Page 12 of Best Nursing Homes in Alabama

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 139 nursing homes in AL using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in AL
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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & 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.

The facility name. Click to view the full profile page on Assisted Living Magazine, including photos, services, and contact info.
CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Alabama average is: 53.1% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Regency Retirement Village of Huntsville
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Huntsville (Greenhill)
104
Facility 104
AL AVG 117
Rank #72 / 135
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4.55
Facility 4.55
AL AVG 4.37
Rank #47 / 125
D- -13%+4%
$16.8k
Facility $16.8k
AL AVG $59.8k
Rank #109 / 125
18
Facility 18
AL AVG 10.4
Rank #113 / 124
6.0
Facility 6.0
AL AVG 3.5
Rank #115 / 124
384-
44
Facility 44
AL AVG 42
Rank #69 / 126
Huntsville Senior Services LLC
$19.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $19.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AL AVG $11.3M
Rank #6 / 108
$9.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AL AVG $5.7M
Rank #10 / 108
47%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 47%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AL AVG 53.1%
Rank #77 / 107
15372
Birmingham Rehabilitation and Wellness Center
NH
SNF
Birmingham
132
Facility 132
AL AVG 117
Rank #44 / 135
84.6%
Facility 84.6%
AL AVG 82%
Rank #67 / 108
+3%
3.92
Facility 3.92
AL AVG 4.37
Rank #98 / 125
C- -34%-10%
$74.8k
Facility $74.8k
AL AVG $59.8k
Rank #119 / 125
20
Facility 20
AL AVG 10.4
Rank #116 / 124
2.9
Facility 2.9
AL AVG 3.5
Rank #41 / 124
4112-
44
Facility 44
AL AVG 42
Rank #69 / 126
Delilah Griffith
$10.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AL AVG $11.3M
Rank #47 / 108
$6.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AL AVG $5.7M
Rank #33 / 108
61.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 61.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AL AVG 53.1%
Rank #15 / 107
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Village at Cook Springs Skilled Nursing Facility
NH
AL
HOS
IL
MC
RC
SNF
Pell City
168
Facility 168
AL AVG 117
Rank #19 / 135
78.8%
Facility 78.8%
AL AVG 82%
Rank #78 / 108
-4%
4.35
Facility 4.35
AL AVG 4.37
Rank #59 / 125
? +1%0%
$0
Facility $0
AL AVG $59.8k
Rank #1 / 125
12
Facility 12
AL AVG 10.4
Rank #89 / 124
4.0
Facility 4.0
AL AVG 3.5
Rank #86 / 124
3132--Gregory Flippo
$12.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $12.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG $11.3M
Rank #38 / 108
$7.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $7.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG $5.7M
Rank #25 / 108
58.2%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 58.2%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG 53.1%
Rank #25 / 107
15195
Falkville Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
NH
MC
RC
SNF
Falkville
116
Facility 116
AL AVG 117
Rank #65 / 135
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4.22
Facility 4.22
AL AVG 4.37
Rank #79 / 125
? -21%-3%
$235.1k
Facility $235.1k
AL AVG $59.8k
Rank #124 / 125
18
Facility 18
AL AVG 10.4
Rank #113 / 124
6.0
Facility 6.0
AL AVG 3.5
Rank #115 / 124
747-
31
Facility 31
AL AVG 42
Rank #84 / 126
Martina Shoemake
$4.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $4.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG $11.3M
Rank #106 / 108
$3.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $3.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG $5.7M
Rank #89 / 108
89.5%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 89.5%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG 53.1%
Rank #4 / 107
15408
Bibb Medical Center Nursing Home
NH
SNF
Centreville
131
Facility 131
AL AVG 117
Rank #47 / 135
86.3%
Facility 86.3%
AL AVG 82%
Rank #58 / 108
+5%
3.95
Facility 3.95
AL AVG 4.37
Rank #86 / 125
? -63%-10%
$0
Facility $0
AL AVG $59.8k
Rank #1 / 125
9
Facility 9
AL AVG 10.4
Rank #53 / 124
3.0
Facility 3.0
AL AVG 3.5
Rank #42 / 124
-113-
26
Facility 26
AL AVG 42
Rank #97 / 126
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Overview of Regency Retirement Village of Huntsville

