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Page 2 of Best Nursing Homes in Alabama

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 137 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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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

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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Palm Gardens Health and Rehabilitation, LLC
NH
PC
SNF
Mobile (South Crichton)
100
Facility 100
AL AVG 90
Rank #85 / 241
87.6%
Facility 87.6%
AL AVG 78.3
Rank #44 / 108
+12%
4.42
Facility 4.42
AL AVG 4.37
Rank #65 / 126
+40%+1%
$0
Facility $0
AL AVG $59.8k
Rank #1 / 127
4
Facility 4
AL AVG 10.4
Rank #15 / 126
4.0
Facility 4.0
AL AVG 3.5
Rank #87 / 126
-88-
46
Facility 46
AL AVG 36
Rank #151 / 417
Jeanne Freeman
$10.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $10.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG $11.1M
Rank #66 / 125
$5.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $5.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG $4.7M
Rank #59 / 125
50.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 50.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG 45%
Rank #64 / 121
15403
Westminster Village – Spanish Fort
NH
AL
HC
HOS
IL
MC
PC
SNF
Spanish Fort (Bridgehead)
60
Facility 60
AL AVG 90
Rank #152 / 241
--
4.91
Facility 4.91
AL AVG 4.37
Rank #26 / 126
+69%+12%
$0
Facility $0
AL AVG $59.8k
Rank #1 / 127
10
Facility 10
AL AVG 10.4
Rank #64 / 126
3.3
Facility 3.3
AL AVG 3.5
Rank #62 / 126
-10-
27
Facility 27
AL AVG 36
Rank #260 / 417
Acts Retirement Services, Inc
$14.9M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility $14.9M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
AL AVG $11.1M
Rank #25 / 125
$8.6M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility $8.6M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
AL AVG $4.7M
Rank #18 / 125
57.5%*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility 57.5%*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
AL AVG 45%
Rank #52 / 121
15381
Crowne Health Care of Springhill
NH
RC
SNF
Mobile (College Park)
46
Facility 46
AL AVG 90
Rank #191 / 241
39.1%
Facility 39.1%
AL AVG 78.3
Rank #102 / 108
-50%
4.33
Facility 4.33
AL AVG 4.37
Rank #72 / 126
-3%-1%
$0
Facility $0
AL AVG $59.8k
Rank #1 / 127
3
Facility 3
AL AVG 10.4
Rank #5 / 126
1.0
Facility 1.0
AL AVG 3.5
Rank #1 / 126
-18-
49
Facility 49
AL AVG 36
Rank #125 / 417
Amber Detamore
$7.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $7.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG $11.1M
Rank #86 / 125
$4.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $4.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG $4.7M
Rank #97 / 125
56.2%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 56.2%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG 45%
Rank #85 / 121
15426
Albertville Nursing Home
NH
RC
SNF
North Albertville
159
Facility 159
AL AVG 90
Rank #23 / 241
97.5%
Facility 97.5%
AL AVG 78.3
Rank #5 / 108
+24%
5.06
Facility 5.06
AL AVG 4.37
Rank #15 / 126
-21%+16%
$0
Facility $0
AL AVG $59.8k
Rank #1 / 127
9
Facility 9
AL AVG 10.4
Rank #53 / 126
3.0
Facility 3.0
AL AVG 3.5
Rank #47 / 126
-155-
66
Facility 66
AL AVG 36
Rank #33 / 417
Terri Brown
$18.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $18.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG $11.1M
Rank #17 / 125
$10.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $10.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG $4.7M
Rank #5 / 125
58.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 58.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG 45%
Rank #22 / 121
15163
Piedmont Health Care Center
NH
AL
MC
SNF
Piedmont
91
Facility 91
AL AVG 90
Rank #99 / 241
92.3%
Facility 92.3%
AL AVG 78.3
Rank #25 / 108
+18%
5.41
Facility 5.41
AL AVG 4.37
Rank #6 / 126
-49%+24%
$0
Facility $0
AL AVG $59.8k
Rank #1 / 127
3
Facility 3
AL AVG 10.4
Rank #5 / 126
3.0
Facility 3.0
AL AVG 3.5
Rank #47 / 126
-84-
61
Facility 61
AL AVG 36
Rank #58 / 417
Piedmont Health Care Center
