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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.
HC (Home Care):
Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative 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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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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| Mountain Cove | AL | Gadsden | 34
Facility
34
AL AVG
63
Rank
#98 / 125 | No |
4
Facility
4
AL AVG
33
Rank
#141 / 146 | - | Kimberly (Arledge) Mcduffie |
| Covenant Place of Gardendale | AL MC | Gardendale | 60
Facility
60
AL AVG
63
Rank
#47 / 125 | No | - | - | Kayla Young |
| Columbia Cottage Mountain Brook | AL RC | Birmingham (Cahaba Heights) | - | No |
63
Facility
63
AL AVG
33
Rank
#7 / 146 | - | Patricia Tinsley |
| Blue Sky Manor Assisted Living & Memory Care | AL MC | Mesa (Garden Grove) | 10
Facility
10
AL AVG
63
Rank
#125 / 125 | No |
57
Facility
57
AL AVG
33
Rank
#15 / 146 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | Tamara Pulver |
| Brentwood Retirement Community | AL MC | Muscle Shoals (Jackson Heights) | - | No |
49
Facility
49
AL AVG
33
Rank
#31 / 146 | Private Rooms | - |
| Country Cottage Russellville | AL MC RC | Russellville (Woodlawn Heights) | - | No |
51
Facility
51
AL AVG
33
Rank
#28 / 146 | Private Rooms | - |
| Green Oaks Inn | AL MC | Florence (Underwood-Petersville) | 16
Facility
16
AL AVG
63
Rank
#117 / 125 | No | - | - | Crystal Green |
| Wesley Place on Honeysuckle – Assisted Living | AL IL MC NH | Dothan | 66
Facility
66
AL AVG
63
Rank
#41 / 125 | No | - | - | Vivian Readus |
| Magnolia Trace | AL HC HOS IL MC PC SNF | Sw Huntsville | - | No |
22
Facility
22
AL AVG
33
Rank
#102 / 146 | 1 Bed | - |
| Seabrook Pointe | AL MC RC | Daphne | 80
Facility
80
AL AVG
63
Rank
#29 / 125 | No | - | - | Jordyn Skinner |
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
Mountain Cove provides assisted living in Gadsden, Alabama. Residents can receive help with activities of daily living and medication, with professional staff available 24 hours a day for support throughout the day and night.
The community has 34 beds, creating a smaller setting that may suit someone who prefers a more intimate community. Kimberly (Arledge) McDuffie serves as the administrator.
Covenant Place of Gardendale provides assisted living and memory care in Gardendale, Alabama. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, medication, and other daily tasks while residents live in apartments; Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.
Having both care types available may suit a resident whose needs could grow from daily assistance to more structured supervision. The community opened in 2002 and has 60 beds.
There is room to spend time outside the apartment. Landscaped grounds and social activities offer places for that, while restaurant style dining provides meals in a casual dining setting.
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.
Residing in the tranquil neighborhood of West 5th Place, Mesa, AZ, Blue Sky Manor is a venerable senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care. The community goes above and beyond to provide a safe place for seniors to enjoy every moment of their golden years. A kind and highly trained team supports seniors with their daily living activities and personal needs, providing them with more opportunities to do the things they love.
The community values residents’ choices and encourages them to live the lifestyle they prefer while promoting a welcoming and vibrant environment for everyone. Have a delightful dining experience with healthy and tasty meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Blue Sky Manor is great for seniors looking to optimize their independence.
Brentwood Retirement Community is a trusted memory care community in Muscle Shoals, AL, that offers specialized care for those with dementia and Alzheimer’s. The community’s secure and supportive environment ensures older adults are well-cared for during their stay. Nutritious meals, housekeeping services, and medication administration are among the exceptional services provided to help residents maintain their independence with ease. Dedicated to providing residents with engaging and purposeful retirement, the community creates care plans that match their needs.
Mind-stimulating programs and light exercises also help improve residents’ cognition and maintain holistic wellness. Spacious, private rooms with accessible bathrooms and on-site therapy also ensure residents’ safety. With its ideal location in the peaceful residential area of Muscle Shoals, residents have a stress-free living. This memory care community is a great choice for memory care in Alabama, especially with its excellent healthcare services.
