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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 10 independent living facilities in Lake View, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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I recently visited this community to see an old neighbor and this place is absolutely amazing The staff was friendly. It was very clean and the administrator and her assistant was very friendly and...
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.
At the Gardens of Pelham Assisted Living, our retirement community meets the diverse and changing needs of today’s senior citizens. Conveniently located off 1-65 North at exit 246 in Pelham near the Oak Mountain Park, the Garden’s atmosphere is warm and relaxed. Our month-to-month rent, without...
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[name removed] is awesome and it is a great place. The staff keeps apartments clean, the food is great. the people living there are very friendly. I recommend it highly.
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.
A family-owned facility with 32 apartments, Pleasant Villa offers you a great value in Independent Living. All rents include 3 meals daily, all utilities including cable TV, weekly housekeeping services, activities twice a day, transportation coordination, weekly shopping services, use of our...
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Great place with very nice people and staff! The food is very good with lots of choices! The activities and concerts are really fun! Love the place
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.
It’s not downsizing your home; it’s upsizing your possibilities. Located on 20 wooded acres in Birmingham’s prestigious Riverchase area, our continuing care retirement community (CCRC) gives you a maintenance-free lifestyle with the retirement you deserve. Our community has a full continuum...
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We love this community for the staff are outstanding and caring. The community is clean and the meals are very good in every way possible. We are happy that she is active with this other resident with the...
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.
The Woodlands offer the basic services plus three additional levels of care. The Woodlands provides a way of life that allows the resident to age in place. If your loved one needs short term assistance or long term assistance, we provide it. Our well-trained staff provides services with love,...
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I am impressed with the staff as they are attentive and helpful. They offer some activities and the community is clean. I would recommend this community.
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.
Maplewood Lane Traditional Assisted Living If you or someone in your family is having difficulty living independently, yet doesn't need 24-hour care and medical supervision, then assisted living will provide the ideal solution. If you or a loved one requires assistance with bathing, dressing,...
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I wanted to write a review for the Regency Retirement Village and share our experience. We planned an out-of-state move with my mother-in-law of 90 years. This was a very tough move for us to make but we...
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.
Regency Retirement Village is a graciously appointed residential community designed to meet the needs of seniors. The beautiful facility offers affordable independent and assisted living. Our apartments are some of the finest in Birmingham with studios, one and two bedroom suites. We are located...
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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.
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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.
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Cost of independent living in Lake View, AL

The average cost of senior living in Lake View is $3,308 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brookwood, AL with an average of $2,942 per month.

Independent living costs in Lake View, AL, vs. nearby cities

Lake View, AL
$3,308/mo
$3,327/mo

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

Lake View, AL
$3,308/mo
$3,478/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Lake View, AL, vs. other senior living options

$3,992/mo
Independent Living
$3,308/mo

Independent living costs in Lake View, AL, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,812/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,393/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,230/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,300/mo

Senior living costs in Lake View 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: Lake View, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLake View, ALAlabamaU.S.
Independent Living$3,308/mo$3,478/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,935/mo$3,866/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,992/mo$3,907/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Lake View, AL:$3,308/mo
Alabama:$3,478/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Lake View, AL:$3,935/mo
Alabama:$3,866/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Lake View, AL:$3,992/mo
Alabama:$3,907/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Lake View, AL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Lake View 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 Lake View, AL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Lake View 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
Lake View, AL$1,745/mo$2,238/mo-22.0%
Alabama$2,621/mo$2,596/mo+1.0%
National$3,160/mo$3,045/mo+3.8%
Lake View, AL
2024 average cost:$1,745/mo
2023 average cost:$2,238/mo
Percent change:-22.0%
Alabama
2024 average cost:$2,621/mo
2023 average cost:$2,596/mo
Percent change:+1.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,160/mo
2023 average cost:$3,045/mo
Percent change:+3.8%
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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 Lake View

Recent reviews for independent living in Lake View

Galleria Woods, a CCRC in Birmingham, AL

4.2
This is a nice community overall, it is a beautiful place and the staff are all very friendly. They do a good job of keeping it up, and it is always clean. The only major issue we had was right when my parents moved in, I feel like the staff could have been a bit more sensitive to my parents ...
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Oaks on Parkwood in Bessemer, AL

5.0
We chose this facility because it was a better value for the money than a lot we looked into, the location, and it is a one level facility which we liked. They also have continued care so we would not have to move her from the facility, she would just transition from levels of care. Her ...
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Country Cottage - Hoover

3.8
The community doesn't do activities for the residents. The staff look after my loved one; however, the residents aren't as closely watched as I would have hoped. I would recommend you keep a close eye on your loved one if they are here.

Lake View independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lake View independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lake View, 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 Lake View 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 Lake View partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lake View, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.1%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
11.1%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Lake View 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 Lake View communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lake View, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lake View 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 Lake View offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lake View, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.1%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.6%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.1%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.2%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.2%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Gardens of Pelham, Pleasant Villa Retirement Home and Galleria Woods, a CCRC are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lake View, Alabama. See full list of communities.

There are 10 independent living facilities near Lake View, Alabama. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Lake View, Alabama are Gardens of Pelham and The Crossings at Riverchase. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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