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Best Nursing Homes in Alabama

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 120 nursing homes in Alabama using Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in AL
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Avg Overall CMS Rating: 2.9/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Alabama. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 3.5/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Alabama. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 2.8/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Alabama. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5

Compare Nursing Homes around Alabama

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

98 facilities compared · CMS & AL Dept. of Health data

Palm Gardens Health and Rehabilitation, LLC
NH
PC
Mobile (South Crichton)
100
Facility 100
AL AVG 90
Rank #89 / 245
89.0%
Facility 89.0%
AL AVG 80.8%
Rank #36 / 138
+10%
4.42
Facility 4.42
AL AVG 4.37
Rank #68 / 136
+40%+1%
$0
Facility $0
AL AVG $59.8k
Rank #1 / 137
4
Facility 4
AL AVG 10.4
Rank #15 / 136
4.0
Facility 4.0
AL AVG 3.5
Rank #93 / 136
-88A+
46
Facility 46
AL AVG 36
Rank #151 / 418
Jeanne Freeman
$10.6M
Facility $10.6M
AL AVG $11.1M
Rank #65 / 135
$5.4M
Facility $5.4M
AL AVG $4.7M
Rank #60 / 135
50.9%
Facility 50.9%
AL AVG 45%
Rank #72 / 133
15403
Regency Retirement Village of Huntsville
NH
AL
IL
MC
Huntsville (Greenhill)
104
Facility 104
AL AVG 90
Rank #80 / 245
93.8%
Facility 93.8%
AL AVG 80.8%
Rank #18 / 138
+16%
4.48
Facility 4.48
AL AVG 4.37
Rank #60 / 136
-13%+2%
$16.8k
Facility $16.8k
AL AVG $59.8k
Rank #115 / 137
20
Facility 20
AL AVG 10.4
Rank #122 / 136
5.0
Facility 5.0
AL AVG 3.5
Rank #109 / 136
385-
44
Facility 44
AL AVG 36
Rank #170 / 418
Huntsville Senior Services LLC
$19.3M
Facility $19.3M
AL AVG $11.1M
Rank #8 / 135
$9.1M
Facility $9.1M
AL AVG $4.7M
Rank #9 / 135
47%
Facility 47%
AL AVG 45%
Rank #73 / 133
15372
Kirkwood By the River
NH
AL
IL
MC
Birmingham (Overton)
46
Facility 46
AL AVG 90
Rank #195 / 245
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
AL AVG 80.8%
Rank #1 / 138
+24%
5.10
Facility 5.10
AL AVG 4.37
Rank #17 / 136
-41%+17%
$0
Facility $0
AL AVG $59.8k
Rank #1 / 137
8
Facility 8
AL AVG 10.4
Rank #49 / 136
2.7
Facility 2.7
AL AVG 3.5
Rank #40 / 136
-55A+
0
Facility 0
AL AVG 36
Rank #395 / 418
William Widman
$14.5M
Facility $14.5M
AL AVG $11.1M
Rank #31 / 135
$7.2M
Facility $7.2M
AL AVG $4.7M
Rank #33 / 135
49.9%
Facility 49.9%
AL AVG 45%
Rank #90 / 133
15457
Redstone Village
NH
AL
IL
MC
Huntsville (Redstone Village)
56
Facility 56
AL AVG 90
Rank #169 / 245
41.1%
Facility 41.1%
AL AVG 80.8%
Rank #130 / 138
-49%
5.19
Facility 5.19
AL AVG 4.37
Rank #13 / 136
-34%+19%
$0
Facility $0
AL AVG $59.8k
Rank #1 / 137
3
Facility 3
AL AVG 10.4
Rank #5 / 136
1.5
Facility 1.5
AL AVG 3.5
Rank #12 / 136
-23-
17
Facility 17
AL AVG 36
Rank #313 / 418
Redstone Military Retirement Residence Association Inc
$22.8M
Facility $22.8M
AL AVG $11.1M
Rank #4 / 135
$10.0M
Facility $10.0M
AL AVG $4.7M
Rank #6 / 135
43.9%
Facility 43.9%
AL AVG 45%
Rank #92 / 133
15454
