224 nursing homes in Alabama
Medicare and Medicaid certified, with CMS star ratings.
- nursing homes
- 224
- average CMS stars
- 3
- certified beds
- 26,504
- for profit
- 84%
How Alabama nursing homes rate
CMS rates 223 of Alabama's 224 certified nursing homes. The average overall rating is 3 stars.
| Overall rating | Nursing homes |
|---|---|
| 5 of 5 | 42 |
| 4 of 5 | 44 |
| 3 of 5 | 57 |
| 2 of 5 | 38 |
| 1 of 5 | 42 |
| Not rated | 1 |
The top-rated nursing homes in Alabama
Sorted by overall stars, then health inspection stars, staffing and size.
| Nursing home | City | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County Nursing Home | Chatom | 5 of 5 | 88 |
| Terrace Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Inc | Russellville | 5 of 5 | 63 |
| Piedmont Health Care Center | Piedmont | 5 of 5 | 91 |
| Goodwater Healthcare Center | Goodwater | 5 of 5 | 72 |
| Crowne Health Care of Citronelle | Citronelle | 5 of 5 | 69 |
| Crowne Health Care of Thomasville | Thomasville | 5 of 5 | 80 |
| Atmore Nursing Center | Atmore | 5 of 5 | 100 |
| The Pine of Camden, LLC | Camden | 5 of 5 | 95 |
| Adams Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Alexander City | 5 of 5 | 88 |
| Coosa Valley Healthcare Center | Sylacauga | 5 of 5 | 85 |
Nursing homes by city
The cities with the most certified nursing homes in Alabama.
- Birmingham 20 homes
- Mobile 14 homes
- Huntsville 9 homes
- Montgomery 8 homes
- Northport 5 homes
- Bessemer 4 homes
- Florence 4 homes
- Alexander City 3 homes
- Cullman 3 homes
- Dothan 3 homes
- Gadsden 3 homes
- Jasper 3 homes
- Pell City 3 homes
- Phenix City 3 homes
- Russellville 3 homes
Who owns them
| Ownership | Nursing homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| For profit | 189 | 84% |
| Non-profit | 27 | 12% |
| Government | 8 | 4% |
Inspections and fines
At the most recent standard inspection, Alabama's homes were cited for 894 deficiencies, an average of 4 each. 37 had none. 35 homes were fined $3,001,030 over 3 years.
Special focus facilities and abuse flags
12 homes carry the CMS abuse icon. 1 is a special focus facility and 5 are candidates: homes with a long record of serious problems that CMS inspects more often.
How to read a CMS star rating
One star is much below average and five stars much above, compared with other homes in the same state. Look at the health inspection stars first, then read the citations.
Questions families ask about Alabama
How many nursing homes are in Alabama?
224 certified by CMS.
What is the best rated nursing home in Alabama?
We don't pick one. Washington County Nursing Home in Chatom tops the CMS sort with 5 stars.
Will Medicare pay for a nursing home in Alabama?
For up to 100 days of skilled care after a 3-day hospital stay, not for long-term custodial care. A shared room has a median of $8,334 a month here.
What does a CMS star rating mean?
How a home compares with others in the same state, from inspections, staffing and quality.
From the federal record: CMS Provider Information, October 2026 release.