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Senior Living Apartments in Decatur, AL

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If you’re an active, independent older adult looking for senior housing in Decatur, senior citizen apartments in Decatur might be the right fit. Apartments for seniors typically don’t include personal care services, but may offer amenities, activities, and maintenance for a stress-free, social lifestyle.

A Place for Mom can help older adults navigate how to apply for senior housing in Decatur and consider their options. With 12 senior rentals in Decatur, AL, we can help you find the right apartment for your budget and lifestyle. Whether you’re looking for upscale Decatur 55-plus apartments or low-income senior apartments for rent in Decatur, A Place for Mom can simplify your search.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Moulton Heights, West Decatur and Georgia.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Fish Pond, South Vinemont and Mount Moriah.

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zipAverageCost: $2,727

Senior Apartments Facilities near Decatur, AL

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[name removed], the Director, was a true gift from the Lord. She walked with us through every stage- even transitioning out of Morningside into a a new facility. We also had the sweetest relationship with...
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 historic Decatur, Morningside has provided state-licensed assisted living services since 1999. 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,...
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The staff was always friendly. They treat everyone like family. My mom loved them!!! I love them!!! Yes, we would recommend this community to other families!!! When my mother passed in January the staff got...
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 Cottage — Decatur is an assisted living community located in Decatur, Alabama. Decatur is a city situated in Morgan and Limestone counties and is affectionately known as 'The River City.' As the largest city in Morgan County, it offers its residents a wide array of shopping, dining and...
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Food is excellent. Staff are friendly, kind and go above and beyond to take care of their residence and work with the residence caretakers. Various fun activities are provided for residence daily with...
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 Limestone Manor 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. Conveniently located off Highway 31, our assisted living community has 24 private apartments, spacious family-style...
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Not just staff but residents are very friendly. This is an independent living community. They offering transportation to appointments, but my father didn't use them. [name removed] was wonderful! They offer...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Commons is Huntsville's first 55+ Active Adult Community and is very different from other apartments or retirement living options in our area. A 55+ Active Adult Community, like The Commons, is an age restricted community. That means we are required by the 1995 Housing for Older Persons Act...
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As this is an independent living community, the staff consists of the office manager who is helpful and efficient, and a wonderful maintenance man who can also be described that way. The move in was...
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.
Please call us before scheduling a tour!The Lodge at Johns Road, is Huntsville's newest '55 and better apartment home community! The Lodge at Johns Road offers Studio, 1-, 2- and 3- bedroom apartment homes ranging from 673 to 1,262 square feet. The community is brand new and has a fully secure...
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.
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.
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: 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.
At The Apartments at Russel Erskine, we combine the splendor and hospitality of the old grand hotels with the modern conveniences you have grown to expect in an apartment community. Originally built in the early 1930's as Huntsville's premiere downtown hotel, the Russel Erskine building has been...
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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: 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: 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.

Cost of senior apartments in Decatur, AL

The average cost of senior living in Decatur is $2,727 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include West Point, AL with an average of $2,456 per month.

Senior apartments costs in Decatur, AL, vs. nearby cities

Decatur, AL
$2,727/mo
$2,923/mo

Senior apartments costs in Decatur, AL, vs. state and national averages

Decatur, AL
$2,727/mo
$1,066/mo
U.S. national average
$1,331/mo

Senior apartments costs in Decatur, AL, vs. other senior living options

$4,215/mo
Senior Apartments
$2,727/mo

Senior apartments costs in Decatur, AL, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,230/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,675/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,807/mo

Senior living costs in Decatur vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Decatur, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDecatur, ALAlabamaU.S.
Senior Apartments$2,727/mo$1,066/mo$1,331/mo
Assisted Living$4,215/mo$3,866/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,215/mo$3,907/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,650/mo$3,478/mo$4,016/mo
Senior Apartments
Decatur, AL:$2,727/mo
Alabama:$1,066/mo
U.S.:$1,331/mo
Assisted Living
Decatur, AL:$4,215/mo
Alabama:$3,866/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Decatur, AL:$4,215/mo
Alabama:$3,907/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Decatur, AL:$3,650/mo
Alabama:$3,478/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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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 senior apartments in Decatur

Recent reviews for senior apartments in Decatur

Country Cottage - Decatur

5.0
The staff CARES!!! The staff is down to earth and genuinely cares about their residents. My mother has had a hard time moving into assisted living because she is fiercely independent.. the staff here has included her and everything and makes her feel welcome.

The Commons in Huntsville, AL

4.8
Since I have been here such a short time, I haven’t been able to get too involved in the community activities. Everyone I have met so far have been so friendly and inviting which makes me excited for living here!

Morningside of Decatur

5.0
They are wonderful. They are very attentive to the residents. They have lots of activities to keep the residents active and engaged.

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Morningside of Decatur, Country Cottage - Decatur and Limestone Manor are the top-rated senior apartments facilities near Decatur, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 12 senior apartments facilities near Decatur, Alabama. See the full list.
The best senior apartments facility near you in Decatur, Alabama is Limestone Manor. This senior apartments community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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