RankingsUpdated August 2026

The 20 Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Birmingham, AL (2026)

Every CMS-certified nursing home in Birmingham, AL, independently ranked by health inspection scores, staffing levels, and penalty history — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

20Nursing Homes in Birmingham
2.4/5
-0.6 vs state avgState avg: 3.00Birmingham Avg Rating
$29K$43K vs state avgState avg: $73KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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1No Penalties

Nursing HomeBirmingham, AL

Arlington Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

Corporation

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
117 BedsInspected Feb 2024

Above Alabama avg of 3.0

1020 Tuscaloosa Avenue, SwBirmingham, AL 35211

(205) 788-6330

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomeBirmingham, AL

Kirkwood By The River

Corporation

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures1.0
61 BedsInspected Oct 2021

At Alabama avg of 3.0

3605 Ratliff RoadBirmingham, AL 35210

(205) 956-2184

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3No Penalties

Nursing HomeBirmingham, AL

Greenbriar At The Altamont Skilled Nursing Facilit

Corporation

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
95 BedsInspected Apr 2021

At Alabama avg of 3.0

2831 Highland Avenue SouthBirmingham, AL 35205

(205) 323-2724

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4No Penalties

Nursing HomeBirmingham, AL

South Haven Health And Rehabilitation, Llc

Sole proprietorship

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
101 BedsInspected Apr 2024

At Alabama avg of 3.0

3141 Old Columbiana RoadBirmingham, AL 35226

(205) 822-1580

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5No Penalties

Nursing HomeBirmingham, AL

Arabella Health & Wellness Of Birmingham

Sole proprietorship

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
163 BedsInspected Oct 2022

At Alabama avg of 3.0

1028 Bessemer RdBirmingham, AL 35228

(205) 923-1777

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6No Penalties

Nursing HomeBirmingham, AL

Galleria Woods Skilled Nursing Facility

Corporation

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
30 BedsInspected Dec 2021

At Alabama avg of 3.0

3850 Galleria Woods DriveBirmingham, AL 35244

(205) 985-7537

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7No Penalties

Nursing HomeBirmingham, AL

Civic Center Health And Rehabilitation, Llc

Corporation

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
95 BedsInspected Mar 2024

At Alabama avg of 3.0

1201 22nd Street NorthBirmingham, AL 35234

(205) 251-5271

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8No Penalties

Nursing HomeBirmingham, AL

Eastview Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

Sole proprietorship

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
92 BedsInspected May 2024

At Alabama avg of 3.0

7755 Fourth Avenue SouthBirmingham, AL 35206

(205) 833-0146

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9No Penalties

Nursing HomeBirmingham, AL

Diversicare Of Riverchase

Corporation

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
132 BedsInspected Apr 2023

At Alabama avg of 3.0

2500 Riverhaven DriveBirmingham, AL 35244

(205) 987-0901

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1010 Penalties

Nursing HomeBirmingham, AL

Fair Haven

Corporation

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
259 BedsInspected Jun 2021

At Alabama avg of 3.0

1424 Montclair RoadBirmingham, AL 35210

(205) 956-4150

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11No Penalties

Nursing HomeBirmingham, AL

Northway Health And Rehabilitation, Llc

LLC

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
113 BedsInspected Apr 2024

Below Alabama avg of 3.0

1424 North 25th StreetBirmingham, AL 35234

(205) 328-5870

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12No Penalties

Nursing HomeBirmingham, AL

Cherry Hill Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

Corporation

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
117 BedsInspected Dec 2022

Below Alabama avg of 3.0

1250 Jeff Germany ParkwayBirmingham, AL 35214

(205) 796-0214

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13No Penalties

Nursing HomeBirmingham, AL

North Hill Nursing And Rehabilitation Ctr, Llc

Corporation

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
190 BedsInspected Mar 2024

Below Alabama avg of 3.0

200 North Pine Hill RoadBirmingham, AL 35217

(205) 849-2352

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141 Penalty

Nursing HomeBirmingham, AL

East Glen

Corporation

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
108 BedsInspected Jun 2023

Below Alabama avg of 3.0

53 Medical Park Drive EastBirmingham, AL 35235

(205) 833-1777

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152 Penalties

Nursing HomeBirmingham, AL

Oak Knoll Health And Rehabilitation, Llc

Corporation

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection1.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
100 BedsInspected May 2024

Below Alabama avg of 3.0

824 Sixth Avenue WestBirmingham, AL 35204

(205) 787-2619

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166 Penalties
★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection1.0
  • Staffing1.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
132 BedsInspected May 2024

Below Alabama avg of 3.0

733 Mary Vann LaneBirmingham, AL 35215

(205) 854-1361

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17No Penalties

Nursing HomeBirmingham, AL

Brookdale University Park Snf (Al)

Corporation

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection1.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
66 BedsInspected Jun 2024

Below Alabama avg of 3.0

501 University Park DriveBirmingham, AL 35209

(205) 870-0786

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181 Penalty

Nursing HomeBirmingham, AL

Elite Nursing And Rehabilitation Care Center

LLC

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection1.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
143 BedsInspected Oct 2024

Below Alabama avg of 3.0

300 Royal Tower DriveBirmingham, AL 35209

(205) 870-5666

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192 Penalties

Nursing HomeBirmingham, AL

Birmingham Nursing And Rehabilitation Ctr Llc

LLC

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection1.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
132 BedsInspected Dec 2025

Below Alabama avg of 3.0

1000 Dugan AvenueBirmingham, AL 35214

(205) 798-8780

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203 Penalties

Nursing HomeBirmingham, AL

South Health And Rehabilitation, Llc

Corporation

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures1.0
83 BedsInspected Aug 2023

Below Alabama avg of 3.0

1220 South 17th StreetBirmingham, AL 35205

(205) 933-2180

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City report

Care landscape in Birmingham

How Birmingham compares with the rest of Alabama on three signals families ask about most.

  • Population 65+17.5%

    About 9% lower than the state average of 19.2%.

    Census ACS 2023 (ZIP-weighted)
  • Nurse staff turnover57.6%

    About 18% higher than the state average of 48.7%.

    CMS PBJ 2024
  • Cognitive disability16.4%

    A little lower than the state average of 17.2%.

    CDC PLACES (ZIP-weighted)

See full demographics & care economics for Birmingham →

FAQ

Questions families ask about this page

How many facilities were evaluated in Birmingham, AL?

This page evaluates 20 eligible nursing homes in Birmingham, AL and shows the top 20.

How are these rankings calculated?

Facilities are ranked by CMS overall rating first. Ties are broken by fewer penalties, then health inspection rating, then staffing rating.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use the rankings to narrow the field, then review facility profiles, confirm details directly with the provider, and get professional guidance for the care decision.

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