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10 Best Independent Living Communities in New Haven, AL

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 14 independent living facilities in New Haven, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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Photo of The Commons
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9.8
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18 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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Photo of Vitality Living Upland Park
1414 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
9.1
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46 reviews
9.1
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46 reviews
5 star
48%
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24%
3 star
17%
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4%
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7%
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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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Photo of Merrill Gardens at Madison
2323 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.0
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62 reviews
9.0
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62 reviews
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I like having lunch dinner or breakfast at any time between 7 am and 7 pm each day. The young food service needs improvement. It takes about 20 minutes to get served. yes I could recommend Merrill Gardens...
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.
Merrill Gardens at Madison is situated between Athens and Huntsville in Madison county. Enjoy being near shopping, outdoor recreation areas, hospitals and high-quality medical practices.Merrill Gardens at Madison is classically designed and offer a wellness center, well-appointed library and lots...
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Photo of Monark Grove Madison
1010 Photos available
2222 Floor plans available
8.9
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29 reviews
8.9
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29 reviews
5 star
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Its a smaller place which makes it not overwhelming for my mother to navigate. They have many activities and they are well organized as far as outings. Their staff is very attentive and I never ever have had...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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Photo of Heritage Assisted Living and Memory Care
88 Photos available
8.0
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8 reviews
8.0
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8 reviews
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My mom needed more care but they were above and beyond kind and helpful for my mom and our family. The best of people there. They were intentional in caring for my mom.
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.
For seniors who need some help with daily tasks or live with dementia, Heritage Assisted Living and Memory Care in Madison, Alabama, offers a comfortable experience and an outgoing staff that will provide the compassionate care your loved one deserves.
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Photo of Madison at The Range
55 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
7.7
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44 reviews
7.7
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44 reviews
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Thank you for suggesting The Range it was a perfect fit for my mom. The staff and admin are a Joy to work with. They are always willing to go the extra mile for their residents. When moms happy her family...
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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Photo of The Neighborhood at Madison
1111 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
7.0
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17 reviews
7.0
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17 reviews
5 star
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6%
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18%
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I have so much comfort and joy that my dad was a resident at the Neighborhood at Madison. He received loving, compassionate and knowledgeable care during his year and a half stay. I do not have a single...
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.
Located in a thriving suburb of Huntsville, Morningside of Madison allows residents to be active in the things they love. Serving the community since 1998, Morningside has embraced the concept of 'putting our residents first' and provides Healthy Generation Programming to enable our residents to...
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Photo of The Madison Village
66 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
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Our building had a Friday night get together, where we had food, played games and had fun. None of there other buildings did this, so that's what made it so special. I'm no longer living there, as I have...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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: 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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We looked at Magnolia Trace and we loved it but it was the most expensive one we looked at. My mother had been to rehab there before so we really had good experience there from a rehab stand point. She was...
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: 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.
Photo of Windsor House Assisted Living
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.
Photo of Windsor House
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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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 New Haven, AL

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

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

New Haven, AL
$3,367/mo
$3,039/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

Independent living costs in New Haven, AL, vs. other senior living options

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

Independent living costs in New Haven, AL, by floor plan type

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

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

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

New Haven, ALAL stateNational

Independent living cost trends in New Haven, AL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in New Haven 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
New Haven, 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%
New Haven, 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

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 New Haven

Recent reviews for independent living in New Haven

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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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.

The Neighborhood at Madison

4.6
Overall my mom has settled in very well, she has made some friends and the staff makes her feel welcome! I have interacted the most with [names removed] and they are fabulous. I have had some concerns with staff turnover and my mom has commented on that as well. But as a health care professional ...
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New Haven independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in New Haven independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in New Haven, 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 New Haven 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 New Haven partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
New Haven, 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 New Haven 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 New Haven communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
New Haven, 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 New Haven 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 New Haven offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
New Haven, 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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The Commons, Vitality Living Upland Park and Merrill Gardens at Madison are the top-rated independent living facilities near New Haven, Alabama. See full list of communities.
There are 14 independent living facilities near New Haven, Alabama. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in New Haven, Alabama are Limestone Lodge, Residences at Wellpoint and Limestone Manor. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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