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As a new member of the Gardens of Clanton, our family is very satisfied. Our Mom was very resistant to move from her home, but due to safety issues we insisted she live with one of her daughters or at 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.
Friendly, charming and oh so southern, the Gardens of Clanton Assisted Living offers the personal attention and home-like environment your loved one deserves. From the shady front porch to the spacious common-area, our assisted living has a welcoming feeling of “family” and belonging. With 16...
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The Gardens at Wetumpka have provided a warm, friendly place to live for my Sister. She loves the food and enjoys three good meals a day. I take refuge in knowing she is eating regularly, and receiving her...
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.
Welcome to the Gardens of Wetumpka Assisted Living, a place for seniors to take part, a place to belong. We offer the personal attention and home-like environment your loved one deserves. Nestled in a quiet residential area only minutes from downtown Wetumpka, our assisted living community has 29...
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My experience with Asher Point has overall been pleasant. There were. a few hiccups, when there was a change in management but overall I don't have any major complaints. Care has been good, they provide...
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.
Situated on beautifully landscaped grounds in the heart of Montgomery, you'll love the tasteful elegance of our community while enjoying all the conveniences of living in the center of our great state's capital. Residents enjoy being just minutes from shopping, healthcare, dining and all the...
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I'd give 5s to all of the above. Country Cottage's personnel were awesome! The facility was clean and well kept. The personnel, on many occasions, went above and beyond to be helpful! They were attentive...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Country Cottage — Montgomery is an assisted living community located in Montgomery, Alabama. Montgomery is a beautiful city in Montgomery County and is known for its recreational amenities and cultural attractions. The city features more than 1600 acres of parkland, as well as 24 community...
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Overall I think she is happy living there. She doesn't like the food. They have had meetings on this with management. So hopefully that will change. Repairs are done but very slow process. The door to her...
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 Gables at Charlton Place Assisted Living combines a convenient location, comfortable apartment homes and daily assistance designed to maximize your parents’ independence. It’s the kind of care that provides true peace of mind for the whole family. We are nestled within a small, quiet and...
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Definitely a 5 for all of them. What we like the most about the community is that it is Very friendly atmosphere, great food, nice cozy room, always had help when she needed it and best of all she was happy...
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.
Country Place Senior Living is more than an assisted living residence, it's a place where true friendships are made, lives are shared and care warms the heart. Our uniquely intimate setting of 24 suites limits the number of residents, thereby fostering a feeling of 'family' and belonging. When...
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What we like the most about Pine Needle Senior Living is the friendliness of the staff and yes we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Welcome to Pine Needle of Greenville, a 16-resident assisted living facility where individualized personal care is our highest priority! We are a dedicated retirement home for seniors here in Greenville, Alabama and are committed to serving our residents with the care and compassion they deserve....
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The staff is outstanding. They are always friendly and helpful and offer a wide variety of activities every day. The facility is always kept clean and has a very attractive decor throughout the interior of...
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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We picked this community, because of the great people, rates, and it was convenient for my father. I would 100 percent recommend to other families. It's very nice.
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.
Congregate Housing at Cahaba Trace 208 Pierson Avenue Centreville, AL 35042, US
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Our love one feels well supported and at home. The staff and residents are very hospitable and the facility is elderly friendly.. The faculty & staff goes far and beyond to accommodate the needs of the...
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 CaraVita Village, we know that you would rather not spend your retirement having yet another set of responsibilities. That's why we strive to make life easier for the active seniors at our community. We offer all the conveniences of home without the hassle of home ownership, which means you...
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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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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: 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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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.
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.
Hallmark at Selma The Hallmark at Selma 55 and older apartments are senior apartments located in beautiful and historic Selma, Dallas County, AL. This area is widely known for both the history it holds and its small town atmosphere. There are a number of things that seniors will be able to do...
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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.
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.
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.
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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
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: 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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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: 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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The owner and staff of Homeland are extremely friendly and helpful. The price is affordable and the rooms are clean. The owner of Homeland gives her cell phone number and always available. They have been...
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.

Cost of independent living in Selma, AL

The average cost of senior living in Selma is $2,538 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dayton, AL with an average of $394 per month.

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

Selma, AL
$2,538/mo

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

Selma, AL
$2,538/mo
$3,478/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$3,474/mo
Independent Living
$2,538/mo

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

Studio
$3,253/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,332/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,105/mo

Senior living costs in Selma 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: Selma, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSelma, ALAlabamaU.S.
Independent Living$2,538/mo$3,478/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,290/mo$3,866/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,474/mo$3,907/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Selma, AL:$2,538/mo
Alabama:$3,478/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Selma, AL:$3,290/mo
Alabama:$3,866/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Selma, AL:$3,474/mo
Alabama:$3,907/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Selma, AL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Selma 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
Selma, AL$2,076/mo$2,317/mo-10.4%
Alabama$2,802/mo$2,616/mo+7.1%
National$3,210/mo$3,103/mo+3.4%
Selma, AL
2024 average cost:$2,076/mo
2023 average cost:$2,317/mo
Percent change:-10.4%
Alabama
2024 average cost:$2,802/mo
2023 average cost:$2,616/mo
Percent change:+7.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,210/mo
2023 average cost:$3,103/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
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What families are saying about independent living in Selma

Recent reviews for independent living in Selma

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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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.

Pine Needle of Greenville

4.5
I am not just content but happy

Selma independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Selma independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Selma, 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 Selma 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 Selma partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Selma, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.5%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
4.2%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
6.3%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Selma 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 Selma communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
4.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
10.4%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Selma 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 Selma offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Selma, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
18.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.2%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
22.9%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
27.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
6.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.5%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.6%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
20.8%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18.8%
47%
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Gardens of Clanton, Gardens of Wetumpka and Asher Point Independent Living of Montgomery are the top-rated independent living facilities near Selma, Alabama. See full list of communities.

There are 59 independent living facilities near Selma, Alabama. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Selma, Alabama are Gardens of Clanton and Gardens of Wetumpka. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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