Athens Health and Rehabilitation, LLC
NH
PC
Athens
149
Facility 149
AL AVG 90
Rank #32 / 245
86.6%
Facility 86.6%
AL AVG 80.8%
Rank #50 / 138
+7%
4.10
Facility 4.10
AL AVG 4.37
Rank #92 / 136
+4%-6%
$0
Facility $0
AL AVG $59.8k
Rank #1 / 137
10
Facility 10
AL AVG 10.4
Rank #67 / 136
5.0
Facility 5.0
AL AVG 3.5
Rank #109 / 136
-139A+
0
Facility 0
AL AVG 36
Rank #395 / 418
Northport Holding Operations, LLC
$16.1M
Facility $16.1M
AL AVG $11.1M
Rank #17 / 135
$7.6M
Facility $7.6M
AL AVG $4.7M
Rank #29 / 135
47.2%
Facility 47.2%
AL AVG 45%
Rank #103 / 133
15016
Galleria Woods
NH
AL
IL
NC
RC
Birmingham
24
Facility 24
AL AVG 90
Rank #234 / 245
88.5%
Facility 88.5%
AL AVG 80.8%
Rank #40 / 138
+10%
5.15
Facility 5.15
AL AVG 4.37
Rank #17 / 136
+56%+18%
$0
Facility $0
AL AVG $59.8k
Rank #1 / 137
10
Facility 10
AL AVG 10.4
Rank #67 / 136
3.3
Facility 3.3
AL AVG 3.5
Rank #66 / 136
-26A+
28
Facility 28
AL AVG 36
Rank #255 / 418
Ccrc Opco Ventures LLC
$4.0M
Facility $4.0M
AL AVG $11.1M
Rank #36 / 135
$5.3M
Facility $5.3M
AL AVG $4.7M
Rank #61 / 135
132.4%
Facility 132.4%
AL AVG 45%
Rank #128 / 133
15459
Huntsville Health and Rehabilitation, LLC
NH
PC
Huntsville (Chris Drive Southwest)
105
Facility 105
AL AVG 90
Rank #79 / 245
98.1%
Facility 98.1%
AL AVG 80.8%
Rank #7 / 138
+21%
4.67
Facility 4.67
AL AVG 4.37
Rank #42 / 136
-10%+7%
$0
Facility $0
AL AVG $59.8k
Rank #1 / 137
6
Facility 6
AL AVG 10.4
Rank #31 / 136
2.0
Facility 2.0
AL AVG 3.5
Rank #15 / 136
-99-
31
Facility 31
AL AVG 36
Rank #237 / 418
Huntsville Health Realty, LLC
$10.3M
Facility $10.3M
AL AVG $11.1M
Rank #73 / 135
$5.9M
Facility $5.9M
AL AVG $4.7M
Rank #52 / 135
57.7%
Facility 57.7%
AL AVG 45%
Rank #33 / 133
15440
Fairhope Health and Rehab
NH
HC
MC
NC
RC
Fairhope
131
Facility 131
AL AVG 90
Rank #50 / 245
57.0%
Facility 57.0%
AL AVG 80.8%
Rank #122 / 138
-29%
4.54
Facility 4.54
AL AVG 4.37
Rank #60 / 136
-24%+4%
$0
Facility $0
AL AVG $59.8k
Rank #1 / 137
9
Facility 9
AL AVG 10.4
Rank #56 / 136
3.0
Facility 3.0
AL AVG 3.5
Rank #49 / 136
-73-
79
Facility 79
AL AVG 36
Rank #5 / 418
-
$8.0M
Facility $8.0M
AL AVG $11.1M
Rank #77 / 135
$3.8M
Facility $3.8M
AL AVG $4.7M
Rank #111 / 135
47.5%
Facility 47.5%
AL AVG 45%
Rank #125 / 133
15222
Heritage Health Care & Rehab Inc
NH
AL
Tuscaloosa (Green Hills)
216
Facility 216
AL AVG 90
Rank #6 / 245
66.1%
Facility 66.1%
AL AVG 80.8%
Rank #108 / 138
-18%
4.50
Facility 4.50
AL AVG 4.37
Rank #60 / 136
-46%+3%
$0
Facility $0
AL AVG $59.8k
Rank #1 / 137
9
Facility 9
AL AVG 10.4
Rank #56 / 136
3.0
Facility 3.0
AL AVG 3.5
Rank #49 / 136
-138-
27
Facility 27
AL AVG 36
Rank #261 / 418
Benjamin Jackson
$15.3M
Facility $15.3M
AL AVG $11.1M
Rank #42 / 135
$6.8M
Facility $6.8M
AL AVG $4.7M
Rank #34 / 135
44.3%
Facility 44.3%
AL AVG 45%
Rank #64 / 133
15371
Florence Nursing And Rehabilitation Ctr, Llc
NH
NC
Florence (Cloyd Boulevard)
147
Facility 147
AL AVG 90
Rank #36 / 245
86.1%
Facility 86.1%
AL AVG 80.8%
Rank #57 / 138
+7%
4.40
Facility 4.40
AL AVG 4.37
Rank #68 / 136
+26%+1%
$0
Facility $0
AL AVG $59.8k
Rank #1 / 137
10
Facility 10
AL AVG 10.4
Rank #67 / 136
3.3
Facility 3.3
AL AVG 3.5
Rank #66 / 136
-132-
