Columbia Cottage Mountain Brook
Assisted Living & Respite Care · Birmingham, AL

Columbia Cottage Mountain Brook

Assisted Living & Respite Care · Birmingham, AL

Overview of 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.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #7 / 146Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 7th out of 146 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Alabama that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
63 / 100

About This Community

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price
$3,760/Month

Certifications & Programs

CareSteps — The CottagesA branded program developed by this community's operator or its partners - a named approach to programming or care, rather than an independent external certification.
MedAssure (medication management program with Redimeds Pharmacy) — Redimeds PharmacyA branded program developed by this community's operator or its partners - a named approach to programming or care, rather than an independent external certification.

Staffing & Medical

4 services
Podiatry Services (In-Apartment)
Nurse Practitioner Visits (In-Apartment)
In-House Lab and X-Ray Services
Medication ManagementListed as: Medication delivery

Additional Services

4 services
Respite Care
HousekeepingListed as: Weekly housekeeping and daily tidy up
TransportationListed as: Scheduled transportation
Laundry & LinenListed as: Weekly personal laundry

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Library
Community Kitchen
Emergency Call System
Activities
Planned On-Site and Off-Site Recreation

Dining & Nutrition

InfoSourced directly from the team at Columbia Cottage Mountain Brook.
  • Family-style dining.

Room Accommodations

Room Types
Private Room
In-Room Features
Private Bathroom Spacious Closet Cable Tv Ready In-Unit

Contact Columbia Cottage Mountain Brook

Managed by Patricia Tinsley

Executive Director

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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Address 5.7 miles from city center Info 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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Compare Assisted Living around Birmingham

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.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
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 BedB-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 BedA+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 BedA+Lynda Sullivan
Columbia Cottage Mountain Brook
AL
RC
Birmingham (Cahaba Heights)-No
63
Facility 63
AL AVG 33
Rank #7 / 146
--Patricia Tinsley

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other AL assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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.

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Elderly and Disabled Waiver

Alabama Medicaid E&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Alabama resident, Medicaid-eligible, requires nursing home-level care but can live in community with support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
AL

Must be assessed by a nurse for nursing home-level care need.

Benefits
In-home personal care (4-6 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing) Respite care (up to 240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$50/day avg.) Home-delivered meals Case management

Alabama Respite for Caregivers Program

Alabama Respite (via NFCSP)

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Alabama resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
AL

Focus on rural caregivers; limited funding.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$50/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

SenioRx Prescription Assistance Program

AL SenioRx

Age 55+
General Alabama resident, chronic illness requiring daily medication, not fully covered by other drug plans.
Income Limits ~$3,000/month individual, varies by AAA
Asset Limits Not strictly enforced; income-focused.
AL

High ROI; saved $43.5M for 6,825 participants in FY 2022.

Benefits
Prescription cost reduction (avg. $6,300/year savings per participant) Medication management support

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

AL WAP

Age 60+ priority
General Alabama resident, own or rent home, low-income status.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month 200% of poverty level, individual
Asset Limits Not applicable; income-driven.
AL

Prioritizes seniors and disabled; limited annual funding.

Benefits
Insulation Weather stripping HVAC repairs (avg. $500-$1,000 in annual energy savings)

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

AL Section 202

Age 62+
General Alabama resident, very low income, able to live independently with support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,500/month 50% of area median income, individual, varies by county
Asset Limits $10,000 individual, excludes home if owned
AL

High demand in urban areas like Birmingham; limited units statewide.

Benefits
Subsidized rent (30% of income, e.g., $300-$500/month) On-site services (housekeeping, transportation, ~$200/month value)

Alabama CARES Program

AL CARES

Age —
General Caregivers of Alabama residents aged 60+ needing assistance with 3+ daily activities; no age limit for caregivers.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing based on recipient’s income e.g., ~$2,500/month threshold
Asset Limits Not applicable; focus on need.
AL

Prioritizes caregivers with greatest economic/social need; complements respite programs like AL Lifespan Respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplemental supplies (e.g., $200/year avg.)

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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