$9.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $9.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG $11.1M
Rank #76 / 125
$5.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $5.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG $4.7M
Rank #41 / 125
60.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 60.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG 45%
Rank #14 / 121
15194
Southern Springs Healthcare
NH
SNF
Union Springs
123
Facility 123
AL AVG 90
Rank #58 / 241
86.2%
Facility 86.2%
AL AVG 78.3
Rank #53 / 108
+10%
4.65
Facility 4.65
AL AVG 4.37
Rank #39 / 126
-46%+6%
$0
Facility $0
AL AVG $59.8k
Rank #1 / 127
7
Facility 7
AL AVG 10.4
Rank #38 / 126
2.3
Facility 2.3
AL AVG 3.5
Rank #26 / 126
-106-
61
Facility 61
AL AVG 36
Rank #58 / 417
Estate Of Milton E. Mcgregor
$10.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $10.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG $11.1M
Rank #107 / 125
$7.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $7.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG $4.7M
Rank #34 / 125
69.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 69.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG 45%
Rank #1 / 121
15171
Arbor Woods Health and Rehab
NH
SNF
Reform
85
Facility 85
AL AVG 90
Rank #112 / 241
59.5%
Facility 59.5%
AL AVG 78.3
Rank #93 / 108
-24%
6.07
Facility 6.07
AL AVG 4.37
Rank #3 / 126
+17%+39%
$0
Facility $0
AL AVG $59.8k
Rank #1 / 127
2
Facility 2
AL AVG 10.4
Rank #3 / 126
1.0
Facility 1.0
AL AVG 3.5
Rank #1 / 126
-51A+
36
Facility 36
AL AVG 36
Rank #210 / 417
Linda Dill
$5.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $5.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG $11.1M
Rank #121 / 125
$3.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $3.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG $4.7M
Rank #110 / 125
68.5%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 68.5%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG 45%
Rank #4 / 121
15141
Coosa Valley Healthcare Center
NH
Sylacauga
85
Facility 85
AL AVG 90
Rank #112 / 241
92.0%
Facility 92.0%
AL AVG 78.3
Rank #27 / 108
+17%
4.71
Facility 4.71
AL AVG 4.37
Rank #39 / 126
-1%+8%
$0
Facility $0
AL AVG $59.8k
Rank #1 / 127
5
Facility 5
AL AVG 10.4
Rank #21 / 126
2.5
Facility 2.5
AL AVG 3.5
Rank #31 / 126
-78-
58
Facility 58
AL AVG 36
Rank #71 / 417
Archie Chapman
$7.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $7.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG $11.1M
Rank #109 / 125
$4.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $4.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG $4.7M
Rank #87 / 125
50.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 50.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG 45%
Rank #28 / 121
15010
Washington County Nursing Home
NH
ADC
RC
SNF
Chatom
88
Facility 88
AL AVG 90
Rank #107 / 241
88.1%
Facility 88.1%
AL AVG 78.3
Rank #42 / 108
+12%
4.87
Facility 4.87
AL AVG 4.37
Rank #26 / 126
-4%+11%
$0
Facility $0
AL AVG $59.8k
Rank #1 / 127
1
Facility 1
AL AVG 10.4
Rank #1 / 126
1.0
Facility 1.0
AL AVG 3.5
Rank #1 / 126
-78-
37
Facility 37
AL AVG 36
Rank #202 / 417
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Adams Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
NH
MC
RC
SNF
Alexander City
75
Facility 75
AL AVG 90
Rank #132 / 241
--
4.53
Facility 4.53
AL AVG 4.37
Rank #57 / 126
+88%+4%
$0
Facility $0
AL AVG $59.8k
Rank #1 / 127
4
Facility 4
AL AVG 10.4
Rank #15 / 126
2.0
Facility 2.0
AL AVG 3.5
Rank #15 / 126
-67-
63
Facility 63
AL AVG 36
Rank #45 / 417
Deborah Stalnaker
$4.7M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility $4.7M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
AL AVG $11.1M
Rank #125 / 125
$3.1M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility $3.1M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
AL AVG $4.7M
Rank #113 / 125
66.2%*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility 66.2%*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
AL AVG 45%
Rank #3 / 121
15386
Cottage of the Shoals
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
Tuscumbia
103
Facility 103
