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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. 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.
Diversicare of Montgomery
NH
AL
HOS
MC
Montgomery (Forest Park)
138
Facility 138
AL AVG 117
Rank #40 / 135
78.3%
Facility 78.3%
AL AVG 82%
Rank #79 / 108
-5%
3.50
Facility 3.50
AL AVG 4.37
Rank #114 / 125
C+ +22%-20%
$0
Facility $0
AL AVG $59.8k
Rank #1 / 125
14
Facility 14
AL AVG 10.4
Rank #103 / 124
4.7
Facility 4.7
AL AVG 3.5
Rank #99 / 124
-108A+
52
Facility 52
AL AVG 42
Rank #44 / 126
Quintella Crawford
$12.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $12.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG $11.3M
Rank #39 / 108
$4.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $4.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG $5.7M
Rank #71 / 108
34.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 34.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG 53.1%
Rank #107 / 107
15040
Fairhope Health and Rehab
NH
HOS
MC
RC
SNF
Fairhope
131
Facility 131
AL AVG 117
Rank #47 / 135
56.5%
Facility 56.5%
AL AVG 82%
Rank #99 / 108
-31%
5.03
Facility 5.03
AL AVG 4.37
Rank #23 / 125
B- -24%+15%
$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
-74-
79
Facility 79
AL AVG 42
Rank #2 / 126
-
$8.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $8.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG $11.3M
Rank #84 / 108
$3.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $3.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG $5.7M
Rank #92 / 108
47.5%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 47.5%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG 53.1%
Rank #74 / 107
15222
Diversicare of Boaz
NH
HOS
MC
SNF
Boaz
100
Facility 100
AL AVG 117
Rank #80 / 135
89.0%
Facility 89.0%
AL AVG 82%
Rank #43 / 108
+9%
3.87
Facility 3.87
AL AVG 4.37
Rank #98 / 125
C+ +46%-11%
$0
Facility $0
AL AVG $59.8k
Rank #1 / 125
11
Facility 11
AL AVG 10.4
Rank #79 / 124
3.7
Facility 3.7
AL AVG 3.5
Rank #77 / 124
-89-
56
Facility 56
AL AVG 42
Rank #37 / 126
Ethan Hall
$9.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $9.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG $11.3M
Rank #61 / 108
$4.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $4.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG $5.7M
Rank #69 / 108
44.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 44.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG 53.1%
Rank #82 / 107
15063
Arbor Springs Health and Rehab Center, Ltd.
NH
HOS
MC
SNF
Opelika
225
Facility 225
AL AVG 117
Rank #4 / 135
54.0%
Facility 54.0%
AL AVG 82%
Rank #101 / 108
-34%
4.87
Facility 4.87
AL AVG 4.37
Rank #27 / 125
B- -35%+11%
$0
Facility $0
AL AVG $59.8k
Rank #1 / 125
11
Facility 11
AL AVG 10.4
Rank #79 / 124
3.7
Facility 3.7
AL AVG 3.5
Rank #77 / 124
-122--Max Credit Union
$13.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $13.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG $11.3M
Rank #33 / 108
$6.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $6.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG $5.7M
Rank #28 / 108
52.2%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 52.2%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG 53.1%
Rank #45 / 107
15192
Diversicare of Pell City
NH
HOS
MC
SNF
Pell City
94
Facility 94
AL AVG 117
Rank #89 / 135
70.2%
Facility 70.2%
AL AVG 82%
Rank #86 / 108
-14%
3.73
Facility 3.73
AL AVG 4.37
Rank #107 / 125
B+ -4%-15%
$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
-66--Wilson Yopasa
$6.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $6.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG $11.3M
Rank #94 / 108
$3.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $3.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG $5.7M
Rank #105 / 108
45.1%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 45.1%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG 53.1%
Rank #81 / 107
15189
Diversicare of Arab
NH
HOS
MC
SNF
Se Arab
87
Facility 87
AL AVG 117
Rank #97 / 135
87.4%
Facility 87.4%
AL AVG 82%
Rank #52 / 108
+7%
3.56
Facility 3.56
AL AVG 4.37
Rank #110 / 125
C +23%-18%
$0
Facility $0
AL AVG $59.8k
Rank #1 / 125
10
Facility 10
AL AVG 10.4
Rank #69 / 124
3.3
Facility 3.3
AL AVG 3.5
Rank #62 / 124
-76-
59
Facility 59
AL AVG 42
Rank #33 / 126
Sandra Prescott
$8.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $8.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG $11.3M
Rank #80 / 108
$3.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $3.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG $5.7M
Rank #97 / 108
43.3%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 43.3%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG 53.1%
Rank #89 / 107
15148
Lynwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
NH
MC
RC
SNF
Mobile (Crestview)
127
Facility 127
AL AVG 117
Rank #51 / 135
88.2%
Facility 88.2%
AL AVG 82%
Rank #47 / 108
+8%
4.64
Facility 4.64
AL AVG 4.37
Rank #42 / 125
B- +15%+6%
$0
Facility $0
AL AVG $59.8k
Rank #1 / 125
17
Facility 17
AL AVG 10.4
Rank #110 / 124
5.7
Facility 5.7
AL AVG 3.5
Rank #112 / 124
-112-
11
Facility 11
AL AVG 42
Rank #112 / 126
Marcella Wilson$10.3M*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.$4.2M*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.40.8%*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.15434
Diversicare of Foley
NH
HOS
MC
SNF
Foley
154
Facility 154
AL AVG 117
Rank #25 / 135
87.0%
Facility 87.0%
AL AVG 82%
Rank #53 / 108
+6%
3.47
Facility 3.47
AL AVG 4.37
Rank #114 / 125
C +2%-21%
$0
Facility $0
AL AVG $59.8k
Rank #1 / 125
16
Facility 16
AL AVG 10.4
Rank #107 / 124
5.3
Facility 5.3
AL AVG 3.5
Rank #108 / 124
9134-
12
Facility 12
AL AVG 42
Rank #110 / 126
Diversicare Leasing Company III LLC
$15.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $15.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG $11.3M
Rank #20 / 108
$6.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $6.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG $5.7M
Rank #34 / 108
42.7%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 42.7%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG 53.1%
Rank #92 / 107
15032
Canterbury Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
NH
MC
RC
SNF
Phenix City
137
Facility 137
AL AVG 117
Rank #42 / 135
94.6%
Facility 94.6%
AL AVG 82%
Rank #17 / 108
+15%
4.47
Facility 4.47
AL AVG 4.37
Rank #47 / 125
C+ -65%+2%
$0
Facility $0
AL AVG $59.8k
Rank #1 / 125
13
Facility 13
AL AVG 10.4
Rank #98 / 124
3.3
Facility 3.3
AL AVG 3.5
Rank #62 / 124
2130-
10
Facility 10
AL AVG 42
Rank #113 / 126
Tracy Brown$12.6M*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.$4.6M*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.36.3%*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.15382
Extendicare Health and Rehab
NH
AL
MC
RC
SNF
Dothan
170
Facility 170
AL AVG 117
Rank #17 / 135
92.9%
Facility 92.9%
AL AVG 82%
Rank #26 / 108
+13%
4.88
Facility 4.88
AL AVG 4.37
Rank #27 / 125
B- -5%+12%
$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
-158-
67
Facility 67
AL AVG 42
Rank #11 / 126
-
$16.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $16.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG $11.3M
Rank #11 / 108
$10.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $10.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG $5.7M
Rank #4 / 108
63.5%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 63.5%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG 53.1%
Rank #12 / 107
15152

