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Best Nursing Homes in Huntsville, AL

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated May 2026
We analyzed 14 homes in Huntsville, AL

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Alabama Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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

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

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Redstone Village
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Huntsville (Redstone Village)
56
Facility 56
AL AVG 118
Rank #171 / 247
41.1%
Facility 41.1%
AL AVG 80.8%
Rank #125 / 132
-49%
5.19
Facility 5.19
AL AVG 4.37
Rank #12 / 130
-34%+19%
$0
Facility $0
AL AVG $59.8k
Rank #1 / 131
3
Facility 3
AL AVG 10.4
Rank #5 / 130
1.5
Facility 1.5
AL AVG 3.5
Rank #11 / 130
-
Facility -
AL AVG 0.8
23
17
Facility 17
AL AVG 37
Rank #314 / 419
Redstone Military Retirement Residence Association Inc
$23.8M
Facility $23.8M
AL AVG $11.1M
Rank #4 / 129
$10.6M
Facility $10.6M
AL AVG $4.7M
Rank #6 / 129
44.4%
Facility 44.4%
AL AVG 45%
Rank #89 / 127
15454
Huntsville Health and Rehabilitation, LLC
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Huntsville (Chris Drive Southwest)
105
Facility 105
AL AVG 118
Rank #80 / 247
98.1%
Facility 98.1%
AL AVG 80.8%
Rank #7 / 132
+21%
4.67
Facility 4.67
AL AVG 4.37
Rank #40 / 130
-10%+7%
$0
Facility $0
AL AVG $59.8k
Rank #1 / 131
6
Facility 6
AL AVG 10.4
Rank #31 / 130
2.0
Facility 2.0
AL AVG 3.5
Rank #14 / 130
-
Facility -
AL AVG 0.8
95
31
Facility 31
AL AVG 37
Rank #238 / 419
Huntsville Health Realty, LLC
$10.3M
Facility $10.3M
AL AVG $11.1M
Rank #69 / 129
$5.9M
Facility $5.9M
AL AVG $4.7M
Rank #50 / 129
57.8%
Facility 57.8%
AL AVG 45%
Rank #32 / 127
15440
Brookshire Healthcare Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Huntsville
129
Facility 129
AL AVG 118
Rank #54 / 247
82.0%
Facility 82.0%
AL AVG 80.8%
Rank #72 / 132
+2%
4.78
Facility 4.78
AL AVG 4.37
Rank #30 / 130
-27%+9%
$0
Facility $0
AL AVG $59.8k
Rank #1 / 131
8
Facility 8
AL AVG 10.4
Rank #49 / 130
2.7
Facility 2.7
AL AVG 3.5
Rank #40 / 130
-
Facility -
AL AVG 0.8
117
36
Facility 36
AL AVG 37
Rank #212 / 419
Aop Snf Operations Holdings LLC
$8.1M
Facility $8.1M
AL AVG $11.1M
Rank #96 / 129
$3.5M
Facility $3.5M
AL AVG $4.7M
Rank #113 / 129
42.9%
Facility 42.9%
AL AVG 45%
Rank #96 / 127
15127
Signature HealthCARE of Whitesburg Gardens
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Huntsville (Teakwood Drive Southwest)
159
Facility 159
AL AVG 118
Rank #23 / 247
64.9%
Facility 64.9%
AL AVG 80.8%
Rank #107 / 132
-20%
4.56
Facility 4.56
AL AVG 4.37
Rank #50 / 130
+38%+4%
$15.6k
Facility $15.6k
AL AVG $59.8k
Rank #108 / 131
20
Facility 20
AL AVG 10.4
Rank #119 / 130
6.7
Facility 6.7
AL AVG 3.5
Rank #122 / 130
3
Facility 3
AL AVG 0.8
107
51
Facility 51
AL AVG 37
Rank #108 / 419
Shc LP Holdings LLC
$17.6M
Facility $17.6M
AL AVG $11.1M
Rank #21 / 129
$6.4M
Facility $6.4M
AL AVG $4.7M
Rank #45 / 129
36.4%
Facility 36.4%
AL AVG 45%
Rank #121 / 127
15116
Millennium Nursing and Rehab Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Huntsville (Rideout Village)
91
Facility 91
AL AVG 118
Rank #103 / 247
86.2%
Facility 86.2%
AL AVG 80.8%
Rank #54 / 132
+7%
3.93
Facility 3.93
AL AVG 4.37
Rank #101 / 130
-2%-10%
$69.0k
Facility $69.0k
AL AVG $59.8k
Rank #123 / 131
20
Facility 20
AL AVG 10.4
Rank #119 / 130
6.7
Facility 6.7
AL AVG 3.5
Rank #122 / 130
3
Facility 3
AL AVG 0.8
81
8
Facility 8
AL AVG 37
Rank #353 / 419
Ahp Orchards LLC
$12.9M
Facility $12.9M
AL AVG $11.1M
Rank #49 / 129
$4.9M
Facility $4.9M
AL AVG $4.7M
Rank #69 / 129
38.1%
Facility 38.1%
AL AVG 45%
Rank #118 / 127
15458
Diversicare of Big Springs
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Huntsville (Twickenham Square)
135
Facility 135
AL AVG 118
Rank #47 / 247
88.6%
Facility 88.6%
AL AVG 80.8%
Rank #38 / 132
+10%
3.68
Facility 3.68
AL AVG 4.37
Rank #110 / 130
+23%-16%
$0
Facility $0
AL AVG $59.8k
Rank #1 / 131
12
Facility 12
AL AVG 10.4
Rank #88 / 130
3.0
Facility 3.0
AL AVG 3.5
Rank #49 / 130
-
Facility -
AL AVG 0.8
121
69
Facility 69
AL AVG 37
Rank #24 / 419
Diversicare Leasing Company II LLC
$15.1M
Facility $15.1M
AL AVG $11.1M
Rank #36 / 129
$5.2M
Facility $5.2M
AL AVG $4.7M
Rank #63 / 129
34.8%
Facility 34.8%
AL AVG 45%
Rank #123 / 127
15111
Windsor House
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Huntsville
117
Facility 117
AL AVG 118
Rank #72 / 247
82.7%
Facility 82.7%
AL AVG 80.8%
Rank #71 / 132
+2%
3.71
Facility 3.71
AL AVG 4.37
Rank #110 / 130
+6%-15%
$266.2k
Facility $266.2k
AL AVG $59.8k
Rank #127 / 131
24
Facility 24
AL AVG 10.4
Rank #123 / 130
4.8
Facility 4.8
AL AVG 3.5
Rank #105 / 130
4
Facility 4
AL AVG 0.8
100
37
Facility 37
AL AVG 37
Rank #204 / 419
Diversicare Leasing LP
$11.3M
Facility $11.3M
AL AVG $11.1M
Rank #58 / 129
$4.3M
Facility $4.3M
AL AVG $4.7M
Rank #89 / 129
38.4%
Facility 38.4%
AL AVG 45%
Rank #115 / 127
15397
OakBridge Terrace Assisted Living Residence at Magnolia Trace
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Huntsville
30
Facility 30
AL AVG 118
Rank #232 / 247
76.3%
Facility 76.3%
AL AVG 80.8%
Rank #89 / 132
-6%
4.34
Facility 4.34
AL AVG 4.37
Rank #72 / 130
+89%-1%
$0
Facility $0
AL AVG $59.8k
Rank #1 / 131
4
Facility 4
AL AVG 10.4
Rank #14 / 130
2.0
Facility 2.0
AL AVG 3.5
Rank #14 / 130
-
Facility -
AL AVG 0.8
16
23
Facility 23
AL AVG 37
Rank #290 / 419
Acts Management Services, Inc.
$22.0M
Facility $22.0M
AL AVG $11.1M
Rank #5 / 129
$9.0M
Facility $9.0M
AL AVG $4.7M
Rank #15 / 129
40.9%
Facility 40.9%
AL AVG 45%
Rank #103 / 127
15450

