Columbia Cottage Mountain Brook
Columbia Cottage Mountain Brook offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Birmingham, Alabama. Assisted living helps with daily tasks while residents maintain their own living spaces, memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and respite care offers a short-term stay when a usual caregiver is traveling or recovering.
The community is in the Cahaba Heights neighborhood and has a Walk Score of 63, so some errands can be done on foot. A resident who no longer drives may still be able to reach certain nearby destinations independently, and the range of care options may suit someone whose needs grow over time or a family seeking short-term support.
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About This Community
Pricing & Financial Information
- Family-style dining.
Patricia Tinsley brings over 20 years of experience working with the elderly. She began her career as a Dietary Aide and has advanced to her current role as Executive Director at Columbia Cottage Mountain Brook. Patricia is passionate about senior care and values her work at the Cottage. She enjoys bowling, traveling, and sightseeing in her free time.
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5.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Birmingham's city center to Columbia Cottage Mountain Brook's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 2.67 miles to nearest hospital (Select Specialty Hospital - Birmingham)
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Info below is compiled from the AL Dept. of Public Health (ADPH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community):
A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
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| The Neighborhood at Vestavia Hills | AL IL MC RC | Birmingham (Homewood) | 77
Facility
77
AL AVG
63
Rank
#34 / 125 | Yes |
31
Facility
31
AL AVG
33
Rank
#76 / 146 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | B- | Barbara Chatman |
| Brookdale University Park | AL IL | Birmingham (South Denver) | 60
Facility
60
AL AVG
63
Rank
#47 / 125 | Yes |
84
Facility
84
AL AVG
33
Rank
#1 / 146 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ | Brandon Bornstein |
| Danberry at Inverness | AL IL MC | Birmingham | 56
Facility
56
AL AVG
63
Rank
#57 / 125 | Yes |
51
Facility
51
AL AVG
33
Rank
#28 / 146 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed | - | William Lytton |
| Galleria Woods | AL CCRC IL NH RC SNF | Birmingham | 24
Facility
24
AL AVG
63
Rank
#115 / 125 | Yes |
28
Facility
28
AL AVG
33
Rank
#81 / 146 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ | Lynda Sullivan |
| Columbia Cottage Mountain Brook | AL RC | Birmingham (Cahaba Heights) | - | No |
63
Facility
63
AL AVG
33
Rank
#7 / 146 | - | - | Patricia Tinsley |
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Alabama
Columbia Cottage Mountain Brook is located in Birmingham, Alabama.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Alabama.
Frequently Asked Questions about Columbia Cottage Mountain Brook
What neighborhood is Columbia Cottage Mountain Brook in?
Columbia Cottage Mountain Brook is in the Cahaba Heights neighborhood of Birmingham.
Is Columbia Cottage Mountain Brook in a walkable area?
Columbia Cottage Mountain Brook has a walk score of 63. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Are pets allowed at Columbia Cottage Mountain Brook?
No, Columbia Cottage Mountain Brook has a no-pet policy.
How much does Columbia Cottage Mountain Brook cost per month?
Pricing at Columbia Cottage Mountain Brook starts at $1,185 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.
Are there photos of Columbia Cottage Mountain Brook?
Yes — there are 6 photos of Columbia Cottage Mountain Brook in the photo gallery on this page.
What levels of care does Columbia Cottage Mountain Brook provide?
Columbia Cottage Mountain Brook offers Assisted Living & Respite Care.
What is the address of Columbia Cottage Mountain Brook?
Columbia Cottage Mountain Brook is located at 3776 Crosshaven Dr, Birmingham, AL 35223.
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