Columbia Cottage Mountain Brook
Assisted Living & Respite Care · Birmingham, AL
Columbia Cottage Mountain Brook
Assisted Living & Respite Care · Birmingham, AL
Columbia Cottage Mountain Brook is a premier in-home care service in the heart of Birmingham, Alabama, offering exceptional support and care for seniors in need. Their reputation for excellence allows them to offer personalized in-home care services tailored to each individual’s unique needs. From assistance with daily tasks like bathing, grooming, and meal preparation to companionship and medication management, Columbia Cottage Mountain Brook ensures seniors receive the attention and care they deserve in their homes. Their commitment to enhancing seniors’ quality of life makes them a trusted choice for families seeking compassionate and reliable care solutions.
At Columbia Cottage Mountain Brook, a highly skilled and compassionate caregiver team stands at the forefront of their mission. Their dedication and passion for serving seniors shine through every interaction, fostering a sense of trust and companionship. Beyond primary care, the team offers specialized services such as Alzheimer’s and dementia care, ensuring that seniors with memory-related conditions receive the support they need. Whether it’s assistance with managing chronic conditions, facilitating physical therapy exercises, or simply providing friendly companionship, the services provided by Columbia Cottage Mountain Brook are designed to promote seniors’ well-being and independence. It gives families peace of mind for their loved ones, benefiting from a higher quality of life while continuing to reside in their cherished homes.
Walk Score: 63 / 100 Rank #45 / 382Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 45th out of 382 homes we track in Alabama for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Alabama facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Alabama that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Respite Care
Pets not allowed
Over 20 years of experience
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 to lowest based on our ranking 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.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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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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| Longleaf Liberty Park | AL MC RC | Birmingham | 90
Facility
90
AL AVG
90
Rank
#103 / 242 | No |
24
Facility
24
AL AVG
39
Rank
#281 / 382 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ | Matthew Nicosia |
| The Neighborhood at Vestavia Hills | AL IL MC RC | Birmingham (Homewood) | 77
Facility
77
AL AVG
90
Rank
#130 / 242 | Yes |
31
Facility
31
AL AVG
39
Rank
#235 / 382 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | B- | Barbara Chatman |
| St. Martin’s in the Pines | AL HOS IL MC NH SNF | Birmingham (Eastwood) | 71
Facility
71
AL AVG
90
Rank
#139 / 242 | Yes |
39
Facility
39
AL AVG
39
Rank
#193 / 382 | Private Rooms | A+ | Courtlyn Wiggins |
| Brookdale University Park | AL IL | Birmingham (South Denver) | 60
Facility
60
AL AVG
90
Rank
#153 / 242 | Yes |
84
Facility
84
AL AVG
39
Rank
#1 / 382 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ | Brandon Bornstein |
| Columbia Cottage Mountain Brook | AL RC | Birmingham (Cahaba Heights) | - | No |
63
Facility
63
AL AVG
39
Rank
#45 / 382 | - | - | Patricia Tinsley |
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Columbia Cottage Mountain Brook is located in Birmingham, Alabama.
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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. Moderately 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.
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 is the address of Columbia Cottage Mountain Brook?
Columbia Cottage Mountain Brook is located at 3776 Crosshaven Dr, Birmingham, AL 35223.
What is the phone number of Columbia Cottage Mountain Brook?
(205) 968-0000 will put you in contact with the team at Columbia Cottage Mountain Brook.
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