Page 13 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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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. 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.
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.
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)
-Yes 31 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Wesley Place on Honeysuckle – Assisted Living
AL
IL
MC
NH
Dothan
66No--Vivian Readus
Seabrook Pointe
AL
MC
RC
Daphne
80No--Jordyn Skinner
The Commons – 55+ Active Adult Community
AL
IL
MC
RC
Sw Huntsville
-Yes 35 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Pioneer Senior Living at Upland Park
AL
IL
MC
RC
Nw Huntsville
-Yes 34 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Monark Grove at Greystone Apartments
AL
IL
MC
RC
Farley Hoover
-No 33 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Covenant Place of Gardendale
AL
MC
Gardendale
60No--Kayla Young
Kauhale Port City
AL
MC
RC
Mobile (Greenwich Hills)
83Yes 49 -Janet Gable
Capstone Village
AL
IL
MC
Tuscaloosa
-Yes 24 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Auburn Assisted Living at Dawson Corners
AL
MC
Auburn
70No--Dawn Cotter

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Overview of The Neighborhood at Vestavia Hills

The Neighborhood at Vestavia Hills is a highly recognized retirement community in Birmingham, AL, that offers comprehensive care options, ranging from independent living to respite care. Fostering comfort and healing, the community ensures older adults feel a sense of belonging in its vibrant and welcoming environment. With chef-prepared meals, housekeeping services, and scheduled transportation, residents can maintain their independence with ease. The community also strives to understand residents’ needs and preferences to create care plans that can help them live comfortably.

Arts and crafts, exercises, and various activities also accompany residents during their stay, ensuring they can freely connect with friends and gain meaningful experiences. Here, residents can relax without hassles, as state-of-the-art amenities, like the fireside seating, library, and pet-friendly spaces, are also available. Surrounded by churches, restaurants, and shops in the tree-lined neighborhood of Birmingham, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. As a Phoenix Senior Living community, this independent living community is one of the trusted choices for senior living in Alabama.

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Overview of Wesley Place on Honeysuckle – Assisted Living

Wesley Place on Honeysuckle, Assisted Living offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing care in Dothan, AL. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living supports daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care provides a supervised setting for residents with cognitive support needs, and nursing care provides ongoing nursing support. Having several care levels may suit a resident whose needs could increase over time, because a different level of care may be available without leaving the community.

The community has 66 beds. Room and unit types are listed for assisted living and memory care, giving residents in those settings confirmed housing options within the community. Staff are present around the clock, so residents can reach on site staff at any time. Vivian Readus serves as the administrator.

Rehabilitation services and short term rehab can support a resident recovering from an illness, injury, or procedure, while skilled nursing care is available for residents needing ongoing nursing support. Medication management helps residents who need assistance organizing or taking medications, and memory care services are available for residents with memory related support needs. Transportation gives residents an option for community travel, and pets are allowed for residents who want to keep a pet with them.

An activity calendar includes social activities, while the wellness program and exercise classes provide group options for physical activity. Lifelong learning offers educational or enrichment activities, and the Household Model of Care and Action Pact are named signature programs. Restaurant and bistro spaces provide on site dining, with dining and culture excursions offering outings centered on those activities; residents can also attend on site dinner theater. The community has a chapel with religious services, a salon or spa for personal grooming or care services, and a library for reading and library materials.

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Overview of Seabrook Pointe

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.

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Overview of The Commons – 55+ Active Adult Community

Live independently in retirement with The Commons, a vibrant 55+ community in Huntsville, AL, offering independent living. With its beautifully furnished and cozy floor plans, residents can keep their peace of mind and find the accommodation that best matches their preferences. Here, residents enjoy maintenance-free living with the community handling the housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance.

With recreation sites and convenient local amenities nearby, residents can spend their days as they please. Meal plans and lunch delivery are also available to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community also provides pet care for the convenience of residents with furry friends as their companions. Residents enjoy the best of their golden years with the community’s dedicated services and friendly setting.

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Overview of Pioneer Senior Living at Upland Park

Pioneer Senior Living at Upland Park is an outstanding retirement community in Huntsville, AL, that offers comprehensive care, ranging from independent living to memory care. Promoting a nurturing and home-like environment, the community features a variety of floor plans for older adults’ comfort and safety. Residents also have a maintenance-free lifestyle, with nutritious dining options, household services, and leisure activities. The community also encourages residents to remain socially engaged with its well-thought-out living spaces.

