Page 13 of Best Nursing Homes in Alabama

Overview of Tlc Nursing Center

Tlc Nursing Center provides nursing home and skilled nursing care in Oneonta, AL. Licensed nursing care is available on site around the clock, while rehabilitation services help residents regain or maintain function. The community has 103 beds, and Martin Yeomans serves as its administrator.

Medicaid and Medicare are accepted. Medicaid can help families plan for a long stay when savings may not cover the full cost, while Medicare covers short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence. Residents can use salon services and attend religious services, with therapeutic and rehabilitation services also provided within the community. A doctor is on staff. The combination of skilled nursing and rehabilitation suits someone recovering from an illness or injury who needs nursing care during that process.

Overview of Diversicare of Greensboro

Diversicare of Greensboro provides nursing home and skilled nursing care in Greensboro, AL, along with memory care and hospice care. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock for residents with ongoing medical needs. Memory care offers supervision for someone living with dementia who may be at risk of wandering, while hospice care focuses on comfort at the end of life.

Short Stay Rehabilitation supports a temporary recovery period, and complex medical care is available for needs requiring more involved clinical attention. Long term care serves residents who need ongoing care at the facility, so the range from short stay rehabilitation to long term care and memory care may suit someone whose needs could change during a stay. The home has 97 beds, and its Walk Score of 50 means some errands are possible on foot, which may allow a resident who no longer drives to complete certain nearby errands independently. Trent J. Reynolds serves as the administrator.

Overview of Diversicare of Marion

Diversicare of Marion is a nursing home in Marion, AL offering hospice care, memory care, and skilled nursing. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide ongoing clinical care for residents with continuing medical needs, while hospice care centers on comfort and support near the end of life.

Memory care provides supervision for someone living with dementia who may be at risk of wandering. The community also offers short stay rehabilitation and complex medical care, giving a resident temporary clinical support during recovery while serving residents whose health needs require more involved clinical management.

Diversicare of Marion has 71 beds, and Sharon Phillips serves as the administrator. The combination of memory care, hospice care, skilled nursing, and short stay rehabilitation may be a good fit for a resident whose needs range from supervised memory support or comfort focused end of life care to clinical recovery services. A Walk Score of 47 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride.

The Cedars is a nursing home, skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living, and memory care community in Montgomery, AL. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication management.

Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Residents have private rooms, and pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to keep a pet while living there. Short term rehabilitation is available for a temporary stay focused on recovery, and the range of care types can suit someone whose needs change over time without requiring a move to another community.

Overview of Brookdale Northport

Brookdale Northport has provided quality services in Lewiston for over 50 years. With an emphasis on independent living, assisted living, and memory care– a balanced lifestyle of comfort and calmness is met with full support. Residents of the community are encouraged a strong sense of freedom with no shame of being able to receive additional assistance. 

Brookdale Northpoint’s amenities and services include laundry, transportation, a fireplace with piano, a computer area in the library, a game room, healthy and savory chef-prepared meals, social activities, and fitness activities.

Overview of St. Martin’s in the Pines

Located on Montevallo Road in Birmingham, Alabama, St. Martin’s in the Pines is a skilled nursing community with 71 beds in a three-story building. Owned by Trina Vines, the community accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. It currently has 28 occupied beds, representing a 39% occupancy rate, while the average resident stay of 123 days reflects a combination of short-term rehabilitation and long-term nursing care.

Additionally, residents receive an average of four hours of nursing care each day, including approximately 43 minutes from registered nurses, 37 minutes from LPNs/LVNs, and 3 hours and 2 minutes from nurse aides. The surrounding neighborhood has a Walk Score of 39, making a few nearby destinations accessible on foot, although most errands and appointments require transportation.

Over the past nine years, inspections conducted by the Alabama Department of Public Health have repeatedly identified compliance concerns involving food safety, care documentation, fall prevention, medication administration, pain management, and resident hygiene. These findings highlight the need for continued operational improvements and ongoing regulatory oversight to support the quality of care provided to older adults.

Floyd E. “tut” Fann State Veterans Home is a distinguished skilled nursing and memory care facility that addresses veterans’ needs with the utmost care and compassion. Founded in 1955, this Huntsville, Alabama home exudes cleanliness, compassion, and attentiveness from a dedicated staff. As veterans find comfort in this supportive environment, their loved ones can rest assured that their nursing home questions are answered and their care is of the highest quality. Additionally, the facility is not only a nursing home but also offers specialized memory care living facilities, providing expert care for those in need.
Within the facility, veterans can choose from shared or private rooms with spacious closets, ensuring both comfort and privacy. With a focus on overall well-being, residents benefit from regular physical therapy and speech therapy sessions to support their health and rehabilitation. Also, the facility offers memory care therapy, catering to the unique needs of those with memory-related challenges. Veterans can partake in engaging activities such as arts and crafts classes and take advantage of amenities like the gym, library, and dining hall. The home also features a barbershop and massage therapy, fostering an environment of care and self-pampering. The presence of walking trails further promotes an active lifestyle.

Overview of Decatur Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Decatur Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center offers nursing home, skilled nursing, and respite care in Decatur, AL. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while respite care offers a short-term stay when a usual caregiver needs temporary relief. The community may be a good fit for a resident who needs ongoing nursing care or a family seeking short-term support during a caregiver’s recovery or absence.

The community has 119 beds and is administered by Heidi Shirley. Its short-term rehabilitation program and specialized therapy gym allow a resident recovering from an illness or procedure to receive therapy within the facility, without arranging a separate location. Private rooms provide a single-person living space, and physician services and religious services are available.

Overview of Regency Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

Located on Poole Drive in Huntsville, Alabama, Regency Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is a 90-bed nursing facility. The community is in a neighborhood with a Walk Score of 44. Some nearby services can be reached on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Daily nurse staffing includes registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses. This includes 28 minutes from registered nurses, 2 hours and 40 minutes from nurse aides, and 1 hour and 10 minutes from licensed practical nurses. The combination of nursing staff is the foundation for daily hands-on care.

Families considering Regency Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center may want to schedule an in-person tour. Visiting the community is the best way to see its layout and learn more about its programs, dining, daily activities, and other services available to residents.

With a 76-bed capacity, Fair Haven – Assisted Living provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing care dedicated to adults 55+ in Birmingham, AL. Along with assistance with daily tasks, the community also provides nursing services for continuous clinical support. Those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia also receive specialized care.

Additionally, rehabilitation services are available to provide on-site recovery support. The community’s multiple levels of care allow residents to stay even when their needs grow. Housekeeping and linen services are also provided, and utilities are included, to help with residents’ household tasks.

Administered by Earnestine Thompson, the community’s Occupancy is at 28.9%, and pets are allowed, so residents can keep an animal companion with them. A salon and chapel make personal-care appointments and religious services available, while the courtyard and garden offer outdoor spaces within the community. Residents can also use an exercise room, library, computer lab, bistro, and craft room.