21
Facility 21
AL AVG 36
Rank #298 / 418
Donald T Denz Irrv Tr
$13.8M
Facility $13.8M
AL AVG $11.1M
Rank #32 / 135
$8.6M
Facility $8.6M
AL AVG $4.7M
Rank #19 / 135
62.5%
Facility 62.5%
AL AVG 45%
Rank #38 / 133
15169
Capitol Hill Healthcare in Montgomery
NH
MC
Montgomery
284
Facility 284
AL AVG 90
Rank #1 / 245
68.0%
Facility 68.0%
AL AVG 80.8%
Rank #104 / 138
-16%
4.60
Facility 4.60
AL AVG 4.37
Rank #52 / 136
-22%+5%
$0
Facility $0
AL AVG $59.8k
Rank #1 / 137
3
Facility 3
AL AVG 10.4
Rank #5 / 136
1.0
Facility 1.0
AL AVG 3.5
Rank #1 / 136
-218-
60
Facility 60
AL AVG 36
Rank #63 / 418
Turenne & Associates, LLC
$24.1M
Facility $24.1M
AL AVG $11.1M
Rank #1 / 135
$11.4M
Facility $11.4M
AL AVG $4.7M
Rank #2 / 135
47.3%
Facility 47.3%
AL AVG 45%
Rank #132 / 133
15390
Westminster Village – Spanish Fort
NH
AL
HC
IL
MC
PC
Spanish Fort (Bridgehead)
60
Facility 60
AL AVG 90
Rank #156 / 245
65.0%
Facility 65.0%
AL AVG 80.8%
Rank #109 / 138
-20%
4.91
Facility 4.91
AL AVG 4.37
Rank #28 / 136
+69%+12%
$0
Facility $0
AL AVG $59.8k
Rank #1 / 137
10
Facility 10
AL AVG 10.4
Rank #67 / 136
3.3
Facility 3.3
AL AVG 3.5
Rank #66 / 136
-10-
27
Facility 27
AL AVG 36
Rank #261 / 418
Acts Retirement Services, Inc
$16.1M
Facility $16.1M
AL AVG $11.1M
Rank #19 / 135
$8.2M
Facility $8.2M
AL AVG $4.7M
Rank #23 / 135
50.6%
Facility 50.6%
AL AVG 45%
Rank #85 / 133
15381
Crowne Health Care of Montgomery
NH
MC
RC
Montgomery (Hillcrest)
185
Facility 185
AL AVG 90
Rank #12 / 245
78.9%
Facility 78.9%
AL AVG 80.8%
Rank #86 / 138
-2%
4.56
Facility 4.56
AL AVG 4.37
Rank #52 / 136
-22%+4%
$0
Facility $0
AL AVG $59.8k
Rank #1 / 137
5
Facility 5
AL AVG 10.4
Rank #22 / 136
2.5
Facility 2.5
AL AVG 3.5
Rank #33 / 136
1156A+
40
Facility 40
AL AVG 36
Rank #186 / 418
Leslie Smith
$16.3M
Facility $16.3M
AL AVG $11.1M
Rank #11 / 135
$8.1M
Facility $8.1M
AL AVG $4.7M
Rank #25 / 135
50%
Facility 50%
AL AVG 45%
Rank #109 / 133
15393
Birmingham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center East
NH
Birmingham
132
Facility 132
AL AVG 90
Rank #47 / 245
80.0%
Facility 80.0%
AL AVG 80.8%
Rank #82 / 138
-1%
2.89
Facility 2.89
AL AVG 4.37
Rank #132 / 136
-51%-34%
$24.8k
Facility $24.8k
AL AVG $59.8k
Rank #119 / 137
14
Facility 14
AL AVG 10.4
Rank #106 / 136
4.7
Facility 4.7
AL AVG 3.5
Rank #105 / 136
5119-
12
Facility 12
AL AVG 36
Rank #332 / 418
Melody Burch
$9.1M
Facility $9.1M
AL AVG $11.1M
Rank #83 / 135
$5.1M
Facility $5.1M
AL AVG $4.7M
Rank #63 / 135
56.5%
Facility 56.5%
AL AVG 45%
Rank #40 / 133
15134
Plantation Manor Retirement Community
NH
AL
MC
Mccalla
103
Facility 103
AL AVG 90
Rank #81 / 245
83.8%
Facility 83.8%
AL AVG 80.8%
Rank #71 / 138
+4%
4.26
Facility 4.26
AL AVG 4.37
Rank #75 / 136
-31%-2%
$0
Facility $0
AL AVG $59.8k
Rank #1 / 137
13
Facility 13
AL AVG 10.4
Rank #98 / 136
3.3
Facility 3.3
AL AVG 3.5
Rank #66 / 136
-98-
7
Facility 7
AL AVG 36
Rank #355 / 418
Cassie Ball
$8.2M
Facility $8.2M
AL AVG $11.1M
Rank #107 / 135
$4.7M
Facility $4.7M
AL AVG $4.7M
Rank #98 / 135
57.7%
Facility 57.7%
AL AVG 45%
Rank #53 / 133
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Overview of Summerford Health and Rehab LLC

