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Senior Living Apartments in Smith Institute, AL

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If you’re an active, independent older adult looking for senior housing in Smith Institute, senior citizen apartments in Smith Institute 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 Smith Institute and consider their options. With 8 senior rentals in Smith Institute, AL, we can help you find the right apartment for your budget and lifestyle. Whether you’re looking for upscale Smith Institute 55-plus apartments or low-income senior apartments for rent in Smith Institute, A Place for Mom can simplify your search.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Plainview, Lands Crossroads and Douglas.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Rainsville, Rainbow City and Snead.

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zipAverageCost: $1,930

Senior Apartments Facilities near Smith Institute, AL

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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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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.
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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.
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...
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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Cost of senior apartments in Smith Institute, AL

The average cost of senior living in Smith Institute is $1,930 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Attalla, AL with an average of $495 per month.

Senior apartments costs in Smith Institute, AL, vs. nearby cities

Smith Institute, AL
$1,930/mo
$3,098/mo

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

Smith Institute, AL
$1,930/mo
$1,066/mo
U.S. national average
$1,331/mo

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

$3,389/mo
Senior Apartments
$1,930/mo

Senior apartments costs in Smith Institute, AL, by floor plan type

1 Bedroom
$1,750/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,110/mo

Senior living costs in Smith Institute 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: Smith Institute, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSmith Institute, ALAlabamaU.S.
Senior Apartments$1,930/mo$1,066/mo$1,331/mo
Assisted Living$3,389/mo$3,866/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,389/mo$3,907/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,122/mo$3,478/mo$4,016/mo
Senior Apartments
Smith Institute, AL:$1,930/mo
Alabama:$1,066/mo
U.S.:$1,331/mo
Assisted Living
Smith Institute, AL:$3,389/mo
Alabama:$3,866/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Smith Institute, AL:$3,389/mo
Alabama:$3,907/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Smith Institute, AL:$3,122/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 Smith Institute

Recent reviews for senior apartments in Smith Institute

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!

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The Commons, Wesley Apartments and Nesmith Park Apartments are the top-rated senior apartments facilities near Smith Institute, Alabama. See full list of communities.

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