Montgomery Assisted Living

The median cost of assisted living in Montgomery for a single-occupancy apartment is $2,450/month (Genworth - 2013). This monthly cost typically includes rent, utilities, dining, housekeeping and transportation.

The state capital since 1846, Montgomery is the second largest city in the state of Alabama with a population of 205,000. Its rolling terrain consists of 156 square miles and is home to Alabama State University. Seniors who choose Montgomery assisted living benefit from a humid subtropical climate that consists of short, mild winters with an average temperature in the mid 40s. Nat King Cole, Hank Williams and numerous other musical performers got their start in Montgomery, where the opportunity to enjoy the cultural arts only continues to grow.

Local Hospitals in Montgomery

Four hospitals service the needs of Montgomery area residents, and stand ready to meet the community’s health needs. As the nation’s population of Baby Boomers quickly ages, access to increased health care options is critical to guaranteeing community health standards.

• Baptist Medical Center South
  2105 E South Blvd Montgomery, AL 36116
  (334) 288-2100
• Baptist Medical Center East
  400 Taylor Rd Montgomery, AL 36117
  (334) 227-8330
• Central AL Veterans Health
  215 Perry Hill Rd Montgomery, AL 36109
  (334) 272-4670
• Jackson Hospital
  1725 Pine St Montgomery, AL 36106
  (334) 293-8000

Montgomery Mass Transit

As the first city to install city-wide street cars in 1886, Montgomery, Alabama has been on the forefront of mass transit systems for more than a hundred years. The city is as committed today to providing access to mass transit as they were back at the end of the 19th century.

• Montgomery Area Paratransit (MAP)
  MAP provides transportation service to people with physical or cognitive impairments that prevent them from riding MATS buses.
• Montgomery Area Transit System (MATS)
  MATS provides fixed-route bus service throughout the city.

Montgomery Senior Centers

The City of Montgomery, Alabama’s Park and Recreation Department runs numerous parks and facilities for the enjoyment of her citizens. From exercise classes to computer labs, and from tax classes to board games, there are plenty of options for area seniors.

• Crump Senior Center
  1750 Congressman Dickinson Dr., Montgomery, AL 36109
  (334) 625-4547

Montgomery Senior Services

The capital city offers numerous agencies for seniors. The town city houses the state’s Agency of Aging which seeks to provide needed services to area seniors.

• Alabama Department of Senior Services
  770 Washington Avenue, Suite 470, Montgomery, AL 36104
  (334) 242-5743
• Montgomery Area Council on Aging (MACOA)
  115 East Jefferson Street, Montgomery, Alabama 36104
  (334) 263-0532
• South Central Alabama Area Agency on Aging
  5900 Carmichael Place, Montgomery, Alabama 36117
  (334) 244-6903 or 1-800-243-5463 (toll-free)