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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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)

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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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