staff to always be available to answer questions about residents problems or questions. My relative is contented at his stay. He especially relates to me when the staff has helped...
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.
Pine Valley Retirement Community, a tradition in southern active retirement living, has over 25 years of experience in providing quality independent living for seniors at an affordable cost with no buy-in required. Nestled on 10 acres of tall pines and flowering gardens, Pine Valley offers...
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The warmth and caring of the staff from the top manager on down was so evident. I also witnessed staff people working with clients on craft projects and everyone was laughing and totally enjoying their time...
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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Our experience was fantastic, though it was short-lived due to medical issues that required a higher level of care. I would consider HarborChase one of the top contenders in the area for future needs. I was...
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.
Jasper is located in the Northwest part of Alabama. It is a community with beautiful nature, and a rich historical heritage. Here you'll find the home you've been looking for...HarborChase of Jasper Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care community. Our community is unique in that we...
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The whole staff went above and beyond what I could have ever expected. Mom was hesitant about the move but once there, she felt very comfortable and seemed to fit right in. The facilities were very clean...
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.
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All 5. The residents are very loving and sweet to my mom. I feel like she has friends there, and based on the experience we have had so far, we would absolutely recommend Country Cottage - Russellville to...
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.
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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My Mother chose to move to Country Place when she was no longer comfortable living by herself at home. She lived there 7 years until her passing. She absolutely loved living there. The staff and other...
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.
Country Place Senior Living is more than an assisted living residence, it's a place where true friendships are made, lives are shared and care warms the heart. Our uniquely intimate setting of 24 suites limits the number of residents, thereby fostering a feeling of 'family' and belonging. When...
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My mom has been living at Kemp Meadows since June 6th. So far, so good. Still trying to get used to assisted living care. The staff and facilities are great. Since this is be a long term situation, I prefer...
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.
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They initially lowered the price for the first 6 moths until the VA kicked in so we really appreciated that. Comparatively to where I live, it is a lot cheaper. Overall it has been a really good experience...
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.
Country Place Senior Living is more than an assisted living residence, it's a place where true friendships are made, lives are shared and care warms the heart. Our uniquely intimate setting of 24 suites limits the number of residents, thereby fostering a feeling of 'family' and belonging. When...
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To make sure the parents do not have Dementia or Alzheimer's at all before going there. It's really a good place though but. Doesn't hurt if your parents are already on Medicaid/Medicare it would help.
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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The Landings at Northport is a great facility! IT is clean and inviting with such friendly caregivers. I would want it for myself if I were need some care. We would recommend this community to other...
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.
Don’t sweat the small stuff. That’s what we’re here for— to help with the little things so you can focus on having fun.Located just across the Black Warrior River from Tuscaloosa, we have both assisted living and memory care, so you’ll have the care you need when you need it. With assisted...
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My mother had been going thru a very difficult time since November 2018, and prior to that date. She had injured her back and was at another facility located in Northport Alabama which she did not like at...
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.
Located 1.12 miles west of the Cypress Inn on Rice Mine Road toward Northport, Morning Pointe of Tuscaloosa is a state-of-the-art assisted living community offering 30 spacious apartments with mulitple floor plan choices. The facility also offers an additional 24 apartments designed to enhance...
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My loved one was previously a resident at Lakewood Senior Living of Jasper and we loved this place! The staff was great, we loved them. They are a smaller facility, but much more intimate and caring than...
Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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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My mother has been at Morningside six years and is very satisfied. The activities have kept her more active and entertained. Staff has been friendly and helpful. Family knows she is getting the best of...
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.
Located on the outskirts of Fayette, Morningside has provided state-licensed assisted living services since 1992. Our licensed professional associates provide excellent resident satisfaction, vibrant programming and care which the community has come to know and trust 24 hours a day, seven...
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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
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
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: Independent Living
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.
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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.
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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: 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
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.
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Bluff, AL

The average cost of senior living in Bluff is $2,739 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Reform, AL with an average of $2,017 per month.

Independent living costs in Bluff, AL, vs. nearby cities

Bluff, AL
$2,739/mo
$2,692/mo
$2,805/mo

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

Bluff, AL
$2,739/mo
$3,478/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Bluff, AL, vs. other senior living options

$3,352/mo
Independent Living
$2,739/mo

Independent living costs in Bluff, AL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,800/mo
Studio
$3,371/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,423/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,922/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$1,999/mo

Senior living costs in Bluff 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: Bluff, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBluff, ALAlabamaU.S.
Independent Living$2,739/mo$3,478/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,352/mo$3,866/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,352/mo$3,907/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Bluff, AL:$2,739/mo
Alabama:$3,478/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Bluff, AL:$3,352/mo
Alabama:$3,866/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Bluff, AL:$3,352/mo
Alabama:$3,907/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Bluff, AL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Bluff 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.

Bluff, ALAL stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Bluff, AL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Bluff 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
Bluff, AL$2,429/mo$2,835/mo-14.3%
Alabama$2,590/mo$2,574/mo+0.6%
National$2,859/mo$2,799/mo+2.1%
Bluff, AL
2024 average cost:$2,429/mo
2023 average cost:$2,835/mo
Percent change:-14.3%
Alabama
2024 average cost:$2,590/mo
2023 average cost:$2,574/mo
Percent change:+0.6%
National
2024 average cost:$2,859/mo
2023 average cost:$2,799/mo
Percent change:+2.1%
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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 Bluff

Recent reviews for independent living in Bluff

Dogwood Fulton, LLC

4.5
The facility and staff were ok, location is great.

Country Place Senior Living of Winfield

5.0
My mother-in-law opted to come to Country Place when she was no longer able to live by herself. From the very beginning of her stay the staff has been wonderful to both her and us. She LOVED living there!!

The Landings at Northport

4.4
This community has a great atmosphere. They have very caring employees for the residents. It was also a great tour and I was able to see everything at the community. They gave me all of the information I needed.

Bluff independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bluff independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bluff, 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 Bluff 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 Bluff 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
20.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.2%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
23.1%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10.3%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Bluff 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 Bluff communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
7.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
12.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.1%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bluff 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 Bluff offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bluff, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
23.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.5%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.2%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.2%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
23.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.2%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
5.1%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.5%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.2%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
28.2%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
28.2%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions

Garden Hill Assisted Living, LLC, Pine Valley in Tuscaloosa and Southern Magnolia Golden are the top-rated independent living facilities near Bluff, Alabama. See full list of communities.

There are 51 independent living facilities near Bluff, Alabama. See the full list.

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