Page 8 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.
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.
The Terrace at Priceville
AL
IL
MC
RC
Decatur
38
Facility 38
AL AVG 63
Rank #93 / 125
Yes
15
Facility 15
AL AVG 33
Rank #116 / 146
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedKatina Eades
The Reserve at Fairhope
AL
IL
MC
RC
Fairhope
38
Facility 38
AL AVG 63
Rank #93 / 125
Yes
23
Facility 23
AL AVG 33
Rank #98 / 146
Studio / 1 BedElizabeth Skipper
Summer Village Magnolia Place
AL
IL
MC
Auburn (Village Hills)
42
Facility 42
AL AVG 63
Rank #87 / 125
Yes
20
Facility 20
AL AVG 33
Rank #103 / 146
1 Bed / 2 BedAmber Griggs
Seagrass Village of Gulf Shores
AL
IL
RC
Gulf Shores
60
Facility 60
AL AVG 63
Rank #47 / 125
Yes
62
Facility 62
AL AVG 33
Rank #9 / 146
-Hunter Van Sickle
Altoona Health & Rehab
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Altoona
50
Facility 50
AL AVG 63
Rank #70 / 125
No
13
Facility 13
AL AVG 33
Rank #119 / 146
-Adm Linda Bigelow
Lynridge of Huntsville Memory Care
AL
MC
Huntsville
52
Facility 52
AL AVG 63
Rank #66 / 125
Yes
2
Facility 2
AL AVG 33
Rank #145 / 146
-Lashawna Springer
The Neighborhood at Auburn
AL
Auburn
49
Facility 49
AL AVG 63
Rank #73 / 125
Yes
23
Facility 23
AL AVG 33
Rank #98 / 146
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedEunice Lartey
Legacy Ridge Trussville
AL
MC
RC
Trussville (Meadowview Estates)
55
Facility 55
AL AVG 63
Rank #63 / 125
No
3
Facility 3
AL AVG 33
Rank #143 / 146
Studio / 1 BedCaleb Brink
The Bungalows at Riverchase
AL
RC
Hoover (Riverchase Business)
38
Facility 38
AL AVG 63
Rank #93 / 125
Yes
17
Facility 17
AL AVG 33
Rank #112 / 146
Studio / 1 BedDanielle Moore
Vitality Living at Upland Park
AL
IL
MC
RC
Huntsville
61
Facility 61
AL AVG 63
Rank #46 / 125
Yes
40
Facility 40
AL AVG 33
Rank #51 / 146
-Kathryn Economou

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other AL assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 165 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of The Terrace at Priceville

Situated in Priceville, AL, The Terrace at Priceville is a warm and welcoming senior living community, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Here, residents can enjoy beautifully designed apartments and various services tailored to their needs. With amenities like restaurant-style dining, a spacious activity center, and engaging social events, seniors will find plenty of opportunities to connect and thrive.

At The Terrace at Priceville, they are dedicated to providing a caring environment that promotes a carefree lifestyle. They focus on hospitality and support, offering services like housekeeping, transportation, and security, alongside access to medical care as needed. With a range of recreational activities and a full-service salon, residents can explore new interests and enjoy a vibrant community life.

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The Reserve at Fairhope

604 Reserve Lp, Fairhope, AL 36532
Overview of The Reserve at Fairhope

The Reserve at Fairhope is the Eastern Shore’s newest independent living, assisted living, and memory care community, offering upscale senior living in Fairhope, Alabama. The community features well-appointed, luxury apartments and cottage homes at a monthly rate, along with an active, connected lifestyle with something new to enjoy around every corner. The Reserve at Fairhope is conveniently located near Fairhope’s delightful boutiques, restaurants, and galleries, providing residents with a sophisticated style and relaxed pace.

The Reserve at Fairhope offers a continuum of quality, compassionate care to meet every need, with upscale aesthetics, modern amenities, and convenient services that combine to create an ideal future home. The community provides added peace of mind with the extra support of assisted living and memory care available on site. The Reserve at Fairhope features a state-of-the-art fitness center, a variety of dining experiences, a full-service salon, innovative lifestyle programming, and abundant activities and social outings. Residents can enjoy fresh, delicious chef-prepared meals, salon services, group fitness classes, scheduled transportation, and concierge service. The community offers a variety of spacious, thoughtfully designed living spaces, including independent living cottages and apartments, assisted living apartments, and memory care accommodations, all featuring luxurious details, thoughtful design, and convenient floorplans.

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Overview of Summer Village Magnolia Place

Find the care you need at Summer Village Magnolia Place, an exceptional community in Auburn, AL, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. With its top-notch care and beautifully furnished accommodations, residents can keep their peace of mind. The community also handles the housekeeping and maintenance, so residents can have more time to do the things they love.

Highlighting residents’ interests and capabilities, a well-thought-out calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching programs is conducted. Delightful and healthy meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Residents enjoy the best of their golden years with the community’s top-notch services and state-of-the-art amenities.

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Overview of Seagrass Village of Gulf Shores

Seagrass Village of Gulf Shores offers assisted living, independent living, and respite care in Gulf Shores, AL. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The range of care types may suit a resident whose needs change over time or a family needing temporary support.

