Page 11 of Best Assisted Living in Alabama

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 165 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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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.
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.
Fleming Farms (SCALF)
AL
IL
MC
Se Huntsville
32
Facility 32
AL AVG 63
Rank #101 / 125
Yes
23
Facility 23
AL AVG 33
Rank #98 / 146
--Amanda Hamilton
Country Place Senior Living of Foley
AL
Foley
28
Facility 28
AL AVG 63
Rank #113 / 125
Yes
30
Facility 30
AL AVG 33
Rank #79 / 146
--Tonya Brady
OakBridge Terrace Assisted Living Residence at Magnolia Trace
AL
Huntsville
30
Facility 30
AL AVG 63
Rank #111 / 125
No
23
Facility 23
AL AVG 33
Rank #98 / 146
--Keisha Payton
Azalea Place
AL
IL
MC
Auburn (Village Hills)
30
Facility 30
AL AVG 63
Rank #111 / 125
Yes
20
Facility 20
AL AVG 33
Rank #103 / 146
1 Bed / 2 Bed--
Hamrick Highlands Assisted Living
AL
Tuscaloosa
-No
29
Facility 29
AL AVG 33
Rank #80 / 146
Private RoomsA+-
Piedmont Health Care Center
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Piedmont
91
Facility 91
AL AVG 63
Rank #18 / 125
No
61
Facility 61
AL AVG 33
Rank #11 / 146
--Lisha Garner
Knollwood Pointe SCALF
AL
MC
Mobile (Crestview)
32
Facility 32
AL AVG 63
Rank #101 / 125
No
11
Facility 11
AL AVG 33
Rank #121 / 146
--Kendrick Wells
Somerby Mobile
AL
IL
MC
RC
Mobile (Thornhill)
-Yes
7
Facility 7
AL AVG 33
Rank #131 / 146
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+-
Village at Cook Springs Skilled Nursing Facility
AL
HOS
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Pell City
168
Facility 168
AL AVG 63
Rank #4 / 125
Yes---Randolph Pickell
Hartford Health Care
AL
NH
Hartford
86
Facility 86
AL AVG 63
Rank #22 / 125
No
55
Facility 55
AL AVG 33
Rank #21 / 146
--Lisa Algarin

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 165 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Fleming Farms (scalf)

Fleming Farms (scalf) offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Huntsville, AL. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment. Independent living provides 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 combination of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The community has 32 beds, giving it a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Housing includes memory care private rooms and suites, studios, one bedroom apartments, and two bedroom apartments. A studio provides one private living space, while a two bedroom apartment can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Pets are allowed, and respite care provides a short stay for a resident whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Residents have an outdoor swimming pool, patio spaces, a fitness center, raised garden beds, a movie theater, an arts and crafts center, and a billiards lounge for recreation and activities on site. Restaurant style dining features meals prepared by a professional chef, while the café and bistro provide a setting for casual visits. An on site beauty salon and barber shop support grooming without leaving the community, and rehabilitation services provide therapy on site rather than requiring separate transportation. Transportation is also available for residents who do not drive themselves. Amanda Hamilton serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Country Place Senior Living of Foley

Country Place Senior Living at Foley is an assisted living community in Mobile that is designed to help individuals develop an active lifestyle and hassle-free living while maintaining independence. Management and staff ensure that the physical, mental, and emotional needs of their residents are all being met. Country Place is a vibrant community that offers a home-like atmosphere that is able to provide all the essential benefits for its residents, as they make it a point to enhance the lifestyle of every resident and elevate their daily living.
They offer an array of opportunities to be discovered–through its activities and programs allowing for a mentally and physically stimulating environment for residents. A fully furnished bedroom is maintained by housekeeping and maintenance services while residents. 

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Overview of OakBridge Terrace Assisted Living Residence at Magnolia Trace

OakBridge Terrace Assisted Living Residence at Magnolia Trace provides assisted living in Huntsville, AL. Residents receive help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while maintaining their own apartment.

With 30 beds, the community may be a good fit for someone who prefers a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Keisha Payton serves as the administrator.

