★★★★★
PositiveHad the tour with [name removed] at the Commons. She was very friendly and informative. No high pressure sales like some others.
Community profile
The Commons
4300 Chris Drive, Huntsville, AL
Independent Living
★ 4.816 reviewsvia A Place for Mom ↗
About the community
About 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. Experience southern hospitality among similarly aged adults at The Commons. Related articles How to Choose an Independent Living Community to Call Home An Active, Engaging Retirement: Top 5 Benefits of Independent Senior Living Communities Independent Living Activities: Promoting a Healthy, Fulfilling Retirement
Family and resident feedback
4.8 out of 5 from 16 reviews
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★★★★★
Positivenice, quiet, convenient, small community [name removed] was excellent This is a place i would recommend for someone who is not looking for a "cruise ship" living situation.
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PositiveClean and well maintained!
Super CLEAN! Very very friendly! Great place for my mom to live.
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PositiveReview for The Commons
The staff were friendly, helpful and encouraging. The other residents were warm and welcoming. It was clean and well maintained. It is super convenient. They have a shuttle for doctor's appointments. They do several social things every month. It is independent living, so food is not included, but is available. My dad didn't order it, but the menu looked great. I highly recommend it. It was a great place for my dad and very reasonably priced.
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PositiveWonderful experience
Not just staff but residents are very friendly. This is an independent living community. They offering transportation to appointments, but my father didn't use them. [name removed] was wonderful! They offer a lunch service for a few, but my father did not use this service. They have several social events and the people were all friendly. A great option for the money.
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PositiveI 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 fo…
Verified overview
What we know from public sources
- Care options
- Independent Living
- Operator
- Hickory Senior Living
- Public price status
- Published starting price available
- Last source check
- August 2, 2026
Source-published features
Amenities and services
Grouped so you can scan what affects day-to-day life before opening an operator page.
Meals & dining
- Private Dining Room
- Meals Provided
Health & wellness
- Staffing & Ancillary Services
- Medication Management
Services & convenience
- Covered Parking
- Complimentary Transportation
- Uncovered Parking
- Property Convenient to Public Transit
- Resident Parking Available
- Transportation at Cost
- Cats Allowed
- Pet Care Available
- Dogs Allowed
- Laundry Service / Drycleaning
- Grocery Shopping and Errands
- Housekeeping
- Beautician
- English
Activities & engagement
- Bridge Club
- Holiday Parties
- Wine Tasting
- Dances
- Happy Hour
- Activities Off-site
- Visiting Chaplain or Priest
- Activities On-site
- Christian Services
- Community Service Organizations
- Resident Band or Musicians
- Live Well Programs
- BBQs or Picnics
- Stretching Classes
- Forever Fit
- Birthday Parties
- Cards / Pinochle Club
- Brain fitness / Dakim
- Live Musical Performances
- Men's Club
- Trivia Games
- Cooking Club
- Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
- Gardening Club
- Protestant Services
- Day Trips and Outings
- Cooking Classes
- Quilting or Sewing Club
- Pet-focused Programs
- Live Dance or Theater Performances
- Current Events Club
- Choir / Singing Club
- Art Classes
- Yoga / Chair Yoga
- Book Club
- Devotional Activities On-Site
- Karaoke
- Wii Bowling
- Walking Club
- Other Religious Services
- Catholic Services
Outdoor spaces
- Beauty Salon
- Indoor Common Areas
- Meeting Room
- TV Lounge
- Outdoor Common Areas
- Computer or Media Center
- Barber Shop
- Central Fireplace
- Library
- Outside Patio
- Arts and Crafts Center
- Raised Garden Beds
- Fitness Center
- Game Room
Apartment & room features
- Full kitchen
- Handicap Accessible
- Ground Floor Units
- Private patio, deck, or balcony
- Air Conditioned
- Garden View
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Wheelchair Accessible Showers
- Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
Published by A Place for Mom ↗. Features can change; confirm those that matter before touring.
Questions to confirm with the community
- Additional care fees
- Not publicly disclosed
- Move-in fee
- Not publicly disclosed
- Exact unit availability
- Confirmation required
Published floor plans
1 Bedroom
1 bedroom
Open source document ↗2 Bedrooms
2 bedroom
Open source document ↗1 Bedroom
1 bedroom
Open source document ↗2 Bedrooms
2 bedroom
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