Redstone Village

12000 Turnmeyer Dr Se, Huntsville, AL 35803
Overview of Redstone Village

Redstone Village is a comprehensive Life Plan residential continuing care community in Huntsville, Alabama. Offering a spectrum of services, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation, Redstone Village exemplifies a commitment to holistic wellness, ensuring an enriched experience for residents across all levels of care. A team of dedicated staff specially trained in enhancing resident experiences upholds the community’s devotion to holistic well-being. Licensed nurses provide round-the-clock availability, offering peace of mind and ensuring the constant well-being of residents. In-house therapy services, overseen by licensed therapists, offer personalized exercise classes to promote overall health and vitality.

Within this community, residents indulge in the finer aspects of life, from the convenience of a beauty salon and barbershop to seamless transportation services that make getting around a breeze. Engaging group and individualized activities keep residents entertained and fulfilled, while housekeeping services alleviate concerns, allowing retirees to relish their golden years. Surrounded by well-manicured lawns and stunning grounds, Redstone Village encourages active senior living in a safe and secure setting. With a talented culinary team, the community ensures a balanced lifestyle that caters to its residents’ varied preferences. Beyond these amenities, Redstone Village offers breathtaking views overlooking the Tennessee River and the Appalachian mountains, promising maintenance-free senior living that combines enjoyment with enrichment. This community is a haven where residents can thrive, creating a fulfilling and enjoyable retirement experience.

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Overview of Huntsville Health and Rehabilitation, LLC

Enjoy the highest quality of care with Huntsville Health and Rehabilitation LLC, an exceptional community in Huntsville, AL, offering long-term care and rehabilitation. With a compassionate and well-trained team of registered nurses and therapists available around the clock, residents receive top-notch care for their unique needs. The community also promotes a nurturing and welcoming environment, so residents can feel at ease during their stay.

With inviting communal spaces, residents can interact with their surroundings and live actively. Healthy meals are important for residents’ well-being, so delightful and nutritious dining options are served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Residents can recover quickly and make the most of their best years with the community’s comprehensive care and exceptional services.

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Overview of Magnolia Trace

Magnolia Trace is an esteemed community in Huntsville, AL, offering independent living, assisted living, and skilled care. Residents ease their worries with a compassionate and highly trained team attending to their needs around the clock. This not-for-profit community features purposely built and cozy one- and two-bedroom apartments, ensuring residents feel at ease during their stay.

