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Best Assisted Living in Alabama

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 188 assisted living communities in Alabama using Alabama Department of Health data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in AL
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Jun 2026
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188 homes
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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

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The information below is reported by the Alabama Department of Public Health, Bureau of Health Provider Standards.

The Crossings at North River
AL
IL
MC
Tuscaloosa
84
Facility 84
AL AVG 90
Rank #119 / 245
No
20
Facility 20
AL AVG 36
Rank #300 / 418
1 Bed / 2 Bed-Kimberly Brooke O'briant
The Neighborhood at Vestavia Hills
AL
IL
MC
RC
Birmingham (Homewood)
77
Facility 77
AL AVG 90
Rank #133 / 245
Yes
31
Facility 31
AL AVG 36
Rank #237 / 418
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedB-Barbara Chatman
Longleaf Liberty Park
AL
MC
RC
Birmingham
90
Facility 90
AL AVG 90
Rank #106 / 245
No
24
Facility 24
AL AVG 36
Rank #283 / 418
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+Matthew Nicosia
The Renaissance of Florence
AL
Florence
83
Facility 83
AL AVG 90
Rank #120 / 245
Yes
7
Facility 7
AL AVG 36
Rank #355 / 418
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-Laura Fithian
Merrill Gardens at Madison
AL
IL
MC
Madison (The Shoppes Of Madison)
160
Facility 160
AL AVG 90
Rank #22 / 245
Yes
46
Facility 46
AL AVG 36
Rank #151 / 418
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-Stacey Henley
The Brennity at Daphne
AL
MC
Daphne
92
Facility 92
AL AVG 90
Rank #101 / 245
No
3
Facility 3
AL AVG 36
Rank #376 / 418
Studio / 1 BedA+Scott Kolzow
Brookdale Northport
AL
IL
MC
NH
Northport (Rose Drive)
83
Facility 83
AL AVG 90
Rank #120 / 245
Yes
47
Facility 47
AL AVG 36
Rank #142 / 418
Private RoomsA+Sherry Washington
Crowne Place Assisted Living
AL
Mobile (College Park)
80
Facility 80
AL AVG 90
Rank #126 / 245
No
49
Facility 49
AL AVG 36
Rank #125 / 418
Studio / 1 Bed-Mimi Jones
Regency Retirement Village – Tuscaloosa
AL
IL
MC
Tuscaloosa (Dixon Manor)
80
Facility 80
AL AVG 90
Rank #126 / 245
No
41
Facility 41
AL AVG 36
Rank #181 / 418
Private / Semi-Private Rooms-Jennifer Anderson
Brookdale University Park
AL
NH
IL
Birmingham (South Denver)
60
Facility 60
AL AVG 90
Rank #156 / 245
Yes
84
Facility 84
AL AVG 36
Rank #1 / 418
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+Brandon Bornstein
Danberry at Inverness
AL
IL
MC
Birmingham
56
Facility 56
AL AVG 90
Rank #169 / 245
Yes
51
Facility 51
AL AVG 36
Rank #108 / 418
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed-William Lytton
The Neighborhood at Sheffield
AL
RC
Sheffield (Woodlawn Heights)
56
Facility 56
AL AVG 90
Rank #169 / 245
No
26
Facility 26
AL AVG 36
Rank #270 / 418
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-Kutana Mitchell
Kirkwood By the River
AL
IL
MC
NH
Birmingham (Overton)
46
Facility 46
AL AVG 90
Rank #195 / 245
No
0
Facility 0
AL AVG 36
Rank #395 / 418
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+Jeff Burchfield
The Madison Village
AL
IL
RC
Madison
60
Facility 60
AL AVG 90
Rank #156 / 245
No
34
Facility 34
AL AVG 36
Rank #222 / 418
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-Angie Tate
Somerby of Mobile
AL
IL
MC
Mobile (Pine Run)
50
Facility 50
AL AVG 90
Rank #183 / 245
Yes
6
Facility 6
AL AVG 36
Rank #361 / 418
1 Bed / 2 BedA+Hope Boykin
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Overview of Autumn Cove Assisted Living

Ideally situated in the charming neighborhood of Greenbrier Dear Road, Anniston, AL, Autumn Cove is committed to providing the finest retirement experience with assisted living, memory care, and short-term stays. Lead a fulfilling life with a reliable and specially trained team attending to your special needs and aspirations. The community ensures seniors are well-cared for with care plans tailored to their preferences.

