Best Assisted Living in Alabama
Well-known for its award-winning college football teams, its historical role during the Civil Rights Movement, and its delicious Southern food, Alabama also offers exceptional Assisted Living services. Alabama generally has hot, humid summers and mild winters with copious precipitation throughout the year. But residents enjoy the stunning natural beauty of state parks, such as Cheaha and Gulf State Park, perfect for hiking, fishing, and camping. Explore the beautiful Gulf Coast beaches for sunbathing and water sports. With numerous golf courses, festivals, and outdoor events, there is always something exciting happening in Alabama.
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Compare Assisted Living around Alabama
The Crossings at North River
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Tuscaloosa
84
No
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20
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1 Bed / 2 Bed
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-
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The Neighborhood at Vestavia Hills
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Birmingham
77
Yes
B-
31
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Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
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Longleaf Liberty Park
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
RC
Respite Care
Birmingham
90
No
A+
24
-
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
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-
-
-
-
-
-
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Madison at The Range
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Madison
82
Yes
-
19
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Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
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-
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The Renaissance of Florence
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Florence
83
Yes
-
7
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Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
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-
-
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Gordon Oaks Senior Living Community
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Mobile (Terrace Hills)
100
No
-
8
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Studio / 1 Bed
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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Merrill Gardens at Madison
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Madison
160
Yes
A+
46
-
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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Thrive at Jones Farm
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Huntsville
75
No
-
34
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-
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-
-
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The Brennity at Daphne
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
AL 36526
92
No
A+
3
-
Studio / 1 Bed
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-
-
-
-
-
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The Crossings at Riverchase
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Hoover
80
Yes
-
16
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Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
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-
-
-
-
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-
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Proveer at Heritage Woods
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Mobile (Milkhouse)
89
No
-
26
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Private Rooms
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-
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Brookdale Northport
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Northport
83
Yes
A+
47
-
Private Rooms
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-
-
-
-
-
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Crowne Place Assisted Living
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Mobile (College Park)
80
No
-
49
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Studio / 1 Bed
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-
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Regency Retirement Village – Tuscaloosa
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Tuscaloosa
80
No
A+
41
-
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
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-
-
-
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Vitality Living at Upland Park
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Huntsville
61
No
-
40
-
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Crowne Health Care of Fort Payne
Crowne Health Care of Fort Payne is a family-owned, CMS Five-Star facility in Fort Payne, AL. It specializes in physical, occupational, and speech rehabilitation services for short-term and long-term care. The facility is certified for Medicare and Medicaid and offers a variety of services to meet the needs of its residents.
Hatley Health Care, Inc.
Hatley Health Care has been committed to providing quality care to enhance the quality of life of its residents since 1984.
Windsor House
Windsor House is a senior care home located in Denton, Texas. It provides 24-hour care, homemade meals, medication management, and scheduled daily activities. The facility focuses on offering personalized care with a low resident-to-caregiver ratio.
Limestone Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Limestone Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a skilled nursing facility located in Athens, Alabama. It specializes in long-term care, short-term care, and rehabilitation services. The center is committed to enhancing the quality of life for each resident.
Piedmont Health Care Center
Piedmont Health Care Center is located in Piedmont, Alabama, offering comprehensive senior services on one campus. It provides skilled nursing, rehabilitation programs, and memory care to help residents thrive in a supportive environment. The facility is owned and operated by The Piedmont Health Care Authority, a non-profit organization.
Henry County Health and Rehabilitation Facility
Henry County Health and Rehabilitation is a skilled nursing facility located in Paris, Tennessee. It offers short-term rehab and long-term care services, focusing on quality improvement and patient care. The facility provides private and semi-private rooms, a life enrichment program, and specialized dementia activities.
Lafayette Extended Care
Lafayette Extended Care is a skilled nursing facility located in LaFayette, Alabama. It provides both long-term and short-term nursing and rehabilitation services. The facility has been serving the community since 1966.