Summerford Health and Rehab LLC is a large 216-bed care home on Highway 31 Southwest in Falkville, Alabama. The average stay here runs about 136 days, meaning the daily routine balances fast-turnover therapy for people recovering from surgery with traditional long-term residential care. When it comes to the bills, the front office handles traditional Medicare, state Medicaid, and standard private pay.

The 24-hour nursing team provides about 3 hours and 39 minutes of direct, hands-on attention to each resident daily. This crew coordinates short-term rehab, wound care, and temporary respite stays, backed by an in-house lab as well as dental, vision, and nutrition services. Inside the building, residents have access to private or semi-private rooms, a beauty salon, laundry services, and even a pool. The location is somewhat walkable, but visiting family members will still mostly want a car to get around town.

State reports for this property have flagged compliance deficiencies regarding resident protection protocols, abuse reporting procedures, secure unit staffing levels, fall prevention, daily living care delivery, and infection control. Going over these specific surveys with the management team is a good way to see how they handle quality assurance and daily safety before you move forward.

Prospective residents can get in touch with the administrative office to check on current room availability or to learn how the general intake process works.

Contact Summerford Health and Rehab LLC

Overview of Northside Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Tina Taylor owns Northside Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, a 115-bed care community at 700 Hutchins Avenue in Gadsden, Alabama. The building functions with a 78 percent occupancy level, and residents stay for an average of 156 days. This operational timeline shows that the floor staff balances permanent residential care with short-term post-hospital therapy turnarounds. For stay expenses, the financial department takes standard private pay, traditional Medicare, and state Medicaid.

The layout includes a large gym for physical therapy routines and daily activities, which supports a 24-hour nursing team that delivers roughly 4 hours and 43 minutes of direct, hands-on attention to each resident daily. This crew organizes regular clinical schedules, short-term rehabilitation, and temporary respite care. For visitors, the surrounding neighborhood is car-dependent, so family members will need a vehicle to get back and forth.

State health surveys for this property have previously noted compliance issues involving infection control protocols, documentation practices, and food safety standards. Reviewing these specific reports with the administration is a practical way to check on their daily quality control and safety systems before you make any final decisions.

Prospective families can contact the admissions office directly to find out about open beds or to discuss the required registration steps.

Contact Northside Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Overview of Nhc Healthcare, Anniston

NHC-Op LP operates Nhc Healthcare, Anniston, a 151-bed facility on Coleman Road in Anniston, Alabama. The building runs at an 85 percent occupancy rate, but residents stay for an average of just 59 days. This brief timeline means the daily workflow centers tightly on short-term post-hospital rehab and transitional care. To cover stay expenses, the financial desk takes standard private pay, traditional Medicare, and state Medicaid.

Meals overseen by a dietitian and everyday amenities like a barber shop, laundry services, and an outdoor activity area shape the environment. On the floor, the 24-hour nursing team provides around 3 hours and 38 minutes of direct, hands-on care per resident daily, focusing on physical rehabilitation, respite stays, and hospice consultations. Because the surrounding neighborhood is car-dependent, visiting relatives will need a vehicle to get around.

