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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
15015
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Overview of Canterbury Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Tracy Brown owns Canterbury Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, a 137-bed skilled nursing community in Phenix City, Alabama. The facility operates at an 89 percent occupancy rate, and resident stays average around 101 days. This intermediate timeline indicates that the daily floor routine balances temporary, short-term recovery placements with standard long-term residential nursing care.

Daily care is structured around a 24-hour nursing team that logs an average of 4 hours and 46 minutes of direct, hands-on attention per resident every day. This crew is composed of registered nurses, practical nurses, and nurse aides who administer daily treatments, specialized memory care routines, and temporary respite stays. Because the neighborhood layout carries a walk score of 10, the property sits in a car-dependent zone where visiting relatives will need a vehicle to travel back and forth.

Families looking to arrange a placement can reach out to the registration coordinator to review open room configurations. The administrative desk can also coordinate billing setups and walk you through available on-site comforts like the spacious therapy gym.

Contact Canterbury Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Overview of Birmingham Rehabilitation and Wellness Center

Delilah Griffith owns Birmingham Rehabilitation and Wellness Center, a 132-bed nursing facility on Dugan Avenue in Birmingham, Alabama. The property maintains a high 92 percent occupancy level, and stays here on average about 258 days. This operational timeline shows that the daily floor workflow is primarily set up for extended residential nursing care, though the staff also manages regular turnarounds for short-term post-hospital therapy.

The daily floor routine relies on a 24-hour nursing team that logs an average of 3 hours and 56 minutes of direct, hands-on attention per resident every day. Registered nurses, practical nurses, and aides split this care time to manage clinical monitoring, personal assistance, and therapy protocols. Outside, the property carries a walk score of 44, meaning visiting family members can manage a few quick tasks on foot, though most external errands will require a vehicle.

Recent state regulatory surveys for this property have flagged compliance concerns regarding staff supervision protocols, behavioral health care, medication administration, and infection control procedures. You can ask the administration to explain how their leadership currently monitors daily quality control to address these historical areas.

Prospective representatives can contact the intake clerk to check on empty semi-private or private floor layouts, learn about standard registration steps, or arrange a billing setup. The office staff can also walk you through available on-site comforts, including dedicated rehabilitation suites, wheelchair-accessible transportation options, an outdoor courtyard, and a beauty and barber shop.

Contact Birmingham Rehabilitation and Wellness Center

Arbor Woods Health and Rehab

515 Second Avenue Nw, Po Box 400, Reform, AL 35481

Contact Arbor Woods Health and Rehab

Overview of Arbor Springs Health and Rehab Center, LTD.
Arbor Springs Health and Rehab Center, Ltd. is located in Opelika, Alabama. It provides skilled long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, and therapy services. The facility focuses on a holistic approach to care and is dedicated to helping individuals regain their independence.

Contact Arbor Springs Health and Rehab Center, Ltd.

Overview of Arbor Lake Health & Rehab, LLC
Arbor Lake Nursing & Rehabilitation is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center located in Fort Worth, Texas. It offers a range of services including health care, rehabilitation, and social services to assist residents in their recovery and daily living. The facility provides 24-hour nursing care and personalized attention to meet the unique needs of each guest.

Contact Arbor Lake Health & Rehab, LLC

Contact Arabella Health & Wellness of Phenix City

Overview of Arabella Health & Wellness of Birmingham
Arabella Health & Wellness of Birmingham is dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare services in a warm and vibrant environment. The facility focuses on long-term nursing care, short-term rehabilitation, and personalized care plans. Residents are treated with dignity and respect, creating a family-like atmosphere.

Contact Arabella Health & Wellness of Birmingham

Overview of Andalusia Manor
Andalusia Manor is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located in Andalusia, Alabama. It provides quality, compassionate care 24/7, specializing in rehabilitation services to help residents regain independence. The facility offers a variety of nursing and restorative services in a supportive environment.

Contact Andalusia Manor

Overview of Altoona Health & Rehab
Altoona Health & Rehab is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center located in Altoona, Iowa. It provides a range of medically supervised services including skilled nursing care, infusion therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. The facility is dedicated to meeting the personal and healthcare needs of its residents.

Contact Altoona Health & Rehab

Aliceville Manor Nursing Home

703 Seventeenth Street, Northwest, Aliceville, AL 35442
Overview of Aliceville Manor Nursing Home
Aliceville Manor Nursing Home is a nursing home located in Aliceville, Alabama. It offers a family-oriented, nurturing environment with a focus on personalized care. The facility provides a range of services including rehabilitation, memory care, and 24/7 nursing care.

Contact Aliceville Manor Nursing Home

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.