Senior Living in Birmingham, AL: Verified Testimonials & 2026 Costs
Senior living in Birmingham, Alabama spans 1 verified communities and 50 Medicare-certified nursing homes across Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, Walker, Blount, Chilton, and Bibb counties in Alabama. Published starting rates at featured communities run $4,100–$4,100 per month, 0 area nursing homes hold a 5-star CMS rating, and every community testimonial here comes from a verified phone interview, 20+ in total. 59 state-licensed assisted living, memory care, and independent living communities are listed below by county.
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Every community below has testimonials from recorded phone interviews with its own residents and families. Prices shown are the operators’ published starting rates — not estimates, and not gated behind a form.
| Community | Location | Care types | Starting price | Phone-verified testimonials | CMS rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerby St. Vincent's One Nineteen | Birmingham, AL | Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory Care | From $4,100/mo | 20+ verifiedlatest Aug 2026 | — |
Starting rates published by each operator, verified June 2026. Skilled nursing is typically billed by payer (Medicare/Medicaid/private) rather than a monthly rate. CMS ratings apply to Medicare-certified skilled nursing only — assisted living is state-licensed and has no federal rating.
All senior living in Birmingham: 59 licensed communities by county
Every assisted living, memory care, and independent living community licensed by the state in Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, Walker, Blount, Chilton, and Bibb counties in Alabama, from state licensing records. Listing here is not a rating: Lilisity publishes no score for any community that has not earned an award. Communities marked verified testimonials have phone-verified resident and family interviews on file.
Also listed from public records: 1 independent living, life plan or 55+ community and 32 income-restricted senior apartment buildings. Independent living is not licensed by the state, so they are listed apart on each county page.
Jefferson County, AL 27 communities
- Briar Glen Alzheimer's Special Care CenterHoover, AL · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Brookdale University Park ALFBirmingham, AL · Independent Living · Assisted Living · Continuing Care
- Brookdale University Park SCALFBirmingham, AL · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Covenant Place of GardendaleGardendale, AL · Assisted Living
- Covenant Woods of GardendaleGardendale, AL · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Fair Haven - Assisted LivingBirmingham, AL · Assisted Living
- Fair Haven - Specialty CareBirmingham, AL · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Galleria Woods Assisted Living FacilityHoover, AL · Independent Living · Assisted Living · Continuing Care
- Greenbriar at the Altamont Assisted Living FacilityBirmingham, AL · Assisted Living
- Kirkwood by the River (Assisted Living)Birmingham, AL · Assisted Living
- Kirkwood by the River Specialty CareBirmingham, AL · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Legacy Ridge Memory CareTrussville, AL · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Legacy Ridge TrussvilleTrussville, AL · Assisted Living
- Longleaf at Liberty ParkVestavia Hills, AL · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Metta Reflections at Redmont RidgeBirmingham, AL · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Neighborhood at Vestavia Hills Specialty Care Assisted Living,Birmingham, AL · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Oaks on Parkwood Assisted Living FacilityBessemer, AL · Assisted Living
- Oaks on Parkwood Specialty Care Assisted Living FacilityBessemer, AL · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Regency Retirement VillageBirmingham, AL · Assisted Living
- Riverchase Senior LivingHoover, AL · Assisted Living
- Riverchase Senior Living SCALFHoover, AL · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Salterra Senior Living at PeachtreeTrussville, AL · Independent Living · Assisted Living
- St. Martin's-In-The-Pines Specialty Care Assisted Living FacilityIrondale, AL · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- St. Martins in the Pines Assisted Living FacilityIrondale, AL · Assisted Living
- Summit LifecareHomewood, AL · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- The BrookBirmingham, AL · Assisted Living
- The Neighborhood at Vestavia HillsBirmingham, AL · Assisted Living
Shelby County, AL 17 communities
- Bungalows at RiverchaseBirmingham, AL · Assisted Living
- Chelsea's Hidden AcresChelsea, AL · Assisted Living
- Danberry at InvernessHoover, AL · Independent Living · Assisted Living
- Gardens of PelhamPelham, AL · Assisted Living
- Gardens of Pelham IIPelham, AL · Assisted Living
- Lakeview EstatesBirmingham, AL · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Maplewood Lane Assisted LivingHelena, AL · Assisted Living
- Memory Care at Somerby at St. Vincent's One NineteenHoover, AL · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Monark Grove GreystoneBirmingham, AL · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Premier Assisted LivingColumbiana, AL · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Somerby at St. Vincent's One Nineteenverified testimonialsHoover, AL · Independent Living · Assisted Living
- Specialty Care at Danberry at InvernessHoover, AL · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- The Bluffs at Greystone IBirmingham, AL · Assisted Living
- The Crossings at Riverchase Assisted LivingHoover, AL · Assisted Living
- The Crossings at Riverchase Memory CareHoover, AL · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- The Ridge at MeadowbrookBirmingham, AL · Assisted Living
- The Ridge at Meadowbrook SCALFBirmingham, AL · Assisted Living · Memory Care
Walker County, AL 6 communities
- Harborchase of Jasper Assisted Living FacilityJasper, AL · Independent Living · Assisted Living
- Harborchase of Jasper Specialty Care Assisted Living FacilityJasper, AL · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Lakewood Senior Living of Jasper IJasper, AL · Assisted Living
- Lakewood Senior Living of Jasper IIJasper, AL · Assisted Living
- Sunrise Manor IIJasper, AL · Assisted Living
- Water Oak VillaJasper, AL · Assisted Living · Memory Care
Blount County, AL 5 communities
- Legacy Woods IHayden, AL · Assisted Living
- Legacy Woods IIHayden, AL · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Legacy Woods IIIHayden, AL · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Magnolia HouseOneonta, AL · Assisted Living
- The Olive Home - Oneonta #2Oneonta, AL · Assisted Living · Memory Care
St. Clair County, AL 3 communities
- Col. Robert L. Howard State Veterans Home Freedom CourtPell City, AL · Assisted Living
- Oak Circle Assisted LivingPell City, AL · Assisted Living
- Village at Cook Springs Assisted Living FacilityPell City, AL · Assisted Living
Chilton County, AL 1 communities
- Gardens of ClantonClanton, AL · Assisted Living
How much does senior living cost in Birmingham?
