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zipAveragecost: $2,835

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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
John Knox Manor, Inc. is a faith-based non-profit community for seniors 62 years and older.Located near Baptist Medical Center South and various other medical facilities, you're loved one can feel safe and secure with staff on duty 24 hours a day.John Knox Retirement Tower is a 7 story building...
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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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Cost of independent living in Cooks, AL

The average cost of senior living in Cooks is $2,835 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include White Hall, AL with an average of $1,461 per month.

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

Cooks, AL
$2,835/mo
$2,835/mo

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

Cooks, AL
$2,835/mo
$3,478/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$3,704/mo
Independent Living
$2,835/mo

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

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

Senior living costs in Cooks 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: Cooks, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCooks, ALAlabamaU.S.
Independent Living$2,835/mo$3,478/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,486/mo$3,866/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,704/mo$3,907/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Cooks, AL:$2,835/mo
Alabama:$3,478/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Cooks, AL:$3,486/mo
Alabama:$3,866/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Cooks, AL:$3,704/mo
Alabama:$3,907/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Cooks, AL, over time

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

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Independent living cost trends in Cooks, AL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Cooks 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
Cooks, AL$2,194/mo$2,317/mo-5.3%
Alabama$2,796/mo$2,616/mo+6.9%
National$3,207/mo$3,101/mo+3.4%
Cooks, AL
2024 average cost:$2,194/mo
2023 average cost:$2,317/mo
Percent change:-5.3%
Alabama
2024 average cost:$2,796/mo
2023 average cost:$2,616/mo
Percent change:+6.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,207/mo
2023 average cost:$3,101/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
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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 Cooks

Recent reviews for independent living in Cooks

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.

Asher Point Independent Living of Montgomery

5.0
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.

The Crossings at Eastchase in Montgomery, AL

5.0
My mother enjoys The Crossings. The staff is very helpful, friendly, and attentive. The activities, outings, and dining have been great.

Cooks independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cooks independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cooks, 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 Cooks 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 Cooks partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cooks, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19.2%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
11.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.4%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Cooks 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 Cooks communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cooks, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
19.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
15.4%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cooks 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 Cooks offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cooks, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
26.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.2%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.4%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.6%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.8%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.4%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.1%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.9%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
30.8%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
26.9%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.9%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.8%
47%
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