Contact OakBridge Terrace Assisted Living Residence at Magnolia Trace

Azalea Place

1601 Professional Pkwy, Auburn, AL 36830
Overview of Azalea Place

Azalea Place is a compassionate assisted living community in Auburn, AL, that offers personal care for up to 42 older adults. Featuring one- and two-bedroom cottages in a warm and welcoming environment, the community ensures older adults feel at home during their stay. Here, residents can maintain their independence without hassles, with an LPN and care assistants available around the clock, nutritious meals, and recreational activities. The community strives to help residents live comfortably in retirement through personalized care options and accessible rooms.

Different activities, light exercises, and social events provide residents with various options for recreation and wellness. A library, a living room, and an activity room with a large screen TV also ensure residents can freely interact with their surroundings. Local amenities, restaurants, and leisure sites surround the area, ensuring accessibility and convenience. This assisted living community is a good option for senior living in Alabama, providing dedicated services to help those needing minimal assistance to live comfortably in retirement.

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Overview of Hamrick Highlands Assisted Living

Hamrick Highlands Assisted Living in Tuscaloosa, AL is a tight-knit senior living community, offering liberating assisted living services. Committed to delivering exceptional care to residents in a family-like environment, the community features a compassionate care team available 24/7 to offer assistance to residents every need. Residents here are provided with comfortable accommodations free from the stress of home maintenance, thanks to an attentive team that handles it for them.

Dedicated to helping its residents lead an active lifestyle while maintaining independence, the community offers an array of fun and engaging activities and programs, combined with nutritious and delicious meals daily. Here, residents are provided with the services they need to continue living their retirement journey with utmost comfort and peace of mind in a safe and supportive home atmosphere.

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Overview of Piedmont Health Care Center

Providing assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing, Piedmont Health Care Center is a nursing home administered by Lisha Garner in Piedmont, AL. Licensed nurses provide ongoing support, while rehabilitation services help improve residents’ mobility. Residents also receive support with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medications.

The center has 91 beds, with total nurse staffing of 5 hours and 32 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. Occupancy is at 92.3%, with an average length of stay of 76 days. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are also accepted, giving families public-program options alongside direct payment.
Additionally, rehabilitation services and the Piedmont Outpatient Therapy program add therapy to the care available through the center. A Walk Score of 61 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain nearby destinations independently.

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Overview of Knollwood Pointe Scalf

Knollwood Pointe Scalf is an assisted living, memory care, and respite care community in Mobile, Alabama, in the Crestview neighborhood. Assisted living includes help with daily routines and medication management, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for residents who may be at risk of wandering. Since both care levels are available, a resident whose needs increase may be able to move to another level of care without leaving the community.

There are 32 beds, which may suit someone who prefers a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Wheelchair accessibility supports residents who use wheelchairs as they move through the community, and staff are present 24 hours a day. Kendrick Wells serves as the administrator.

Meals are prepared by a chef with balanced nutrition in mind, and special diets are accommodated within the community dining program. Activities include fitness, hobbies, worship, and outings, with transportation available for community outings. Respite care offers short stays when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover. This home may be a good fit for someone who needs assisted living, memory care, or a temporary respite stay, particularly if remaining in the same community as care needs change matters to the family.

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Somerby Mobile

901 Somerby Dr, Mobile, AL 36695
Overview of Somerby Mobile

Led by executive director Matt Milstead, Somerby Mobile is a mid-rise assisted living community operating for 21 years on Somerby Drive in Mobile, Alabama, offering multiple levels of care comprising assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care. Occupants can choose from studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans to fit their needs and preferences.

To help residents uphold independence and individuality, the community provides daily assistance with activities and personalized support. Therapy services exist on-site, complementing the set of care options. For families seeking short-term care solutions for their loved ones, respite care is offered. Life here is designed around engagement and comfort. Residents enjoy a full schedule of activities and programs alongside fitness and recreation opportunities. The well-lit lounge areas are cozy gathering spaces, and transportation services help with local trips and errands. Pet-friendly living exists for those wanting their companions nearby. The community sits in a car-dependent neighborhood about 10 miles from Mobile’s city center, where most daily errands demand a vehicle. This suburban setting suits residents and families who travel primarily by car.

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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.

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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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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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Data source Alabama Department of Health
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Assisted Living in Alabama at a glance

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
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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 165 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.