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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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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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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.
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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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My loved one has recently moved into this community and so far everything is going well for him there. The staff have been very friendly and I am comfortable with the quality of care they are providing him....
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
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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: 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
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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: 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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My mom is doing great as a resident in the community. She enjoys the meals and the activities are good. She has been happy so far and the staff are good with the care and good at giving my updates where it...
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.
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Photo of Villa Maria
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.
Photo of Presbyterian Apartments
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.
Photo of Alabama Living Center
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.
· Alabama Living Center Assisted Living Center 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,...
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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.
Our services include traditional and specialty care assisted living. We offer free evaluations where we can help assist you in determining you or your loved ones needs.Traditional Assisted Living If you or someone in your family is having difficulty living independently, yet doesn't need 24-hour...
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.
Photo of Capstone Village
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.
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We chose Martinview Assisted Living because it provided everything that I was looking for for my wife. The staff are super friendly and the care is personalized. I would recommend to others looking.
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.
Photo of Hamrick Highlands Assisted Living
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.
Photo of Shelby Woods Apartments
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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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...
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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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.
Photo of Nesmith Park Apartments
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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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 Powhatan, AL

The average cost of senior living in Powhatan is $3,496 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sipsey, AL with an average of $2,827 per month.

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

Powhatan, AL
$3,496/mo

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

Powhatan, AL
$3,496/mo
$3,478/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$3,922/mo
Independent Living
$3,496/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,606/mo
Studio
$4,028/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,515/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,943/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,300/mo

Senior living costs in Powhatan 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: Powhatan, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typePowhatan, ALAlabamaU.S.
Independent Living$3,496/mo$3,478/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,813/mo$3,866/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,922/mo$3,907/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Powhatan, AL:$3,496/mo
Alabama:$3,478/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Powhatan, AL:$3,813/mo
Alabama:$3,866/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Powhatan, AL:$3,922/mo
Alabama:$3,907/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Powhatan, AL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Powhatan 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
Powhatan, AL$3,027/mo$2,873/mo+5.4%
Alabama$2,827/mo$2,750/mo+2.8%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Powhatan, AL
2024 average cost:$3,027/mo
2023 average cost:$2,873/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
Alabama
2024 average cost:$2,827/mo
2023 average cost:$2,750/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,265/mo
2023 average cost:$3,169/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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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 Powhatan

Recent reviews for independent living in Powhatan

Homeland Assisted Living Facility in Jemison, AL

5.0
My parents have been here almost a year. The staff and owner are friendly and have genuine concern for the residents. They get to know the residents, so when something is not right (mentally/physically) they know and can address it quickly. It’s never easy for a person to transition from ...
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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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Fair Haven Retirement Community in Birmingham, AL

4.0
There have been some issues with the billing but I'm having a meeting with them this week to get that resolved. Based on our experience I would recommend them.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming staff. Several reviews mention the friendly and caring nature of the staff across different communities, such as at Danberry at Inverness, where they went above and beyond to make the move-in experience enjoyable for residents and their families.
Varied activities for residents. Communities like The Crossings at Riverchase offer a wide range of activities tailored to residents' interests, including exercise classes, card games, and even themed nights like ball park food or Italian night.
Thoughtful and accommodating management. Reviews for Danberry at Inverness and Brookdale University Park highlight the importance of good communication between management and families, with several mentioning the staff's willingness to listen and address concerns promptly.
Modern and clean facilities. Many residents appreciate the updated living spaces and well-maintained common areas they find at communities like The Crossings at Riverchase and Skyline Village at Red Mountain, including freshly painted apartments and renovated patios and dining rooms.
Comprehensive care services. Some communities, like Asher Point Independent Living of Hoover, offer non-profit partnerships for different levels of care, ensuring that residents have access to assistance when needed and peace of mind for their families.
Supportive and inclusive community atmosphere. Reviews consistently mention the strong sense of community at various senior living facilities, with residents making lasting friendships and enjoying social activities together, as noted at Danberry at Inverness and Asher Point Independent Living of Hoover.
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Powhatan independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Powhatan independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Powhatan, 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 Powhatan 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 Powhatan 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
28%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
23.2%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.7%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Powhatan 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 Powhatan communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
22%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
20.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Powhatan 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 Powhatan offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
42.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.4%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.1%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.1%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.8%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.8%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.7%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
42.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
28%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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