Senior Living in Huntsville, AL: Verified Testimonials & 2026 Costs
Senior living in Huntsville, Alabama spans 1 verified communities and 14 Medicare-certified nursing homes across Madison and Limestone counties in Alabama. Featured communities publish pricing on request, 1 area nursing homes hold a 5-star CMS rating, and every community testimonial here comes from a verified phone interview, 20+ in total. 36 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fleming Farms Senior Living | Huntsville, AL | Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory Care | Not published | 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 Huntsville: 36 licensed communities by county
Every assisted living, memory care, and independent living community licensed by the state in Madison and Limestone 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: 8 income-restricted senior apartment buildings. Independent living is not licensed by the state, so they are listed apart on each county page.
Madison County, AL 29 communities
- Brookdale Hampton CoveHampton Cove, AL · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Brookdale Jones FarmHuntsville, AL · Independent Living · Assisted Living
- Carillon Oaks MadisonMadison, AL · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Fleming Farmsverified testimonialsHuntsville, AL · Independent Living · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Gardens of Hazel GreenHazel Green, AL · Assisted Living
- Gardens of Hazel Green IIHazel Green, AL · Assisted Living
- Grandview at Redstone VillageHuntsville, AL · Assisted Living
- Grandview Gardens at Redstone VillageHuntsville, AL · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Kauhale Byrd SpringsHuntsville, AL · Assisted Living
- Lynridge of Huntsville Assisted LivingHuntsville, AL · Assisted Living
- Lynridge of Huntsville Memory CareHuntsville, AL · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Madison at The RangeMadison, AL · Assisted Living
- Madison at The Range Memory CareMadison, AL · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Merrill Gardens at MadisonMadison, AL · Independent Living · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- OakBridge Terrace Assisted Living Residence at MagnoliaHuntsville, AL · Assisted Living
- Pathways Intentional Memory Care -HuntsvilleHuntsville, AL · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Pioneer Senior Living Upland ParkHuntsville, AL · Assisted Living
- Pioneer Senior Living Upland Park - SCALFHuntsville, AL · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Regency Assisted LivingHuntsville, AL · Assisted Living
- Residences at Wellpoint Memory CareHampton Cove, AL · Independent Living · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Star Pointe EastHuntsville, AL · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Star Pointe NorthHuntsville, AL · Assisted Living
- Star Pointe SouthHuntsville, AL · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- The Goldton at Jones FarmHuntsville, AL · Assisted Living
- The Goldton at Jones Farms SCALFHuntsville, AL · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- The Madison VillageMadison, AL · Assisted Living
- The Neighborhood at MadisonMadison, AL · Assisted Living
- Wellpoint Assisted LivingOwens Cross Roads, AL · Assisted Living
- Willowbrooke Ct Skilled Care Center at Magnolia TraceHuntsville, AL · Independent Living · Skilled Nursing · Continuing Care
Limestone County, AL 7 communities
- Heritage Assisted LivingMadison, AL · Assisted Living
- Heritage Memory CareMadison, AL · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Limestone Lodge IIAthens, AL · Assisted Living
- Limestone Lodge WestAthens, AL · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Limestone ManorAthens, AL · Assisted Living
- Monark Grove MadisonMadison, AL · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- The Goldton at AthensAthens, AL · Assisted Living
How much does senior living cost in Huntsville?
Assisted living in the Huntsville area typically runs $4,500–$6,500 per month, with memory care $1,000–$1,500 above that and independent living below it; skilled nursing is billed through Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay rather than monthly rent. Rates vary widely by apartment size and care level, so ask for the community’s current rate sheet.
| Care type | Typical Huntsville 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 operator-published market rates for the region, 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 Huntsville?
1 of the 14 Medicare-certified nursing homes in the Huntsville metro hold the highest possible 5-star overall rating from CMS — including Willowbrooke Ct Skilled Care Center at Magnolia Trace in Huntsville. Every facility below links to its full inspection history, staffing hours, and deficiency record.
| Facility ↕ | Location ↕ | CMS rating ↕ | Beds ↕ | Operator ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willowbrooke Ct Skilled Care Center at Magnolia Trace | Huntsville, AL | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 59 | Acts Retirement-Life Communities |
| Valley View Health and Rehabilitation | Madison, AL | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 155 | Nhs Management |
| Athens Health and Rehabilitation | Athens, AL | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 149 | Nhs Management |
| Diversicare of Big Springs | Huntsville, AL | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 145 | Diversicare Healthcare |
| Huntsville Health & Rehabilitation | Huntsville, AL | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 105 | Nhs Management |
| Fairview at Redstone Village | Huntsville, AL | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 56 | Independent |
| Limestone Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Athens, AL | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 170 | Preston Health Services |
| Brookshire Healthcare Center | Huntsville, AL | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 129 | Venza Care Management |
| South Hampton Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Owens Cross Roads, AL | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 81 | Preston Health Services |
| Madison Manor Nursing Home | Madison, AL | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 80 | Crowne Health Care |
| Rocket City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Huntsville, AL | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 159 | Venza Care Management |
| Windsor House | Huntsville, AL | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 117 | Diversicare Healthcare |
| The Health Center at Research Park | Huntsville, AL | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 91 | The Ensign Group |
| Regency Health Care and Rehabilitation Center | Huntsville, AL | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 90 | 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 Huntsville areas have senior living?
Senior living in the Huntsville metro is spread across Madison and Limestone 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
- Huntsville (27)
- Madison (11)
- Athens (6)
- Owens Cross Roads (2)
- Hampton Cove (2)
- Hazel Green (2)
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 Huntsville families
“As you can tell, I'm very fond of this place. The food is so good I'm ready to move in. We celebrated Mom's 90th birthday at lunch, and the servers were amazing helping with the cake, hats, and glasses. The excursions and the singers and bands they bring in are better than most places we've…”
Assisted living and memory care by city
Huntsville 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. 1 Huntsville-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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