How many nursing homes are in Birmingham?

There are 20 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Birmingham, Alabama, based on the latest CMS Care Compare extract.

What is the highest rated nursing home in Birmingham?

ARLINGTON REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER (operated by BALL HEALTHCARE SERVICES) holds the highest overall CMS Five-Star rating at 4★. Health inspections 4, staffing 2, quality measures 2.

What is the average CMS rating in Birmingham?

The average overall CMS Five-Star rating across Birmingham is 2.4★ (-0.7 versus the national average of 3.1★).

How much does nursing home care cost in Birmingham?

Costs vary by facility, room type, and level of care. Medicare covers limited short-term skilled nursing stays; long-term care is typically paid out-of-pocket, through long-term care insurance, or via Medicaid for those who qualify. Check eligibility at medicare.gov and medicaid.gov.

How do I find a nursing home in Birmingham?

Use this directory to compare facilities by CMS Five-Star rating, then verify current availability and inspection history directly on Medicare.gov Care Compare before contacting the home.

Nursing homes in Birmingham, AL

Compare 20 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Birmingham, part of the Jefferson area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.4★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Residents of Birmingham, Alabama, and the surrounding Jefferson County region have access to 20 state-licensed nursing homes. According to official data from CMS Care Compare, these facilities maintain an average overall rating of 2.4 out of 5 stars. While no local facility currently holds a 5-star designation, Arlington Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center stands out as the highest-rated option in the city. Families can use these metrics to compare quality across Birmingham’s various ZIP codes.

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Homes

Avg overall

2.4★

-0.7 vs national

Avg staffing

3★

Avg experience

0★

Rating distribution

avg 2.4★ · 20 homes

5★

0 (0%)

4★

1 (5%)

3★

9 (45%)

2★

7 (35%)

1★

3 (15%)

Provider mix in Birmingham

11 organisations operate homes in this suburb.

What to look for in Birmingham

14 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
7 of 20 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is ARLINGTON REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER at 4★.
19 of 20 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 10 highest rated nursing homes in Birmingham

1
ARLINGTON REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER
BALL HEALTHCARE SERVICES · Medium
4.0
2
EASTVIEW REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER
BALL HEALTHCARE SERVICES · Medium
3.0
3
FAIR HAVEN
METHODIST HOME FOR THE AGING · Large
3.0
4
CIVIC CENTER HEALTH AND REHABILITATION, LLC
NHS MANAGEMENT · Medium
3.0
5
DIVERSICARE OF RIVERCHASE
DIVERSICARE HEALTHCARE · Large
3.0
6
ARABELLA HEALTH & WELLNESS OF BIRMINGHAM
ARABELLA HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT · Large
3.0
7
SOUTH HAVEN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION, LLC
NHS MANAGEMENT · Medium
3.0
8
GREENBRIAR AT THE ALTAMONT SKILLED NURSING FACILIT
NOLAND HEALTH · Medium
3.0
9
KIRKWOOD BY THE RIVER
PRESBYTERIAN RETIREMENT HOMES OF BIRMINGHAM, INC. · Medium
3.0
10
GALLERIA WOODS SKILLED NURSING FACILITY
HEALTHPEAK PROPERTIES, INC. · Small
3.0

All homes in Birmingham


ARLINGTON REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER BALL HEALTHCARE SERVICES · Medium · For Profit	4.0	4	2	2
EASTVIEW REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER BALL HEALTHCARE SERVICES · Medium · For Profit	3.0	2	3	5
FAIR HAVEN METHODIST HOME FOR THE AGING · Large · Not for Profit	3.0	3	3	4
CIVIC CENTER HEALTH AND REHABILITATION, LLC NHS MANAGEMENT · Medium · For Profit	3.0	2	4	5
DIVERSICARE OF RIVERCHASE DIVERSICARE HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit	3.0	2	2	5
ARABELLA HEALTH & WELLNESS OF BIRMINGHAM ARABELLA HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT · Large · For Profit	3.0	3	3	3
SOUTH HAVEN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION, LLC NHS MANAGEMENT · Medium · For Profit	3.0	3	4	2
GREENBRIAR AT THE ALTAMONT SKILLED NURSING FACILIT NOLAND HEALTH · Medium · Not for Profit	3.0	3	4	4
KIRKWOOD BY THE RIVER PRESBYTERIAN RETIREMENT HOMES OF BIRMINGHAM, INC. · Medium · Not for Profit	3.0	4	4	1
GALLERIA WOODS SKILLED NURSING FACILITY HEALTHPEAK PROPERTIES, INC. · Small · For Profit	3.0	2	4	5
NORTHWAY HEALTH AND REHABILITATION, LLC NHS MANAGEMENT · Medium · For Profit	2.0	2	3	4
SOUTH HEALTH AND REHABILITATION, LLC NHS MANAGEMENT · Medium · For Profit	2.0	2	3	2
OAK KNOLL HEALTH AND REHABILITATION, LLC NHS MANAGEMENT · Medium · For Profit	2.0	1	4	5
BIRMINGHAM NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER EAST NORBERT BENNETT & DONALD DENZ · Large · For Profit	2.0	1	1	5
EAST GLEN NOLAND HEALTH · Medium · For Profit	2.0	2	3	3
BROOKDALE UNIVERSITY PARK SNF (AL) BROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING · Medium · For Profit	2.0	1	4	5
CHERRY HILL REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER BALL HEALTHCARE SERVICES · Medium · For Profit	2.0	2	2	3
NORTH HILL NURSING AND REHABILITATION CTR, LLC NORBERT BENNETT & DONALD DENZ · Large · For Profit	1.0	2	1	2
BIRMINGHAM NURSING AND REHABILITATION CTR LLC NORBERT BENNETT & DONALD DENZ · Large · For Profit	1.0	1	2	4
ELITE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CARE CENTER MOUNT ROYAL OPERATIONS LLC · Large · For Profit	1.0	1	3	2