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Overview of Diversicare of Montgomery

At 2020 N Country Club Dr in Montgomery, Alabama, Diversicare of Montgomery runs a 138-bed skilled nursing operation in Montgomery County. The building sits in a moderately walkable pocket of the city, Walk Score 52, where some errands are doable on foot but a car still handles most of them. Right now the home has 108 residents, which works out to 78 percent occupancy.

The clinical focus here splits two ways: short-term rehabilitation for people recovering from a hospital stay, and skilled nursing for residents who need ongoing care. The average stay runs about 114 days, long enough to suggest a real mix of short rehab stints and longer-term placements rather than one or the other. Three named tracks structure the care model: Care Solutions, Short Stay Rehabilitation, and Complex Medical Care, each aimed at a different point in a resident’s recovery or health needs.

Staffing works out to roughly 3 hours and 27 minutes of nursing care per resident each day, a figure that folds together RN, LPN, and nurse aide hours. On the financial side, Diversicare of Montgomery takes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, so families aren’t boxed into a single way of covering costs.

Alabama’s inspection process for nursing homes tends to circle back to a handful of recurring areas here: staffing and staff credentials, dietary and food service, resident rights, and general housekeeping and upkeep.

This is a mid-size skilled nursing home organized around rehabilitation and more complex medical needs, with a payment structure flexible enough to work for most families navigating nursing home costs for the first time.

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Overview of Fairhope Health and Rehab

Fairhope Health and Rehab is a remarkable home in Alabama that is dedicated to providing convenient care and comfort for seniors. Nestled in a serene and peaceful residential neighborhood, this beautiful community offers a range of services, including short-term skilled nursing care and rehabilitation. The community also boasts a state-of-the-art memory care unit nursing home, specially designed to cater to individuals with memory impairments.

Fairhope Health and Rehab is committed to maintaining high nursing home quality measures. With a focus on delivering exceptional care, the community adheres to stringent standards and benchmarks, ensuring that residents receive the best possible care and experience optimal health outcomes. For added convenience, there is a dedicated barber and beauty salon on-site, ensuring that residents can easily access grooming and personal care services without leaving the community. Additionally, the home is proud to offer a comprehensive range of services, including medication management, social work support, and various therapies.

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Overview of Diversicare of Boaz

Diversicare of Boaz provides nursing home care in Boaz, Alabama, including skilled nursing, memory care, and hospice care. Skilled nursing supports residents who need ongoing nursing care, memory care provides supervision for people living with dementia, and hospice care supports end of life needs. This combination may be a good fit for someone whose health needs include nursing support, dementia care, or hospice services.

