Independent Living Communities in Huntsville, AL

"I visited this place, and had lunch while touring. The food was very good and the dessert was homemade . The rooms are very nice and has lots of space. The calendar had a lot of nice activities and I liked that they had an outdoor pool, beauty salon, raised community garden, and a gym. The staff was great. I'm bringing mom down soon."

"I liked Gateway Place because it was brand new and it included all the utilities. The staff had been very nice when she showed me around. I thought I would like the place once I moved in. "

"Fleming Farms Senior Living was nice. However, when I came into the lobby, it didn't look like they had swept it too well (even though it's a fairly new development). They showed me their activity room and exercise room, and all of that was good. They had a swimming pool. It seemed very nice, but I didn't like the entry. I think they could make the entryway a little cleaner because they're trying to make an impression. I had to sit and wait a few minutes before they came out for me. The apartments were smaller, and I didn't like that as well."

"I am in The Commons. Most of the residents here are very active. We have activities on a daily basis like bingo, bunco, and movie nights. We have a small fitness area where we have treadmills and yoga balls. We have a picnic area. It was really nice. There are a range of apartments that go from one bedroom with just a bedroom, a small living room, a kitchen, and a bathroom all the way to two full bedrooms and two full baths, and some of them have dens. They are very clean. The assistance is very helpful. I am in a rehab facility right now because I had a car accident and crashed the bones in my ankle, and I have to have extensive physical therapy. Last night, it was very cold and so I called and have one of the assistance to go out to on my court and bring my plants in and set them on the floor. I will absolutely recommend it. The only thing that I can see that needs improvement is the policy about overnight guests, and it is strictly from a personal point of view. You can only have overnight guests for 30 nights on 1 calendar year and for me it that is very inconvenient and not realistic because I am a grandmother that have grandchildren that love to come to my house and even if I have a one day a week or every weekend that will be 52 nights. "

"My wife is in skilled nursing at Magnolia Trace at the present time, and it's one of the best ones in Alabama. However, sooner or later, we're gonna run out of money. They don't take Medicaid patients, and it's very expensive. The food is mediocre. She has a large private room, and she has a television there. When she needs someone, sometimes it takes 45 minutes to an hour to get someone to come to her room. The only bad thing that we found there is their response time. Because of the virus, they serve all of them in the rooms, but they have a nice dining room. When it was in operation, they served everything, and everything was really nice in there. They haven't used the dining room now for about three or four months or more because of the virus. It's like a restaurant, and it's large enough to serve everybody on that floor. They had activities just about every day before the virus. They had churches come in, choir singing, and kids coming in performing. They have an activities director and an assistant director. You get a list of activities and when they're going to appear. The value for money is excellent for what you get. I would recommend it."

"Dad is in the Presbyterian Apartments in completely independent living. He has made quite a few friends, and his health has improved immensely. He wants to live there as long as he can. They have a Bible study every day at 4:00 that he has initiated with a group of five or six people that attend. He has a one-bedroom apartment, which has a small kitchenette, a living room, and a pretty-good-sized storage room. There are 12 floors in the building. They do not supply food or care since it's completely independent. You have to sign in when you get there and sign out when you leave, but Dad comes and goes as he pleases without signing in or signing out. They have an entertainment room and have various people that visit, like different preachers who come in every Saturday night and have church service. They also have musicians come in and play. They're all volunteers. "

Upside is truly an exclusive opportunity to live independently on your own terms. We offer luxury living options with over 2,500+ apartments in our network across the country alongside a dedicated and experienced personal concierge support system. Upside is a uniquely designed senior living alternative to help you live completely independently. The Upside team helps you find a luxury-style apartment living option and provide you with extra layers of care and assistance, whenever and however you need it. Once you're settled in your new home, we connect you to your personal concierge and expert on all things aging. The Upside concierge is available to help arrange meal and grocery deliveries, transportation services, schedule appointments, assist with technology, and so much more! Anything you need, Upside is just a quick phone call or text away.

"We're fairly pleased with the Regency; my mother has been living there for about five years. The rooms are perfectly OK. The staff is very professional. They have an activity director and some pretty robust activities. The food is OK and home-cooked. "

"We are very pleased with Madison Village. It’s all inclusive. My mother has been there for about two weeks and is very happy and making friends. The staff is very friendly; the minute she needs them, she pushes her button and they come. They are very welcoming and helpful. They have exercise every morning and some kind of brain thing like trivia. They have mini concerts, bingo, play cards, and go out of the facility for activities and places. We are very pleased. "

"I thought Merrill Gardens was very nice, very clean, and very big. We noticed the different room sizes and the common areas. You could bring a pet, if you chose to. The eating facilities seemed very nice. The staff was very hospitable, kind, and patient and were willing to sit down and answer all the questions that we had. "

"My mother moved into Riverside Senior Living. The room is very nice, and the facility is facing the river. It’s a nice place. Everybody is nice. I would recommend it."