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Page 3 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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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: 36/ 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: 90The 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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Westminster Village – Spanish Fort
AL
HC
HOS
IL
MC
NH
PC
SNF
Spanish Fort (Bridgehead)
60
Facility 60
AL AVG 90
Rank #152 / 241
No
27
Facility 27
AL AVG 36
Rank #260 / 417
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--
Piedmont Health Care Center
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Piedmont
91
Facility 91
AL AVG 90
Rank #99 / 241
No
61
Facility 61
AL AVG 36
Rank #58 / 417
--Lisha Garner
Cleburne County Nursing Home
AL
NH
Heflin
82
Facility 82
AL AVG 90
Rank #119 / 241
No
47
Facility 47
AL AVG 36
Rank #142 / 417
--Elizabeth Gatell
Little Sisters of the Poor Sacred Heart Residence
AL
NH
Mobile (North Industrial Area)
52
Facility 52
AL AVG 90
Rank #175 / 241
No
62
Facility 62
AL AVG 36
Rank #54 / 417
--Jason Stinnett
Hartford Health Care
AL
NH
Hartford
86
Facility 86
AL AVG 90
Rank #110 / 241
No
55
Facility 55
AL AVG 36
Rank #90 / 417
--Lisa Algarin
Crowne Health Care of Citronelle
AL
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Citronelle
69
Facility 69
AL AVG 90
Rank #141 / 241
No
19
Facility 19
AL AVG 36
Rank #304 / 417
--Gregg Myers
Merrill Gardens at Madison
AL
IL
MC
Madison (The Shoppes Of Madison)
160
Facility 160
AL AVG 90
Rank #22 / 241
Yes
46
Facility 46
AL AVG 36
Rank #151 / 417
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-Stacey Henley
Redstone Village
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Huntsville (Redstone Village)
56
Facility 56
AL AVG 90
Rank #165 / 241
Yes
17
Facility 17
AL AVG 36
Rank #312 / 417
SNF (Skilled Nursing) (56)-Amy Reynolds
Brookdale University Park
AL
IL
Birmingham (South Denver)
60
Facility 60
AL AVG 90
Rank #152 / 241
Yes
84
Facility 84
AL AVG 36
Rank #1 / 417
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+Brandon Bornstein
Truewood by Merrill, Riverchase
AL
MC
Hoover
101
Facility 101
AL AVG 90
Rank #84 / 241
Yes
57
Facility 57
AL AVG 36
Rank #79 / 417
Studio / 1 Bed-Eric Sharp
Keestone of Florence
AL
IL
Florence (West Florence)
43
Facility 43
AL AVG 90
Rank #198 / 241
Yes
80
Facility 80
AL AVG 36
Rank #4 / 417
Studio / 1 BedA+Jodi Gilreath
St. Martin’s in the Pines
AL
HOS
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Birmingham (Eastwood)
71
Facility 71
AL AVG 90
Rank #138 / 241
Yes
39
Facility 39
AL AVG 36
Rank #194 / 417
Private RoomsA+Courtlyn Wiggins
Lynridge of Huntsville
AL
MC
Huntsville (Piedmont)
58
Facility 58
AL AVG 90
Rank #162 / 241
No
58
Facility 58
AL AVG 36
Rank #71 / 417
Studio / Suite / 1 BedA-Lashawna Springer
The Brennity at Fairhope
AL
IL
Fairhope
143
Facility 143
AL AVG 90
Rank #37 / 241
No
36
Facility 36
AL AVG 36
Rank #210 / 417
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-Ashley Lee
Brookdale Northport
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Northport (Rose Drive)
83
Facility 83
AL AVG 90
Rank #116 / 241
Yes
47
Facility 47
AL AVG 36
Rank #142 / 417
Private RoomsA+Sherry Washington
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Proveer at Byrd Springs

8020 Benaroya Ln Sw, Huntsville, AL 35802
Overview of Proveer at Byrd Springs

Proveer at Byrd Springs is a maintenance-free living community located in Huntsville, Alabama. This senior living community exudes modernity and comfort, providing a warm and peaceful ambiance.  The elegance of this community resonates throughout, creating an environment where residents can truly feel at home. Proveer at Byrd Springs offers spacious floorplans, ensuring ample room for residents to move and relax comfortably. Nutritious meals and upscale amenities are provided, guaranteeing a delightful dining experience and a touch of luxury in daily living.

