Senior Living in Mobile, AL: Verified Testimonials & 2026 Costs
Senior living in Mobile, Alabama spans 1 verified communities and 17 Medicare-certified nursing homes across Mobile County in Alabama. Published starting rates at featured communities run $3,695–$3,695 per month, 4 area nursing homes hold a 5-star CMS rating, and every community testimonial here comes from a verified phone interview, 20+ in total. 17 state-licensed assisted living, memory care, and independent living communities are listed below by county.
Compare 1 verified communities
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 Mobile | Mobile, AL | Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory Care | From $3,695/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 Mobile: 17 licensed communities by county
Every assisted living, memory care, and independent living community licensed by the state in Mobile County 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 20 income-restricted senior apartment buildings. Independent living is not licensed by the state, so they are listed apart on each county page.
Mobile County, AL 17 communities
- Carillon Oaks DaphneDaphne, AL · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Carillon Oaks MobileTheodore, AL · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Crowne Place Assisted LivingMobile, AL · Assisted Living
- Dauphin Way Assisted LivingMobile, AL · Assisted Living
- Gordon Oaks Memory Care CommunityMobile, AL · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Hartland Specialty Care Assisted LivingMobile, AL · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Kauhale Heritage Woods ALFMobile, AL · Assisted Living
- Kauhale Heritage Woods Specialty Care Assisted LivingMobile, AL · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Kauhale Port CityMobile, AL · Assisted Living
- Kauhale Port City Specialty Care Assisted LivingMobile, AL · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Knollwood PointeMobile, AL · Assisted Living
- Knollwood Pointe SCALFMobile, AL · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Murray HouseMobile, AL · Assisted Living
- Murray House Memory CareMobile, AL · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Serenity at Grace Haven Senior CommunityMobile, AL · Assisted Living
- The Arbors Specialty Care at Somerby of West MobileMobile, AL · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- The Inn Assisted Living at Somerby of West Mobileverified testimonialsMobile, AL · Independent Living · Assisted Living
How much does senior living cost in Mobile?
Verified starting rates at featured Mobile communities range from $3,695 per month at Somerby Mobile (independent living) to $3,695 at Somerby Mobile (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 Mobile 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 Mobile-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 Mobile?
4 of the 17 Medicare-certified nursing homes in the Mobile metro hold the highest possible 5-star overall rating from CMS — including Kensington Health and Rehabilitation in Mobile. Every facility below links to its full inspection history, staffing hours, and deficiency record.
| Facility ↕ | Location ↕ | CMS rating ↕ | Beds ↕ | Operator ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington Health and Rehabilitation | Mobile, AL | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 120 | Wellington Health Care Services |
| Palm Gardens Health and Rehabilitation | Mobile, AL | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 100 | Nhs Management |
| Little Sisters of the Poor Sacred Heart Residence | Mobile, AL | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 75 | Independent |
| Crowne Health Care of Citronelle | Citronelle, AL | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 69 | Crowne Health Care |
| Springhill Senior Residence | Mobile, AL | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 151 | Independent |
| Crowne Health Care of Mobile | Mobile, AL | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 148 | Crowne Health Care |
| Twin Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Mobile, AL | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 131 | Ball Healthcare Services |
| Crowne Health Care of Springhill | Mobile, AL | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 46 | Crowne Health Care |
| Arabella Health & Wellness of Mobile | Mobile, AL | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 170 | Arabella Healthcare Management |
| Ashland Place Health and Rehabilitation | Mobile, AL | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 164 | Nhs Management |
| Allen Health and Rehabilitation | Mobile, AL | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 119 | Noland Health |
| Pine Haven Rehabilitation and Wellness Center | Eight Mile, AL | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 172 | Norbert Bennett & Donald Denz |
| Lynwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Mobile, AL | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 127 | Venza Care Management |
| Mobile Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Mobile, AL | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 120 | Norbert Bennett & Donald Denz |
| Gulf Coast Health and Rehabilitation | Mobile, AL | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 100 | Nhs Management |
| Arabella Health & Wellness of Grand Bay | Grand Bay, AL | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 92 | Arabella Healthcare Management |
| Knollwood Healthcare | Mobile, AL | Not rated | 71 | Ephram Lahasky |
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 Mobile areas have senior living?
Senior living in the Mobile metro is spread across Mobile County 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
- Mobile (29)
- Citronelle (1)
- Eight Mile (1)
- Grand Bay (1)
- Daphne (1)
- Theodore (1)
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 Mobile families
“I went for the interview and just fell in love with the place and the people; I didn't even look anywhere else. Management works hard and cares about their job and the people. The food is like gourmet food, and I like the portion size and the variety to choose from. The activity staff care about…”
Assisted living and memory care by city
Mobile 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. 4 Mobile-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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