20 nursing homes in Birmingham, AL · avg 2.4★ · avg 116 beds
Arlington Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
1020 Tuscaloosa Avenue, Sw, Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 788-6330Arabella Health & Wellness Of Birmingham
1028 Bessemer Rd, Birmingham, AL 35228
(205) 923-1777Civic Center Health And Rehabilitation, Llc
1201 22nd Street North, Birmingham, AL 35234
(205) 251-5271Diversicare Of Riverchase
2500 Riverhaven Drive, Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 987-0901Eastview Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
7755 Fourth Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 833-0146Galleria Woods Skilled Nursing Facility
3850 Galleria Woods Drive, Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 985-7537Greenbriar At The Altamont Skilled Nursing Facilit
2831 Highland Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 323-2724Kirkwood By The River
3605 Ratliff Road, Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 956-2184South Haven Health And Rehabilitation, Llc
3141 Old Columbiana Road, Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 822-1580Birmingham Nursing And Rehabilitation Center East
733 Mary Vann Lane, Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 854-1361Brookdale University Park Snf (al)
501 University Park Drive, Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 870-0786Cherry Hill Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
1250 Jeff Germany Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35214
(205) 796-0214Northway Health And Rehabilitation, Llc
1424 North 25th Street, Birmingham, AL 35234
(205) 328-5870Oak Knoll Health And Rehabilitation, Llc
824 Sixth Avenue West, Birmingham, AL 35204
(205) 787-2619South Health And Rehabilitation, Llc
1220 South 17th Street, Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 933-2180Birmingham Nursing And Rehabilitation Ctr Llc
1000 Dugan Avenue, Birmingham, AL 35214
(205) 798-8780Elite Nursing And Rehabilitation Care Center
300 Royal Tower Drive, Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 870-5666North Hill Nursing And Rehabilitation Ctr, Llc
200 North Pine Hill Road, Birmingham, AL 35217
(205) 849-2352About Nursing Homes in Birmingham
Skilled nursing and long-term care in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, Alabama has 20 Medicare-certified nursing homes providing skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.4 out of 5 stars. Facilities in the area average 116 certified beds.
Ownership includes 17 for-profit, 3 non-profit facilities. When choosing a nursing home, consider the overall star rating, health inspection results, staffing levels, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
When evaluating nursing homes, the CMS 5-star rating is a useful starting point — it combines health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures into a single score. Visit facilities in person to assess cleanliness, staff interactions, and resident engagement. Each facility page includes detailed inspection history, staffing data, and clinical outcomes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
About nursing homes in Birmingham, AL
How many nursing homes are in Birmingham, AL?
There are 20 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Birmingham, Alabama. 20 accept Medicare patients.
What is the average nursing home rating in Birmingham?
The average CMS quality rating for nursing homes in Birmingham is 2.4 out of 5 stars. Ratings are based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
What should I look for when choosing a nursing home?
Key factors include the CMS 5-star rating, health inspection results, staffing levels (especially RN hours per resident), quality measures like fall rates and pressure ulcers, and whether the facility accepts your insurance. Visit in person to assess cleanliness and staff interactions.
How are nursing home quality ratings determined?
CMS rates nursing homes from 1 to 5 stars based on three categories: health inspections (weight: most important), staffing levels (RN and total nursing hours per resident per day), and quality measures (clinical outcomes like falls, infections, and hospitalizations). Ratings are updated monthly.
Does Medicare cover nursing home care?
Medicare Part A covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing care after a qualifying hospital stay. Days 1-20 are fully covered; days 21-100 require a daily coinsurance. For long-term custodial care, Medicaid is the primary payer for eligible individuals.
What is the difference between skilled nursing and long-term care?
Skilled nursing provides short-term medical care and rehabilitation after surgery or illness, typically covered by Medicare. Long-term care provides ongoing assistance with daily activities for extended periods, usually covered by Medicaid or private pay.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·