Residents can count on 24/7 responsive support, ensuring their needs are met promptly and with care. The community also offers pharmacy coordination and medication administration, as well as assistance with grooming and various activities of daily living. Catering to different dietary needs and embracing the flavors of the South, Proveer at Byrd Springs ensures every resident’s preferences are valued and honored. With an array of thoughtful services and a family-like atmosphere, Proveer at Byrd Springs stands as a true home where seniors can cherish each moment in comfort and contentment.

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Overview of Crowne Place Assisted Living

Enjoy an ultimately relaxing stay with the vibrant senior living community of Crowne Place Assisted Living located in Mobile, AL, that offers assisted living. With its unparalleled dedication to improving seniors’ quality of life, the community works hard to craft a personalized care plan that matches their needs and preferences. The community fosters an active lifestyle and independence making its residents feel comfortable and secure throughout their stay.

Spend quality time with friends and engage in a full calendar of life-enriching series through entertaining activities and appealing programs such as fitness classes, social gatherings, and more. The community also serves well-balanced, nutritious, and delicious meals prepared by a talented culinary team. At Crowne Place Assisted Living, every day is a chance to create lasting memories and experiences together with new companions.

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Overview of Chapman Specialty Care Assisted Living Facility

An ongoing 78 percent occupancy rate keeps the 42-bed Chapman Specialty Care Assisted Living Facility in Alexander City, Alabama, mostly full while leaving room for occasional move-ins. Residents typically stay here for about seven months, an intermediate timeline showing that the daily workload is divided between short-term therapy recovery and standard residential placements.

To handle this routine, an on-staff doctor works alongside a 24-hour nursing team that averages 4 hours and 44 minutes of direct, hands-on care per resident daily. Nurses and aides spend these hours running medical treatments, general exercise drills, and physical, occupational, and speech therapy sessions. When relatives come to visit, they will find a neighborhood walk score of 63, which means a few local services are reachable on foot, though most trips across town require a vehicle.

To verify how the facility manages its nursing and safety standards, state regulatory inspectors conduct regular health department surveys on the property. Since this summary does not list specific compliance patterns, you should ask the administration directly to show you their recent quality tracking logs and current safety guidelines.

Families looking into local care options can touch base with the front office to check on open room setups or start the standard registration steps. The admissions team can map out billing setups through traditional Medicare, state Medicaid, and private funds, and they can detail building amenities like alternative meal choices supervised by a certified dietary manager, an outdoor courtyard, laundry services, and an on-site barber shop.

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Crimson Village

1410 18Th E Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
Overview of Crimson Village

Crimson Village is an assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing community that aims to change the meaning of recovery for seniors through the exceptional level of care that is delivered by their patient-friendly staff as an approach to offer the best care possible for their residents. Crimson Village aims to have its residents experience comprehensive and exemplary care delivered.

Seniors can feel confident and comfortable and know they belong in a home that offers 24-hour nursing care, ADLs, medication management, specialized activities, and recreational programs.

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Danberry at Inverness

235 Inverness Center Dr, Birmingham, AL 35242
Overview of Danberry at Inverness

Danberry at Iverness is a stunning architectural masterpiece that has been curated with great care and attention to detail. It is located just a few blocks away from Valleydale Road, close to the serene Lake Heather. This community offers a range of care options, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care, ensuring that residents can find the level of care that suits their needs.

Living at Danberry at Iverness feels like being on a permanent vacation. The community offers a wide range of amenities that are designed to cater to residents’ needs and provide them with a luxurious and comfortable lifestyle. Danberry at Iverness has a clubhouse where residents can participate in various wellness activities such as yoga, water aerobics, and more. Some of its amenities include a pub lounge, ballroom, movie theater, fitness center, spa, card room, creative studio, library, and Wi-Fi. This clubhouse provides a space where residents can engage in physical activities, meet other residents, and improve their overall well-being.

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Overview of Magnolia Trace

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.

