20 nursing homes in Birmingham, Alabama
Jefferson County, with CMS star ratings.
- nursing homes
- 20
- average CMS stars
- 2.5
- Medicaid certified
- 17
- beds
- 2,329
Which Birmingham nursing homes take Medicaid
17 of the 20 nursing homes in Birmingham are certified for Medicaid, so Medicaid can pay for a long stay once your parent qualifies.
The rest are not Medicaid certified: Brookdale University Park SNF (Al), Kirkwood by the River and Galleria Woods Skilled Nursing Facility.
Star ratings across Birmingham
The average overall CMS rating in Birmingham is 2.5 stars.
| Overall rating | Nursing homes |
|---|---|
| 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 4 of 5 | 0 |
| 3 of 5 | 11 |
| 2 of 5 | 7 |
| 1 of 5 | 2 |
All 20 nursing homes in Birmingham
- Fair Haven1424 Montclair Road, Birmingham 35210
- Pine Hill Rehabilitation and Wellness Center200 North Pine Hill Road, Birmingham 35217
- Redmont Health and Rehabilitation Center1028 Bessemer Rd, Birmingham 35228
- Elite Nursing and Rehabilitation Care Center300 Royal Tower Drive, Birmingham 35209
- Birmingham Nursing and Rehabilitation Ctr LLC1000 Dugan Avenue, Birmingham 35214
- Diversicare of Riverchase2500 Riverhaven Drive, Birmingham 35244
- Highlands Rehabilitation and Wellness Center733 Mary Vann Lane, Birmingham 35215
- Arlington Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center1020 Tuscaloosa Avenue, SW, Birmingham 35211
- Cherry Hill Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center1250 Jeff Germany Parkway, Birmingham 35214
- Northway Health and Rehabilitation, LLC1424 North 25th Street, Birmingham 35234
- East Glen53 Medical Park Drive East, Birmingham 35235
- South Haven Health and Rehabilitation, LLC3141 Old Columbiana Road, Birmingham 35226
- Oak Knoll Health and Rehabilitation, LLC824 Sixth Avenue West, Birmingham 35204
- Civic Center Health and Rehabilitation, LLC1201 22nd Street North, Birmingham 35234
- Greenbriar at the Altamont Skilled Nursing Facilit2831 Highland Avenue South, Birmingham 35205
- The Healthcare Center of Eastview7755 Fourth Avenue South, Birmingham 35206
- South Health and Rehabilitation, LLC1220 South 17th Street, Birmingham 35205
- Brookdale University Park SNF (Al)501 University Park Drive, Birmingham 35209
- Kirkwood by the River3605 Ratliff Road, Birmingham 35210
- Galleria Woods Skilled Nursing Facility3850 Galleria Woods Drive, Birmingham 35244
Birmingham nursing homes with the best inspection results
| Nursing home | Health inspection stars | Cited at last visit |
|---|---|---|
| Kirkwood by the River | 4 of 5 | 1 |
| Arlington Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center | 4 of 5 | 2 |
| Diversicare of Riverchase | 3 of 5 | 1 |
| Greenbriar at the Altamont Skilled Nursing Facilit | 3 of 5 | 1 |
| South Haven Health and Rehabilitation, LLC | 3 of 5 | 1 |
Fines and abuse flags in Birmingham
4 homes were fined $112,867 in total over 3 years and 1 carries the CMS abuse icon.
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Or see every nursing home in Alabama, by city and town.
Who inspects nursing homes in Alabama
Alabama's state survey agency licenses nursing homes and runs the inspections for CMS. CMS turns those inspections, staffing and quality data into the star ratings shown here.
Medicare can pay for up to 100 days of skilled care after a hospital stay of at least 3 days. Medicare explains the rule.
Questions families ask about Birmingham
How much does a nursing home cost in Alabama?
A shared room has a Alabama median of $8,334 a month, a private room $8,787 (CareScout 2025).
Will Medicare pay for a nursing home in Alabama?
Only for a short skilled stay after a qualifying hospital stay, up to 100 days.
How many nursing homes are in Birmingham, AL?
20 certified homes with 2,329 beds.
Which nursing homes in Birmingham have the best ratings?
None has 5 stars overall right now; see the list on this page for the best inspection results.
From the federal record: CMS Provider Information, October 2026 release.