The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek
Healthcare Center at Buck Creek is located in Alabaster, Alabama. It provides a range of services including short stay rehabilitation, complex medical care, long term care, memory care, and hospice care. The center is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for each patient and resident.
Goodwater Healthcare Center
Goodwater Healthcare Center is a state licensed, 72 bed skilled nursing facility providing both long term and short term nursing and rehabilitation services in Coosa County and the surrounding area since 1966. The mission is to work together with the resident, the resident's family, and the resident's physician to design a plan of care that promotes the resident's highest practicable well-being. The facility is located on Alabama Hwy 9, minutes off Hwy 280 in Goodwater, Alabama.
Summerford Health and Rehab LLC
Summerford Health and Rehab LLC is dedicated to meeting the needs of everyone by providing innovative and state-of-the-art healthcare services. The facility offers short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and respite care. Their mission is to treat each individual with dignity and respect while improving their quality of life.
Assisted Living Magazine Ranking Methodology
View Full Ranking MethodologyHow We Score & Rank Senior Living Communities
At Assisted Living Magazine, our rankings are designed to help families compare senior living communities with clarity and confidence.
Each community is evaluated and ranked based on reputation, transparency, digital trust, and on-site quality signals.
Below is the full explanation of every factor and the exact weight it contributes to the final score.
Update cadence: Reviewed quarterly, with prompt updates when new reviews, reports, or complaints are filed.
What We Prioritize Most
The largest portion of every community’s score comes from resident feedback and online reputation (40%), which reflects real experiences shared by families and caregivers.
An additional 45% of the score comes from a combination of transparency and operational quality signals, including:
- Photos, videos, and virtual tours (visual transparency)
- Website quality and digital trust indicators
- Occupancy levels and number of units (community scale & stability)
These factors help us evaluate how well a community presents itself and how consistently it meets resident needs.
Balancing Additional Factors
The final 15% of the score comes from supportive context data, including:
- Walkability and local accessibility
- Estimated property value
- Pricing information
These elements provide helpful context but carry less weight because our rankings prioritize real-world satisfaction and care consistency first.
The result is a fair, clear, and data-driven ranking system for families researching senior living options.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What government services provide money for senior housing?
Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:
- Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
- Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
- Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
- Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
- State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
- Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
- Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
How do you pick the homes you recommend?
Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.
Do you help families that need Medicaid?
Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.
How much does this service cost?
We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up.
What services do you offer?
- Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
- Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
- Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
- Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
- Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
- Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
- Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
- Autobiography & Family History Writing + Research
- Senior-focused concierge medicine
- Senior-focused nutritionist
- Senior-focused personal training
- Memory care specialists
- Custom wheelchairs at all price points.
- Custom hearing aids
- Cosmetic skincare + dermatology
- Companionship: We offer in-person and virtual companionship services. Someone engaging to hang out with or talk to on video chat.
- Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.
Virtual Tours & Videos
Resident interviews at our senior living facilities
Check out our resident interviews
Cost guide to senior living, assisted living, nursing homes, and more.
Check out our cost guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most common questions from families.
What government services provide money for senior housing?
Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:
- Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
- Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
- Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
- Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
- State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
- Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
- Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
How do you pick the homes you recommend?
Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.
Do you help families that need Medicaid?
Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.
Cost guide to senior living, assisted living, nursing homes, and more.
Check out our cost guide.
How much does this service cost?
We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up.
What services do you offer?
- Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
- Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
- Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
- Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
- Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
- Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
- Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
- Autobiography & Family History Writing + Research
- Senior-focused concierge medicine
- Senior-focused nutritionist
- Senior-focused personal training
- Memory care specialists
- Custom wheelchairs at all price points.
- Custom hearing aids
- Cosmetic skincare + dermatology
- Companionship: We offer in-person and virtual companionship services. Someone engaging to hang out with or talk to on video chat.
- Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.
Virtual Tours & Videos
Resident interviews at our senior living facilities
Check out our resident interviews
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