Alabama · CMS Data August 2026
Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid in Alabama
Where Are the Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid in Alabama?
CMS Care Compare lists 218 Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Alabama, out of 224 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Birmingham (17), Mobile (13) and Montgomery (8). 83 of them are rated 4 or 5 stars overall.
- Matching homes
- 218
- All homes in Alabama
- 224
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 83
- Average overall stars
- 3.0
How this list is made: CMS lists the home as certified for Medicaid (or for both Medicare and Medicaid). Certification means the home can bill Medicaid; ask whether a Medicaid bed is open. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 216Also Medicare certified
- 25Nonprofit
- 8Government-owned
- 179No fines or payment denials
- 49Has a family council
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 Medicaid pays for nursing home care. 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: highest-rated nursing homes in Alabama, nonprofit nursing homes in Alabama, nursing homes with low antipsychotic use in Alabama.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid Are in Alabama?
218 of the 224 CMS-certified nursing homes in Alabama meet this rule: CMS lists the home as certified for Medicaid (or for both Medicare and Medicaid). Certification means the home can bill Medicaid; ask whether a Medicaid bed is open.
Which Nursing Home That Accept Medicaid 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.
What Are Alabama's Medicaid Limits for Nursing Home Care?
Alabama lists an income limit of $2,982 per month and an asset limit of $2,000 as of the first day of the month for 2026. A Medicaid-certified home can still have no Medicaid bed open, so ask when you call.
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.