Social gatherings, creative activities, and light exercises provide residents with more options for leisure and wellness. A library, an arts & crafts room, and spacious dining rooms also ensure residents can rest and interact with friends comfortably. The Orion Ampitheater, Trader Joe’s, and several restaurants also surround the area, providing easy access to necessities and entertainment options. This independent living community has top-notch amenities that aim to help older adults thrive in retirement, making it one of the best options for senior living in Alabama.

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Overview of Monark Grove at Greystone Apartments

Experience the best of your golden years with Monark Grove at Greystone Apartments, an idyllic retreat that offers independent living. Featuring beautifully designed and cozy studio to two-bedroom apartments, the community ensures residents find the accommodation that best matches their preferences. Here, residents enjoy a worry-free lifestyle with the community’s maid services.

With its fun game room, cozy spa, and vast pool, residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness. Delightful restaurants and convenient local amenities are also set nearby, providing residents with a variety of dining options that can satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those looking to live comfortably in their golden years, especially with its cozy amenities and friendly setting.

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Overview of Covenant Place of Gardendale

Operating for 24 years, Covenant Place of Gardendale is a 60-bed assisted living community in Gardendale, Alabama, on Thompson Circle. It serves older adults who benefit from help with daily activities while maintaining their independence. Licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants have 24-hour staffing, and the community offers specialty care assisted living services in its care model. The car-dependent community has a Walk Score of 0, so most errands necessitate a vehicle, with nearby walkable options limited. This location suits residents and families with reliable transportation or who prefer a more serene and residential setting far from commercial areas.

Dining at Covenant Place highlights choice and comfort, with restaurant-style meals served throughout the day. A traditional southern breakfast starts each day, while lunch and dinner offer multiple entrées and side options so residents can select what’s appealing. Snacks between meals are available throughout the day. Note that the apartments are spacious, with each including a kitchenette and a large private bathroom with a walk-in shower. The design throughout is barrier-free, supporting residents with mobility concerns. Landscaped grounds provide outdoor space, and daily activities center on social, physical, and spiritual wellness, with games and themed events woven across the week.

The location of Covenant Place of Gardendale fits residents and families who have dependable transportation or want a quiet and residential setting instead of being near commercial areas.

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Overview of Kauhale Port City

Built to bolster older adults needing help with daily activities while maintaining as much independence as they want, Kauhale Port City is a residential assisted living home in Mobile, Alabama. Home to 83 residents, the facility sits in an accessible neighborhood that has a 49 walkability score, meaning some errands can be done on foot, though most trips will benefit from transportation.

The home welcomes pets, which can be valuable for residents who want their companions close. Every day, residents find support through on-site dining and dietitian services, plus outings and activities. Built into the community’s strategy for personalized living are the ASAP program and an array of services and amenities.

For families contemplating an assisted living community where their loved one can obtain hands-on support with meals, medications, and personal care as they have fun in their own apartment and routine, touring in person is the best way to know if Kauhale Port City’s setting and lifestyle fit.

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Capstone Village

601 Peter Bryce Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Overview of Capstone Village

Capstone Village strives to make a positive impact in the lives of each resident. are ready to attend to any needs an individual may have. The 55+ adult home practices a resident-centered approach to senior living so seniors can thrive and reach their fullest potential to be a new version of themselves. Capstone Village creates a home-like environment that makes one feel like they belong. 

Seniors can experience all that the University of Alabama has to offer. Residential life is all about amenities: housekeeping, social events, book clubs, healthy and delicious meals served, engaging activities, enriching programs, and sports activities.

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Overview of Auburn Assisted Living at Dawson Corners

A 70-bed assisted living community on Cox Road in Auburn, Alabama, Auburn Assisted Living at Dawson Corners is in a car-dependent setting, so visiting family and residents will rely on vehicles for a lot of nearby errands and activities.

Daily care is anchored by 24-hour staffing with management available all the time, alongside nursing services and physician oversight. This structure gives peace of mind that help is always within reach. Meals are chef-prepared, spanning the self-service bistro and gourmet coffee bar for lighter fare to full dining in the fireside or private dining rooms for special occasions. Through an unusually full activity calendar, the community prioritizes engagement. Residents can partake in daily events, creative pursuits in the art studio, theatre programming, or fitness and therapy in the dedicated exercise room. Quieter pursuits exist too, along with a library and computer area, the community garden, and walking paths on the grounds. For residents who find games fun, there’s a putting green, and the grand piano offers music for those who play or like listening. Practical amenities are barber and beauty salon services on-site, laundry handled by staff, and transportation for residents. All suites come with complimentary cable TV and WiFi. Residents can choose between private and shared housing options according to preference and budget.

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Weighting overview

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

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  • 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.