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Photo of The Opal at Bluewater Bay
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33 Floor plans available
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My Dad was welcomed by friendly, caring, professional Staff! Everyone went above and beyond the normal to make my Dad feel welcome and wanted in his new apartment. I cannot thank the staff enough, from 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.
Our assisted living community, located in Niceville, Fla., a short distance from the white sandy beaches of Destin, offers an engaging social life that will pull you away from the TV and into happy hour socials, card and board games, fitness classes, art and other creative projects, lively meals,...
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22 Floor plans available
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The facility is clean, comfortable and the staff is friendly and kind. My mom is very comfortable in her room and it's nice to know she is being taken care 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.
Likened to finding a rare treasure, you really must discover the beauty of Stanley House. It lies beyond the walls and decor. The team of exceptional service and care providers has been assembled. They have been carefully screened for exemplary credentials. Simply put, it takes a special person...
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Photo of American House Bluewater Bay
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55 Floor plans available
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Every single person here is just wonderful! I am thankful that I listened to my niece and moved here sight unseen. [name removed] has been really exceptional for everything I've needed and [name removed] has...
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.
When considering an Independent Living community, you are choosing a lifestyle. With resort-style living for the active senior, residents live life by their own design. Our community offers condominium style living with a host of services and amenities along with an engaging entertainment...
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Things seem to be going very well at Crestview Manor! My loved one has settled in well, and I haven't heard a single negative word from any of my family members! The place seemed very clean and well kept...
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 Country Place Senior Living of Brewton
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The staff was attentive to my mom. She was able to get strong enough to no longer use a walker, so she moved out after 6 months. The only negative was that food portions were small and there was not much...
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 of Brewton is an assisted living community located in Brewton, AL. Brewton, a small town located just north of the Florida Panhandle, offers seasonal events, recreational facilities and a vibrant downtown with an abundance of shopping venues. Its residents take part in...
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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.
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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Our loved one loves Country Place. They are all friendly and very helpful. The new staff members answered all of our questions and helped us tremendously in the move in process. I would recommend this...
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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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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Eden has continued to be amazing! My mom has been at Eden for a year now . The staff has gone above and beyond to make sure my mom is well and as happy as she can be . Their communication on issues is...
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.
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Photo of The Terrace at Ivey Acres Assisted Living
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The staff at The Terrace at Ivey Acres Assisted Living treat all of the residents like family. They have a nice home and non-institutional environment. They had a lot of patience with my family member. I...
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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Photo of Andalusia Manor
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 Savannah Terrace of Andalusia I
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 Serenity South Elba Senior 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 Carington Manor
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 Crescent Park Village
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 Evergreen Retirement Ctr
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.
Photo of Pine Needle Place
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.
Photo of Hartford Retirement Village
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 Magnolia Wood Lodge
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 Magnolia Wood Lodge II and III
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 Stanley, AL

The average cost of senior living in Stanley is $3,392 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Castleberry, AL with an average of $2,934 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Stanley, AL vs. nearby cities

Stanley, AL
$3,392/mo
$2,948/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Stanley, AL vs. the state and national average

Stanley, AL
$3,392/mo
$3,458/mo
U.S. national average
$4,009/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Stanley vs. other types of senior living

$3,582/mo
Independent Living
$3,392/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Stanley, AL by room type

Semi-Private
$3,150/mo
Studio
$4,086/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,526/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,803/mo

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 Stanley

Recent reviews for independent living in Stanley

Serenity South Troy Senior Living

5.0
My sister and I recently went through the process of identifying end-of-life care for our mother. That included assisted living arrangements for the early stages of her decline to higher levels of care as her dementia worsened and her health failed. When I received the call from the assisted ...
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Country Place Senior Living of Brewton

4.7
I have been very pleased. I would recommend Country Place to others. It is clean and spacious community. The food services are good. The have choices at breakfast. I was pleased with the staff that I interacted with.

Westgate Village in Brewton, AL

5.0
Moved into Westgate at start of new year. Best Decision!!! Feel safe, yet feel I have privacy. Place is clean, staff is great! Love the opportunity to meet many kinds of people.

Stanley independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Stanley independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Stanley, 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 Stanley 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 Stanley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Stanley, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35%
33.9%
No sugar
No sugar
15%
31.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15%
33.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Stanley 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 Stanley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Stanley, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10%
36.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
43.3%
Room service
Room service
40%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Stanley 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 Stanley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Stanley, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15%
28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
32.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
37.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
41.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
30%
47%
Dances
Dances
25%
32.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35%
46.8%
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The Opal at Bluewater Bay, Sodalis DeFuniak Springs and American House Bluewater Bay are the top-rated independent living facilities near Stanley, Alabama. See full list of communities.

There are 30 independent living facilities near Stanley, Alabama. See the full list.

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