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Senior Care in Alabama

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Cost of senior care in Alabama

Assisted living in Alabama averages $3,650 per month statewide — about 32% below the national median. In-home care runs about $20 per hour, or roughly $3,200 per month for full-time help. 2,249 care providers serve Alabama, and many accept Medicaid to help families cover the cost.

Senior care costs in Alabama (statewide averages)
Care typeTypical costNotes
In-home care$20/hour~$3,200/mo full-time
Assisted living$3,650/monthprivate one-bedroom
Nursing home$7,635/month~$91,615/yr, private room

Source: CareScout / Genworth Cost of Care Survey (2024).

Baptist Health Princeton Hospital

Baptist Health Princeton Hospital

Birmingham, AL

★★☆☆☆ (963)

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Southeast Health Medical Center

Dothan, AL

★★★★☆ (952)

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Princeton Baptist Medical Center

Princeton Baptist Medical Center

Birmingham, AL

★★★☆☆ (930)

Princeton Baptist Medical Center is a Hospital provider located in Birmingham, AL 35211. They accept Medicare. Licensed …

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Ascension St. Vincent's East

Ascension St. Vincent's East

Birmingham, AL

★★★☆☆ (887)

This provider appears in this directory as a cancer treatment listing in Birmingham, AL, US. The available public detail…

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St Vincent's Chilton

St Vincent's Chilton

Clanton, AL

★★★☆☆ (887)

This provider appears in this directory as a hospital listing in Clanton, AL, US. The available public details are limit…

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St Vincents Blount

St Vincents Blount

Oneonta, AL

★★★☆☆ (887)

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St. Vincent's East

St. Vincent's East

Birmingham, AL

★★★☆☆ (887)

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Brookwood Baptist Medical Center

Brookwood Baptist Medical Center

Birmingham, AL

★★☆☆☆ (881)

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Brookwood Baptist Medical Center

Brookwood Baptist Medical Center

Vestavia, AL

★★☆☆☆ (881)

This provider appears in this directory as a hospital listing in Vestavia, AL, US. The available public details are limi…

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Shelby Baptist Medical Center

Alabaster, AL

★★☆☆☆ (881)

This provider appears in this directory as a hospital listing in Alabaster, AL, US. The available public details are lim…

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Crestwood Medical Center

Crestwood Medical Center

Huntsville, AL

★★★☆☆ (863)

This provider appears in this directory as a hospital listing in Huntsville, AL, US. The available public details are li…

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Jackson Medical Center

Jackson Medical Center

Jackson, AL

★★★☆☆ (863)

This provider appears in this directory as a hospital listing in Jackson, AL, US. The available public details are limit…

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Northwest Medical Center

Winfield, AL

★★★☆☆ (863)

This provider appears in this directory as a hospital listing in Winfield, AL, US. The available public details are limi…

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Medical West, an Affiliate of Uab Health System

Bessemer, AL

★★★☆☆ (795)

This provider appears in this directory as a hospital listing in Bessemer, AL, US. The available public details are limi…

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Baldwin Health

Baldwin Health

Foley, AL

★★★☆☆ (743)

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Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center

Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center

Anniston, AL

★★☆☆☆ (736)

This provider appears in this directory as a cancer treatment listing in Anniston, AL, US. The available public details …

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Marshall Medical Centers

Marshall Medical Centers

Boaz, AL

★★★☆☆ (705)

This provider appears in this directory as a hospital listing in Boaz, AL, US. The available public details are limited …

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Birmingham VA Medical Center

Birmingham VA Medical Center

Birmingham, AL

★★★★☆ (703)

This provider appears in this directory as a cancer treatment listing in Birmingham, AL, US. The available public detail…

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Jackson Hospital & Clinic

Jackson Hospital & Clinic

Montgomery, AL

★★★☆☆ (660)

This provider appears in this directory as a hospital listing in Montgomery, AL, US. The available public details are li…

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Walker Baptist Medical Center

Walker Baptist Medical Center

Jasper, AL

★★☆☆☆ (580)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many senior care providers are in Alabama?

There are 2249+ verified senior care providers in Alabama. Browse profiles, compare ratings, and contact providers directly on families.care.

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How much does assisted living cost in Alabama?

Assisted living in Alabama averages about $3,650 per month statewide, about 32% below the national median of $5,350. Actual prices vary by community, room type, and level of care.

How much does in-home care cost in Alabama?

In-home care in Alabama runs about $20 per hour. Full-time care (about 160 hours a month) works out to roughly $3,200 per month.

Does Medicaid help pay for senior care in Alabama?

Yes. Alabama's Medicaid program offers waivers that can help cover home care and, in some cases, assisted living for residents who meet income and care-need rules. Eligibility and covered services vary, so confirm the details with the state program.

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