Page 10 of Best Assisted Living in Alabama

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 167 assisted living communities in AL using AL Dept. of Public Health (ADPH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in AL
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167 homes
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Avg Monthly Cost: $4,851The average monthly cost across facilities in Alabama. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 33/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Alabama. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 63The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Alabama. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Assisted Living around Alabama

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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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.
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.
Hartford Health Care
AL
NH
Hartford
86
Facility 86
AL AVG
Rank #99 / 135
No
55
Facility 55
AL AVG
Rank #41 / 126
Lisa Algarin
Monarch Place
AL
Hanceville
55Yes 28 Amanda Christopher
Serenity South Senior Living at Troy
AL
MC
RC
Troy (Dozier Estates)
16Yes 43 Allison Cook
Silver Lakes Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Glencoe
55No 27 Kelly Lee
Village at Cook Springs Skilled Nursing Facility
AL
HOS
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Pell City
168
Facility 168
AL AVG
Rank #19 / 135
Yes-Randolph Pickell
Carillon Oaks Madison
AL
IL
MC
Madison
48No 25 Jannie Ford
Volante Senior Living of Peachtree
AL
IL
MC
Trussville
32Yes 32 Kelley Self
Wellpoint Assisted Living
AL
IL
MC
Owens Cross Roads
50No 15 Allison Yancey
Fair Haven – Assisted Living
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Birmingham
76
Facility 76
AL AVG
Rank #109 / 135
No
7
Facility 7
AL AVG
Rank #115 / 126
Earnestine Thompson
The Brennity at Daphne MC
AL
MC
Daphne
64No-Scott Kolzow

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Overview of Hartford Health Care

Hartford Health Care offers nursing home and assisted living care in Hartford, AL. Nursing home residents have licensed nursing support on site around the clock, while assisted living helps with bathing, dressing and medication while preserving a more independent daily routine. Having both care types may suit someone whose needs could increase over time without requiring a move to a different community.

The community has 86 beds. Rehabilitation services and short term rehabilitation are available for residents needing a temporary stay focused on recovery after an illness, injury or hospital treatment. Medicare, Medicaid and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to cover eligible care costs; total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 57 minutes per resident per day, and Lisa Algarin serves as administrator. A Walk Score of 55 places the area in the somewhat walkable range, so some errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain nearby destinations independently.

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Monarch Place

105 Michelle St Nw, Hanceville, AL 35077
Overview of Monarch Place

Monarch Place, an assisted living community in Hanceville, Alabama, offers a range of services and amenities designed to help seniors live their best lives. Located in Cullman County, the retirement community encourages residents to discover new interests and pursue favorite pastimes, with a focus on fostering an engaging and fulfilling lifestyle. Monarch Place’s caring staff is available 24/7 to provide assistance with daily tasks, medication management, and more, ensuring that residents receive the support they need while maintaining their independence.

The community also offers a variety of amenities, including homestyle dining, a beauty salon, and a wellness program with fitness classes. With its commitment to creating a comfortable and secure environment, Monarch Place is dedicated to empowering its residents and helping them thrive. Whether you’re looking for a vibrant social scene or a peaceful retreat, this assisted living community in Hanceville, Alabama, offers a welcoming and supportive atmosphere for seniors seeking a fulfilling retirement experience.

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Overview of Serenity South Senior Living at Troy

Serenity South Senior Living is an assisted living and memory care community that proudly gives off a motivating atmosphere boosted by the elevated state of living they promote and practice. The premier home in Troy, Alabama, lives up to the highest level of assisted living by providing resort-like hospitality that adds to the charm of the senior living community.

Serenity South’s senior lifestyle is modest yet offers a high standard of professional service. Assisted living services are based on their personalized care plan that ensures you reserve the rightful and deserving care as much as possible; such services include respite stays, medication management, assistance with daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, etc.), and individualized memory care training.

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Overview of Silver Lakes Senior Living

Silver Lakes Senior Living offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Glencoe, Alabama. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks while the resident keeps an apartment, independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, and memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The range of care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community. The community has 55 beds, so it is smaller in scale and staff and residents may get to know one another. Kelly Lee serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Village at Cook Springs Skilled Nursing Facility

Village at Cook Springs Skilled Nursing Facility in Pell City, Alabama, provides nursing home, skilled nursing, assisted living, hospice care, independent living, memory care, and respite care. Assisted living supports daily tasks while a resident remains in an apartment, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision. Skilled nursing and nursing home care include licensed nursing on site around the clock; independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. Hospice care supports end of life needs, and respite care provides a short stay.

The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time because care can change without leaving the community. With 168 beds, the home has a larger community with more residents, staff, and usually programming. Rural country living covers more than 200 acres, with walking trails and outdoor views. Daily chapel services are available for residents who wish to attend religious services on site.

