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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 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 Bed | A+ | 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 Bed | A+ | 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 Rooms | A+ | 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 Bed | A- | 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 Rooms | A+ | Sherry Washington |
Grandview Gardens at Redstone Village is a trusted community in Huntsville, AL, offering assisted living and memory care. Those with cognitive conditions can keep their peace of mind with a kind and highly trained team attending to their needs around the clock. Specially designed and spacious accommodations are provided in a nurturing and inviting environment, ensuring residents thrive in retirement.
Fun recreational activities and engaging programs are conducted to keep residents active and socially engaged. Here, residents enjoy mealtimes with friends that satisfy their dietary needs and preferences with delightful and nutritious dining options. The community is ideal for those needing assistance to live comfortably in their golden years.
Nestled in a peaceful neighborhood of Auburn, AL, the Summer Village Senior Living is a prominent community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Here, residents can choose a wide variety of floor plans and residential options suitable for their needs, including sun-filled studios, and apartments to spacious cottages. The community is proud to offer independent villas to maximize freedom and and space within the place which is very enticing and relieving.
Aside from its charming environment, the community also offers modern amenities that are perfect to the living preferences of its residents. With its so-called lifestyle plus for wellness and recreational activities, along with its chef-prepared dining of delectable meals, seniors can be assured of a remarkable experience worth keeping for.
Nestled in Rainbow City, Alabama, Regency Pointe is a premier senior living community offering three distinct living options: Independent Living, Assisted Living, and SHINE® Memory Care. Committed to providing exceptional amenities, chef-prepared meals, and inviting apartment homes, Regency Pointe elevates the standard of senior living. With a professional team available 24 hours a day to assist with every need, residents can enjoy the reassurance of exceptional care in a picturesque and welcoming environment. Regency Pointe is an ideal place for seniors seeking a carefree and comfortable retirement lifestyle.
Embraced by the rolling hills, scenic forests, and natural wildflowers of the Coosa River, the community provides residents with picturesque views of mountains, waterways, and local farms. Conveniently located near the banks of the Coosa River, northeast of Birmingham, and just minutes from Gadsden and Anniston, Regency Pointe offers a tranquil setting at the foot of the Appalachian Mountains.
Nestled in the historic city of Florence, AL, Hilltop at Glenwood welcomes you to their assisted living and memory care community. With additional offerings of skilled nursing, they take pride in being family-friendly and are dedicated to providing personalized care for every resident and their family.
The dedicated staff at Hilltop at Glenwood ensures your loved ones receive attentive care for their daily assistance, personal hygiene, and medication management. Our commitment extends to providing wholesome and delicious meals. Residents can also partake in amenities such as a state-of-the-art fitness center, an on-site beauty shop, and a variety of daily recreational activities. Residents at Hilltop at Glenwood are free to enjoy a variety of recreational activities and amenities. Whether bonding around the fireplace, strolling through landscaped grounds, or savoring a leisurely meal in the dining room, Hilltop at Glenwood is the ideal setting for your next chapter of life to feel like home.
Hamrick Highlands Assisted Living in Tuscaloosa, AL is a tight-knit senior living community, offering liberating assisted living services. Committed to delivering exceptional care to residents in a family-like environment, the community features a compassionate care team available 24/7 to offer assistance to residents every need. Residents here are provided with comfortable accommodations free from the stress of home maintenance, thanks to an attentive team that handles it for them.
Dedicated to helping its residents lead an active lifestyle while maintaining independence, the community offers an array of fun and engaging activities and programs, combined with nutritious and delicious meals daily. Here, residents are provided with the services they need to continue living their retirement journey with utmost comfort and peace of mind in a safe and supportive home atmosphere.
Auburn Assisted Living, conveniently situated in the vibrant neighborhood of Auburn, AL, is a trusted senior living community that offers exceptional assisted living services. As a family-owned business, the community ensures its residents’ comfort and peace of mind in a warm and positive atmosphere, providing person-centered care and support round-the-clock. Moreover, residents can select from spacious and convenient accommodations tailored to their needs and interests.
Committed to delivering care and services with excellence, the community offers above-and-beyond amenities, providing ease, convenience, and reliability. Live a secure and relaxing life in this community with its professional on-call management available 24/7, delicious and nutritious chef-prepared meals, and medication management. Participate in a robust calendar of social activities and life-enrichment programs that boost engagement and growth. Auburn Assisted Living is ideal for seniors seeking a fulfilling lifestyle in a supportive environment.
Seniors in Florence CA can enjoy a cozy, Southern community in Columbia Cottage Florence. They offer assisted living and memory care services. The Cottages’ mission is to provide customized personal care programs to provide you with the right kind of help at the right time. With 24-hour attention, three home-style meals daily with snacks, off and on-site recreation, and weekly housekeeping and laundry. This way residents can enjoy the activities and programs the community offers more.
Activities are carefully planned and scheduled by the Cottage’s staff based on the resident’s interests. These activities are also designed to make sure that residents and their families have the opportunity to participate to support their mind, body and spirit. Apartments also come in different styles and sizes with home-like environments that your loved ones deserve. Every room has private bathrooms, emergency alert systems, and a spacious closet. Each apartment also has cable TV and telephone ready.
Morning Pointe of Tuscaloosa is the premiere memory care and assisted living home nestling in Alabama. Management and staff strive to create a sense of community and belonging where everyone is welcome and included, and the facility maintains top-notch quality. When it comes to setting the standard for quality care and going above and beyond to meet the needs of seniors, they offer compassionate and kind care for its seniors.
Life is focused on an active and fulfilled holistic wellness. Seniors are offered an array of services such as restaurant-style dining, walking paths, and private assisted living or independent living apartments designed to meet the needs of every resident.
Cherish every moment with Carillon Oaks, a distinguished community in Alabama, specializing in independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Those with cognitive conditions receive exceptional care for their unique needs from a compassionate and highly trained team available around the clock. The community also helps with housekeeping and laundry, ensuring a maintenance-free lifestyle.
A jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted to enhance residents’ cognition and allow them to interact with their surroundings. Residents delight in delicious and healthy chef-inspired meals served three times daily to meet their dietary needs and preferences. The community also provides in-house therapy and transportation services to improve residents’ living experiences. Residents enjoy the best of their golden years with the community’s specially designed and secure amenities.
A charming community providing assisted living homes in Auburn, Morningside of Auburn prides itself on being among the few warm and welcoming communities in the city; its residents feel comfortable in a home that naturally encourages them to make new relationships. Management boasts an innovative and person-centered approach with a mission to modernize senior living by focusing on the convenience and comfort of senior wellness. The luxurious retirement home ensures that quality caregiving is the top priority on their list, enabling a level of trust that many families have praised over the years.
As a Five Star Senior Living community, the senior lifestyle is centered on a continuum of care and a team of friendly staff– offering senior care service like no other. Their well-thought-of amenities include walk-in closets, an elegant dining room, common areas, walking paths, and kitchens; services include rehabilitation, meals, activities, cultural events, respite stays, and scheduled transportation.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these assisted living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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.



















