Alabama · CMS Data August 2026
Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in Alabama
Where Are the Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in Alabama?
CMS Care Compare lists 86 nursing homes rated 4 or 5 stars overall by CMS in Alabama, out of 224 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Mobile (6), Alexander City (3) and Huntsville (3). 44 hold the top rating of 5 stars.
- Matching homes
- 86
- All homes in Alabama
- 224
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 86
- Average overall stars
- 4.5
How this list is made: CMS's overall star rating is 4 or 5 (out of 5). The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 445 stars overall
- 714+ stars for inspections
- 684+ stars for staffing
- 83No fines or payment denials
- 20Antipsychotic use below the national median
- 9Nonprofit
The Top 40 by CMS Rating
Stars are out of 5; blank cells are ratings CMS doesn't report for that home. Every matching home is on its city page, linked below.
Matching Homes by City
More About This List
Read how CMS star ratings work. For assisted living and memory care rules, Medicaid limits and the ombudsman, see senior care in Alabama. For local services, call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116.
Other lists for Alabama: nursing homes that accept medicaid in Alabama, nonprofit nursing homes in Alabama, nursing homes with low antipsychotic use in Alabama.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Highest-Rated Nursing Homes Are in Alabama?
86 of the 224 CMS-certified nursing homes in Alabama meet this rule: CMS's overall star rating is 4 or 5 (out of 5). The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Which Highest-Rated Nursing Home in Alabama Rates Highest?
By CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating, Adams Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Alexander City (5 stars), Atmore Nursing Center in Atmore (5 stars) and Charlton Place Rehab and Healthcare Center in Deatsville (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.
How Do You Check a Nursing Home in Alabama?
Read its Care Compare page for the full inspection reports, visit at different times, and ask about staffing and openings. Alabama's Alabama Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program can answer questions about residents' rights.