Last Updated: November 2025

🏆 Top 25 Nursing Homes in Alabama

View our comprehensive rankings of the highest quality facilities in Alabama, based on CMS data, staffing, safety, and quality measures.

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Alabama at a Glance

224
Total Facilities
2.9
Average Rating
0.65
Avg RN Hours/Day
47.1%
Avg Turnover Rate

CMS Star Rating Distribution

(5-Star)
32
14.3%
(4-Star)
48
21.4%
(3-Star)
56
25.0%
(2-Star)
44
19.6%
(1-Star)
43
19.2%

About Nursing Homes in Alabama

Alabama has 224 Medicare-certified nursing homes with an average quality rating of 2.9 stars. 32 facilities (14.3%) earn the top five-star rating. Facilities in Alabama average 0.65 RN hours per resident per day, exceeding the national average of 0.64 hours.

Staff turnover averages 47.1% across Alabama facilities. Research shows facilities with turnover above 60% rarely achieve top ratings.

All nursing homes in Alabama are regulated by state and federal agencies, undergo regular CMS inspections, and must meet federal quality standards. Use our search tool to compare facilities based on Medicare ratings, staffing levels, quality measures, and safety records.

Browse by City in Alabama

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BIRMINGHAM
20 facilities
MOBILE
14 facilities
HUNTSVILLE
9 facilities
MONTGOMERY
8 facilities

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All Nursing Homes in Alabama

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Showing 224 of 224 facilities in Alabama

KELLER LANDING

813 KELLER LANE, TUSCUMBIA, AL 35674

Phone: (256)383-1535

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 109 | Est. Occupancy: 67% (~36 available)

For-ProfitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars

EAMC LANIER NURSING HOME

4800 48TH STREET, VALLEY, AL 36854

Phone: (334)756-1401

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 103 | Est. Occupancy: 74% (~27 available)

NonprofitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars

BURNS NURSING HOME, INC.

701 MONROE STREET NW, RUSSELLVILLE, AL 35653

Phone: (256)332-4110

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 57 | Est. Occupancy: 78% (~12 available)

For-ProfitCMS Rating: 3/5 Stars

WEST GATE VILLAGE

100 PINEVIEW AND THIRD, BREWTON, AL 36427

Phone: (251)867-6077

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 125 | Est. Occupancy: 81% (~24 available)

For-ProfitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars
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Strong RN Staffing

Alabama averages 0.65 RN hours/day, above the national average of 0.64 hours.

📚 Expert Guides to Evaluating Nursing Homes

Learn how to interpret quality ratings and staffing metrics with our data-driven guides based on 14,751 facilities nationwide.

The Truth About Star Ratings

Only 18.9% of facilities earn 5 stars. Learn what ratings really mean and how to use them effectively.

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Understanding Staffing Levels

Alabama averages 0.65 RN hours/day. Learn what staffing metrics reveal about care quality.

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Facility Tour Checklist

Essential questions to ask and red flags to watch for when visiting Alabama facilities.

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Warning Signs of Neglect

Critical red flags that indicate neglect, abuse, or substandard care at any facility.

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Decoding CMS Data

Learn how to read health inspections, quality measures, and compliance reports.

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