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6 Best Independent Living Communities in Dothan, AL
The cost of independent living in Dothan is about $4,958 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 6 options. Read 12 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.
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When it comes to the activities and value for cost - that is to new to evaluate. However, what I like the most about The Terrace's is that they have quality cottages, I feel like I did when I was at my home,...
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.
The Terrace at Grove Park Located in the charming city of Dothan, Houston County, Alabama, The Terrace at Grove Park is an assisted living community where you can feel safe and cared in a dignified environment. Known as 'The Peanut Capital of the World', Dothan is an active city, with many...
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.
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, 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.
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Somerset was wonderful to our family. We did have to end up moving them out because this facility is assisted living only and my mom needed memory care. We were never disappointed with the food and they had...
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.
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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Cost of independent living in Dothan, AL
The average cost of senior living in Dothan is $4,958 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Clayhatchee, AL with an average of $3,482 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Dothan, AL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Dothan, AL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Dothan vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Dothan, AL by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Dothan
Recent reviews for independent living in Dothan
Somerset Assisted Living Facility in Dothan, AL
4.5
Thank you so very much to the folks at Somerset Assisted Living for taking care of our parents. Our parents have been living at Somerset for over 20 months. They moved to Somerset while their home was being renovated from hurricane [name removed]. Our father is still living there, but our ...
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The Terrace at Grove Park in Dothan, AL
5.0
Our experience with The Terrace has been fantastic we could not of picked a better community. Our loved one is extremely happy there, and we are extremely happy. The staff call us with any changes in our loved ones status, and anytime we call we questions they are always very responsive.
Dothan independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dothan independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dothan, 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 Dothan 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 Dothan partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
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16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Dothan 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 Dothan communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.7%
42.7%
Room service
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36.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dothan 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 Dothan offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
16.7%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
16.7%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
16.7%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
16.7%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.7%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
16.7%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.7%
45.8%
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The Terrace at Grove Park, Sunrise Retirement Home and Westside Terrace are the top-rated independent living facilities near Dothan, Alabama. See full list of communities.
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