Villa Maria Apartments

    500 82nd St S, Birmingham, AL, 35206
    4.7 · 7 reviews
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    5.0

    Welcoming community with excellent amenities

    I toured the community and immediately felt welcome - the staff were friendly, respectful and answered all my questions. The layout, recreation room, dining room, laundry, seniors program and beautiful grounds (nice, bright apartments with large windows and walk-in showers) are excellent; my grandmother lives there and my grandfather loves it, though no apartment was available at the time.

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    4.71 · 7 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.0
    • Staff

      4.5
    • Meals

      4.7
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      4.7

    Pros

    • friendly, accommodating staff
    • welcoming, home-like atmosphere
    • staff answer questions and make visitors feel welcome
    • well-designed apartment layouts
    • large windows and bright units
    • accessible features (walk-in shower)
    • on-site amenities: recreation room, dining room, laundry facility
    • active seniors program and recreational opportunities
    • beautiful grounds and gardens
    • individual tours and attentive showings
    • positive family member endorsements (grandparent satisfaction)

    Cons

    • no available apartment at time of inquiry (limited availability)

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment in the reviews is strongly positive. Reviewers repeatedly highlight the staff as a major strength — described as friendly, accommodating, respectful, and responsive to questions — and several comments emphasize that staff interactions make residents and visitors feel welcome and at home. Family members report satisfaction with the community (for example, reviewers mention a grandfather who "loves it" and a grandmother who "lives there"), which suggests a high level of confidence in day-to-day life at the property among relatives.

    Physical facilities and apartment features receive consistent praise. Multiple reviews call the apartments "nice" with appealing layout and large windows that likely provide good natural light. Grounds and outdoor spaces are noted as beautiful, with specific mention of gardens, which can contribute to a pleasant living environment and opportunities for outdoor enjoyment. Accessibility is also mentioned in positive terms — for example, a walk-in shower is singled out as an accommodating feature — indicating that units may be thoughtfully designed for older adults or those with mobility needs.

    On-site amenities and programming are another frequent theme. Reviewers point to a seniors program and recreational options, along with concrete shared spaces such as a recreation room, dining room, and laundry facility. These amenities indicate that residents have opportunities for socialization, structured activities, and practical conveniences without leaving the building. The availability of individual tours and attentive showings is also mentioned and seems to contribute to a positive first impression for prospective residents and their families.

    Management and service quality are reflected positively through comments about staff responsiveness and the welcoming atmosphere during visits. The combination of helpful staff, available tours, and family endorsements suggests a community that prioritizes resident comfort and customer service. That said, the reviews provided do not include detailed information about aspects such as medical care, staffing ratios, meal quality, safety protocols, or long-term maintenance responsiveness, so those areas cannot be evaluated from this set of summaries.

    The primary and recurring concern noted across the reviews is availability: at least one reviewer reported that there was no apartment available when they toured, which implies limited availability or a possible waitlist. This is the only clear negative pattern evident in the supplied summaries, but it is significant for prospective residents who need immediate move-in options. Additionally, because the reviews are uniformly positive and focus on hospitality, amenities, and grounds, prospective residents should still ask specific questions about healthcare services, dining quality, costs, contract terms, and any waitlist procedures during a tour or conversation with management to fill gaps not addressed by the current comments.

    Location

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    About Villa Maria Apartments

    Villa Maria Apartments sits at 500 82nd Street South in the South Highlands neighborhood of Birmingham, Alabama, and has been a place for senior living since 1988, right in a quiet spot about two miles from Irondale, so if you want a mix of city living and a neighborhood feel, that's what you get here. The property has 120 units with choices such as studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, each with layouts made for older adults, including those with mobility needs. Some units are about 540 square feet, and residents can have their own stove, refrigerator, and laundry access, while all the apartments come with heating, air conditioning, and safety features like sprinkler systems and electronic cameras for security. The utilities-electricity, water, and sewer-are all included, which is handy, and the building is four stories with a gated entrance and a 24-hour emergency call system.

    Villa Maria Apartments stands out because it's recognized by awards for "Best Meals and Dining," "Best Activities," and as the "Most Friendly" senior community, which reflects on the staff who always seem joyful, kind, and ready to help, making the place feel welcoming and friendly for everyone who moves in. Food's a central part of daily life with nutritious, high-quality meals planned by professionals, so you don't have to fuss with figuring out dinner all the time. Residents enjoy a good number of fun and helpful activities-arts and crafts, games, health and wellness programs, and just socializing-which is a big reason people say the place feels lively and connected. There are staff that help out with cleaning, laundry, transportation, and making sure day-to-day needs are met, and there's also personal care assistants and home care aides for folks needing extra non-medical help or companionship.

    The apartments and community rooms are all wheelchair accessible and have features to support residents with mobility impairments, and you'll find a beauty shop, fitness center, computer room with internet, and a library all on-site. Folks who live here can keep a pet, use the guest parking, and take part in activities in the community room or the activities/game room. There's an on-staff service coordinator who helps connect residents to social services, and all around the property, maintenance staff keep things running so life stays easy. Villa Maria Apartments offers different levels of care, including independent living, assisted living, memory care for folks with dementia, and even skilled nursing options. Residents can choose to live fully on their own or have care and support layered in to fit their needs, and the place has a mix of studio up to four-bedroom plans, so there's a range of choices.

    The community has been managed by Catholic Housing of Birmingham and is part of a larger network of senior communities. Villa Maria Apartments is pet-friendly and has communal spaces for residents to enjoy one another's company, with things like a salon/barbershop and dedicated areas for social events, classes, or just quiet reading. People moving in can expect a maintenance-free lifestyle with support for as much independence or assistance as needed, all in a well-kept building with modern safety and accessibility features. The apartments get good reviews-on average 9.6 out of 10 across the web, ranked 35th out of 439 senior living communities in Alabama, and 3rd out of 40 in Birmingham, according to My Caring Plan. Residents and family cite the friendly staff, good meals, and active programs as highlights, which reflect the care the team puts into daily life at Villa Maria Apartments.

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