Best Assisted Living Facilities in Alabama (2024)
Compare top-rated assisted living communities in Alabama. Costs, services, and quality data for families researching senior care options.
Alabama has over 300 licensed assisted living facilities spread across the state, with particularly high concentrations in the Birmingham, Huntsville, and Mobile metro areas. The median monthly cost for assisted living in Alabama is approximately $4,150, which is well below the national median of $5,511. This makes Alabama one of the more affordable states for assisted living care.
Alabama's assisted living facilities are regulated by the Alabama Department of Public Health. Facilities range from small residential homes serving fewer than 10 residents to large communities with over 100 units. When evaluating options, families should consider location, staff-to-resident ratios, available medical services, and activity programming.
Assisted living in Alabama costs approximately $4,150 per month, which is about 25% below the national median of $5,511.
Brookdale Homewood
Homewood, AL
A well-established assisted living community in the Birmingham suburb of Homewood, offering both assisted living and memory care services.
Sunrise Senior Living of Huntsville
Huntsville, AL
Full-service assisted living community in Huntsville offering personalized care plans, dining programs, and engaging activities.
Elmcroft of Mountain Brook
Mountain Brook, AL
Located in the Birmingham area, this community provides assisted living services in a residential setting with experienced care staff.
Regency Retirement Village of Huntsville
Huntsville, AL
A continuing care retirement community offering independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing on one campus.
Fair Haven Retirement Community
Birmingham, AL
Nonprofit retirement community in Birmingham offering assisted living alongside independent and skilled nursing care.
Galleria Woods
Hoover, AL
Full-service senior living community in the Hoover area south of Birmingham, offering multiple levels of care.
The Brennity at Daphne
Daphne, AL
Newer assisted living and memory care community on the Eastern Shore near Mobile Bay.
Morningside of Auburn
Auburn, AL
Assisted living community in the Auburn-Opelika area offering personalized care and active lifestyle programming.
Azalea Trace
Mobile, AL
A large continuing care retirement community in Mobile offering assisted living as part of a full continuum of care.
Redstone Village
Huntsville, AL
Award-winning retirement community in Huntsville offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care.
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Rankings are based on community reputation, state licensing compliance, available quality indicators, resident satisfaction data, and staff qualifications. We evaluate each facility on care quality, safety record, range of services, and value.
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Last updated: April 2, 2026