Health department surveys previously flagged compliance issues involving resident safety protocols and documentation, specifically regarding how incidents between residents are reported, investigated, and addressed. Reviewing these findings with the management team is a straightforward way to evaluate their current safety measures.

Families looking to arrange a stay can reach out to the front office to ask about open beds or to learn how the registration steps work.

Contact NHC Healthcare, Anniston

Overview of Lynwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Marcella Wilson owns Lynwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, a 127-bed nursing facility on Halls Mill Road in Mobile, Alabama. The building functions at an 88 percent occupancy rate, and stays here average around 158 days. This timeframe demonstrates that the daily schedule balances short-term therapy recovery with permanent residential care.

The floor routine is shaped by a 24-hour nursing team that delivers an average of 5 hours and 24 minutes of direct, hands-on attention per resident daily. This crew utilizes a spacious on-site therapy gym to run short-term physical rehabilitation, memory care routines, and temporary respite stays. Private and semi-private rooms make up the layout, and because the surrounding neighborhood is car-dependent, visiting relatives will need a vehicle to travel back and forth.

Past state inspection reports for the property flagged compliance issues involving the reporting of resident concerns, clinical assessment accuracy, and behavioral interventions. The management team has since used staff education and extra monitoring to address these findings, and you can review their updated safety protocols directly with the administration.

Older adults can call the main office to find out which rooms are open or to walk through the intake paperwork steps.

Contact Lynwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Overview of Kensington Health and Rehabilitation

Wellington Healthcare Services LP operates Kensington Health and Rehabilitation, a 120-bed nursing home at 550 Congress Street in Mobile, Alabama. The building runs at a high 91 percent occupancy rate, and residents stay for an average of 172 days. This timeline shows that the daily floor routine balances long-term residential placements with shorter recovery stints.

The floor schedule relies on 24-hour nursing supervision, with the crew logging about 3 hours and 58 minutes of direct, hands-on attention per resident daily. Registered nurses make up a significant portion of this time, providing clinical oversight for the building’s rehabilitation and recovery programs. Outside, the neighborhood layout is car-dependent, meaning visiting family members will need a vehicle to handle errands or get back and forth.

State health department surveys from the past few years have focused mostly on operational and documentation details, and the most recent inspection found zero health deficiencies and zero filed complaints. You can look over these clean survey records with the management team to see how they maintain their current safety standards and track clinical recovery goals.

Prospective residents can get in touch with the admissions desk to check on current bed options or to learn how the registration steps work.

Contact Kensington Health and Rehabilitation

Dadeville Healthcare Center

385 East Lafayette Street, Po Box 97, Dadeville, AL 36853
Overview of Dadeville Healthcare Center

Prime Health Care Enterprises operates Dadeville Healthcare Center, a 144-bed nursing facility in Alabama that currently houses 98 residents. This places the building at a 68 percent occupancy rate, leaving regular openings for immediate placements. The average stay lasts around 196 days, a timeframe showing that the daily workflow splits its attention between short-term therapy recovery and permanent residential care.

The floor routine centers on a 24-hour nursing team that delivers an average of 5 hours and 22 minutes of direct, hands-on attention to each resident daily. This collective time from registered nurses, practical nurses, and assistants covers personal care, medical oversight, and daily therapy routines. Outside, the property holds a walk score of 51, which means visitors can take care of a few quick tasks on foot, though most errands across town will still require a vehicle.

Surveys for this property have previously highlighted compliance issues regarding dignity in personal care, psychotropic medication management, and the accuracy of physician orders and care planning documentation. Reviewing these past inspection files with the administrative staff gives you a practical look at how their clinical leadership monitors daily quality control before you make a final decision.

Older adults can contact the intake department to check on current room layouts or to ask about the paperwork required for the admissions process.

Contact Dadeville Healthcare Center

Overview of Cullman Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Alabama SNF Operations Holdings runs Cullman Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, a 95-bed care facility on Main Avenue Northeast in Cullman, Alabama. The building runs at an 86 percent occupancy level, and stays here average about 140 days. This timeline shows that the daily floor routine splits its time between permanent residential care and short-term post-hospital therapy. For billing, the office processes traditional Medicare, state Medicaid, and standard private funds.

The daily workflow balances short-term therapy routines inside an on-site rehab gym with 24-hour medical oversight. On the floor, the nursing crew averages 4 hours and 27 minutes of direct, hands-on attention per resident every day, with registered nurses handling 56 minutes of that total. For visiting families, the location carries a walk score of zero, meaning you will need a vehicle for all errands and trips to the property.

