Sea Pines at Bon Secour sits on Holmes Avenue in Foley, Alabama, with 84 attached ranch condominium homes ranging from 1,325 to 1,956 square feet, and offers one- to three-bedroom floor plans with two to two-and-a-half bathrooms, all laid out on single stories for easy access, and many of them have brick exteriors, open floor concepts, vaulted ceilings, hardwood or tile floors, granite countertops, fireplaces, verandas, and sunrooms, and residents use attached two-car garages for parking, so you won't have to worry about getting soaked moving from the car to the front door when it rains, and it's all built to be easy to care for, since the homeowners association handles mowing, landscaping, building maintenance, exterior lighting, driveway and street care, and they even shovel snow-which doesn't happen much in Foley, but they're ready just the same; everything in the community was built starting in 2007 by Epcon Communities, and each home has high-speed Wi-Fi, cable TV, telephones, air conditioning, and private bathrooms.
The active adult setup welcomes people aged 55 and up, and the community only allows up to six residents needing assistance at a time, so things stay quiet and you really get to know one another; for medical needs, you don't have to look far, since there are 16 doctors and a hospital nearby, with nine pharmacies for medication runs, and when folks need to get out for appointments or just a change in scenery, there's transportation nearby that makes it easier, plus it's close to Pensacola Gulf Coast Regional Airport and Mobile Regional Airport, both about 50 miles away, for when family comes to visit or you feel like traveling, and there's one place of worship close if you like to maintain spiritual practices.
The community's clubhouse is about 3,000 square feet, so there's room for folks to meet in the great room with a fireplace or spend time in the card room, shoot billiards, head to the arts room, read in the library, watch movies in the small theater, or join in on resident-run activities and wellness programs, and if you prefer the outdoors, walking paths circle around open green spaces, a scenic pond, and there's a swimming pool with a big patio for those rare warm days-it's all laid-back and reminds some people of a small village. The fitness and wellness rooms have equipment for both cardio and weight training, and some residents use these regularly. If you get hungry, meals are handled by a professional chef, with restaurant-style and allergy-sensitive options, and residents with specific dietary needs, like diabetic diets, get help as well-all meals can be served all day in the dining room, and whenever you want something different, 37 restaurants and four cafes sit nearby, so you're never short on choices.
Residents looking for activities have scheduled programs from movie nights to arts and crafts, game nights, and outdoor social time, and there's a BBQ area for family or neighbors. When it comes to care, staff offer help with dressing, bathing, daily medications, and personal care, all done quietly, with respect, and there's a 24-hour call system and supervision for extra peace of mind, plus respite stays if caregivers need a break. Homes feature private bathrooms and kitchenettes, and are furnished with air conditioning, cable, high-speed internet, and telephones. There's housekeeping, laundry, move-in help, concierge, and family support if needed.
Sea Pines at Bon Secour is close to shopping and attractions too: residents are five miles from the white sands of Gulf Shores and can explore Tanger Outlets, Pelican Place, the Foley Railroad Museum, Graham Creek, Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge, Gulf State Park, and Oyster Bay. There's visitor parking and a secure entrance as it's a gated community, and that, mixed with the village-like design, open green spaces, and a pond, helps make things calm and welcoming. Living here means things stay low-maintenance and quiet, with friendly neighbors, a mild coastal feel, and enough structure to keep life simple and easygoing.
