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Photo of The Terrace at Priceville
1616 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.1
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18 reviews
9.1
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18 reviews
5 star
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4 star
28%
3 star
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6%
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6%
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5 for each of them the last one my husband was happy and I felt he was safe. The place is really clean the people are nice and there is a turn over line all places. The food is delicious there are real...
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.
Welcome to The Terrace at Priceville Senior Living, Assisted Living and Alzheimer's Care in Priceville, Alabama Welcome to The Terrace at Priceville! Our beautiful senior living retirement community offers Independent Living for active seniors, Assisted Living with the levels of care, and...
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Photo of Brookdale Cedar Springs
99 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.6
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46 reviews
8.6
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46 reviews
5 star
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4 star
33%
3 star
7%
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2%
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.I would recommend to others. Unfortunately my brother had a stroke and was only able to stay for 3 a few months. I give them a 5 rating. Nice facility and clean
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.
At our premier Decatur, Ala., retirement community offering independent for seniors, we’re here to help you seize your new opportunities and make the most of them. For independent living residents, it might mean trading in the chores of home and yard maintenance for time to pursue a...
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Photo of Columbia Cottage - Hartselle
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7.0
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7.0
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My Dad is a resident at the Hartselle campus and my sister and I have been very pleased with his care. The staff is always very friendly and helpful. They do an amazing job given the few staff that they have...
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.
Real Lifestyle ChoicesColumbia Cottage derives much of its design and decor from a Southern Living Idea Home.Each thoughtful layout has plenty of room to accommodate the treasures that grace your current home. Several apartments have special features like French doors, crown molding, and nine...
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This was the first and the last community we looked at. This is such a great place we did not need to look any farther. My sister is thriving since moving into this community. The staff are attentive and...
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.
It's all about making the right choice to accommodate your loved ones needs. Westminster Assisted Living and Memory Care is a retirement community that embraces an individual's independence in a loving, caring and socializing environment. Westminster Assisted Living and Memory Care of Decatur...
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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.
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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.
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.
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: 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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Cost of independent living in Cedar Plains, AL

The average cost of senior living in Cedar Plains is $3,431 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Moulton, AL with an average of $3,299 per month.

Independent living costs in Cedar Plains, AL, vs. nearby cities

Cedar Plains, AL
$3,431/mo
$3,678/mo
$3,717/mo

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

Cedar Plains, AL
$3,431/mo
$3,478/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Cedar Plains, AL, vs. other senior living options

$4,051/mo
Independent Living
$3,431/mo

Independent living costs in Cedar Plains, AL, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,848/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,415/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,957/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,830/mo

Senior living costs in Cedar Plains 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: Cedar Plains, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCedar Plains, ALAlabamaU.S.
Independent Living$3,431/mo$3,478/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,051/mo$3,866/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,051/mo$3,907/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Cedar Plains, AL:$3,431/mo
Alabama:$3,478/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Cedar Plains, AL:$4,051/mo
Alabama:$3,866/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Cedar Plains, AL:$4,051/mo
Alabama:$3,907/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Cedar Plains, AL, over time

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

Cedar Plains, ALAL stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Cedar Plains, AL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Cedar Plains 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
Cedar Plains, AL$2,344/mo$2,060/mo+13.8%
Alabama$2,769/mo$2,673/mo+3.6%
National$3,194/mo$3,103/mo+2.9%
Cedar Plains, AL
2024 average cost:$2,344/mo
2023 average cost:$2,060/mo
Percent change:+13.8%
Alabama
2024 average cost:$2,769/mo
2023 average cost:$2,673/mo
Percent change:+3.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,194/mo
2023 average cost:$3,103/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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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 Cedar Plains

Recent reviews for independent living in Cedar Plains

Country Cottage - Decatur

5.0
The staff CARES!!! The staff is down to earth and genuinely cares about their residents. My mother has had a hard time moving into assisted living because she is fiercely independent.. the staff here has included her and everything and makes her feel welcome.

The Terrace at Priceville in Decatur, AL

5.0
My mom has only been there for about 6 or 7 weeks as of [date removed] so far, so good. We are still in transitioning period trying to get her to join in on activities, she has finally started ordering her dinners and she likes them. Anytime, I have needed anything, [name removed] and/or [name ...
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Monarch Place in Hanceville, AL

4.3
They have kept an excellent eye on my parents, health wise. Staff is lacking sometimes, just like everywhere. Our parents have had lots of health issues. It hasn't been easy but the facility has helped tremendously.

Cedar Plains independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cedar Plains independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cedar Plains, 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 Cedar Plains 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 Cedar Plains partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cedar Plains, ALNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
30%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Cedar Plains 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 Cedar Plains communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cedar Plains, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
20%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cedar Plains 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 Cedar Plains offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cedar Plains, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
30%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
30%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
20%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30%
47%
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The Terrace at Priceville, Brookdale Cedar Springs and Columbia Cottage - Hartselle are the top-rated independent living facilities near Cedar Plains, Alabama. See full list of communities.
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