Alabama · CMS Data August 2026

Nursing Homes With Low Antipsychotic Use in Alabama

Where Are the Nursing Homes With Low Antipsychotic Use in Alabama?

CMS Care Compare lists 42 nursing homes where fewer long-stay residents receive antipsychotic medication than the national median in Alabama, out of 224 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Birmingham (6), Cullman (2) and Northport (2). 20 of them are rated 4 or 5 stars overall.

Matching homes: 42
All homes in Alabama: 224
Rated 4 or 5 stars: 20
Average overall stars: 3.3

Reviewed by Senior Care Help Editorial Team ·October 6, 2026

How this list is made: The home's share of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication (CMS measure 481, four-quarter average) is below the national median. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.

234+ stars for staffing
18Nurse turnover below the national median
37No fines or payment denials
1Nonprofit
39Medicaid certified

The Top 40 by CMS Rating

Nursing Homes With Low Antipsychotic Use in Alabama, highest-rated first
Nursing home	City	Overall	Inspections	Staffing	Quality
Cypress Cove Care Center	Muscle Shoals	5	5	4	3
Little Sisters of the Poor Sacred Heart Residence	Mobile	5	5	5	2
Barfield Health Care	Guntersville	5	4	3	5
Crowne Health Care of Greenville	Greenville	5	4	5	3
Diversicare of Greensboro	Greensboro	5	4	3	5
Diversicare of Marion	Marion	5	4	3	5
Highlands Health and Rehab	Scottsboro	5	4	4	5
Nhc Healthcare, Moulton	Moulton	5	4	3	5
Arbor Woods Health and Rehab	Reform	5	3	5	5
Cottage of the Shoals	Tuscumbia	4	4	2	4
Diversicare of Lanett	Lanett	4	4	2	3
Fairview at Redstone Village	Huntsville	4	4	4	4
Folsom Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center	Cullman	4	4	4	4
Gadsden Health and Rehab Center	Gadsden	4	4	3	3
Hartford Health Care	Hartford	4	4	4	4
Altera Health and Rehabilitation Center	Fairhope	4	3	3	5
Ridgewood Health Services, Inc.	Jasper	4	3	4	5
Tlc Nursing Center	Oneonta	4	3	5	4
Valley View Health and Rehabilitation, LLC	Madison	4	3	3	5
Wiregrass Rehabilitation Center & Nursing Home	Geneva	4	3	5	4
Diversicare of Riverchase	Birmingham	3	3	3	4
East Glen	Birmingham	3	3	3	4
Forest Manor Health and Rehab	Northport	3	3	4	3
Hunter Creek Health and Rehabilitation, LLC	Northport	3	3	4	3
South Hampton Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Owens Cross Roads	3	3	4	2
Diversicare of Oneonta	Oneonta	3	2	2	5
Oak Knoll Health and Rehabilitation, LLC	Birmingham	3	2	4	5
Park Place	Selma	3	2	3	5
Burns Nursing Home, Inc.	Russellville	2	2	4	4
Crowne Health Care of Eufaula	Eufaula	2	2	4	3
Cullman Health Care Center	Cullman	2	2	4	2
Diversicare of Arab	Arab	2	2	3	4
Diversicare of Montgomery	Montgomery	2	2	2	4
Extendicare Health and Rehab	Dothan	2	2	4	3
Galleria Woods Skilled Nursing Facility	Birmingham	2	2	4	4
Lighthouse Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center	Selma	2	2	4	3
Hanceville Nursing & Rehab Center, Inc.	Hanceville	2	1	5	3
Highlands Rehabilitation and Wellness Center	Birmingham	2	1	2	5
Brookdale University Park SNF (Al)	Birmingham	1	1	4	4
Glenwood Center	Florence	1	1	2	3

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

Nursing Homes With Low Antipsychotic Use in Alabama by city
City	Matching homes	4 or 5 stars
Nursing homes in Birmingham	6	0
Nursing homes in Cullman	2	1
Nursing homes in Northport	2	0
Nursing homes in Oneonta	2	1
Nursing homes in Selma	2	0
Nursing homes in Arab	1	0
Nursing homes in Dothan	1	0
Nursing homes in Elmore	1	0
Nursing homes in Eufaula	1	0
Nursing homes in Fairhope	1	1
Nursing homes in Florence	1	0
Nursing homes in Gadsden	1	1
Nursing homes in Gardendale	1	0
Nursing homes in Geneva	1	1
Nursing homes in Greensboro	1	1
Nursing homes in Greenville	1	1
Nursing homes in Guntersville	1	1
Nursing homes in Hanceville	1	0
Nursing homes in Hartford	1	1
Nursing homes in Huntsville	1	1
Nursing homes in Jasper	1	1
Nursing homes in Lanett	1	1
Nursing homes in Madison	1	1
Nursing homes in Marion	1	1
Nursing homes in Mobile	1	1
Nursing homes in Montgomery	1	0
Nursing homes in Moulton	1	1
Nursing homes in Muscle Shoals	1	1
Nursing homes in Owens Cross Roads	1	0
Nursing homes in Reform	1	1
Nursing homes in Russellville	1	0
Nursing homes in Scottsboro	1	1
Nursing homes in Tuscumbia	1	1

More About This List

Read why antipsychotic use matters in dementia 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, nursing homes that accept medicaid in Alabama, nonprofit nursing homes in Alabama.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Many Nursing Homes With Low Antipsychotic Use Are in Alabama?

42 of the 224 CMS-certified nursing homes in Alabama meet this rule: The home's share of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication (CMS measure 481, four-quarter average) is below the national median.

Which Nursing Home With Low Antipsychotic Use in Alabama Rates Highest?

By CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating, Cypress Cove Care Center in Muscle Shoals (5 stars), Little Sisters of the Poor Sacred Heart Residence in Mobile (5 stars) and Barfield Health Care in Guntersville (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.

Why Does Antipsychotic Use Matter?

FDA warns that antipsychotic drugs raise the risk of death in older adults with dementia-related psychosis, and CMS tracks how often long-stay residents receive them. The national median in this data is 13% of long-stay residents.

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.