Interact with friends and have a joyous lifestyle through fun events and enriching programs. Promoting a vibrant and welcoming environment, the community provides opportunities for seniors to create unforgettable moments in their best years. Autumn Cove goes above and beyond to create a haven for seniors to experience a wondrous retirement.

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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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Overview of Volante Senior Living of Peachtree

Located in the quiet neighborhood of Eagle Drive, Trussville, AL is the extraordinary senior living community of Volante of Peachtree focusing on assisted living. The community strives to help seniors with their daily activities. A reliable and highly trained team strives to provide the highest quality of care and support for seniors to thrive and live to their potential.

There is always something fun to do with engaging activities and enjoyable programs for seniors to stay connected with their surroundings. Whether it is a relaxing alone time you are looking for or a wonderful moment with friends, Volante of Peachtrees strives to provide a place for you. Revel in nutritious and delightful meals for the finest dining experience. Volante of Peachtree is filled with incredible amenities and warmth, ensuring seniors live in comfort and style.

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Overview of Country Cottage – Montgomery

Choosing the perfect senior care community for your loved one can be a difficult time for the family, as well as for your budget. The cost and care carries for each individual so there are times you have to check and visit multiple communities to come up with divisions. But at Country Cottage in Montgomery, each resident is paired with a customized personal care plan called CareSteps. After an assessment by our Cottage staff, your loved one will receive a care plan that is specific to his or her individual needs. This plan is revisited every three months or with any significant change, so if your loved one moves in and becomes more independent, his or her cost for care would decrease. If he or she has a decline, the cost of care would increase with the additional staff attention your loved one would require.

Country Cottage – Montgomery offers rooms in different sizes and styles. You can be sure that they are a unique assisted living community that offers the attention, care, and home-like environment your loved one deserves. Each private room comes equipped with a private bathroom, emergency alert system, and spacious closet. Each apartment is also cable TV and telephone ready. Unique activities are also available in the community and are scheduled by the staff based on the interests of our residents.

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Overview of The Crossings at Eastchase

Bringing together everything you’d need and want for a carefree future is a feat that The Crossings at Eastchase takes pride in. Offering top-quality resort-style living and recreational amenities, this independent living home consolidates fully decked-out apartments, weekly housekeeping, meals prepared by an actual chef, fitness center and therapy gym, library with dedicated reading areas, a theater, game room, on-call professional personnel, a 24-hour emergency response system, tranquil garden paths, and scheduled transportation around the Montgomery area, to name a few!

The Crossings’ independent living system leaves virtually nothing out, allowing you or your loved one to focus on having the best retirement possible. Rest and relax, or pursue personal growth; with the comprehensive care package you get here, there’s no need to choose just one.

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Galleria Woods

3850 Galleria Woods Dr, Birmingham, AL 35244
Overview of Galleria Woods

Located at 3850 Galleria Woods Drive in Birmingham’s Jefferson County, Galleria Woods operates as a privately owned 24-bed skilled nursing and assisted living community under the management of Lynda Sullivan. The facility blends independent, assisted, and skilled nursing care across a small, intimate setting that fosters close staff-resident interactions.

The facility completed three standard surveys since 2018, accumulating 10 citations; all at the moderate severity level and with zero critical or serious deficiencies.

The most recent inspection in December 2021 identified issues in infection control, nutrition, and care planning, all of which have been corrected.

No federal penalties or fines were assessed in the past three years.

Nursing care runs 5 hours 9 minutes per resident per day, a 17% lift above Alabama norms, with weekend coverage climbing to 22% above state average. The facility maintains 88 staff members overall, including 14 nurses, 13 licensed practical nurses, and 34 certified nursing assistants, creating a staff-to-resident ratio of 3.14:1, approximately double the state average.

Pressure ulcers, falls with injury, and high-risk clinical events all fall substantially below state prevalence, and vaccine uptake for pneumococcal and influenza protection sits at 100%. Yet the facility reports notably elevated incontinence among low-risk residents at 27%, compared to 13.6% statewide, and antipsychotic use at 27.5% exceeds the state average by one-third. Depressive symptoms appear in 5.2% of residents, over four times the state prevalence.

