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Bankhead Towers

2300 5th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203

Independent Living
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Estimated Pricing

One Bedroom
Estimated $4,373
Two Bedroom
Estimated $5,378

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $4,097
  • Average State Price: $3,917
  • Average National Price: $4,181


  • Bankhead Towers Description

    Bankhead Towers is a community that offers independent living and is located in Birmingham, Alabama. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of one-bedroom and two-bedroom room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 4 out of 10 making it the 39th highest rated community in the city out of 4 communities. See more information on reviews.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Independent Living

    Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.

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    Community Reviews

    4
    Bankhead Towers
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 10 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 40 out of 40 communities in Birmingham
  • Ranking in State: 435 out of 439 communities in AL


  • Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Review Summary:

    • One reviewer strongly advises against sending loved ones to this facility, citing severe dissatisfaction without providing specific details.
    • Another individual warns against working for the company, claiming they are owed $3,800 and highlighting issues with the company not paying their bills on time.
    • A prospective tenant shares a frustrating experience of unprofessionalism and lack of communication from the office personnel, including a wasted trip and unreturned calls, emphasizing the critical need for housing for the elderly and disabled.
    • An inquiry about emergency housing led to an encounter with a rude staff member over the phone, with the reviewer planning to persistently report the behavior to management.


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    Community Amenities

    On-Site Laundry

    Fitness Center

    Activity Room


    Pet

    Pets Allowed



    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The average income is $115,255, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 35.6 years old, average compared to other cities.
    • 6.15% of the population are Veterans which is a high percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 3.84% of the population are Foreign-born which is a very low percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0% Asian, 71% Black or African-American, 4% Hispanic or Latino, and 23% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 12.23 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 3.25 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 7.61 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.61 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 74.16 years old, which is very low compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 89.0, Moderate Days 91.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 2.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

    Supermarkets

    Publix
    0.7 miles away
    Piggly Wiggly
    1.4 miles away
    Montgomery Grocery
    2.5 miles away
    GreenWise Market at Lane Parke
    3.0 miles away
    Gordo's Mexican food
    3.4 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    SE Corner of 5th Av N & 23rd St N
    0.0 miles away
    NE Corner of 24th St N & 5th Av N
    0.1 miles away
    SE Corner of 5th Av N & 24th St N
    0.1 miles away
    NW Corner of 24th St N & 4th Av N
    0.1 miles away
    NW Corner of 24th St N & 6th Av N
    0.1 miles away

    Banks

    Wells Fargo
    0.4 miles away
    Alabama Telco Credit Union
    0.4 miles away
    Citizens Trust Bank
    0.6 miles away
    Legacy Credit Union
    0.8 miles away
    Regions Bank
    0.9 miles away

    Hospitals

    UAB Hospital
    0.8 miles away
    Radiation Oncology Center
    1.0 miles away
    Children's of Alabama
    1.0 miles away
    VA Medical Center
    1.1 miles away
    UAB Callahan Eye Hospital
    1.1 miles away

    Pharmacies

    CVS Pharmacy
    1.6 miles away
    Walgreens
    2.3 miles away
    The Compounding Shoppe
    3.3 miles away
    Christ Health Pharmacy
    3.5 miles away
    Publix
    3.9 miles away

    Dentists

    Clark Holmes Smith Oral Facial Surgery
    1.7 miles away
    James D Reed, DMD
    3.3 miles away
    Dr. Guillien
    3.3 miles away
    Family Care Dental
    3.8 miles away
    Yanosky Orthodontics
    4.3 miles away

    Parks

    Marconi Park
    0.1 miles away
    Henley Park
    0.3 miles away
    Jones Valley Teaching Farm
    0.3 miles away
    Linn Park
    0.3 miles away
    Fourth Avenue Historic District
    0.4 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Sixteenth Street Baptist Church
    0.7 miles away

    Shopping

    Valley Avenue Plaza
    3.4 miles away

    Culture

    Boutwell Auditorium
    0.4 miles away
    The Lyric Theatre
    0.5 miles away
    Alabama Theatre
    0.5 miles away
    Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex Concert Hall
    0.6 miles away
    Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex Theatre
    0.6 miles away

    Restaurants

    Trattoria Zaza
    0.3 miles away
    Gus' Hot Dogs
    0.3 miles away
    Paramount
    0.4 miles away
    Mugshots Grill & Bar
    0.4 miles away
    The Southern Kitchen & Bar
    0.5 miles away

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