Interested individuals can check with the front desk to see which room styles are currently open or to find out what paperwork is needed to start the registration process.

Contact Cullman Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Crowne Health Care of Citronelle

19225 North 4Th Street, P.o. Drawer 38, Citronelle, AL 36522
Overview of Crowne Health Care of Citronelle

Gregory and Gregg Myers own and administer Crowne Health Care of Citronelle, a 69-bed care home in Citronelle, Alabama. The building runs at a high 97 percent occupancy level, meaning openings are limited. Residents stay here for an average of 272 days, a timeline that shows the daily operations are mostly geared toward extended residential care, though they also handle short-term therapy recovery. For stay costs, the front desk handles traditional Medicare, state Medicaid, and standard private pay.

The floor schedule relies on a 24-hour crew that delivers just over 5 hours of direct, hands-on nursing attention per resident daily. This care time is shared among registered nurses, practical nurses, and assistants who coordinate short-term mobility therapy and temporary respite stays. Outside, the property has a walk score of 19, so visiting family members will need a car to handle errands or travel to the facility.

Over the past seven years, state health surveys have noted strong ratings for both staffing levels and health inspections at the property. However, regulatory outcome data for long-term residents shows higher rates of functional decline and an increased need for daily mobility assistance. Reviewing these specific care trends and past surveys with the administrative staff is a practical way to see how the team addresses physical preservation for long-stay residents.

Prospective residents can get in touch with the main office to inquire about current waiting lists or to walk through the general intake steps.

Contact Crowne Health Care of Citronelle

Overview of Coosa Valley Health and Rehab

Michael Winget owns Coosa Valley Health and Rehab, a 124-bed nursing facility on Pineview Avenue in Glencoe, Alabama. The building functions with a 60 percent occupancy rate, leaving regular openings for incoming residents. Stays here average about 212 days, a timeline indicating that daily operations lean heavily toward permanent residential care alongside short-term post-hospital therapy.

An on-site therapy gym anchors the daily routine, supporting short-term physical recovery, specialized memory care, and temporary respite stays under 24-hour supervision. On the floor, the nursing crew logs an average of 4 hours and 28 minutes of direct, hands-on attention per resident daily, with the time split among registered nurses, practical nurses, and assistants. For visitors, the quiet neighborhood carries a walk score of 27, meaning you will need a vehicle for all trips and errands outside the building.

State regulatory inspectors have previously flagged compliance issues at this property involving care-process documentation, the timeliness of care delivery, infection control, and medication management. You can review these past findings with the administrative team to see how they manage their ongoing quality assurance and safety updates.

Families interested in touring the layouts can contact the administrative clerk to check on empty beds, review the checklist of admissions paperwork, or coordinate coverage through traditional Medicare, state Medicaid, and standard private funds.

Contact Coosa Valley Health and Rehab

Overview of Cavalier Healthcare of Trussville

Cavalier Healthcare of Trussville is a 125-bed nursing home on Watterson Parkway in Trussville, Alabama. The facility operates at a 73 percent occupancy rate, leaving consistent room openings for immediate or planned admissions. Stays here average around 297 days, an extended timeline that shows daily operations lean heavily toward permanent residential care while maintaining dedicated resources for short-term post-hospital therapy.

The daily floor routine relies on a 24-hour nursing team that delivers an average of 3 hours and 12 minutes of direct, hands-on attention to each resident daily. This crew handles regular medical monitoring, complex care needs, and short-term physical rehabilitation. For visiting family members, the surrounding neighborhood carries a walk score of 3, meaning the property sits in a quiet, car-dependent area where a vehicle is necessary for all travel and external errands.

Health department surveys have previously flagged compliance concerns centered on care-delivery protocols, specifically the accurate documentation of ordered medical treatments and strict adherence to infection-prevention standards. Reviewing these past inspection records with the administrative staff is a practical way to evaluate their current quality assurance steps.

Interested individuals can contact the admissions office to check on specific room layouts or request intake checklists. The front office can also coordinate stay coverage through traditional Medicare, state Medicaid, or standard private pay, and walk you through available comfort setups like respite care configurations.

Contact Cavalier Healthcare of Trussville

Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
03

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Alabama

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 nursing home care?

Yes — Alabama Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 120 nursing homes in Alabama. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home 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 nursing homes 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.