Flats at Colebridge

    851 Bell Ave, Tarrant, AL, 35217
    3.0 · 3 reviews
    • Independent living
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    2.0

    Neglected facility, attentive staff, unsafe

    I tried to tour but management was often absent, so my first impression was poor. The building feels neglected-peeling popcorn ceilings, flaking paint, safety hazards, ineffective inspections-and many stove burners don't work, so residents end up prepping meals on a single burner with very limited appliances and constant daily cleaning/maintenance; rent keeps rising with COLA. The staff were awesome and provided great service, but overall it's not conducive for seniors.

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    Amenities

    3.00 · 3 reviews

    Overall rating

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    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.0
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      1.0
    • Amenities

      1.0
    • Value

      2.0

    Pros

    • awesome staff
    • great service

    Cons

    • ineffective inspections
    • nonfunctional stove burners
    • residents cooking on a single burner
    • limited kitchen appliances
    • peeling popcorn ceilings
    • flaking/peeling paint
    • safety hazards
    • requires daily cleaning
    • rent increases tied to COLA
    • not conducive for seniors
    • absent/unresponsive management
    • unable to tour property / unfavorable first impression

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment in the reviews is mixed but leans negative, driven primarily by persistent maintenance, safety, and management concerns offset only somewhat by positive comments about staff. Reviewers repeatedly call out building condition and upkeep problems alongside operational shortcomings (inspections, appliance failures) that materially affect residents’ daily lives. At the same time, staff performance is repeatedly praised, suggesting frontline caregivers or employees are doing well even when the facility’s physical environment and administrative practices are lacking.

    Facility condition and maintenance are the most prominent themes. Reviews describe ineffective inspections, peeling popcorn ceilings, falling/peeling paint, and other indicators of poor or deferred maintenance. These are not presented as cosmetic issues only — reviewers flag them as ongoing problems that require daily cleaning and create safety concerns. The combination of visible deterioration and the need for frequent resident or staff cleaning points to systemic upkeep problems rather than isolated incidents.

    Kitchen and daily-living functionality are specifically affected. Multiple comments note nonfunctional stove burners and limited appliances; reviewers report residents preparing meals using a single working burner. This reduces convenience, can limit dietary options, and increases the daily burden on residents who may have mobility or health limitations. The equipment failures reinforce the impression that building systems and resident amenities are not being adequately maintained or replaced.

    Management and administrative responsiveness are also problematic in reviewers’ accounts. Reports of absent or unresponsive management, coupled with an inability to tour the property and an unfavorable first impression, indicate shortcomings in transparency and hospitality during intake or prospective-resident visits. The mention of ineffective inspections further suggests weak oversight — either internal or regulatory — which raises concerns about how issues are identified and resolved. Rent increases tied to COLA (cost-of-living adjustments) add financial pressure for residents while the facility’s upkeep appears to lag, contributing to the assessment that the environment is not conducive for seniors.

    Despite these significant negatives, reviewers consistently note a major positive: staff quality. Short comments such as "awesome staff" and "great service" imply that employees who interact directly with residents are providing good care and support. This contrast — competent, helpful staff operating within an inadequately maintained facility — is an important pattern. It suggests that problems are more organizational and capital-related (maintenance, inspections, management responsiveness) than related to day-to-day caregiving or service attitudes.

    In summary, the reviews portray a community with strong, supportive staff but substantial facility, safety, and management failures. The most critical concerns are ineffective inspections, failing or limited kitchen appliances that impede daily living, visible deterioration (peeling ceilings and paint) creating potential safety hazards, the need for constant cleaning, and administrative issues such as absent management and difficulty arranging tours. Those factors, combined with rent increases tied to COLA, lead reviewers to conclude the facility may not be well suited for seniors despite the positive experiences with individual staff members.

    Location

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    About Flats at Colebridge

    Flats at Colebridge sits at 851 Bell Avenue in Tarrant, Alabama, standing three stories high with 56 senior apartments built in 2016 by Vantage Group, and it's an affordable living option for people aged 62 and older who want to live on their own with a bit of help if they need it, and you see its wide range of rental units, including studios, one-bedrooms at 742 square feet, and two-bedrooms with 916 square feet, plus some three- and four-bedroom options that aren't as common but do exist in the building, all fitted with full kitchens, Energy Star appliances, air conditioning, central heat and air, decorative blinds, washer and dryer hookups, and dishwashers because the idea is to give practical comfort without a high price tag, and there's uncovered parking and off-street parking, so you won't have to walk too far with groceries, and folks who like to be outdoors can relax at the covered picnic area with grills, use the gazebo, or sit in the indoor and outdoor common spaces, while folks who like socializing can join resident activities, holiday parties, and other scheduled events in the community room.

    Some people mention crime and neglect in the area, the elevators have been broken at times, and there are known pest problems and complaints about strangers coming into the building, so safety and cleanliness can be a concern, and the building's managed by various companies like Hollyhand Companies, Jefferson County Housing Authority, Gateway Management, and Vantage Development, all under the funding help of HUD and Jefferson County's community services, so you have to meet income requirements to live here, and there's a refundable deposit equal to one month's rent, though most costs aren't always listed, but the average reported rent is around $275.

    Every apartment is handicap accessible with ground floor units, and the property is built for easy access with wide doorways and ramps, which helps anyone who uses a walker or has other mobility issues, and with a non-smoking rule inside, smokers do have a place outdoors, and you'll get a community laundry room if you don't have your own machine. The Flats offers transportation help by being close to a bus line, has health care staff for medication management, offers specialized therapy, and support with daily living needs for folks who want to live independently but need some help, and while the staff are friendly and trained, they do handle a lot between assisted living, memory care, and independent living, serving people who just want a quiet place to stay, maybe play a game of cards in the common room, or spend time at the computer center, and the place aims to be a welcoming, inclusive community, but it's best for seniors comfortable in a low-frills, affordable environment who can handle occasional building problems, as it's really meant for people who don't mind some rough edges in return for modern comforts at a lower price.

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