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Best Nursing Homes in Birmingham, AL

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 16 nursing homes in Birmingham, AL using Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in AL
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Avg Overall CMS Rating: 2.3/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Birmingham, AL. 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: 3.1/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Birmingham, AL. 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: 1.9/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Birmingham, AL. 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

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The information below is reported by the Alabama Department of Public Health, Bureau of Health Provider Standards.

12 facilities compared · CMS & AL Dept. of Health data

St. Martin’s in the Pines
NH
AL
HC
IL
MC
Birmingham (Eastwood)
71
Facility 71
AL AVG 90
Rank #142 / 245
39.3%
Facility 39.3%
AL AVG 80.8%
Rank #132 / 138
-51%
4.00
Facility 4.00
AL AVG 4.37
Rank #97 / 136
-19%-9%
$0
Facility $0
AL AVG $59.8k
Rank #1 / 137
13
Facility 13
AL AVG 10.4
Rank #98 / 136
3.3
Facility 3.3
AL AVG 3.5
Rank #66 / 136
195A+
39
Facility 39
AL AVG 36
Rank #195 / 418
Trina Vines
$4.2M
Facility $4.2M
AL AVG $11.1M
Rank #33 / 135
$2.3M
Facility $2.3M
AL AVG $4.7M
Rank #24 / 135
55.7%
Facility 55.7%
AL AVG 45%
Rank #50 / 133
15433
Columbiana Health and Rehabilitation, LLC
NH
PC
Columbiana
63
Facility 63
AL AVG 90
Rank #153 / 245
95.2%
Facility 95.2%
AL AVG 80.8%
Rank #12 / 138
+18%
4.33
Facility 4.33
AL AVG 4.37
Rank #75 / 136
-24%-1%
$8.0k
Facility $8.0k
AL AVG $59.8k
Rank #109 / 137
4
Facility 4
AL AVG 10.4
Rank #15 / 136
1.3
Facility 1.3
AL AVG 3.5
Rank #11 / 136
161-
1
Facility 1
AL AVG 36
Rank #384 / 418
Columbiana Health Realty, LLC
$6.3M
Facility $6.3M
AL AVG $11.1M
Rank #118 / 135
$3.3M
Facility $3.3M
AL AVG $4.7M
Rank #124 / 135
52%
Facility 52%
AL AVG 45%
Rank #59 / 133
15453
Galleria Woods
NH
AL
IL
NC
RC
Birmingham
24
Facility 24
AL AVG 90
Rank #234 / 245
88.5%
Facility 88.5%
AL AVG 80.8%
Rank #40 / 138
+10%
5.15
Facility 5.15
AL AVG 4.37
Rank #17 / 136
+56%+18%
$0
Facility $0
AL AVG $59.8k
Rank #1 / 137
10
Facility 10
AL AVG 10.4
Rank #67 / 136
3.3
Facility 3.3
AL AVG 3.5
Rank #66 / 136
-26A+
28
Facility 28
AL AVG 36
Rank #255 / 418
Ccrc Opco Ventures LLC
$4.0M
Facility $4.0M
AL AVG $11.1M
Rank #36 / 135
$5.3M
Facility $5.3M
AL AVG $4.7M
Rank #61 / 135
132.4%
Facility 132.4%
AL AVG 45%
Rank #128 / 133
15459
Greenbriar at the Altamont
NH
AL
HC
IL
NC
RC
Birmingham (Highland Park)
46
Facility 46
AL AVG 90
Rank #195 / 245
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
AL AVG 80.8%
Rank #1 / 138
+24%
4.03
Facility 4.03
AL AVG 4.37
Rank #97 / 136
-16%-8%
$0
Facility $0
AL AVG $59.8k
Rank #1 / 137
6
Facility 6
AL AVG 10.4
Rank #31 / 136
2.0
Facility 2.0
AL AVG 3.5
Rank #15 / 136
-90-
71
Facility 71
AL AVG 36
Rank #21 / 418
Jennifer Shunnara
$9.7M
Facility $9.7M
AL AVG $11.1M
Rank #56 / 135
$5.6M
Facility $5.6M
AL AVG $4.7M
Rank #56 / 135
57.6%
Facility 57.6%
AL AVG 45%
Rank #86 / 133
15446
Birmingham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center East
NH
Birmingham
132
Facility 132
AL AVG 90
Rank #47 / 245
80.0%
Facility 80.0%
AL AVG 80.8%
Rank #82 / 138
-1%
2.89
Facility 2.89
AL AVG 4.37
Rank #132 / 136
-51%-34%
$24.8k
Facility $24.8k
AL AVG $59.8k
Rank #119 / 137
14
Facility 14
AL AVG 10.4
Rank #106 / 136
4.7
Facility 4.7
AL AVG 3.5
Rank #105 / 136
5119-
12
Facility 12
AL AVG 36
Rank #332 / 418
Melody Burch
$9.1M
Facility $9.1M
AL AVG $11.1M
Rank #83 / 135
$5.1M
Facility $5.1M
AL AVG $4.7M
Rank #63 / 135
56.5%
Facility 56.5%
AL AVG 45%
Rank #40 / 133
15134
Eastview Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