Regency Retirement Village of Huntsville is a senior home that offers a multitude of choices, ranging from assisted living to memory care services. Their exceptional caregivers, the backbone of their amazing service, ensure a supportive community and a secure environment for all residents. For those seeking personalized care and attention, memory care private homes are available within this remarkable facility. The building remains smoke-free, promoting a healthy and enjoyable living experience.

Alongside the 24-hour emergency response system, transportation services, and chef-prepared meals, this community also provides specialized memory care day programs, catering to the unique needs of individuals with memory-related challenges. Daily social activities and events also keep seniors engaged and connected, embracing the digital age while also enjoying outdoor relaxation areas. Most importantly, residents and their families can take comfort in knowing that Regency Retirement Village of Huntsville maintains stringent memory care qualifications to ensure the highest level of care and support.

Contact Regency Retirement Village of Huntsville

Overview of Birmingham Rehabilitation and Wellness Center

Birmingham Rehabilitation and Wellness Center, in Birmingham, AL, has nursing home care and skilled nursing. Therapy keeps business hours and licensed nursing does not, which is what the skilled nursing designation is describing. Therapy services and rehabilitation suites are named next to it, so somebody needing both the clinical cover and the therapy would find them together.

132 beds are on the license. A day here includes 3 hours and 55 minutes of nursing time for each resident. The center takes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, and the first two divide the job roughly into a recovery and a residence.

Medicare covers the short course of skilled care that follows a hospital stay, which is recovery work with an end in view. Medicaid reaches longer-term costs for residents who qualify, once the stay hs stopped being about recovery. On-site therapy means the work happens where the resident already lives.

A courtyard, dining, a salon, and accessible transportation are named amenities. Delilah Lee Griffith administers the center.

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Overview of Village at Cook Springs Skilled Nursing Facility

Village at Cook Springs Skilled Nursing Facility in Pell City, Alabama, provides nursing home, skilled nursing, assisted living, hospice care, independent living, memory care, and respite care. Assisted living supports daily tasks while a resident remains in an apartment, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision. Skilled nursing and nursing home care include licensed nursing on site around the clock; independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. Hospice care supports end of life needs, and respite care provides a short stay.

The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time because care can change without leaving the community. With 168 beds, the home has a larger community with more residents, staff, and usually programming. Rural country living covers more than 200 acres, with walking trails and outdoor views. Daily chapel services are available for residents who wish to attend religious services on site.

A salon or spa supports personal grooming, rehabilitation services provide access to therapy, and pets are allowed for residents who want to keep one. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to cover care, including Medicaid when savings may not cover a long stay and Medicare for short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 21 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time available for resident care. Randolph Pickell serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Falkville Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Falkville Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center offers nursing home and skilled nursing care, memory care, and respite care in Falkville, AL. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers supervision in a secured setting for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care is designed for a short stay and can suit a family caregiver who needs temporary support while traveling or recovering.

The center has 116 beds and provides short term rehabilitation through a specialized therapy gym. A resident can receive rehabilitation services in the facility rather than arranging therapy elsewhere. These care options can suit someone recovering after an illness or procedure, needing a short respite stay, or requiring ongoing nursing or memory support.

Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 13 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several listed ways to cover care. Jane Scrivner serves as the administrator. With a Walk Score of 31, the area is car dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride; physician services and private rooms are also available for residents who need medical support or a private living space.

Contact Falkville Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Overview of Bibb Medical Center Nursing Home

Bibb Medical Center Nursing Home provides nursing home and skilled nursing care in Centreville, Alabama. Skilled nursing means licensed nurses are on site around the clock for residents who need ongoing clinical support. Respite care is also available for short stays, giving a family caregiver time to travel, recover, or manage other responsibilities.