A salon or spa supports personal grooming, rehabilitation services provide access to therapy, and pets are allowed for residents who want to keep one. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to cover care, including Medicaid when savings may not cover a long stay and Medicare for short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 21 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time available for resident care. Randolph Pickell serves as the administrator.

Contact Village at Cook Springs Skilled Nursing Facility

Overview of Carillon Oaks Madison

Carillon Oaks Madison is an all-female memory care community in Madison, AL, that specializes in caring for older adults with dementia or Alzheimer’s. With its intimate and home-like environment, the community ensures older adults can feel at ease during their stay. Assistance with hygiene, medication management, and enrichment programs are also offered to improve residents’ quality of life. Dedicated to understanding residents’ unique needs and preferences, this all-female community provides personalized care plans.

Gardening, art activities, and light exercises are curated to promote social engagement and maintain residents’ holistic wellness. Secure living spaces and accessible communal areas also ensure residents can rest and connect with their surroundings comfortably. Ideally situated in the peaceful neighborhood of Madison, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. This memory care community is a great choice for senior living in Alabama, especially for female older adults seeking a comfortable and safe retirement.

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Overview of Volante Senior Living of Peachtree

Located in the quiet neighborhood of Eagle Drive, Trussville, AL is the extraordinary senior living community of Volante of Peachtree focusing on assisted living. The community strives to help seniors with their daily activities. A reliable and highly trained team strives to provide the highest quality of care and support for seniors to thrive and live to their potential.

There is always something fun to do with engaging activities and enjoyable programs for seniors to stay connected with their surroundings. Whether it is a relaxing alone time you are looking for or a wonderful moment with friends, Volante of Peachtrees strives to provide a place for you. Revel in nutritious and delightful meals for the finest dining experience. Volante of Peachtree is filled with incredible amenities and warmth, ensuring seniors live in comfort and style.

Contact Volante Senior Living of Peachtree

Wellpoint Assisted Living

2940 Mill Run Road Se, Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
Overview of Wellpoint Assisted Living

Wellpoint Assisted Living offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Owens Cross Roads, AL. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps a private apartment. Independent living means private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The community has 50 beds, and Allison Yancey serves as administrator. Multiple care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving between levels can happen without leaving the community or starting over socially.

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Overview of Fair Haven – Assisted Living

Fair Haven, Assisted Living offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing care, and skilled nursing in Birmingham, AL. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for residents at risk of wandering. Nursing care and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing support on site.

The community has 76 beds and several care levels. A resident whose needs grow may be able to move to a different level of care without leaving the community. Fair Haven, Assisted Living may be a good fit for someone who wants access to multiple care settings in one community, including memory care, nursing care, and rehabilitation.

Nursing staff are on site 24 hours a day, seven days a week, giving residents access to nursing support throughout the day and night. Rehabilitation services and short term rehabilitation are available for residents recovering function or needing temporary care after an illness or hospital stay. Residents can use the salon, exercise room, library, computer lab, courtyard, garden, craft room, chapel, and bistro, while transportation, prepared meals, snacks, religious services, activities, housekeeping and laundry services, and pet access are also available. Earnestine Thompson serves as the administrator.

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Overview of The Brennity at Daphne Mc

Operating for 25 years, The Brennity at Daphne is a 64-bed assisted living community on County Road 13 in Daphne, Alabama. Nestled in a quiet rural setting, the home provides care and support to older adults who need help with daily activities while being as independent as possible. Licensed nurses and nursing assistants are on staff 24/7, and respite care exists for families needing temporary placement as they manage a medical situation or recuperate from an acute illness.

The car-dependent setting is away from commercial corridors, which charms residents and families who prefer a peaceful, countryside feel over a busier area. The on-site pond and landscaped grounds provide a natural backdrop for outdoor time, and residents have regular access to a library, salon, and other everyday services. Dining is among the home’s focal points. Residents eat three restaurant-quality meals daily, served in shared dining spaces where community is part of the experience. The culinary program reflects attention to appetite, presentation, and the social rhythm of mealtimes. Beyond dining, the home’s activity offerings include the Resident Life and Photo Gallery programs, which support engagement and connection. Day-to-day support spans housekeeping, laundry, and personal care, allowing residents to focus on the parts of daily life they value most.

With a stable presence in the community and a quarter-century in operation, The Brennity at Daphne is a familiar choice for families who seek long-term assisted living in the area.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Alabama

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Alabama?

Assisted living in Alabama supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Alabama?

Assisted living in Alabama is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Alabama Medicaid cover assisted living?

Alabama Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Alabama) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 167 assisted living facilities in Alabama. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Alabama?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Alabama, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Alabama?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.