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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Waugh, AL

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 11 independent living facilities in Waugh, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Boylston, Chisholm and Steiner.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Montgomery, Wetumpka and Millbrook.

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zipAveragecost: $2,721

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Photo of Asher Point Independent Living of Montgomery
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1212 Floor plans available
8.9
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48 reviews
8.9
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The staff is very friendly and will go out of their way to help you. The residents are also very friendly. The facility has all of the amid you could ask for.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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41 reviews
8.8
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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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Staff very nice. There are plenty of activities. Food is great. They have two standard offerings per meal time and then a menu to select from if you don't like those. A doctor available that comes to...
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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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.
Experience a place you can call home at Belmont Assisted Living. We are nestled in the peaceful neighborhood of Copperfield and directly across from Baptist East Hospital off of Taylor Road. We are located within walking distance of a fire station, one block from the Cancer Care Center, numerous...
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It’s stressful to worry about your loved one everyday and the decision to use a memory care unit was a difficult one. We have had ups and downs at Wesley Gardens and at one time I toured someplace to move my...
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.
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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: 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 Waugh, AL

The average cost of senior living in Waugh is $2,721 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Autaugaville, AL with an average of $1,578 per month.

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

Waugh, AL
$2,721/mo
$2,767/mo

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

Waugh, AL
$2,721/mo
$3,478/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$3,698/mo
Independent Living
$2,721/mo

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

Studio
$3,960/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,337/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,124/mo

Senior living costs in Waugh 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: Waugh, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWaugh, ALAlabamaU.S.
Independent Living$2,721/mo$3,478/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,459/mo$3,866/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,698/mo$3,907/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Waugh, AL:$2,721/mo
Alabama:$3,478/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Waugh, AL:$3,459/mo
Alabama:$3,866/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Waugh, AL:$3,698/mo
Alabama:$3,907/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Waugh, AL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Waugh 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
Waugh, AL$2,194/mo$2,317/mo-5.3%
Alabama$2,802/mo$2,616/mo+7.1%
National$3,210/mo$3,103/mo+3.4%
Waugh, AL
2024 average cost:$2,194/mo
2023 average cost:$2,317/mo
Percent change:-5.3%
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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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 Waugh

Recent reviews for independent living in Waugh

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.

Asher Point Independent Living of Montgomery

4.0
The facility is very pretty. The parking lot should be a little larger. The staff are nice and helpful. It is good to know this is independent living, so the residents are pretty self sufficient.

Country Cottage - Montgomery

3.9
We have been very pleased with this facility. Staff has been great, the food very good, medication monitoring, and consistently good care from the entire staff for our loved one. We would like to see the TV service updated and more user friendly for elderly. Overall we are extremely pleased ...
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Waugh independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waugh independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waugh, 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 Waugh 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 Waugh partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waugh, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Waugh 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 Waugh communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waugh, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waugh 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 Waugh offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Waugh, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
57.1%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.1%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.1%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
57.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
57.1%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.9%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 11 independent living facilities near Waugh, Alabama. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Waugh, Alabama is Gardens of Wetumpka. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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