Verified starting rates at featured Birmingham communities range from $4,100 per month at Somerby St. Vincent's One Nineteen (independent living) to $4,100 at Somerby St. Vincent's One Nineteen (independent living and assisted living). Memory care generally runs $1,000–$1,500 above assisted living; skilled nursing is billed through Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay rather than monthly rent.
| Care type | Typical Birmingham range | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Independent living | $3,000 – $4,500 | Private apartment or cottage, meals and services optional |
| Assisted living | $4,500 – $6,500 | Daily personal care, meals, medication management |
| Memory care | $5,500 – $8,000 | Secured neighborhood, dementia-trained staff |
| Skilled nursing | Payer-based | 24/7 medical care; Medicare/Medicaid/private pay |
Ranges reflect published rates at verified Birmingham-area communities plus operator-published market rates, November 2026. Alabama’s Medicaid waiver programs and VA Aid & Attendance can offset costs — see the FAQ below.
What are the highest-rated nursing homes in Birmingham?
0 of the 50 Medicare-certified nursing homes in the Birmingham metro hold the highest possible 5-star overall rating from CMS. Every facility below links to its full inspection history, staffing hours, and deficiency record.
| Facility ↕ | Location ↕ | CMS rating ↕ | Beds ↕ | Operator ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatley Health Care | Clanton, AL | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 201 | Independent |
| Arlington Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center | Birmingham, AL | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 117 | Ball Healthcare Services |
| Tlc Nursing Center | Oneonta, AL | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 103 | Trinity Management, Inc. |
| Columbiana Health and Rehabilitation | Columbiana, AL | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 63 | Nhs Management |
| Baron House of Hueytown | Hueytown, AL | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 50 | Diversicare Healthcare |
| Fair Haven | Birmingham, AL | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 259 | Independent |
| The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek | Alabaster, AL | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 198 | Independent |
| Arabella Health & Wellness of Birmingham | Birmingham, AL | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 163 | Arabella Healthcare Management |
| Diversicare of Riverchase | Birmingham, AL | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 132 | Diversicare Healthcare |
| Plantation Manor Nursing Home | Mc Calla, AL | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 103 | Independent |
| South Haven Health and Rehabilitation | Birmingham, AL | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 101 | Nhs Management |
| Ridgewood Health Services | Jasper, AL | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 98 | Independent |
| Civic Center Health and Rehabilitation | Birmingham, AL | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 95 | Nhs Management |
| Greenbriar at the Altamont Skilled Nursing Facility | Birmingham, AL | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 95 | Noland Health |
| Eastview Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center | Birmingham, AL | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 92 | Ball Healthcare Services |
| Kirkwood by the River (Skilled Nursing and Continuing Care) | Birmingham, AL | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 61 | Independent |
| Meadowview Nursing Center | Pell City, AL | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 59 | Trinity Management, Inc. |
| Galleria Woods Skilled Nursing Facility | Birmingham, AL | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 30 | Healthpeak Properties, Inc. |
| North Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Birmingham, AL | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 190 | Norbert Bennett & Donald Denz |
| Ridgeview Health Services | Jasper, AL | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 148 | Independent |
| Birmingham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center East | Birmingham, AL | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 132 | Norbert Bennett & Donald Denz |
| Cavalier Healthcare of Trussville | Trussville, AL | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 125 | Cavalier Healthcare |
| Diversicare of Oneonta | Oneonta, AL | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 120 | Diversicare Healthcare |
| Cherry Hill Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center | Birmingham, AL | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 117 | Ball Healthcare Services |
| Northway Health and Rehabilitation | Birmingham, AL | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 113 | Nhs Management |
| East Glen | Birmingham, AL | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 108 | Noland Health |
| Oak Knoll Health and Rehabilitation | Birmingham, AL | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 100 | Nhs Management |
| Diversicare of Pell City | Pell City, AL | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 94 | Diversicare Healthcare |
| Oak Crest Health & Wellness | Bessemer, AL | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 79 | Arabella Healthcare Management |
| Ridgeway Rehabilitation & Senior Living | Bessemer, AL | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 69 | Arabella Healthcare Management |
| Health Care | Ashville, AL | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 53 | Independent |
| Legacy Health and Rehabilitation of Pleasant Grove | Pleasant Grove, AL | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 189 | Nhs Management |
| Diversicare of Bessemer | Bessemer, AL | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 180 | Diversicare Healthcare |