AL AVG 90
Rank #78 / 241
81.7%
Facility 81.7%
AL AVG 78.3
Rank #66 / 108
+4%
2.64
Facility 2.64
AL AVG 4.37
Rank #126 / 126
+56%-39%
$0
Facility $0
AL AVG $59.8k
Rank #1 / 127
5
Facility 5
AL AVG 10.4
Rank #21 / 126
1.7
Facility 1.7
AL AVG 3.5
Rank #14 / 126
-84-
65
Facility 65
AL AVG 36
Rank #37 / 417
David Grimes
$10.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $10.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG $11.1M
Rank #54 / 125
$4.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $4.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG $4.7M
Rank #51 / 125
42.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 42.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG 45%
Rank #71 / 121
15067
Crossville Health and Rehabilitation, LLC
NH
PC
SNF
North Crossville (Crossville)
143
Facility 143
AL AVG 90
Rank #37 / 241
95.7%
Facility 95.7%
AL AVG 78.3
Rank #9 / 108
+22%
4.38
Facility 4.38
AL AVG 4.37
Rank #65 / 126
+16%0%
$0
Facility $0
AL AVG $59.8k
Rank #1 / 127
13
Facility 13
AL AVG 10.4
Rank #93 / 126
3.3
Facility 3.3
AL AVG 3.5
Rank #62 / 126
-137-
45
Facility 45
AL AVG 36
Rank #166 / 417
Heather Blackburn
$12.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $12.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG $11.1M
Rank #51 / 125
$6.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $6.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG $4.7M
Rank #44 / 125
49.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 49.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG 45%
Rank #62 / 121
15176
Aliceville Manor Nursing Home
NH
HOS
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Northwest Aliceville
100
Facility 100
AL AVG 90
Rank #85 / 241
73.0%
Facility 73.0%
AL AVG 78.3
Rank #79 / 108
-7%
4.70
Facility 4.70
AL AVG 4.37
Rank #39 / 126
+17%+8%
$0
Facility $0
AL AVG $59.8k
Rank #1 / 127
8
Facility 8
AL AVG 10.4
Rank #46 / 126
2.7
Facility 2.7
AL AVG 3.5
Rank #38 / 126
-73-
36
Facility 36
AL AVG 36
Rank #210 / 417
-
$10.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $10.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG $11.1M
Rank #75 / 125
$6.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $6.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG $4.7M
Rank #47 / 125
57.7%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 57.7%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG 45%
Rank #19 / 121
15137
Atmore Nursing Center
NH
RC
SNF
Atmore
100
Facility 100
AL AVG 90
Rank #85 / 241
79.0%
Facility 79.0%
AL AVG 78.3
Rank #71 / 108
+1%
4.79
Facility 4.79
AL AVG 4.37
Rank #29 / 126
+7%+10%
$0
Facility $0
AL AVG $59.8k
Rank #1 / 127
3
Facility 3
AL AVG 10.4
Rank #5 / 126
3.0
Facility 3.0
AL AVG 3.5
Rank #47 / 126
-79-
46
Facility 46
AL AVG 36
Rank #151 / 417
Morgan Smith
$8.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $8.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG $11.1M
Rank #77 / 125
$4.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $4.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG $4.7M
Rank #72 / 125
59.4%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 59.4%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG 45%
Rank #70 / 121
15129
Keller Landing
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
Tuscumbia (South Sheffield)
109
Facility 109
AL AVG 90
Rank #74 / 241
69.6%
Facility 69.6%
AL AVG 78.3
Rank #83 / 108
-11%
3.52
Facility 3.52
AL AVG 4.37
Rank #114 / 126
+82%-20%
$0
Facility $0
AL AVG $59.8k
Rank #1 / 127
3
Facility 3
AL AVG 10.4
Rank #5 / 126
1.5
Facility 1.5
AL AVG 3.5
Rank #12 / 126
-76-
48
Facility 48
AL AVG 36
Rank #138 / 417
Christine Davis
$8.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $8.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG $11.1M
Rank #92 / 125
$3.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $3.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG $4.7M
Rank #75 / 125
46.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 46.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG 45%
Rank #44 / 121
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Overview of Cottage of the Shoals

