Skyline Village at Red Mountain
Independent Living & Respite Care · Birmingham, AL

Skyline Village at Red Mountain

Independent Living & Respite Care · Birmingham, AL

Overview of Skyline Village at Red Mountain

Skyline Village at Red Mountain offers independent living and respite care in Birmingham, Alabama. Independent living includes private studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom apartments, while respite care provides a short term stay when someone’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The community may suit a resident seeking private living or a family needing temporary support.

Services include companion service, personal assistance, medication administration, podiatry care, and rehabilitation therapies, giving residents access to companionship, help with personal needs, medication support, foot care, and therapy services. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving in. Skyline Village at Red Mountain opened in 2015.

A Walk Score of 42 places the area in a car dependent setting, meaning most errands require a car or a ride, and a resident who no longer drives would need transportation for those trips. The community also offers religious services.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #43 / 133Walk Score — State benchmarked This independent living community is ranked 43rd out of 133 independent living communities we track in Alabama for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Alabama facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every independent living community we track in Alabama that reports data for that category. Independent living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
42 / 100

About This Community

Safety & Compliance

Secured Perimeter
Safety Features24-hour gated community, wireless emergency response system

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Podiatry Care
Medication ManagementSupport with organizing, administering, and monitoring medicines can help prevent missed or incorrect doses.

Additional Services

5 services
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
Housekeeping
MaintenanceListed as: Interior and exterior maintenance
Transportation
Laundry & Linen

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Gated Community
Views Overlooking Downtown Birmingham
Activities
Social Outings

Faith & Spiritual Life

Religious AffiliationYes

Room Accommodations

Building TypeHigh-rise
Room Sizes
315 sq. ft 530 sq. ft 625 sq. ft 940 sq. ft
Room Types
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom

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Address 3.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Birmingham's city center to Skyline Village at Red Mountain's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.96 miles to nearest hospital (Fresenius Medical Care at Princeton Baptist Medical)

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Compare Independent Living around Birmingham

Info below is compiled from 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.

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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
The Neighborhood at Vestavia Hills
IL
AL
MC
RC
Birmingham (Homewood)
77
Facility 77
AL AVG 64
Rank #16 / 65
Yes
31
Facility 31
AL AVG 34
Rank #70 / 133
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedB-Barbara Chatman
St. Martin’s in the Pines
IL
AL
HOS
MC
NH
SNF
Birmingham (Eastwood)
71
Facility 71
AL AVG 64
Rank #19 / 65
Yes
39
Facility 39
AL AVG 34
Rank #53 / 133
Private RoomsA+Courtlyn Wiggins
Brookdale University Park
IL
AL
Birmingham (South Denver)
60
Facility 60
AL AVG 64
Rank #23 / 65
Yes
84
Facility 84
AL AVG 34
Rank #1 / 133
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+Brandon Bornstein
Danberry at Inverness
IL
AL
MC
Birmingham
56
Facility 56
AL AVG 64
Rank #29 / 65
Yes
51
Facility 51
AL AVG 34
Rank #22 / 133
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed-William Lytton
Skyline Village at Red Mountain
IL
RC
Birmingham (Homewood)-Yes
42
Facility 42
AL AVG 34
Rank #43 / 133
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other AL independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Alabama

Skyline Village at Red Mountain is located in Birmingham, Alabama.
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Elderly and Disabled Waiver

Alabama Medicaid E&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Alabama resident, Medicaid-eligible, requires nursing home-level care but can live in community with support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
AL

Must be assessed by a nurse for nursing home-level care need.

Benefits
In-home personal care (4-6 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing) Respite care (up to 240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$50/day avg.) Home-delivered meals Case management

Alabama Respite for Caregivers Program

Alabama Respite (via NFCSP)

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Alabama resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
AL

Focus on rural caregivers; limited funding.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$50/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

SenioRx Prescription Assistance Program

AL SenioRx

Age 55+
General Alabama resident, chronic illness requiring daily medication, not fully covered by other drug plans.
Income Limits ~$3,000/month individual, varies by AAA
Asset Limits Not strictly enforced; income-focused.
AL

High ROI; saved $43.5M for 6,825 participants in FY 2022.

Benefits
Prescription cost reduction (avg. $6,300/year savings per participant) Medication management support

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

AL WAP

Age 60+ priority
General Alabama resident, own or rent home, low-income status.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month 200% of poverty level, individual
Asset Limits Not applicable; income-driven.
AL

Prioritizes seniors and disabled; limited annual funding.

Benefits
Insulation Weather stripping HVAC repairs (avg. $500-$1,000 in annual energy savings)

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

AL Section 202

Age 62+
General Alabama resident, very low income, able to live independently with support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,500/month 50% of area median income, individual, varies by county
Asset Limits $10,000 individual, excludes home if owned
AL

High demand in urban areas like Birmingham; limited units statewide.

Benefits
Subsidized rent (30% of income, e.g., $300-$500/month) On-site services (housekeeping, transportation, ~$200/month value)

Alabama CARES Program

AL CARES

Age —
General Caregivers of Alabama residents aged 60+ needing assistance with 3+ daily activities; no age limit for caregivers.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing based on recipient’s income e.g., ~$2,500/month threshold
Asset Limits Not applicable; focus on need.
AL

Prioritizes caregivers with greatest economic/social need; complements respite programs like AL Lifespan Respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplemental supplies (e.g., $200/year avg.)

Frequently Asked Questions about Skyline Village at Red Mountain

What neighborhood is Skyline Village at Red Mountain in?

Skyline Village at Red Mountain is in the Homewood neighborhood of Birmingham.

Is Skyline Village at Red Mountain in a walkable area?

Skyline Village at Red Mountain has a walk score of 42. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Does Skyline Village at Red Mountain have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Skyline Village at Red Mountain on this page.

Are pets allowed at Skyline Village at Red Mountain?

Yes, Skyline Village at Red Mountain allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of Skyline Village at Red Mountain?

Yes — there are 6 photos of Skyline Village at Red Mountain in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Skyline Village at Red Mountain provide?

Skyline Village at Red Mountain offers Independent Living & Respite Care.

What is the address of Skyline Village at Red Mountain?

Skyline Village at Red Mountain is located at 260 Goodwin Crest Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209.

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