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Overview of Altoona Health & Rehab

Bradley Long operates Altoona Health & Rehab, a smaller 50-bed nursing community located on Walnut Grove Road in Altoona, Alabama. The facility has been in business for 21 years and keeps a high 92 percent occupancy level. Residents stay here for an average of 225 days, a longer timeframe that means daily routines focus mostly on long-term residential stays, though the team also handles short-term therapy turnarounds.

The floor schedule relies on a 24-hour nursing team that logs an average of 4 hours and 20 minutes of direct, hands-on attention per resident daily. Registered nurses, practical nurses, and assistants split this care time to manage daily clinical monitoring and an on-site infusion therapy program that lets individuals receive IV treatments directly in the building. For visitors, the surrounding neighborhood is rural and has a walk score of 13, meaning you will need a car for any trips or errands outside the property.

Past surveys have pointed out compliance problems here tied to basic medication practices, clinical documentation accuracy, and staff accountability oversight. Reviewing these older health department records with the management team can help you see exactly how the facility currently runs its daily safety monitoring and tracking systems.

Interested individuals can reach out to the admissions office to check on open rooms or go over the standard move-in paperwork. The business office handles funding setups through traditional Medicare, state Medicaid, or standard private out-of-pocket pay.

Contact Altoona Health & Rehab

Overview of Angels for the Elderly

Angels for the Elderly has been part of Montgomery’s Bellehurst neighborhood for 32 years. It’s a single-story community at 40 Angels Ct, offering private and semi-private rooms. Thirty-two years is a genuine track record, long enough to suggest the operation has weathered real changes in regulation and resident needs over time. The Walk Score here is 55, moderately walkable, some errands doable on foot, a mix of amenities close by.

This isn’t a facility built around one level of support. It spans companion care all the way through end-of-life hospice-level care, available every hour of every day. Medication reminders, meal preparation, grooming help, transportation, errands, light housekeeping, it’s a genuinely broad list, the kind that could carry a resident through multiple stages of need without forcing a move somewhere else.

Pets are welcome too, which matters more than it might sound like on paper. For a lot of families, keeping a companion animal in the picture is part of what makes a move feel less like a loss.

In sum, Angels for the Elderly shows a long-established, single-story community built around continuity of care, room options for different needs, a broad service range that follows residents as their needs change, and a genuine 32-year history behind it.

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Overview of Regency Retirement Village – Tuscaloosa

Residing in the quiet residential area on Old Montgomery Highway, Tuscaloosa, AL, Regency Retirement Village of Tuscaloosa is an outstanding senior living community providing assisted living and memory care. The community provides a 24-hour emergency response system and monitors seniors’ well-being to ensure their safety and security. Keep peace of mind with a kind and dedicated team providing top-notch care and assistance for seniors to flourish and live their lives to the fullest.

A jam-packed calendar of fun activities and engaging programs is conducted to accompany residents as they try out new things and relive hobbies. With healthy and delicious meals, residents enjoy hassle-free dining that satisfies dietary needs and preferences. Regency Retirement Village of Tuscaloosa strives to provide a safe place for seniors to enjoy their golden years without worries.

Contact Regency Retirement Village – Tuscaloosa

Brookdale Jones Farm

2815 Carl T Jones Dr Se, Huntsville, AL 35802
Overview of Brookdale Jones Farm

Brookdale Jones Farm is an idyllic senior living community located on Carl T Jones Drive SE. Huntsville, AL, offering assisted living and independent living. The community features a variety of floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Residents enjoy a maintenance-free and relaxing lifestyle with round-the-clock care and assistance from a dedicated and skilled team.

The community fosters a dazzling and friendly environment, providing opportunities for its residents to learn something new and hone their current hobbies. Activities are meticulously curated to ensure they mirror seniors’ abilities and interests. Restaurant-style dining with delectable, nutritious meals is prepared to cater to seniors’ dietary needs and preferences. Brookdale Jones Farm is a pet-friendly community that includes a wide array of fabulous amenities including a fitness center, a greenhouse, a therapy room, a game room, meeting rooms, an arts and crafts studio, billiards, landscaped grounds, a fireside living room, and tranquil walking paths.

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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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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.