The home has 131 beds. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 57 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. Joseph Marchant serves as the administrator.

Residents have access to the Cahaba Lily Cafe, Cahaba Lily Store, and BMC Wellness Center, offering on site options for refreshments, purchases, and wellness activities. Rehabilitation services and outpatient therapy are available at the facility, while transportation supports travel for residents who need it. The combination of skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and respite care may suit someone who needs clinical support during recovery or a temporary care arrangement.

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Overview of Hunter Creek Health and Rehabilitation

Hunter Creek Health and Rehab has proven an efficient rehabilitative approach to skilled nursing services that enhance their quality of life. Offering a better alternative to long-term care, the well-trained care staff delivers a multidisciplinary approach to nursing when providing tailored care– ensuring service with compassion, kindness, and professionalism. Hunter Creek strives to be the nursing home in Northport that gives the best standard of care. 
With an emphasis on long-term and rehabilitative care, the center offers physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, wound care, restorative nursing, IV therapy, cardiac recovery, and orthopedic care; with services such as transportation, housekeeping, and laundry– to name a few of the features that residents from both living options get unlimited access to.

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Overview of Allen Health and Rehabilitation

Allen Health and Rehabilitation is a nursing home in Mobile, AL that offers hospice care, nursing care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Nursing home services include long-term care, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care around the clock; hospice care focuses on comfort for someone nearing the end of life, and respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time away.

The community has 119 beds and offers private and semiprivate rooms, giving a resident the option of a room alone or a room shared with another resident. Rehabilitation services support recovery and strengthening, while the administrator, Patricia James, oversees the community’s daily operations.

Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted. Medicaid may help families whose savings may not cover a long stay, Medicare can cover short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence, and private pay allows a family to pay directly.

A chapel with scheduled services gives residents access to religious services at the community, and the barber and beauty salon supports on-site grooming. Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet, and the combination of respite, rehabilitation, hospice, and nursing services may suit a family whose caregiving circumstances or care needs may change over time.

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Overview of The Health Center at Research Park

The Health Center at Research Park provides nursing home and skilled nursing care in Huntsville’s Quigley neighborhood. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock, making the center suitable for someone who needs ongoing clinical support. The community has 91 beds.

In-house therapy and rehabilitation let residents receive treatment at the center instead of arranging it elsewhere, which may suit someone recovering from an illness or injury while receiving skilled nursing care. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted: Medicaid can help when savings may not cover a long stay, while Medicare generally covers short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence, and private pay allows families to pay directly. Religious services are available, and Hunter Wilson serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Rocket City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Rocket City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center provides nursing home care, skilled nursing, and respite care in Huntsville, AL. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time away, while short term rehabilitation and therapy support recovery focused care during a temporary stay.

The center has 159 beds, with private rooms offering a single living space and semi private rooms pairing residents in a shared room. Three spacious therapy gyms provide dedicated areas for rehabilitation sessions, and the on site salon or spa allows residents to receive grooming services without leaving the facility. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families public coverage options or the ability to pay directly; Melissa J Sikes serves as the administrator. The combination of skilled nursing, short term rehabilitation, and respite care may be a good fit for someone recovering from an illness or injury or for a family that needs temporary care while a usual caregiver travels or recovers.

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Overview of Folsom Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Folsom Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a nursing home in Cullman, Alabama, offering memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Nursing home services include long term care for residents who need ongoing support, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The center also provides short term rehabilitation in a spacious therapy gym, so a resident can take part in rehabilitation without arranging transportation elsewhere. Private rooms give each resident a single private living space, and religious services are available within the community. Folsom Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center may be a good fit for someone who needs ongoing nursing care, memory support, or a short term rehabilitation stay.

The home has 102 beds. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, Medicaid may help cover a long stay when savings are limited, and private pay allows a family to use personal funds. David Huggins serves as the administrator.

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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. Rank badges compare each home against other nursing homes in the same state — never against assisted living, memory care, or independent living communities.

  • 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 139 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.

Nursing Homes in Alabama at a glance

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