The community has 60 beds, and the starting price is $2,225, giving families an initial figure for budgeting a stay. Apartment choices include studios, one bedroom apartments, and two bedroom apartments. A studio provides one living space, while the larger layouts offer additional rooms.

Hunter Van Sickle serves as the administrator. Pets are allowed, so residents may be able to keep a pet while living in the community. Residents can use the swimming pool and fitness center for recreation and exercise, while the beauty salon and barber support grooming without a separate salon visit. Restaurant style dining with chef prepared meals, scheduled transportation, and rehabilitation services are also available; a Walk Score of 62 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can complete some errands independently.

Starting Price $2,225/Month

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Overview of Altoona Health & Rehab

Memory care, nursing home care, assisted living, and skilled nursing share one license at Altoona Health & Rehab in Altoona, AL. Licensed nursing is present at every hour, which is the sort of coverage an infusion line needs when it runs past the end of a shift. Bathing, dressing, and medication management are what assisted living picks up instead.

Whether a resident might wander is the question memory care answers, and the answer is a secured setting and somebody watching. Care that continues in the same place suits needs that grow.

Fifty beds put this at the smaller end. Nursing time per resident holds at 4 hours 47 minutes a day. Care is paid for with Medicare, Medicaid, or private funds.

Rehabilitation services can be had through the community, and Infusion Therapy appears among the named programs, for residents whose treatment runs that way. Linda Bigelow is the administrator.

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Overview of Lynridge of Huntsville Memory Care

Lynridge of Huntsville Memory Care provides assisted living and memory care in Huntsville, AL. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing and medication management, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for residents who may be at risk of wandering. The community has 52 beds.

Starting prices are $4,503 per month for assisted living and $3,448 per month for memory care, giving families a care specific monthly starting point when planning costs. Multiple dining options include casual and formal areas, allowing residents to choose either setting for meals. There is also a salon and spa, fitness center, rehabilitation services and a culinary program, giving residents access to grooming, exercise, rehabilitation and scheduled culinary activities within the community.

Pets are allowed, so a resident can keep a pet while living at Lynridge of Huntsville Memory Care. Lashawna Springer serves as the administrator. With both assisted living and memory care, the community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time and who may be able to move between care levels without leaving the community.

$4,503/Month

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Overview of The Neighborhood at Auburn

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.

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Overview of Legacy Ridge Trussville

Treat yourself to a luxurious retirement with the respected senior living community of Legacy Ridge Trussville situated in the calm neighborhood of Gadsen Highway, Trussville, AL, providing assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Featuring snug and sophisticated studio and one-bedroom residences, the community ensures seniors experience unrivaled comfort and convenience. Moreover, Legacy Ridge Trussville strives to provide top-notch care and assistance with a compassionate and highly skilled team.

Recognized as Reader’s Choice Award Best of the Best by The Tribune in 2022, Legacy Ridge Trussville proves its unwavering commitment to enhancing seniors’ quality of life. Learn new things and rediscover old hobbies through fun activities and enjoyable programs. Catering to seniors’ dietary needs and tastes, the community serves healthy and well-balanced meals for a delightful dining experience. Legacy Ridge Trussville is great for seniors who want to maximize their independence surrounded by a lively and welcoming environment.

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Overview of The Bungalows at Riverchase

Part of the Phoenix Senior Living network, The Bungalows at Riverchase is an assisted living community in the Riverchase Business neighborhood of Hoover, Alabama. Danielle Moore serves as the administrator. The community also offers respite care for short-term stays. It’s about 4 miles from downtown Hoover.

The single-story community has 38 beds, which is a smaller setting that may appeal to residents who prefer a more personal environment. Housing includes 216-square-foot studio apartments and 360-square-foot one-bedroom apartments, giving residents a choice of living spaces.

The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 17, which is car-dependent. Most errands and outings require a vehicle. Transportation services are available to help residents get to appointments and local destinations. The community also offers fitness and recreation programs and welcomes pets, allowing residents to move in with a companion animal.

Families considering The Bungalows at Riverchase can ask about respite care availability and current apartment openings during a tour.

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Overview of Vitality Living at Upland Park

Vitality Living at Upland Park is a dynamic community that goes above and beyond to exceed resident satisfaction in assisted living, independent living, and memory care living. Here, lifestyle options include a range of choices, such as active adult living, catering to maintenance-free living for adults aged 55 and older. With licensed nurses available 24/7 and personal care assistance, residents can rest assured that their health and well-being are in capable and caring hands. For those seeking assisted senior living or specialized care for dementia patients, Vitality Living at Upland Park offers the utmost support and personalized attention.
With a plethora of floor plans to choose from, residents can find their perfect home, complete with upscale amenities like front porches and rear patios, adding a touch of charm to their living spaces. Residents are treated to freshly prepared nutritious meals daily, ensuring their well-being and satisfaction. Moreover, small pets are warmly welcomed in this inviting community, adding to the sense of home and comfort. A wealth of amenities awaits, from a library and beauty parlor to a fitness center, golf simulator, and sports bar, ensuring there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Starting Price $1,999/Month

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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.