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Columbiana, AL · 63 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Columbiana.
Est. $7,990–$9,670/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Birmingham, Alabama
Every licensed senior community in the Birmingham, AL area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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Cost of senior care in Birmingham
Local Birmingham-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Birmingham prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$4,720/mo median
typical range $3,780–$5,900
Memory Care
$5,630/mo median
typical range $4,500–$7,040
Skilled Nursing
$8,600/mo median
typical range $7,990–$9,670
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$4,720/mo median
typical range $2,390–$6,190
Residential Care Home
$4,250/mo median
typical range $3,400–$5,310
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Birmingham using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Birmingham.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
All 50 communities in Birmingham, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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TLC Nursing Center
Scout 79Oneonta, AL · 103 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Oneonta.
Est. $7,990–$9,670/mo
View full evaluation →3
Hatley Health Care INC
Scout 75Clanton, AL · 201 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Clanton.
Est. $7,990–$9,670/mo
View full evaluation →
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Baron House of Hueytown
Scout 72Hueytown, AL · 50 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Hueytown.
Est. $7,990–$9,670/mo
View full evaluation →5
Diversicare of Riverchase
Scout 69Birmingham, AL · 132 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Birmingham.
Est. $7,990–$9,670/mo
View full evaluation →6
Ridgewood Health Services, Inc.
Scout 68Jasper, AL · 98 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Jasper.
Est. $7,990–$9,670/mo
View full evaluation →7
Birmingham, AL · 95 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Birmingham.
Est. $7,990–$9,670/mo
View full evaluation →8
Birmingham, AL · 95 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Birmingham.
Est. $7,990–$9,670/mo
View full evaluation →9
Birmingham, AL · 100 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Birmingham.
Est. $7,990–$9,670/mo
View full evaluation →10
Birmingham, AL · 30 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Birmingham.
Est. $7,990–$9,670/mo
View full evaluation →11
Birmingham, AL · 117 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Birmingham.
Est. $7,990–$9,670/mo
View full evaluation →12
Fair Haven
Scout 63Birmingham, AL · 259 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Birmingham.
Est. $7,990–$9,670/mo
View full evaluation →13
Kirkwood By the River
Scout 63Birmingham, AL · 61 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Birmingham.
Est. $7,990–$9,670/mo
View full evaluation →14
Birmingham, AL · 92 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Birmingham.
Est. $7,990–$9,670/mo
View full evaluation →15
Plantation Manor Nursing Home
Scout 62Mc Calla, AL · 103 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Mc Calla.
Est. $7,990–$9,670/mo
View full evaluation →16
Birmingham, AL · 101 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Birmingham.
Est. $7,990–$9,670/mo
View full evaluation →17
Birmingham, AL · 163 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Birmingham.
Est. $7,990–$9,670/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled Nursing
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Meadowview Nursing Center
Scout 60Pell City, AL · 59 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Pell City.
Est. $7,990–$9,670/mo
View full evaluation →19
Alabaster, AL · 198 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Alabaster.
Est. $7,990–$9,670/mo
View full evaluation →20
Health Care INC
Scout 55Ashville, AL · 53 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Ashville.
Est. $7,990–$9,670/mo
View full evaluation →21
Birmingham, AL · 66 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Birmingham.
Est. $7,990–$9,670/mo
View full evaluation →22
Birmingham, AL · 113 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Birmingham.
Est. $7,990–$9,670/mo
View full evaluation →23
Bessemer, AL · 130 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Bessemer.
Est. $7,990–$9,670/mo
View full evaluation →24
Bessemer, AL · 69 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Bessemer.
Est. $7,990–$9,670/mo
View full evaluation →25
Ridgeview Health Services, INC
Scout 48Jasper, AL · 148 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Jasper.
Est. $7,990–$9,670/mo
View full evaluation →26
East Glen
Scout 48Birmingham, AL · 108 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Birmingham.
Est. $7,990–$9,670/mo
View full evaluation →27
Diversicare of Oneonta
Scout 46Oneonta, AL · 120 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Oneonta.
Est. $7,990–$9,670/mo
View full evaluation →28
Shelby Ridge Nursing Home
Scout 46Alabaster, AL · 131 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Alabaster.
Est. $7,990–$9,670/mo
View full evaluation →29
Bessemer, AL · 79 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Bessemer.
Est. $7,990–$9,670/mo
View full evaluation →30
Birmingham, AL · 83 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Birmingham.
Est. $7,990–$9,670/mo
View full evaluation →31
Trussville, AL · 125 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Trussville.
Est. $7,990–$9,670/mo
View full evaluation →32
Birmingham, AL · 117 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Birmingham.
Est. $7,990–$9,670/mo
View full evaluation →33
Shadescrest Health Care Center
Scout 41Jasper, AL · 107 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,990–$9,670/mo
View full evaluation →34
Self Skilled Nursing & Rehab
Scout 41Hueytown, AL · 131 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,990–$9,670/mo
View full evaluation →35
Pleasant Grove, AL · 189 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,990–$9,670/mo
View full evaluation →36
Vestavia, AL · 120 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,990–$9,670/mo
View full evaluation →37
Birmingham, AL · 132 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Birmingham.
Est. $7,990–$9,670/mo
View full evaluation →38
Diversicare of Pell City
Scout 40Pell City, AL · 94 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Pell City.
Est. $7,990–$9,670/mo
View full evaluation →39
Pell City, AL · 168 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,990–$9,670/mo
View full evaluation →40
Diversicare of Bessemer
Scout 38Bessemer, AL · 180 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,990–$9,670/mo
View full evaluation →41
Bibb Medical Center Nursing Home
Scout 36Centreville, AL · 131 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,990–$9,670/mo
View full evaluation →42
Hoover, AL · 118 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,990–$9,670/mo
View full evaluation →43
St Martin's in the Pines
Scout 33Irondale, AL · 128 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,990–$9,670/mo
View full evaluation →44
Birmingham, AL · 143 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,990–$9,670/mo
View full evaluation →45
Pleasant Grove, AL · 64 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,990–$9,670/mo
View full evaluation →46
Birmingham, AL · 190 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,990–$9,670/mo
View full evaluation →47
Cordova, AL · 114 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,990–$9,670/mo
View full evaluation →
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Birmingham, AL · 132 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,990–$9,670/mo
View full evaluation →49
Magnolia Ridge
Scout 6Gardendale, AL · 148 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,990–$9,670/mo
View full evaluation →50
Carbon Hill, AL · 59 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,990–$9,670/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Birmingham, AL?
In the Birmingham, AL area, assisted living typically runs $3,780–$5,900/month (median $4,720), memory care $4,500–$7,040/month (median $5,630), and skilled nursing $7,990–$9,670/month (median $8,600) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
What are the best senior living communities in Birmingham, AL?
Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in Birmingham, AL right now are Columbiana Health and Rehabilitation, LLC, TLC Nursing Center, Hatley Health Care INC. The full ranked list of 50 communities is on this page.
How are the 50 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
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Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.