NH
Birmingham (South Eastlake)
92
Facility 92
AL AVG 90
Rank #101 / 245
67.4%
Facility 67.4%
AL AVG 80.8%
Rank #106 / 138
-17%
4.39
Facility 4.39
AL AVG 4.37
Rank #68 / 136
-8%+1%
$0
Facility $0
AL AVG $59.8k
Rank #1 / 137
8
Facility 8
AL AVG 10.4
Rank #49 / 136
2.0
Facility 2.0
AL AVG 3.5
Rank #15 / 136
-70-
58
Facility 58
AL AVG 36
Rank #71 / 418
Clarence Ball
$8.9M
Facility $8.9M
AL AVG $11.1M
Rank #95 / 135
$4.7M
Facility $4.7M
AL AVG $4.7M
Rank #67 / 135
52.8%
Facility 52.8%
AL AVG 45%
Rank #26 / 133
15014
Northway Health and Rehabilitation, LLC
NH
MC
Birmingham (Druid Hills)
113
Facility 113
AL AVG 90
Rank #75 / 245
--
5.22
Facility 5.22
AL AVG 4.37
Rank #13 / 136
-37%+19%
$0
Facility $0
AL AVG $59.8k
Rank #1 / 137
11
Facility 11
AL AVG 10.4
Rank #79 / 136
3.7
Facility 3.7
AL AVG 3.5
Rank #84 / 136
-6-
44
Facility 44
AL AVG 36
Rank #170 / 418
Letchernique Holmes
$11.2M
Facility $11.2M
AL AVG $11.1M
Rank #58 / 135
$5.5M
Facility $5.5M
AL AVG $4.7M
Rank #57 / 135
49.1%
Facility 49.1%
AL AVG 45%
Rank #82 / 133
15047
Oak Knoll Health and Rehabilitation, LLC
NH
PC
Birmingham (Bush Hills)
100
Facility 100
AL AVG 90
Rank #89 / 245
87.0%
Facility 87.0%
AL AVG 80.8%
Rank #48 / 138
+8%
4.51
Facility 4.51
AL AVG 4.37
Rank #60 / 136
-36%+3%
$22.3k
Facility $22.3k
AL AVG $59.8k
Rank #118 / 137
14
Facility 14
AL AVG 10.4
Rank #106 / 136
2.8
Facility 2.8
AL AVG 3.5
Rank #46 / 136
298-
46
Facility 46
AL AVG 36
Rank #151 / 418
Latoya Bester
$9.7M
Facility $9.7M
AL AVG $11.1M
Rank #84 / 135
$5.1M
Facility $5.1M
AL AVG $4.7M
Rank #68 / 135
52.6%
Facility 52.6%
AL AVG 45%
Rank #47 / 133
15117
Caregivers of Pleasant Grove
NH
Pleasant Grove (Pleasant Grove Estates)
64
Facility 64
AL AVG 90
Rank #150 / 245
79.7%
Facility 79.7%
AL AVG 80.8%
Rank #83 / 138
-1%
4.10
Facility 4.10
AL AVG 4.37
Rank #92 / 136
-44%-6%
$0
Facility $0
AL AVG $59.8k
Rank #1 / 137
9
Facility 9
AL AVG 10.4
Rank #56 / 136
3.0
Facility 3.0
AL AVG 3.5
Rank #49 / 136
-53-
28
Facility 28
AL AVG 36
Rank #255 / 418
Clyde Church
$5.1M
Facility $5.1M
AL AVG $11.1M
Rank #120 / 135
$3.3M
Facility $3.3M
AL AVG $4.7M
Rank #122 / 135
66%
Facility 66%
AL AVG 45%
Rank #48 / 133
15044
Civic Center Health and Rehabilitation, LLC
NH
Birmingham (Fountain Heights)
95
Facility 95
AL AVG 90
Rank #98 / 245
94.1%
Facility 94.1%
AL AVG 80.8%
Rank #16 / 138
+16%
4.67
Facility 4.67
AL AVG 4.37
Rank #42 / 136
+10%+7%
$0
Facility $0
AL AVG $59.8k
Rank #1 / 137
10
Facility 10
AL AVG 10.4
Rank #67 / 136
3.3
Facility 3.3
AL AVG 3.5
Rank #66 / 136
-84-
82
Facility 82
AL AVG 36
Rank #2 / 418
Stella Webb
$9.0M
Facility $9.0M
AL AVG $11.1M
Rank #91 / 135
$4.8M
Facility $4.8M
AL AVG $4.7M
Rank #76 / 135
53.6%
Facility 53.6%
AL AVG 45%
Rank #43 / 133
15109
East Glen
NH
MC
Birmingham
108
Facility 108
AL AVG 90
Rank #78 / 245
93.5%
Facility 93.5%
AL AVG 80.8%
Rank #20 / 138
+16%
4.40
Facility 4.40
AL AVG 4.37
Rank #68 / 136
-36%+1%
$14.5k
Facility $14.5k
AL AVG $59.8k
Rank #113 / 137
8
Facility 8
AL AVG 10.4
Rank #49 / 136
2.7
Facility 2.7
AL AVG 3.5
Rank #40 / 136
197-
4
Facility 4
AL AVG 36
Rank #369 / 418
Stephanie Howard
$9.7M
Facility $9.7M
AL AVG $11.1M
Rank #53 / 135
$5.4M
Facility $5.4M
AL AVG $4.7M
Rank #62 / 135
55.3%
Facility 55.3%
AL AVG 45%
Rank #100 / 133
15388
Birmingham Rehabilitation and Wellness Center
NH
Birmingham
132
Facility 132
AL AVG 90
Rank #47 / 245
91.5%
Facility 91.5%
AL AVG 80.8%
Rank #24 / 138
+13%
3.93
Facility 3.93
AL AVG 4.37
Rank #105 / 136
-34%-10%
$111.8k
Facility $111.8k
AL AVG $59.8k
Rank #130 / 137
20
Facility 20
AL AVG 10.4
Rank #122 / 136
2.9
Facility 2.9
AL AVG 3.5
Rank #48 / 136
5122-
44
Facility 44
AL AVG 36
Rank #170 / 418
Delilah Griffith
$10.7M
Facility $10.7M
AL AVG $11.1M
Rank #63 / 135
$6.6M
Facility $6.6M
AL AVG $4.7M
Rank #40 / 135
61.6%
Facility 61.6%
AL AVG 45%
Rank #24 / 133
15217