Country Cottage Russellville is an award-winning assisted living community in Russellville, AL, that offers personal care and specialized care for older adults and those with memory loss. The community has a variety of specially designed, private rooms in a nurturing and home-like environment, dedicated to older adults’ comfort and sense of belonging. With 24-hour care, three home-made meals, and weekly housekeeping and laundry, residents are guaranteed the utmost attention and care to live comfortably in their later years. The community also provides the CareSteps service program based on residents’ unique needs to help them live to their potential.
Chair exercises, bingo, and holiday parties are just some of the carefully curated activities that residents can participate in to improve their cognition and connect with friends. With a serene library, cozy living room, and warm porch, residents can relax without hassles. A dental clinic, a church, and parks are available in the peaceful residential area of Russellville, providing residents with quick access to their necessities and leisure. This assisted living community is also a winner of the Franklin County Times Best of the Best Reader’s Choice Poll from 2023 to 2025, making it one of the finest options for senior living in Alabama.
Serving older adults for 33 years, Green Oaks Inn is an assisted living and memory care community in the Underwood-Petersville neighborhood of Florence, Alabama. The community is located at 140 Pepper Lane, about 8 miles from the city center. Crystal Green serves as the administrator, and Rita Van Dyke is the owner and manager. The community specializes in caring for residents living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
The 16-bed community offers both private and semi-private rooms. Its smaller size creates a more personal setting for residents. Care is tailored to each resident and includes 24-hour support, medication management, and assistance with activities of daily living. Staff stays in regular contact with residents’ personal physicians. The community works with outside home health agencies when additional therapy services are needed.
Residents enjoy home-cooked meals and snacks each day. At the same time, housekeeping and laundry services help reduce everyday chores. A full-time activities program keeps residents engaged, and exercise instructors visit 3 days weekly for residents who want to stay active.
The area’s Walk Score is 0, which means it’s car-dependent. Residents and visitors should expect to drive for errands and outings. Families looking for a quieter setting may appreciate the peaceful, low-traffic neighborhood surrounding Green Oaks Inn.
Wesley Place on Honeysuckle in Dothan, Alabama, provides independent living, assisted living, secured memory care, and traditional nursing services. Independent living features private residential spaces, while assisted living assists residents with daily tasks. Dedicated memory care units deliver supervised environments for individuals experiencing cognitive decline, and short-term rehabilitation services assist residents recovering from illness or injury. Multiple levels of support on one campus allow individuals to adjust their care plans as physical needs change over time.
Administrator Vivian Readus leads operations across the 66-bed property. Daily amenities include an on-site beauty salon, a chapel with religious services, and pet-friendly accommodations. Scheduled enrichment activities cover exercise classes, educational workshops, local dining trips, and on-site theater performances, supported by community-provided transportation.
Interested individuals evaluating multi-level senior living options can reach out to Wesley Place on Honeysuckle to inquire about room availability, tour the campus grounds, or learn more about admissions.
Magnolia Trace is an esteemed community in Huntsville, AL, offering independent living, assisted living, and skilled care. Residents ease their worries with a compassionate and highly trained team attending to their needs around the clock. This not-for-profit community features purposely built and cozy one- and two-bedroom apartments, ensuring residents feel at ease during their stay.
Dedicated to residents’ well-being, a jam-packed calendar of fun recreational activities and engaging programs is conducted. Mealtimes promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delightful and healthy dining options. Residents are guaranteed to thrive in retirement with the community’s wide range of health services and specially designed amenities.
Seabrook Pointe provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Daphne, AL. Assisted living helps residents with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management while they continue living in their own apartment.
Memory care provides a secure setting with supervision for residents with Alzheimer’s disease or other memory impairments. Respite care offers a short-term stay for someone whose usual caregiver is traveling or recovering.
Having assisted living and memory care on the same campus may suit a resident whose care needs increase over time without requiring a move to another community. The community has 80 beds, and Jordyn Skinner serves as administrator. A large courtyard gives residents an outdoor area within the community, while planned on-site and off-site recreation offers organized activities in both settings. Scheduled transportation supports planned travel, and rehabilitation services are available for residents who need therapy as part of their care.
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials. Rank badges compare each community against other assisted living communities in the same state — never against a different care type.
The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
This page features 165 assisted living facilities in Alabama. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
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.
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.