Dedicated to residents’ well-being, a jam-packed calendar of fun recreational activities and engaging programs is conducted. Mealtimes promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delightful and healthy dining options. Residents are guaranteed to thrive in retirement with the community’s wide range of health services and specially designed amenities.

Contact Magnolia Trace

Overview of The Commons – 55+ Active Adult Community

Live independently in retirement with The Commons, a vibrant 55+ community in Huntsville, AL, offering independent living. With its beautifully furnished and cozy floor plans, residents can keep their peace of mind and find the accommodation that best matches their preferences. Here, residents enjoy maintenance-free living with the community handling the housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance.

With recreation sites and convenient local amenities nearby, residents can spend their days as they please. Meal plans and lunch delivery are also available to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community also provides pet care for the convenience of residents with furry friends as their companions. Residents enjoy the best of their golden years with the community’s dedicated services and friendly setting.

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Overview of Country Cottage Huntsville

Country Cottage Huntsville is a premier assisted living community with memory care services in Huntsville, Alabama. This senior care community fosters a sense of warmth and comfort throughout their facility. With cozy common areas for socializing and a family-style dining room for shared meal times, residents can experience a homely atmosphere. 
Country Cottage Huntsville boasts assisted living apartments in varying styles and sizes. Additionally, they have a CareSteps service program tailored to fit the needs of each resident. This distinct approach makes them an ideal choice in providing an attentive care and nurturing environment. Their team at Country Cottage Huntsville is dedicated to offering the support and care to help senior residents thrive during their golden years. 

Contact Country Cottage Huntsville

Overview of Brookshire Healthcare Center

Brookshire Healthcare Center is a leading facility in Huntsville, Alabama, offering a comprehensive range of services that cater to seniors’ needs, while respecting their independence. As a recognized leader in post-acute care, this center provides nursing home care, including short-term rehab, long-term skilled nursing care, memory care, respite stays, and restorative care.
Residents can rest assured that their well-being is upheld by a team of highly trained caregivers and professionals who adhere to the highest nursing home rules and regulations. The home prides itself on delivering high-quality lifestyles for individuals seeking support, ensuring that every aspect of seniors’ needs is meticulously attended to. With a dedicated hospice team and board-certified physicians and treatment specialists, residents receive personalized care that addresses both their physical and emotional well-being.

Contact Brookshire Healthcare Center

Overview of Signature Healthcare of Whitesburg Gardens

Signature Healthcare of Whitesburg Gardens is a haven in Huntsville, Alabama, dedicated to elevating the lives of seniors with a comprehensive range of services and high-quality living. This family-based organization offers top-notch rehab services, clinical care, and life-enriching opportunities. With a transparent and open commitment to meeting nursing home requirements, Signature Healthcare of Whitesburg Gardens ensures that residents and their loved ones can have peace of mind, knowing they are choosing a place that not only exceeds expectations but surpasses industry standards.
Residents enjoy access to an array of amenities, including a beauty salon, full-time respiratory therapist, 24-hour pharmacy, and Center-wide Wi-Fi. To enhance their experience, bedside phones, and laptops are also available. At Signature Healthcare of Whitesburg Gardens, seniors find not just a place to reside but a place to call home, where their well-being and quality of life are at the heart of everything they do.

Contact Signature HealthCARE of Whitesburg Gardens

Overview of Millennium Nursing and Rehab Center

Millennium Nursing and Rehab Center is a premier senior care provider nestled in the heart of Huntsville, Alabama. This skilled nursing facility is dedicated to catering to the unique health needs of its residents, while also addressing any nursing home questions and qualifications that families may have. Millennium maintains an exceptional caliber of service with a team of committed and compassionate staff, ensuring that every resident receives the highest level of care and attention.
For those living with Alzheimer’s disease, Millennium offers advanced integrated cognitive programs. The center’s nurses, therapists, and clinicians are renowned for their expertise and dedication, consistently delivering top-notch care that elevates the quality of life for every resident. All rehab therapists and care providers are in-house, fostering strong and lasting relationships with those they serve, ensuring that residents and their families can have peace of mind knowing they have chosen a facility that not only meets but exceeds nursing home requirements.

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Overview of Diversicare of Big Springs

Ideally situated near Huntsville Hospital Medical Mall in Huntsville, AL, Diversicare of Big Springs is an outstanding community that offers memory care, long-term care, complex medical care, hospice care, and rehabilitation. The community is dedicated to improving residents’ quality of life, providing top-notch care tailored to their unique needs around the clock. Residents can keep their peace of mind in the community’s nurturing and welcoming environment.

Residents are encouraged to live actively and remain socially engaged, with a carefully curated calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching programs. Delightful and healthy dining options are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community’s wide range of care and state-of-the-art amenities creates the ideal setting for a worry-free retirement.

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Overview of Floyd E. “tut” Fann State Veterans Home

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.

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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 Huntsville, 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 14 nursing homes in Huntsville, AL. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Huntsville, 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 Huntsville, 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 Huntsville, 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.