David Grimes owns Cottage of the Shoals, a 103-bed nursing home located at 500 John Aldridge Drive in Tuscumbia, Alabama. The building runs at an 85 percent occupancy rate, and residents stay for an average of 96 days. A single-level floor plan enables residents to navigate between their private rooms and the shared dining spaces without climbing stairs.

Daily care routines cover skilled nursing assistance, post-acute rehabilitation, and medical supervision. The clinical team provides 24-hour care, averaging 2 hours and 39 minutes of daily nursing support per resident, which includes 47 minutes from registered nurses alongside assistance from licensed practical nurses and nurse aides. State inspection logs note a few regulatory deficiencies focused on infection control procedures, medical records management, and incident reporting protocols.

The surrounding neighborhood carries a walkability score of 65 out of 100, letting visitors and staff handle some nearby errands on foot. Interested individuals can reach out to the facility director to discuss open beds and admission requirements.

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Overview of Crossville Health and Rehabilitation

Heather Blackburn owns Crossville Health and Rehabilitation, a 143-bed care community on Alabama Highway 227 North in Crossville. The building runs at a high 91 percent occupancy rate, and stays here average around 194 days. This timeline shows that the daily routine balances standard long-term residential placements with shorter recovery stints for residents transitioning out of the hospital.

The floor schedule centers on a 24-hour nursing team that averages 4 hours and 23 minutes of direct, hands-on attention per resident daily. This crew utilizes an on-site therapy gym to coordinate short-term physical recovery, medical oversight, and a dedicated Rapid Recovery program. For amenities, the layout features a restaurant-style dining area, private room-service options, beauty shop services, and outdoor seating. The surrounding neighborhood has a walk score of 45, meaning visiting relatives can handle a few minor tasks on foot, but most trips will require a car.

State health surveys for this property have previously noted compliance issues regarding care documentation, medication management, infection control, and resident treatment standards. Reviewing these past inspection files with the administrative staff is a straightforward way to evaluate their current safety protocols and quality control systems.

Prospective representatives can contact the admissions office to check on current bed availability, learn about registration steps, or discuss funding through traditional Medicare, state Medicaid, and private pay.

Contact Crossville Health and Rehabilitation, LLC

Aliceville Manor Nursing Home

703 Seventeenth Street, Northwest, Aliceville, AL 35442
Overview of Aliceville Manor Nursing Home

Aliceville Manor Nursing Home is a 100-bed facility that has been operating for 50 years. The building runs at a 73 percent occupancy level, and residents stay here for an exceptionally long average of 572 days. This extended timeline shows that the daily floor routine is overwhelmingly centered on permanent, long-term residential stays rather than short-term therapy turnarounds.

The floor schedule relies on a 24-hour medical team that includes board-certified physicians, a registered pharmacist, and a nursing crew logging an average of 4 hours and 42 minutes of direct care per resident daily. Nurses and aides split these hours to manage clinical tasks like wound care, specialized memory care, and hospice services. Outside, the neighborhood is mostly car-dependent, meaning visitors will need a vehicle for almost all errands away from the building.

State reports have documented repetitive compliance issues at this facility regarding basic infection control methods, building sanitation, care documentation accuracy, and treatment delivery protocols. You can look over these past inspection files with the supervisor to find out what specific corrective changes have been built into their daily cleaning and clinical routines.

Prospective representatives can contact the intake department to ask about the current waiting list or review the registration process. The business office can walk you through financial options like Medicare, Medicaid, and private funds, while the staff can detail household amenities such as therapeutic menus overseen by a registered dietitian, an on-site laundry department, and community volunteer programs.

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Overview of Atmore Nursing Center

Morgan Smith owns Atmore Nursing Center, a 100-bed skilled nursing facility located on East Laurel Street in Atmore, Alabama. The facility maintains a 79 percent occupancy rate, with residents staying an average of five months. The building’s layout is arranged on a single floor, allowing residents to navigate between the dining room, private rooms, and patio without dealing with stairs.

The clinical program focuses on short-term rehabilitation, continuous skilled nursing, and respite care. The onsite team provides 24-hour support, averaging 4 hours and 48 minutes of daily nursing care per resident through registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides.

Records from state health inspectors show an improving compliance history, culminating in zero health deficiencies or filed complaints on recent inspections. The local neighborhood carries a walkability score that allows for some pedestrian travel, though vehicles are still regularly used for local medical trips.

Prospective representatives looking into nursing care options can get in touch with the admissions office to check on current bed availability. Planning an in-person walkthrough is an efficient way to see the therapy equipment and observe the daily social programs.

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Overview of Keller Landing

Keller Landing is a highly-rated nursing home in Tuscumbia, AL, that offers short-term rehabilitation, memory care, and long-term care. With its nurturing and supportive environment, the community ensures older adults receive the utmost care to live comfortably in their later years. 24-hour care, medication management, and therapy services are also offered to meet residents’ healthcare needs. Through individualized care plans, the community strives to help residents live to their potential in retirement.

Educational activities, cultural programs, and social events help enhance residents’ memory and provide opportunities for interactions and learning. Residents can also utilize state-of-the-art amenities for recreation and wellness, including the fitness room, gardens, and beauty salon. Set in the peaceful residential area of Tuscumbia, the community ensures residents have a stress-free retirement. This nursing home is also an AHCA Bronze Quality Award winner and a WE HONOR Veterans partner, making it one of the best options for senior living in Alabama.

