See inside Mountain Brook’s future luxury retirement community

A 162-unit luxury community for residents 55+ broke ground Wednesday afternoon, officially marking the beginning of a process to construct an experience for retirees rivaling that of a five-star hotel.

The community, known as The Jemison, will offer independent living, assisted living and memory care residences on four acres located at 2900 Cahaba Road.

“When a retirement community is built in a city, it says something powerful: That it’s a place people want to remain connected to, a place where families want their parents and grandparents nearby, a place where quality of life truly matters. That’s what Mountain Brook is.

“We are a community built on relationships and generations. Many of our residents have deep roots here, and this new community will allow more families to keep loved ones close in an environment designed for comfort, care and connection.”

Knox Richardson, Executive Vice President for the Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce

The Jemison is expected to be complete in Fall 2027. Birmingham-based Dominion Partners is the project developer.

Wellness + community take center stage

The new community will be focused on offering “both elegance and support, allowing residents to age in place with confidence,” developers said.

Designed for a variety of retirees with diverse needs, The Jemison will have no shortage of luxury amenities:

• Spa with massage services and full-service hair and nail salon
• Indoor heated pool and hot tub
• Fitness center designed for individual and group wellness
• Outdoor spaces featuring firepit, dog park and landscaped seating areas with outdoor dining
• On-site physical, speech and occupational therapy
• 18-hole putting course and bocce and croquet lawn
• On-site storage
• EV charging stations
• Valet parking and secure under-building parking
• Concierge on duty 24/7
• Full-service bar, RJ’s, serving as a central gathering space
• Gentlemen’s and ladies’ clubrooms
• Library
• Media screening room and creative arts studio
• Multiple dining venues, including fine dining with white-tablecloth service, casual dining and Ariail’s Bistro
• Al fresco dining areas

On top of those services, apartments will also have the same sophisticated touch, with features such as:

• Quartz counter tops
• Custom cabinetry
• Full-size high-end appliances
• Designer 2” blinds
• Under-cabinet lighting
• Refrigerator/freezer with ice maker
• Custom closets
• Luxury flooring
• Frameless walk-in tile and glass showers

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