Skilled Nursing
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Huntsville, AL · 59 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
One of Huntsville's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,110–$9,810/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Huntsville, Alabama
Every licensed senior community in the Huntsville, 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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Cities covered
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5-star rated
2.9★
Avg CMS rating
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Cost of senior care in Huntsville
Local Huntsville-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Huntsville prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$4,790/mo median
typical range $3,830–$5,990
Memory Care
$5,720/mo median
typical range $4,580–$7,150
Skilled Nursing
$8,730/mo median
typical range $8,110–$9,810
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$4,790/mo median
typical range $2,420–$6,290
Residential Care Home
$4,310/mo median
typical range $3,450–$5,390
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Huntsville 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 Huntsville.
- 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 14 communities in Huntsville, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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Athens, AL · 149 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Athens's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,110–$9,810/mo
View full evaluation →3
Fairview at Redstone Village
Scout 77Huntsville, AL · 56 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Huntsville.
Est. $8,110–$9,810/mo
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Madison, AL · 155 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Madison.
Est. $8,110–$9,810/mo
View full evaluation →
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Diversicare of Big Springs
Scout 72Huntsville, AL · 145 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Huntsville.
Est. $8,110–$9,810/mo
View full evaluation →6
Huntsville, AL · 105 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Huntsville.
Est. $8,110–$9,810/mo
View full evaluation →7
Brookshire Healthcare Center
Scout 62Huntsville, AL · 129 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Huntsville.
Est. $8,110–$9,810/mo
View full evaluation →8
Athens, AL · 170 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Athens.
Est. $8,110–$9,810/mo
View full evaluation →9
Madison Manor Nursing Home
Scout 60Madison, AL · 80 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Madison.
Est. $8,110–$9,810/mo
View full evaluation →10
Owens Cross Roads, AL · 81 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Owens Cross Roads.
Est. $8,110–$9,810/mo
View full evaluation →11
Huntsville, AL · 159 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,110–$9,810/mo
View full evaluation →12
Huntsville, AL · 90 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,110–$9,810/mo
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Windsor House
Scout 26Huntsville, AL · 117 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,110–$9,810/mo
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Huntsville, AL · 91 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,110–$9,810/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Huntsville, AL?
In the Huntsville, AL area, assisted living typically runs $3,830–$5,990/month (median $4,790), memory care $4,580–$7,150/month (median $5,720), and skilled nursing $8,110–$9,810/month (median $8,730) — 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 Huntsville, AL?
Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in Huntsville, AL right now are Willowbrooke Ct Skilled Care Ctr at Magnolia Trace, Athens Health and Rehabilitation LLC, Fairview at Redstone Village. The full ranked list of 14 communities is on this page.
How are the 14 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.
Is Haven really free for families?
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.