East Glen

53 Medical Park Drive East, Birmingham, AL 35235
Overview of East Glen

Located at 53 Medical Park Drive East, East Glen is a nursing home in Birmingham, Alabama, with 108 beds. The facility is owned by Stephanie Howard. It accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, providing families several ways to cover both short-term rehabilitation and longer-term skilled nursing care.

Its occupancy rate is 94%, with an average resident stay of 81 days. The facility serves a population of post-acute recovery and longer-term care residents.

The facility’s clinical focus is rehabilitation, and its core offerings are physical therapy and related services. Nurses serve residents an average of 4 hours and 24 minutes per day, and the team comprises registered nurses, nursing aides, and licensed practical nurses. This level of hands-on staffing is typically available in skilled nursing facilities managing post-acute recovery.

During a state inspection, the facility was found to have deficiencies in clinical care procedures, wound management, and clinical documentation. However, the facility can still provide care in these areas.

Residents have access to amenities that support rehabilitation and recovery. These include physical therapy space, craft activities, a salon, and a private family dining room.

The facility earned a Walk Score of 4. However, the location mostly requires a car, despite its proximity to Medical Park Drive near the area’s medical resources. Families evaluating post-acute care options should schedule an in-person tour to assess whether the facility’s rehabilitation programs, physical environment, and staffing are sufficient for their needs.

Contact East Glen

Overview of Birmingham Rehabilitation and Wellness Center

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

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

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

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

Contact Birmingham Rehabilitation and Wellness Center

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

Contact Arabella Health & Wellness of Birmingham

Overview of St. Martin’s in the Pines

St. Martin’s in the Pines – The Arbors is a welcoming independent living community in Birmingham, AL, that offers thoughtfully furnished rooms for older adults. Here, older adults can feel at home, accompanied by the community’s secure and engaging environment. Residents can also maintain their independence with ease, with exceptional services, including restaurant-style dining, recreational activities, and accessible amenities. As part of St. Martin’s continuum of care services, the community also ensures residents have easy access to care if needs arise.

Off-campus trips, hobby clubs, and various activities daily allow residents to live actively and explore new interests. Serene walking paths and a man-made lake also provide residents with more options for relaxation and wellness. Public transportation, restaurants, shops, and other local amenities surround the area, ensuring accessibility and convenience. This independent living community is one of the best options for senior living in Alabama, especially with its cozy setting.

Contact St. Martin’s In The Pines

Overview of Terrace Oaks Care and Rehabilitation Center

Terrace Oaks Care and Rehabilitation Center is a warm and welcoming community that provides exceptional care to its residents. With 69 beds, this spacious facility is tucked in the heart of Birmingham, Alabama. It has met rigorous federal standards for healthcare and is certified to participate in Medicare and Medicaid. At Terrace Oaks, the team of skilled professionals is dedicated to providing personalized therapy to each resident, focusing on speedy recovery and restoring independence. They work tirelessly to ensure residents receive the care they need to achieve their best potential.
The center boasts a clean and comfortable environment that promotes healing and wellbeing. The staff is highly competent, compassionate, and devoted to the wellbeing of residents. They go above and beyond to ensure that each resident is comfortable, safe, and happy. Terrace Oaks Care and Rehabilitation Center is a community that truly values and cherishes its residents.

Contact Terrace Oaks Care and Rehabilitation Center

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 Birmingham, AL

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 16 nursing homes in Birmingham, AL. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Birmingham, AL?

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 Birmingham, AL, 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 Birmingham, AL?

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.