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Overview of Cypress Cove Center

Cypress Cove Center is an astounding nursing home in Muscle Shoals, AL, that offers a wide range of care options, from short-term rehabilitation to long-term care. The community can accommodate up to 84 older adults with its supportive and welcoming environment. Medication management, 24-hour emergency response, and dietary management are also provided to help improve residents’ quality of life. Through a personalized approach to care, the community ensures residents receive the utmost attention and care for their needs.

Educational programs, cultural, and social activities also provide residents with more opportunities to connect with friends and gain meaningful experiences. An on-site medical director and registered nurses also oversee residents’ care to ensure their comfort. Residents also have easy access to restaurants, shops, and other local amenities for their needs and recreation. This nursing home is a trusted care provider in Alabama, striving to help older adults live to their potential in retirement.

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Overview of Athens Health and Rehabilitation

Northport Holding Operations operates Athens Health and Rehabilitation, a 149-bed facility that has been in business for 46 years on West Market Street in Athens, Alabama. The building runs at an 87 percent occupancy rate. Resident stays here for an average a brief 68 days, a fast-turnover timeline showing that daily floor operations focus heavily on temporary post-hospital therapy alongside standard residential care.

The daily floor routine centers on a 24-hour nursing team that logs an average of 4 hours and 6 minutes of direct, hands-on attention per resident every day. Registered nurses, practical nurses, and assistants divide this care time to manage daily medical monitoring and specialized physical rehabilitation routines under the facility’s dedicated Rapid Recovery and Restore Therapy Pavilion programs. Outside, the property sits in a car-dependent neighborhood, so visiting relatives will need a vehicle for all travel and local errands.

The most recent health department inspection found zero health deficiencies and zero filed complaints, and you can review these recent quality control records directly with the facility administration.

Older adults exploring care options can check in with the admissions office to learn about current room availability or to structure billing pathways through traditional Medicare, state Medicaid, and private funds. The office team can also review available on-site setup options, including courtyard access, laundry services, beauty shop amenities, wireless internet, and restaurant-style or in-room dining menus.

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Overview of Goodwater Healthcare Center

Located at 16 Jones Hill Road in Goodwater, Alabama, Goodwater Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing home with 72 beds. The facility has an occupancy rate of 86%. Residents stay an average of 248 days, which includes both post-acute rehabilitation residents and those receiving longer-term nursing care.

Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted. This way, families have several options when arranging coverage for either short-term recovery or ongoing care needs. Rehabilitation services are available for residents recovering from surgery, illness, or hospitalization. Daily nurse staffing averages approximately 5 hours and 55 minutes per resident. Registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses provide that care throughout the facility.

Inspection records show a positive trend. Annual inspections found no health deficiencies and no complaints. Historical inspection data covers eight years. Earlier findings involved documentation practices, resident consent procedures, and safety protocols. Those areas have appeared in past reviews as part of the facility’s operational and safety oversight.

The neighborhood’s Walk Score is 25. Some nearby services can be done on a short walk, but most errands require transportation. The area is generally quieter and residential. Goodwater Healthcare Center’s rehabilitation services, nursing coverage, and long-term care capacity reflect the facility’s role within the local community.

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Overview of Little Sisters of the Poor Sacred Heart Residence

Ellen Bueche owns the Little Sisters of the Poor Sacred Heart Residence, a 52-bed care home on McGill Avenue in Mobile, Alabama. The building runs at full occupancy, and the average stay lasts about 340 days. This long tenure shows that the daily workflow is almost entirely geared toward permanent, long-term residential care rather than quick-turnover rehab. To manage the costs of a stay, the front office processes traditional Medicare, state Medicaid, and standard private pay.

Residents receive a high volume of direct attention, with the 24-hour nursing team logging an average of 7 hours and 2 minutes of hands-on care per person every day. This crew of registered nurses, practical nurses, and aides handles all daily medical routines inside the building. Outside, the neighborhood carries a walk score of 62, meaning visitors can easily cross a few quick errands off their list on foot when stopping by.

State reports from the past nine years show a mixed regulatory record, with surveys pointing out recurring compliance issues regarding care protocols and resident communication practices. The most recent health department reviews noted specific areas where staff training and documentation needed to be strengthened. You can go over these long-term survey trends with the administrative staff to see how they manage their quality control systems.

Interested individuals can call the main desk to see if there is a waiting list for open rooms or to find out how the general admissions process works.

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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.

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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.

  • 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 137 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.