| Village at Cook Springs Skilled Nursing Facility | Pell City, AL | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 168 | Noland Health |
| Magnolia Ridge | Gardendale, AL | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 148 | Genesis Healthcare |
| Elite Nursing and Rehabilitation Care Center | Birmingham, AL | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 143 | Independent |
| Birmingham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Birmingham, AL | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 132 | Norbert Bennett & Donald Denz |
| Bibb Medical Center Nursing Home | Centreville, AL | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 131 | Independent |
| Self Skilled Nursing & Rehab | Hueytown, AL | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 131 | Traylor Porter Healthcare |
| Shelby Ridge Nursing Home | Alabaster, AL | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 131 | Rehab Select |
| Oaks on Parkwood Skilled Nursing Facility | Bessemer, AL | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 130 | Noland Health |
| St Martin's in the Pines | Irondale, AL | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 128 | Diversicare Healthcare |
| Aspire Physical Recovery Center at Cahaba River | Vestavia, AL | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 120 | Nhs Management |
| Aspire Physical Recovery Center at Hoover | Hoover, AL | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 118 | Nhs Management |
| Cordova Health and Rehabilitation | Cordova, AL | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 114 | Nhs Management |
| Shadescrest Health Care Center | Jasper, AL | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 107 | Independent |
| South Health and Rehabilitation | Birmingham, AL | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 83 | Nhs Management |
| Brookdale University Park SNF | Birmingham, AL | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 66 | Brookdale Senior Living |
| Caregivers of Pleasant Grove | Pleasant Grove, AL | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 64 | Independent |
| Walker Rehabilitation Center | Carbon Hill, AL | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 59 | Independent |
Source: CMS Care Compare, federal five-star quality rating system, retrieved November 2026. Lilisity republishes this government data unmodified; no facility can pay to change its rating.
Which Birmingham areas have senior living?
Senior living in the Birmingham metro is spread across Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, Walker, Blount, Chilton, and Bibb counties in Alabama. The cities with the most licensed communities and nursing homes are listed below; most sit within a short drive of the region’s hospital systems, which matters for families coordinating specialist care or hospital discharge.
Alabama
- Birmingham (38)
- Hoover (11)
- Jasper (9)
- Pell City (6)
- Bessemer (6)
- Oneonta (4)
- Trussville (4)
- Gardendale (3)
- Irondale (3)
How these testimonials were collected and how we’re paid
- We interview residents and family members by phone, voice to voice — never web forms, never scraped from other sites.
- Every testimonial is named and dated, and verified against the community’s current resident or family list before publishing.
- Testimonials are published as given, including critical ones. Of the 20 on this page, 20 are five-star and 0 are four-star. None were removed.
How Lilisity is paid: Communities can pay Lilisity a flat monthly fee to manage their own listing: photos, prices, contact details, and receiving the inquiries families choose to send them. The fee is the same no matter how many families contact them or move in. Senior Living Alliance, which runs Lilisity, offers the same listing to its member communities as part of their membership; members pay SLA for its resident and family interview program. No community pays Lilisity per inquiry, per referral or per move-in. Payment never changes a testimonial, a rating, or the order of search results. The "Nearby Senior Living Alliance communities" box shows member communities only. CMS ratings come from the federal government, and testimonials come from residents. Read the full methodology → · How we are paid →
Recent verified testimonials from Birmingham families
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Birmingham senior living questions, answered
Most states, including Alabama, offer a Medicaid waiver that covers care costs (not room and board) at participating assisted living communities for people who qualify financially and medically. Not every community accepts the waiver, so ask early. Veterans and surviving spouses may also qualify for VA Aid & Attendance, worth up to roughly $2,300 per month toward care.
Assisted living provides housing, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and medications in an apartment setting, state-licensed and mostly private pay. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24/7 medical care, are federally certified and CMS-rated, and are typically paid through Medicare, Medicaid, or long-term-care insurance.
Every facility in the table above links to its full record — CMS star ratings, health-inspection findings, staffing hours per resident, and any fines or penalties, sourced from Medicare's Care Compare data. 0 Birmingham-area facilities currently hold a 5-star overall rating.
Assisted living moves can happen in days when a community has availability — after a nurse assessment and paperwork. Memory care placements after a crisis often complete within one to two weeks. Ask each community about openings when you call.
Yes. All 20 testimonials on this page come from recorded, voice-to-voice phone interviews with named residents and family members, conducted and verified by Senior Living Alliance. Nothing is scraped, anonymous, or edited, including the four-star testimonials.
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