Occupancy at 89% runs above the state average, and the facility’s financial trajectory is decidedly upward; net income reached $1.6 million in 2023, with a profit margin of 39.6%.

The community serves both short-term Medicare rehabilitation patients and private-pay long-term residents, with an average length of stay of 141 days supporting mixed utilization patterns.

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Overview of Atmore Nursing Center

Morgan Smith’s Atmore Nursing Center is a 100-bed facility on East Laurel Street in Atmore, Alabama. Currently maintaining a steady occupancy rate of around 79%, the center caters to both short-term and long-term needs, with residents staying for an average of 151 days. This timeline creates a well-balanced routine for the staff, who split their time between helping patients recover from recent hospital stays and caring for long-term residents.

At the heart of the center is a 24-hour nursing team dedicated to providing high-quality, hands-on care, averaging nearly five hours per resident every day. RNs, LPNs, and nurse aides work closely together to handle everything from specialized clinical treatments and physical rehab to short-term respite care. For families coming to visit, the neighborhood is mostly car-dependent, with a walk score of 46, though there are a few local spots close enough to reach on foot.

Reports show a history of operational improvement, with recent health department inspections demonstrating solid compliance with care standards. You can look over these recent regulatory records with the facility management team to review their current day-to-day safety systems and quality protocols.

Families looking into care options can get in touch with the admissions office to map out intake paperwork, check on empty rooms, or discuss funding via traditional Medicare, state Medicaid, and private pay. The administrative staff can also detail available on-site comforts, including outdoor patio spaces, local transportation services, structured recreational therapy programs, and homestyle Southern dining menus supervised by a registered dietitian.

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Overview of The Neighborhood at Grove Park

The Neighborhood at Grove Park is a one of a kind senior living community located in the vibrant city of Dothan, Alabama, where seniors can enjoy independent living, assisted living, and compassionate memory care. The community features elegant living spaces that exude warmth, making it a welcoming place to call home. The Neighborhood at Grove Park’s convenient location offers residents access to a variety of local dining, shopping, and cultural attractions, creating opportunities for connection and enjoyment.

Fostering a sense of community and belonging for its residents, The Neighborhood at Grove Park conducts numerous social and recreational events. The community also features Five Star’s award-winning Bridge to Rediscovery program, tailored for Alzheimer’s and dementia care, ensuring personalized attention and engaging activities. Amenities include a fitness center, library, beauty salon, private dining room, and even a park, all designed to enhance the living experience.

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Overview of Heritage Health Care & Rehab INC

A reliable senior living community in Snows Mill Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL, Heritage Health Care and Rehabilitation offers long-term care and short-term rehabilitation. Featuring over 216 accommodations, the community is dedicated to providing top-tier care and assistance for seniors to enjoy a worry-free retirement. Ease your worries with a team of compassionate and highly trained professionals attending to your special needs and aspirations.

The community participates in Medicare and Medicaid to ease seniors’ and families’ financial burdens. With its ideal location near trusted hospitals and senior care providers, residents can rest assured of having easy access to their healthcare needs. Heritage Health Care and Rehabilitation is great for seniors hoping to make the most out of their best years while receiving the utmost care and support they deserve.

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Overview of Greenbriar at the Altamont

Greenbriar at the Altamont is a senior living community located in the heart of Birmingham, Alabama. The community prides itself on fostering genuine connections and positive culture among its residents. The residents of Greenbriar at the Altamont have diverse backgrounds and fascinating stories to share, creating a unique and enriching experience. Located on historic Highland Avenue, the home offers a range of living options, including rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and assisted living, to meet the individual needs of each resident. 
The community’s 1920s-style luxury lobby exudes elegance and charm, creating a warm and welcoming environment for residents. Unlike many senior living communities, Greenbriar at the Altamont does not require large upfront buy-ins or long-term leases, allowing residents to live life on their terms. Their amenities include fast Wi-Fi, a library, a grand lobby, a salon, and a barbershop. The community’s beautiful landscaping and spectacular views provide a peaceful setting for residents to relax and unwind. At Greenbriar at the Altamont, the focus is on creating a community that celebrates life and fosters personal connections. 

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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 188 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.