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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Rock Creek, AL

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My Mother is a resident of Gardens of Pelham and she adores living there. She loves all the sweet people who work there and the fun activities ( especially bingo). It is a wonderful place and the workers...
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.
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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She doing great we love it. Skyline is a great place friendly, clean attend to her needs in a timely fashion and yes I would recommend Skyline Village at Red Mountain community to other families based on...
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.
Skyline Village is in Homewood and sits on top of Red Mountain overlooking the city of Birmingham. All the apartments have a great view and the Veranda out back is one of the BEST in the whole city.Skyline Village is truly an all-inclusive Community.Skyline Village is unique in the fact that we...
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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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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 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
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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.
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: 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: 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.
Here at Ivy Gate, we are in tune with your needs. In our peaceful sanctuary, 8-16 people become family.Our quality of care differs from more extensive communal living facilities and traditional nursing homes by offering more quality time with your loved one by committing to never housing more...
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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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Cost of independent living in Rock Creek, AL

The average cost of senior living in Rock Creek is $3,793 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dora, AL with an average of $2,851 per month.

Independent living costs in Rock Creek, AL, vs. nearby cities

Rock Creek, AL
$3,793/mo
$3,828/mo

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

Rock Creek, AL
$3,793/mo
$3,478/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Rock Creek, AL, vs. other senior living options

$4,303/mo
Independent Living
$3,793/mo

Independent living costs in Rock Creek, AL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,923/mo
Studio
$1,648/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,848/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,800/mo

Senior living costs in Rock Creek 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: Rock Creek, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRock Creek, ALAlabamaU.S.
Independent Living$3,793/mo$3,478/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,192/mo$3,866/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,303/mo$3,907/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Rock Creek, AL:$3,793/mo
Alabama:$3,478/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Rock Creek, AL:$4,192/mo
Alabama:$3,866/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Rock Creek, AL:$4,303/mo
Alabama:$3,907/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Rock Creek, AL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Rock Creek 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
Rock Creek, AL$1,730/mo$1,903/mo-9.1%
Alabama$2,838/mo$2,750/mo+3.2%
National$3,256/mo$3,166/mo+2.8%
Rock Creek, AL
2024 average cost:$1,730/mo
2023 average cost:$1,903/mo
Percent change:-9.1%
Alabama
2024 average cost:$2,838/mo
2023 average cost:$2,750/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,256/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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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 Rock Creek

Recent reviews for independent living in Rock Creek

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.

Monark Grove Greystone in Birmingham, AL

5.0
My brother recently moved to Monark. It has been a great experience. Nice room,people and wonderful food. Highly recommend It is a lovely homely place. Great care Family friendly I feel it is fairly priced for the good care

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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Rock Creek independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rock Creek independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rock Creek, 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 Rock Creek 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 Rock Creek partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Availability of select dining options in Rock Creek 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 Rock Creek communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
12.5%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rock Creek 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 Rock Creek offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
25%
45.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.5%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions

Gardens of Pelham, Skyline Village at Red Mountain and Pleasant Villa Retirement Home are the top-rated independent living facilities near Rock Creek, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 10 independent living facilities near Rock Creek, Alabama. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Rock Creek, Alabama are Danberry at Inverness, 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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