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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Hazel Green, AL

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 12 independent living facilities in Hazel Green, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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Recently visited with my aunt for the holidays. I was so surprised at how “at home” it felt! The staff are warm and welcoming and everyone seemed excited about Christmas. I don’t think we could ask for a...
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.
Friendly, southern and oh so charming, the Gardens of Hazel Green Assisted Living offers the personal attention and home-like environment your loved one deserves. From the rockers on the shady back porch to the spacious family-style dining room to the comfortable central common-area, our senior...
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9.8
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9.8
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19 reviews
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My mother cannot stop talking about how happy and comfortable she is about the place. She is extremely happy to be there. [name removed](Manager) is a hard worker, and she goes that extra mile for us to...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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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9.1
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46 reviews
9.1
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46 reviews
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48%
4 star
24%
3 star
17%
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4%
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Since [Date Removed] move-in, l've had to shower in an apartment across the hall while them work on fixing it I tried to be cooperative and they are sincere It took a month to establish wi-fi. Two trips from...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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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...
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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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Our loved one has not been there long, but our family is having a much better experience at Regency. Everything is going great so far, we were upfront with them about our loved ones health issues, and they...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Regency Retirement Village is a part of the city of Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama and provides residents with an assisted living community that is prepared to offer them the memory care that they need. This community is a great place to call home. Huntsville has much to offer to its guests...
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
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
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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, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.

Cost of independent living in Hazel Green, AL

The average cost of senior living in Hazel Green is $3,367 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Decatur, AL with an average of $2,641 per month.

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

Hazel Green, AL
$3,367/mo
$3,039/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

Independent living costs in Hazel Green, AL, vs. other senior living options

$5,906/mo
Independent Living
$3,367/mo

Independent living costs in Hazel Green, AL, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,665/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,579/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,384/mo

Senior living costs in Hazel Green 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: Hazel Green, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHazel Green, ALAlabamaU.S.
Independent Living$3,367/mo$3,039/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$4,551/mo$4,264/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$5,906/mo$5,690/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Hazel Green, AL:$3,367/mo
Alabama:$3,039/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Hazel Green, AL:$4,551/mo
Alabama:$4,264/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Hazel Green, AL:$5,906/mo
Alabama:$5,690/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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Independent living costs in Hazel Green, AL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Hazel Green 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.

Hazel Green, ALAL stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Hazel Green, AL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Hazel Green 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 average 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
Hazel Green, AL$2,957/mo$3,000/mo-1.4%
Alabama$3,005/mo$2,849/mo+5.5%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Hazel Green, AL
2024 average cost:$2,957/mo
2023 average cost:$3,000/mo
Percent change:-1.4%
Alabama
2024 average cost:$3,005/mo
2023 average cost:$2,849/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about independent living in Hazel Green

Recent reviews for independent living in Hazel Green

The Madison Village

5.0
I would tell others looking into The Madison Village that they have taken their time and answered all o my questions honestly. The main reason I chose this facility over others I looked at was because of the space and close proximity to my family. The apartment sizes are good. It is a good ...
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Viva Senior Living at Lincoln Manor in Fayetteville, TN

5.0
Our experience was great, the director was very hands on and had great communication. The nursing staff was very professional and experience which we appreciated. The rooms were pretty good size for the money.

Regency Assisted Living in Huntsville, AL

4.2
For the services, they offer the prices are good. The staff is very competent and caring. Weekend staff not as good as weekday staff. The food is lacking. The room sizes and layout of the community are good. They have outdoor space.

Hazel Green independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hazel Green independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hazel Green, 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 Hazel Green 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 Hazel Green partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hazel Green, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.6%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
30.2%
27.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.8%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.6%
9.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Hazel Green 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 Hazel Green communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hazel Green, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38%
32.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
33.4%
32.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hazel Green 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 Hazel Green offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hazel Green, ALNational
Activity director
Activity director
53.7%
39.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.2%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46.3%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.1%
41.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59.4%
43.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.9%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.1%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50.5%
34.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.8%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
57.6%
41.3%
Dances
Dances
48.6%
29.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
54.4%
35.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
59%
40.9%
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