The 25 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Birmingham, AL for 2018

There are 25 Assisted Living Facilities in the Birmingham area, with 14 in Birmingham and 11 nearby.

The average cost of assisted living in Birmingham is $4,111 per month. This is higher than the national median of $3,295. Cheaper nearby regions include Hoover with an average starting cost of $3,629.

To help you with your search, browse the 79 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.

Caring.com has helped 6 families in Birmingham find high-quality senior care. To speak with one of our Family Advisors about assisted living options and costs in Birmingham, call (855) 863-8283.

14 Assisted Living Facilities in Birmingham, AL

Caring Star 2014

Brookdale University Park

Provides: Assisted Living

400 University Park Dr., Birmingham, AL 35209

"Brookdale was a very nice place. It was quite large, and seemed crowded, but it was nice enough. I talked to the tour guide, and she was informative enough, but It was really too large for us. They..." More

Caring Star 2015

Galleria Woods

Provides: Assisted Living

3850 Galleria Woods, Birmingham, AL 35244

"Galleria Woods was beautiful, but it was expensive. The rooms were very nice, and the staff was great. They also have cottages, and they were beautiful. They invited us for lunch, and it was..." More

River Highlands of Birmingham

Provides: Assisted Living

1851 Data Drive, Birmingham, AL 35244

"River Highlands of Birmingham was excellent. We liked everything about it. The people were friendly. When you walk in, there was someone at the reception desk. Everything was clean. It was more..." More

Elmcroft of Grayson Valley

Provides: Assisted Living

2366 Old Springville Road, Birmingham, AL 35215

"I went to Elmcroft of Grayson Valley. It was very impressive. It was a nice place. We did have another family member that had stayed there and left because there were some bad things that happened..." More

Columbia Cottage - Mountain Brook

Provides: Assisted Living

3776 Crosshaven Dr., Birmingham, AL 35223

"My mother is living in Columbia Cottage. It is nicer than the rest and has a kitchenette with a microwave and fridge in the room. Our overall experience has been good. I am pleased with the staff...." More

The Bluffs at Greystone

Provides: Assisted Living

6328 Farley Ln, Birmingham, AL 35242

"Welcome to The Bluffs at Greystone Senior Living with what matters most in mind. The Bluffs at Greystone, located in the upscale suburbs of Birmingham, offers premiere Senior Living options..." More

Caring Star 2013

St. Martin's In the Pines

Provides: Assisted Living

4941 Montevallo Road, Birmingham, AL 35210

"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." More

Kirkwood by the River

Provides: Assisted Living

3605 Ratliff Rd., Birmingham, AL 35210

"My mother is in Kirkwood by the River. I think it is a perfect fit for her needs. She has a one bedroom unit which gives her a bedroom, a walk-in closet, and also a living area with a little..." More

Greenbriar At The Altamont

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

South Highland Center

Provides: Assisted Living

2035 Highland Ave., Birmingham, AL 35201

Mount Royal Towers

Provides: Assisted Living

300 Royal Tower Drive, Birmingham, AL 35209

"Mount Royal was excellent and gorgeous, but I could not afford it with my budget. The tour was good, though. The services and the staff were great." More

Regency Retirement Village - Birmingham

Provides: Assisted Living

285 West Oxmoor Road, Birmingham, AL 35209

"Regency Retirement Village - Birmingham was great. They had private rooms, and the dining area was like a cafeteria. The staff was great. It was memory care, but they didn't accept Medicaid, so we..." More

Community One

Provides: Assisted Living

3205 Norwood Blvd., Birmingham, AL 35234

Affinity Home Hospice Services

Provides: Assisted Living

216 Aquarius Dr Suite 306 , Birmingham, AL 35209

11 Assisted Living Facilities near Birmingham, AL

Country Cottages at Birmingham, Hoover

Provides: Assisted Living

4000 Greenwood Dr., Hoover, AL 35216

"This is an amazing facility that caters to the needs of a variety of residents. Activities, especially during holidays and birthdays, are consistent for all residents and their families to enjoy. ..." More

Caring Star 2017

Danberry at Inverness

Provides: Assisted Living

235 Inverness Center Drive, Hoover, AL 35242

"I lived at Danberry at Inverness for three years. I go out there once in a while and have lunch with some old friends. I had a 739-square-foot one-bedroom apartment. It was quite lovely, and it had..." More

Covenant Place of Gardendale

Provides: Assisted Living

1409 Thompson Cir, Gardendale, AL 35071

"My client has moved into Covenant Place of Gardendale. The staff is very professional and friendly. The facility itself is very clean and offered an excellent level of service. The food is good and..." More

Rittenhouse Village At Hoover

Provides: Assisted Living

570 Southland Drive,, Hoover, AL 35226

"Rittenhouse Village at Hoover is the best facility we've got here in Birmingham for people with dementia. So far, they’ve been really good to Mom and she's getting used to the place. I called the..." More

Somerby at St. Vincent's One Nineteen

Provides: Assisted Living

200 One Nineteen Boulevard, Hoover, AL 35242

"Somerby at St. Vincent's One Nineteen is walking distance from my home and it's an outstanding facility because it's attached to a suite of doctors' offices and a full service gym and spa. I really..." More

Caring Star 2018

Gardens of Pelham

Provides: Assisted Living

2124 Old Montgomery Highway, Pelham, AL 35124

"Gardens of Pelham has been great. They're very caring and loving people. It's a small place, only 16 residents, and it's a real family with a family feeling. The staff assists us with anything and..." More

Peachtree Senior Living

Provides: Assisted Living

3740 Eagel Dr., Trussville, AL 35173

"Staff was very friendly, home was clean. " More

The Oaks on Parkwood

Provides: Assisted Living

2651 Laurel Oaks Dr, Bessemer, AL 35022

"I was very impressed with Oaks on Parkwood. They had six or seven buildings that housed so many apartments. They had little individual dining rooms for each building where they can do things that..." More

Self Nursing Home LLC

Provides: Assisted Living

129 E Crest Rd, Bessemer, 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

Morningside of Riverchase

Provides: Assisted Living

2184 Parkway Lake Drive, Hoover, AL 35244

"Morningside of Riverchase seemed like a nice place that I would probably consider relocating my mother to. The staff that helped me tour the community was very knowledgeable and helpful. I liked..." More

Home Sweet Home

Provides: Assisted Living

6792 Old Hwy. 31, Gardendale, AL 35071

"First of all home sweet home is a boarding home not an assisted living. I have had 2 family members that has lived there for years. It is the only place I would 100% recomend. It may be an older..." More

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Review of Brookdale University Park

Brookdale was a very nice place. It was quite large, and seemed crowded, but it was nice enough. I talked to the tour guide, and she was informative enough, but It was really too large for us. They... Read more

Sam
Review of River Highlands of Birmingham

River Highlands of Birmingham was excellent. We liked everything about it. The people were friendly. When you walk in, there was someone at the reception desk. Everything was clean. It was more lik... Read more

Gemma
Review of River Highlands of Birmingham

River Highlands of Birmingham is large. The people are nice, but the place is institutional. The dining room was just a bunch of long tables and a buffet. The staff was very friendly, nice, and sho... Read more

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