The 24 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Birmingham, AL for 2018

There are 24 Assisted Living Facilities in the Birmingham area, with 12 in Birmingham and 12 nearby.

The average cost of assisted living in Birmingham is $4,122 per month. This is higher than the national median of $3,405. Cheaper nearby regions include Hoover with an average starting cost of $3,469.

To help you with your search, browse the 108 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Birmingham. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Birmingham 4.2 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Hoover with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

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12 Assisted Living Facilities in Birmingham, AL

Caring Star 2014

Brookdale University Park

Provides: Assisted Living

400 University Park Dr., Birmingham, AL 35209

"The rooms and the people in Brookdale Senior Living were nice. " More

Caring Star 2015

Galleria Woods

Provides: Assisted Living

3850 Galleria Woods, Birmingham, AL 35244

"We moved in here at Galleria Woods. We decided that this is the best one for us. The staff was very caring. Once you eat down there, the staff already knows exactly whether you will have decaf or..." More

Elmcroft of Grayson Valley

Provides: Assisted Living

2366 Old Springville Road, Birmingham, AL 35215

"I recently moved my family member out because this facility is very understaffed, the food is less than adequate, the director is not professional, they seem to have a hire turnover of aids, must..." More

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Columbia Cottage - Mountain Brook

Provides: Assisted Living

3776 Crosshaven Dr., Birmingham, AL 35223

"I have visited 13 places and Columbia Cottage is the first one that the minute I walked in, I knew is the right place for my sister. The facility is very clean, very homey, and very well decorated...." More

Kirkwood by the River

Provides: Assisted Living

3605 Ratliff Rd., Birmingham, AL 35210

"The facility was pleasantly decorated and had an ambience about it. All of the residents that I saw appeared to be engaged with each other and staff. The staff paid extra attention to the..." More

The Altamont Retirement Cmnty.

Provides: Assisted Living

2831 S. Highland Ave., Birmingham, AL 35205

"Honestly was very impressed with the staff and facilities. My grandmother seemed to think the caretakers were a bit pushy (this comes as no surprise to us), but I found them to be efficient and..." More

Caring Star 2013

St. Martins-in-the-Pines

Provides: Assisted Living

4941 Montevallo Road, Birmingham, AL 35210

"St. Martin is a much older facility, but it's very well cared for. I have three friends that live there. They have Bingo, Bridge, and jigsaw puzzles. They take trips to the stores. The rooms are..." More

Mount Royal Towers

Provides: Assisted Living

300 Royal Tower Drive, Birmingham, AL 35209

"I've been to Mount Royal twice. The place and the staff were both nice. " More

Regency Retirement Village - Birmingham

Provides: Assisted Living

285 West Oxmoor Road, Birmingham, AL 35209

"I love Regency. This was a wonderful facility. It was very clean. The staff there were very professional and very warm. I also thought their price was good. I would have chosen it for my sister..." More

Affinity Home Hospice Services

Provides: Assisted Living

216 Aquarius Dr Suite 306 , Birmingham, AL 35209

Community One

Provides: Assisted Living

3205 Norwood Blvd., Birmingham, AL 35234

South Highland Center

Provides: Assisted Living

2035 Highland Ave., Birmingham, AL 35201

"Alzheimer's is a wicked enemy. A vibrant successful woman stripped of memory now no longer able to speak. An active hiker in her prime her 92 year old body continues. My mother goes daily to the..." More

12 Assisted Living Facilities near Birmingham, AL

Country Cottages at Birmingham, Hoover

Provides: Assisted Living

4000 Greenwood Dr., Hoover, AL 35216

"They have 1 "homemaker" per building which is 16 patients. They are chronically short staffed with staff having to work double shifts which can make them short tempered. The food is more bad than..." More

Caring Star 2017

Danberry at Inverness

Provides: Assisted Living

235 Inverness Center Drive, Hoover, AL 35242

"I liked Danberry. The people there were very nice. The only reason why I didn't want to move there was because of the traffic. " More

Rittenhouse Village At Hoover

Provides: Assisted Living

570 Southland Drive,, Hoover, AL 35226

"My mother lived here temporarily, while she was waiting for a spot in memory care with her husband at another nearby facility. I was very impressed with most of the PCAs, as they generally were..." More

Covenant Place of Gardendale

Provides: Assisted Living

1409 Thompson Cir, Gardendale, AL 35071

"Covenant Place of Gardendale was a nice facility. The rooms were neat and simple. It was secure. Basing it on the other people that I have known that have used it, they were very pleased and happy..." More

Caring Star 2018

Gardens of Pelham

Provides: Assisted Living

2124 Old Montgomery Highway, Pelham, AL 35124

"The Gardens of Pelham emphasizes community and care to provide the best facility in the area! The tenure staff is very caring and knowledgeable to each individual. the city of Pelham is honored to..." More

Somerby at St. Vincent's One Nineteen

Provides: Assisted Living

200 One Nineteen Boulevard, Hoover, AL 35242

"Caring, friendly and competent employees and staff. Excellent food. Programs to benefit all. Warm and inviting decor, yet each individual room may be furnished and decorated to please the..." More

River Highlands of Birmingham

Provides: Assisted Living

1851 Data Drive, Hoover, AL 35244

"River Highlands of Birmingham was a beautiful facility with a beautiful garden outside. The rooms were nice and spacious. The whole facility area was nice. The cost was high for us, but it was very..." More

Peachtree Senior Living

Provides: Assisted Living

3740 Eagel Dr., Trussville, AL 35173

"Family owned. Very clean facility and friendly experienced staff. " More

The Oaks on Parkwood

Provides: Assisted Living

2651 Laurel Oaks Dr, Bessemer, AL 35022

"I had previously stated i was not impressed with the cleaning department and want to apologize for that. My concerns were immediately recognized and through no fault of personal at the oaks were..." More

Morningside of Riverchase

Provides: Assisted Living

2184 Parkway Lake Drive, Hoover, AL 35244

"I learned of Ashton Gables in Riverchase from a list of available assistant living homes. The place appeared to be pretty clean and spotless. The staff were friendly. We got to see a unit that's..." More

Hueytown Retirement Lodge

Provides: Assisted Living

129 E. Crest Rd., Hueytown, AL 35023

"I have visited Hueytown Retirement Lodge many times with my church growing up. Sometimes it was for Christmas or just to visit. The people that work at this assisted living facility were very nice..." More

Home Sweet Home

Provides: Assisted Living

6792 Old Hwy. 31, Gardendale, AL 35071

"I visited this place and it is no "home sweet home". It is a cold, lifeless building. A huge dog greets you on front porch and one is on the couch inside. The patrons are not happy and cared..." More

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Recent Reviews of Assisted Living in Birmingham

Review of St. Martins-in-the-Pines

Horrible place, nursing care is terrible, not enough staff to care for patients, NEVER put your loved one there. Beyond terrible experience. Read more

Tbish
Review of Regency Retirement Village - Birmingham

Excellent tour… Building is well-maintained and very very clean. Staff is friendly and helpful and willing to educate the family about their services.Very surprised when each department head came o... Read more

Kavu1962
Review of St. Martins-in-the-Pines

I was there visiting and was truly amazed at what I saw. Caring people, clean community and great food. It was really a great experience and changed my perception of a nursing home. Read more

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