2026 Rankings

Best Nursing Homes in Alabama

Top 25 nursing homes in Alabama ranked by CareGrader’s A-F grading system, based on real CMS government inspection data.

224 total facilities3.0 avg rating1 Special Focus Facilities

How we rank: Facilities are ranked by CareGrader composite score (0-100), which combines CMS health inspections (35%), staffing levels (25%), quality measures (25%), and penalty history (15%). Read our methodology

#1
A

WASHINGTON COUNTY NURSING HOME

CHATOM, Alabama

Score: 95.8/1005/5 CMS88 bedsGovernment - County
#2
A

WOODHAVEN MANOR NURSING HOME

DEMOPOLIS, Alabama

Score: 93.3/1005/5 CMS75 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#3
A

CROWNE HEALTH CARE OF CITRONELLE

CITRONELLE, Alabama

Score: 93.3/1005/5 CMS69 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#4
A

SOUTHERN SPRINGS HEALTHCARE FACILITY

UNION SPRINGS, Alabama

Score: 90.8/1005/5 CMS123 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#5
A

HANCEVILLE NURSING & REHAB CENTER, INC

HANCEVILLE, Alabama

Score: 90.8/1005/5 CMS208 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#6
A

CHARLTON PLACE REHAB AND HEALTHCARE CENTER

DEATSVILLE, Alabama

Score: 90.8/1005/5 CMS65 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#7
A

PALM GARDENS HEALTH AND REHABILITATION, LLC

MOBILE, Alabama

Score: 90.8/1005/5 CMS100 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#8
A

CROWNE HEALTH CARE OF THOMASVILLE

THOMASVILLE, Alabama

Score: 90.8/1005/5 CMS80 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#9
B

HARTFORD HEALTH CARE

HARTFORD, Alabama

Score: 89.8/1005/5 CMS86 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#10
B

MARENGO NURSING HOME

LINDEN, Alabama

Score: 89.8/1005/5 CMS78 bedsNon profit - Other
#11
B

WESTSIDE TERRACE HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER

DOTHAN, Alabama

Score: 89.8/1005/5 CMS165 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#12
B

ALICEVILLE MANOR NURSING HOME

ALICEVILLE, Alabama

Score: 89.8/1005/5 CMS100 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#13
B

DIVERSICARE OF GREENSBORO

GREENSBORO, Alabama

Score: 89.8/1005/5 CMS97 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#14
B

WILLOWBROOKE CT SKILLED CARE CTR WESTMINSTER VLG

SPANISH FORT, Alabama

Score: 88.8/1005/5 CMS60 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#15
B

PARKWOOD HEALTH CARE FACILITY

PHENIX CITY, Alabama

Score: 88.8/1005/5 CMS74 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#16
B

WILLOWBROOKE CT SKILLED CARE CTR AT MAGNOLIA TRACE

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama

Score: 88.8/1005/5 CMS59 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#17
B

KELLER LANDING

TUSCUMBIA, Alabama

Score: 88.3/1005/5 CMS109 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#18
B

LINEVILLE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION, LLC

LINEVILLE, Alabama

Score: 88.3/1005/5 CMS101 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#19
B

LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR SACRED HEART RESIDENCE

MOBILE, Alabama

Score: 88.3/1005/5 CMS75 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#20
B

ARABELLA HEALTH & WELLNESS OF BUTLER

BUTLER, Alabama

Score: 88.3/1005/5 CMS120 bedsFor profit - Limited Liability company
#21
B

ADAMS REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER

ALEXANDER CITY, Alabama

Score: 88.3/1005/5 CMS88 bedsFor profit - Limited Liability company
#22
B

CLEBURNE COUNTY NURSING HOME

HEFLIN, Alabama

Score: 88.3/1005/5 CMS82 bedsGovernment - County
#23
B

ATMORE NURSING CENTER

ATMORE, Alabama

Score: 88.3/1005/5 CMS100 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#24
B

PIEDMONT HEALTH CARE CENTER

PIEDMONT, Alabama

Score: 88.3/1005/5 CMS91 bedsGovernment - City
#25
B

TERRACE MANOR NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER, INC

RUSSELLVILLE, Alabama

Score: 88.3/1005/5 CMS63 bedsFor profit - Corporation
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About Nursing Homes in Alabama

Alabama has 224 Medicare-certified nursing homes. CareGrader grades every facility from A to F using official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) government data, including surprise health inspections, Payroll-Based Journal staffing audits, quality measures, and enforcement actions.

The average CMS star rating across all nursing homes in Alabama is 3.0 out of 5 stars. There is currently 1 Special Focus Facility in Alabama — nursing homes flagged by CMS for a persistent history of serious quality issues.

The rankings above show the top 25 nursing homes in Alabama by CareGrader composite score. Scores are recalculated monthly when CMS publishes updated datasets. Read our full methodology to understand how grades are calculated.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best nursing home in Alabama?

Based on CareGrader's analysis of CMS government data, WASHINGTON COUNTY NURSING HOME in CHATOM is the highest-rated nursing home in Alabama with a grade of A (score: 95.8/100). Rankings are based on health inspections (35%), staffing (25%), quality measures (25%), and penalty history (15%).

How many nursing homes are in Alabama?

There are 224 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Alabama. CareGrader grades each one from A to F based on CMS health inspection, staffing, quality, and penalty data.

How does CareGrader rank nursing homes in Alabama?

CareGrader assigns A-F grades using a composite score (0-100) that combines four dimensions of CMS government data: health inspections (35% weight), staffing levels from Payroll-Based Journal data (25%), quality measures (25%), and penalty history including fines (15%). Grade A = 90-100 (Excellent), B = 80-89 (Good), C = 70-79 (Average), D = 60-69 (Below Average), F = below 60 (Poor). Data is updated monthly.

What is the average nursing home rating in Alabama?

The average CMS star rating for nursing homes in Alabama is 3.0 out of 5 stars. Use CareGrader to find facilities that score above this average.