The community has 100 beds. Its short stay rehabilitation and complex medical care programs support residents who need rehabilitation or treatment for complex medical needs without presenting those services as long term residence. Rehabilitation services are available.

Families can use Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay to cover care. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 52 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time assigned per resident, and Ethan Hall serves as the administrator. A Walk Score of 56 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain nearby destinations independently.

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Overview of Arbor Springs Health and Rehab Center

Arbor Springs Health and Rehab Center in Opelika, Alabama, offers nursing home care, skilled nursing, memory care, hospice services, and short-term rehabilitation. Specialized memory units feature a secured environment to support safety for residents with cognitive conditions, while rehabilitation programs assist individuals during recovery stays.

This 225-bed center maintains average daily nurse staffing of 4 hours and 52 minutes per resident. Administrator Sunny G. McDaniel oversees operations across the property. Accepted financial options include Medicare for qualifying short-term skilled stays, Medicaid for long-term care needs, and private pay.

Interested individuals can get in touch with Arbor Springs Health and Rehab Center to confirm room availability, schedule a tour, and go over financial plans.

Contact Arbor Springs Health and Rehab Center, Ltd.

Diversicare of Pell City

510 Wolf Creek Road, North, Pell City, AL 35125
Overview of Diversicare of Pell City

Diversicare of Pell City offers nursing home and skilled nursing care, hospice care, memory care, and assisted living in Pell City, AL. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for residents at risk of wandering, while hospice care supports comfort-focused care at the end of life. Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management.

The range of care services can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. Short Stay Rehabilitation provides a temporary setting for recovery work, and complex medical care addresses more involved medical needs. The community has 94 beds. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 44 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident; Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Felecia Boyd serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Diversicare of Arab

Diversicare of Arab offers nursing home and skilled nursing care, hospice care, and memory care in Arab, Alabama. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision. Hospice care supports residents receiving end of life care, and short stay rehabilitation provides temporary recovery services. Complex medical care is available for residents with more involved clinical needs.

The combination of care levels may be a good fit for a resident whose medical or daily support needs may change over time. The community has 87 beds. Total nurse staffing is 3h 34m per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated per resident.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay uses personal funds. Mandy Shaddrix serves as the administrator.

A Walk Score of 59 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot. For a resident who no longer drives, that may provide some opportunity to get out independently.

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Overview of Lynwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Lynwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center offers nursing home care, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Mobile, Alabama. Specialized memory programming takes place in a secured layout designed for resident safety, while short-term respite stays accommodate primary caregivers who need time away. Rehabilitation occurs within a dedicated therapy gym to aid physical recovery.

Situated in the Crestview neighborhood, the 127-bed facility features both private and semi-private room options. Administrator Marcella Wilson oversees operations, where total nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 38 minutes per resident daily. Funding choices include Medicare, Medicaid, and private payment methods.

Prospective residents and their representatives can reach out to Lynwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center to review room layouts, ask about specific care plans, or book a campus visit.

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Overview of Diversicare of Foley

Diversicare of Foley is a nursing home in Foley, AL offering skilled nursing, memory care, hospice care, and rehabilitation. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice care supports residents receiving end of life care.

Short stay rehabilitation gives a resident a temporary setting for recovery, while complex medical care addresses needs requiring ongoing clinical support. The range of rehabilitation, nursing, memory care, and hospice services may suit a resident whose care needs include recovery, long term nursing support, or end of life care. There is a broad range of support here.

The home has 154 beds, indicating a larger resident population with more staff and usually more programming than a smaller community. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours 28 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, and Albert Herndon serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Canterbury Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Administered by Tracy Brown, Canterbury Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center provides nursing home, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing services in Phenix City, AL. The community provides ongoing support with licensed nurses on-site. Moreover, specialized care is available for those living with memory-related conditions.

Respite care is available for short stays when a family caregiver needs time to travel, recover, or manage another commitment. With 137 beds, the community offers private rooms and is currently at 94.6% occupancy. Additionally, total nurse staffing is 4 hours 28 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nurse time allocated per resident.

The therapy gym, along with rehabilitation services and a short term rehab program, allows residents to receive therapy on-site. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several listed ways to cover care.

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Extendicare Health and Rehab

950 South St. Andrews Street, Po Box 1246, Dothan, AL 36301-3684
Overview of Extendicare Health and Rehab

Extendicare Health and Rehab offers nursing home care, assisted living, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Dothan, Alabama. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision, and respite care offers a short stay when someone’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. With several care levels available, a resident whose needs grow may be able to move to another level without leaving the community.

The community has 170 beds, making it a larger residential setting with more residents and staff and usually more programming than a smaller home. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 53 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time assigned to each resident. Shenika Ford serves as the administrator. A complimentary beauty and barber salon gives residents access to grooming services on site, while the Senior Rehabilitation program and other rehabilitation services support recovery and functional care.

Scheduled transportation is available for planned trips, and pets are allowed. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay means the family funds care directly. The community has a Walk Score of 67, making the area somewhat walkable, so some errands can be completed on foot by a resident who no longer drives. Extendicare Health and Rehab may be a good fit for someone whose care needs could change over time or for a family seeking short term respite care.

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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