Richardson Terrace Housing is a high-rise senior living community in Montgomery, Alabama, with 90 apartments, including one and two-bedroom layouts, studio, single room, and two-bedroom assisted or independent living units, and there's a calm setting right next to wooded areas, close to the farmers market, downtown Montgomery, banks, and with public transportation at the doorstep, and it was first built as a Montgomery Housing Authority project in 1968, now operated by them and currently undergoing remodeling thanks to an Obama stimulus grant. Residents get private rooms, modern interiors, kitchens with electric appliances, dishwashers, garbage disposals, cable TV, washers and dryers, and central heating and air, and apartments are cable-ready, with private entrances and balconies. The building has three stories, off-street parking, on-site security, a garden and gazebo, a library and computer room, a community room, a fitness center, a beauty salon and barbershop, and there's a BBQ grill and picnic area for when the weather's nice, plus plenty of safe outdoor spaces and gardens for walking or relaxing. The staff are present 24/7 to help with things like bathing, dressing, medication management, walking or wheelchair assistance, and every resident gets a personalized support plan called CareSteps, so everyone's care needs are met at the level they want, whether for independent living, assisted living, memory care, or even respite care and multisensory therapy. There's scheduled transportation, regular housekeeping, laundry, maintenance, and light linen service, making daily life easier for everyone, and guests can park on site.
Each day, a culinary team prepares three homestyle meals, served family-style in a dining room, with meals planned to meet dietary and nutritional needs, and there are common areas-game and activity rooms, a library, business center, computer room-with WiFi and cable, often used for arts, crafts, social events, education programs, and health and wellness groups, and staff aim to create a joyful and friendly culture where people feel welcome and safe. The layout and scheduled activities encourage neighbors to meet, chat, and make new friends, with plenty of space for privacy in their own rooms or mingling in cozy lounge areas. They host events, have a fully equipped gym, educational programs, and both indoor and outdoor recreation, with daily activities to support social, mental, emotional, and physical engagement, all in a clean, secure property equipped with sprinklers and safety and handicap features. Reviews average 8.3 out of 10 on My Caring Plan, and Richardson Terrace Housing is currently ranked 11th of 23 communities in Montgomery, holding a Best of Senior Living and All-Star recognition for their efforts. The blend of support, activities, amenities, and a convenient location gives residents a good balance between independence and a reliable helping hand whenever it's needed.
