Page 14 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.
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.
Monark Grove at Greystone Apartments
AL
IL
MC
RC
Farley Hoover
-No
33
Facility 33
AL AVG 33
Rank #71 / 146
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Capstone Village
AL
IL
MC
Tuscaloosa
-Yes
24
Facility 24
AL AVG 33
Rank #94 / 146
1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Country Cottage Huntsville
AL
IL
MC
Huntsville
-Yes
35
Facility 35
AL AVG 33
Rank #63 / 146
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Heritage Residential Care Village
AL
NH
Tuscaloosa (Green Hills)
15
Facility 15
AL AVG 63
Rank #124 / 125
No
27
Facility 27
AL AVG 33
Rank #84 / 146
-Benjamin Edward Jackson
Carillon Oaks Daphne
AL
MC
Daphne
48
Facility 48
AL AVG 63
Rank #74 / 125
No--Robin Sweet
Village at Cook Springs Assisted Living Facility
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Pell City
44
Facility 44
AL AVG 63
Rank #85 / 125
Yes--Randolph Pickell
The Crossings at North River SCALF
AL
IL
MC
Tuscaloosa
32
Facility 32
AL AVG 63
Rank #101 / 125
No--Kimberly Brooke O'briant
Star Pointe Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Sw Huntsville
-Yes
35
Facility 35
AL AVG 33
Rank #63 / 146
1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Chapman Specialty Care Assisted Living Facility
AL
HOS
NH
SNF
Alexander City
42
Facility 42
AL AVG 63
Rank #87 / 125
No
63
Facility 63
AL AVG 33
Rank #7 / 146
-Ashleigh Taylor
The Brook
AL
RC
Birmingham
48
Facility 48
AL AVG 63
Rank #74 / 125
No--Emily Kirouac

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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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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 Country Cottage Huntsville

Country Cottage Huntsville is a premier assisted living community with memory care services in Huntsville, Alabama. This senior care community fosters a sense of warmth and comfort throughout their facility. With cozy common areas for socializing and a family-style dining room for shared meal times, residents can experience a homely atmosphere. 
Country Cottage Huntsville boasts assisted living apartments in varying styles and sizes. Additionally, they have a CareSteps service program tailored to fit the needs of each resident. This distinct approach makes them an ideal choice in providing an attentive care and nurturing environment. Their team at Country Cottage Huntsville is dedicated to offering the support and care to help senior residents thrive during their golden years. 

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Overview of Heritage Residential Care Village

Located at 1001 Snows Mill Ave in Tuscaloosa, Heritage Residential Care Village is a 15-bed nursing home operating at full capacity. The home is led by Executive Director Gretchen Vakiener, who brings more than 20 years of experience in senior living and long-term care. Benjamin Edward Jackson serves as the facility’s Administrator.

The neighborhood around Heritage Residential Care Village has a Walkability Score of 27 out of 100. There are a few nearby services within walking distance, but most errands and appointments require transportation. The neighborhood offers a residential setting with limited foot traffic, which is common in many parts of Tuscaloosa.

State inspections over the years have reviewed care planning practices, medication management, and operational standards, including food handling and infection control. These are common areas of focus during nursing home inspections and require ongoing attention from staff to maintain care and operational standards.

Given the home’s small size and full occupancy, families interested in Heritage Residential Care Village should ask about current availability and care options. Touring the home can provide firsthand insight into daily operations, staffing, and specific programs or services available.

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Overview of Carillon Oaks Daphne

Carillon Oaks Daphne provides assisted living and memory care in Daphne, AL. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while memory care offers a secure setting for women living with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.

Residents can use the on-site salon for personal grooming. The chapel and religious services provide a setting for worship within the community, while a bistro and private dining area offer designated places for meals. Transportation is available for residents who need help reaching destinations outside the community.

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Overview of Village at Cook Springs Assisted Living Facility

With a 44-bed capacity, Village at Cook Springs in Pell City, Alabama offers nursing home care, assisted living, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Residents receive nursing care from licensed nurses on-site, along with 24-hour staffing. Rehabilitation services, including short-term rehab, are also available to help improve residents’ functionality.

Home care is also available for older adults who prefer to receive care in their own home, while respite services are provided on-site for those seeking short-term stays. Medicaid is also accepted, giving families who use that benefit a payment option for eligible care.

Residents may use the pool, salon, fitness center, library, garden, patio, and walking paths. Religious services are available, along with housekeeping and and dining services. Pets are allowed for residents who want to keep an animal companion with them. Noland Health Services owns the community, withRandolph Pickell serving as administrator.

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Overview of The Crossings at North River Scalf

The Crossings at North River Scalf offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Tuscaloosa, AL. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps their own apartment; Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care; Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision.

These three care levels may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time, because care can change within the same community. With 32 beds, the community is smaller, giving staff and residents more opportunity to get to know one another, and Kimberly Brooke O’Briant serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Star Pointe Senior Living

Star Pointe Senior Living is a nurturing retirement community in Huntsville, AL, that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Promoting a supportive and welcoming environment, the community ensures older adults feel at home in their later years. With a 24-hour dementia-trained care team, assistance with personal care, and nutritious meals, residents receive the utmost attention and care to maintain their independence with ease. The community’s memory care neighborhood also focuses on reducing residents’ stress and fostering familiarity.

Brain-stimulating activities, light exercises, and social gatherings help improve residents’ cognition and explore new interests. Cozy rooms and secure communal areas also ensure residents’ comfort and safety. Crestwood Medical Center is also easily accessible, especially with bus stops in the area. This retirement community is a good option for senior care in Alabama, as it has extensive services for older adults’ well-being.

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Overview of Chapman Specialty Care Assisted Living Facility

Chapman Specialty Care Assisted Living Facility names four care types in Alexander City, AL. Hospice care, skilled nursing, nursing home care, and assisted living are the four. Licensed nursing at all hours is the part the building’s own name does not mention, and it happens on-site. Assisted living covers help with daily tasks, and hospice care is comfort during a final illness.

Daily assistance, licensed nursing, or hospice support are the three reasons people arrive. Forty-two beds make for a small community, where staff and residents come to know one another without effort.

The bill can be met by Medicaid, Medicare or private pay. The nurse staffing figure is 5 hours 4 minutes per resident, per day. Occupational, physical and speech therapy are named programs, with restorative services beside them.

Therapeutic dietary services are named as well. A salon, an enclosed courtyard and a patio are on the amenities list. Crafts, exercise programs, pet visits, community outings and events for holidays and birthdays fill the activity schedule. A Walk Score of 63 is somewhat walkable, so a few errands are possible on foot.

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The Brook

3776 Crosshaven Drive, Birmingham, AL 35223
Overview of The Brook

The Brook offers assisted living and respite care in Birmingham, Alabama. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks while a resident maintains an apartment, while respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. With 48 beds, the community is smaller, giving staff and residents the chance to get to know one another.

Emily Kirouac serves as the administrator. Transportation is available for residents who need help getting beyond the community, and scheduled activities are based on residents’ interests, including holiday parties, bingo, and chair exercises. The Brook also provides rehabilitation services, a wellness program, religious services, and the CareSteps signature program.

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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.