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The Commons

4300 Chris Drive, Huntsville, AL 35802
9.8
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11 reviews

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Kelly - Child of resident/client
5.0
I thought the value to cost was excellent. I would highly recommend it.

Overall experience was great! [name removed] was great to work with and dad was so looking forward to getting involved with the activities and meeting the other residents. The common areas are well kept and tidy. The apartment was freshly updated with paint, carpet and flooring. Friendliness of staff - I dealt with only [name removed] and she was wonderful!!! No care as it is independent living. They offer lunch but dad didn't opt in to it. Activities were available and many seemed well attended. Dad was looking forward to getting involved but didn't before he died.... Read more

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About the facility The Commons

The Commons is an independent living community complete with well-lit homelike apartments. Seniors age 55+ are invited to live an active lifestyle among landscaped greenery in Huntsville, Alabama.

The community has 54 pet-friendly apartments — all of which have access to life-enriching amenities. Residents can choose between four different apartment layouts and sizes, including one- and two-bedrooms. These apartments provide spacious atmospheres thanks to high ceilings. Plus, seniors can live safely with accessible shower seats. While living at The Commons, residents have access to multiple amenities, such as the walking path, the 24/7 fitness center, the kitchen, the screened-in porch, and more.

The Commons offers a la carte services, where residents can choose what type of assistance they need. This allows seniors to maintain a higher level of independence for as long as possible. These services can include a wide range of services like pet care, personal assistance, meal plans, parking, transportation, and more. Additionally, residents at The Commons can live a stress-free lifestyle without homeowner responsibilities thanks to regular cleaning, laundry, and trash removal services. They can also live peacefully in the safety of The Commons with controlled access to the building and round-the-clock video monitoring.

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Senior Living Options Offered

Independent Living
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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
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Senior apartments offer accessible living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Commons is a community within Hickory Senior Living properties. See all Hickory Senior Living communities.

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Amenities at The Commons

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Room Amenities

Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
Full kitchen
Ground Floor Units
Handicap Accessible
Air Conditioned
Cable or Satellite TV

Facility Amenities

Dining

Private Dining Room

Transportation & parking

Complimentary Transportation
Resident Parking Available
Transportation at Cost
Uncovered Parking

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Dogs Allowed
Cats Allowed

Common areas

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Beauty Salon
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9.8

Review Score

Review Score

11 reviews

9.8

Out of 10


5 star

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4 star

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3 star

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11 reviews

A Place for Mom has scored The Commons with 9.8 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, The Commons has 11 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.5 out of 5.

How we score communities
Cleanliness

4.7

Friendliness

4.7

Meals & Dining

5.0

Care Services

4.5

Activities

4.4

Staff

4.8

Value for Cost

4.5

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5.0
Kelly - Child of resident/client
Independent Living
July 3, 2024
Verified Review
I thought the value to cost was excellent. I would highly recommend it.

Overall experience was great! [name removed] was great to work with and dad was so looking forward to getting involved with the activities and meeting the other residents. The common areas are well kept and tidy. The apartment was freshly updated with paint, carpet and flooring. Friendliness of staff - I dealt with only [name removed] and she was wonderful!!! No care as it is independent living. They offer lunch but dad didn't opt in to it. Activities were available and many seemed well attended. Dad was looking forward to getting involved but didn't before he died.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Kelly Smith - Child of resident/client
Independent Living
June 22, 2024
Wonderful to work with!

[name removed] was wonderful to work with. My dad resisted moving, but she was faithful to contact us whenever there was an opening. Dad decided he was ready and when he went to look at what was available, she encouraged him and told him about the amenities and social events. She answered all of his questions and she was/is wonderful to work with. It has been a wonderful experience.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

No data collected

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


4.0
Anonymous - Child of resident/client
Senior Apartments
June 6, 2024
Verified Review
Recommended

The staff at The Commons are very friendly and professional. There is not an option for free housekeeping, the tenants pay for that. The staff always communicates with the family. The move-in process was simple. For the meals, the staff and tenants both cook the meals, every lunch and every Friday. I would recommend the facility to other people. The location of the building is convenient to everything in Huntsville.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

4

Activities

5

Staff

4

Value for Cost

4


5.0
Linda V - Resident/client
Senior Apartments
January 26, 2024
Living at the Commons

Since I have been here such a short time, I haven’t been able to get too involved in the community activities. Everyone I have met so far have been so friendly and inviting which makes me excited for living here!

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

No data collected

Care Services

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Activities

No data collected

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Salene - Child of resident/client
Senior Apartments
May 23, 2023
Verified Review
It was an answer to my family's prayers.

I would tell others looking that the tenants are very friendly, the apartments are new, clean, and the overall physical features of the building are classy, and modern. I would recommend The Commons to others looking for Senior Living.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


3.0
Anonymous - Loved one of resident/client
Independent Living
December 11, 2020
Verified Review
my review of the commons

Make sure to check into the facility thoroughly. It's a very nice facility. there is no transportation right now either. The room sizes are nice, you have a choice to buy a food plan with the facility. the communication is

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

4

Care Services

3

Activities

1

Value for Cost

2


4.0
Anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
May 7, 2017

Sounded great however way beyond her budget.

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

4

Care Services

4

Activities

4

Value for Cost

4


4.0
Anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
May 1, 2017
Verified Review

From what I saw of the commons, this seemed like a nice place to stay. Everything was clean and staff and residents were friendly. Though it did not quite fit my needs, as I preferred not to live in apartments, The Commons seemed like a nice place to live.

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

4

Care Services

4

Activities

4

Value for Cost

4


5.0
Anonymous - Loved one of resident/client
Independent Living
February 28, 2016
Verified Review
Easy process, great prices!

My mother in law just moved into The Commons last week and the whole process was very easy and enjoyable. Their prices are much more reasonable than another place she had looked at, and she is able to afford living here without outside support from other family members. We loved the "al a carte" process of being able to choose which services she needed rather than assuming she needed them all and charging for everything. Granted, she has only been there one week, but we saw her there yesterday and she was very happy and getting settled nicely. (Note: her AT&T cell phone does not get very good service there, so she may have to change to another provider, but that is no reflection on The Commons at all).

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Anonymous - Loved one of resident/client
Independent Living
February 11, 2015
Verified Review
That is what I call Security in my book!

The way it was designed is great for someone like my moms age. She would need the security. I feel secure for her to be there, people cant go in without a keycard or a code and that makes it's secure in my book. The residents have a card but the family get a code . Just not anyone can get in, that makes me feel secure. Also why I chose the facility. They keep it exceptionally clean in and outside , very tidy.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
November 4, 2014
Verified Review
Review of The Commons Independent Living in Huntsville, AL

Very Nice. Roomy, lots of amenities. I looked at assisted living also. Very caring. Met w/ resident/staff. I am a healthcare worker and I was impressed.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Value for Cost

5


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The Commons offers 1 Bedroom and 2 Bedrooms. Learn more.

A Place for Mom has scored The Commons 9.8 out of 10 using our proprietary review score.

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