Senior Care in Alabama
Explore licensed senior care options across 243 cities in Alabama. Compare 2,117 verified provider listings, review local cost benchmarks, and find comprehensive care planning guides.
Alabama Senior Care Cost Report
Median assisted living: $4,425/mo. View statewide pricing comparisons, top 10 city benchmarks, and national medians.
Alabama Senior Care Cost Benchmarks
Source: CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey (published March 2026)
| Care Type | Alabama Median | Annualized Estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Assisted Living Facility | $4,425/mo | $53,100/yr |
| Memory Care (Estimated) | $5,531/mo | $66,375/yr |
| In-Home Care (Home Health Aide) | $27/hr | $61,776/yr (44 hrs/wk) |
| Homemaker Services | $0/hr | $0/yr (44 hrs/wk) |
| Nursing Home (Private Room) | $8,787/mo | $105,444/yr |
| Adult Day Health Care | $58/day | $14,500/yr (5 days/wk) |
Alabama Medicaid & State Regulation
Understanding state regulations and financial assistance programs helps families make informed, secure long-term care placements across Alabama.
State Licensing Agency
Senior care facilities, residential communities, and memory care homes are licensed and inspected by the Alabama Department of Public Health.
Regular inspections assess staffing ratios, medication administration, sanitation, and resident safety rights.
Medicaid HCBS Waiver
Financial assistance for home care and supportive residential living is provided through the Elderly and Disabled (E&D) Waiver.
Medicaid waivers fund therapeutic and personal care services, though room and board costs typically require private pay.
Cities in Alabama
Verified provider directory inventory as of September 2026
Birmingham
215 licensed providers
Mobile
169 licensed providers
Huntsville
134 licensed providers
Montgomery
120 licensed providers
Dothan
58 licensed providers
Tuscaloosa
51 licensed providers
Decatur
40 licensed providers
Florence
40 licensed providers
Gadsden
35 licensed providers
Hoover
34 licensed providers
Madison
33 licensed providers
Bessemer
27 licensed providers
Cullman
26 licensed providers
Athens
25 licensed providers
Auburn
23 licensed providers
Selma
22 licensed providers
Anniston
21 licensed providers
Opelika
21 licensed providers
Daphne
20 licensed providers
Jasper
20 licensed providers
Pell City
20 licensed providers
Muscle Shoals
19 licensed providers
Northport
19 licensed providers
Fairhope
18 licensed providers
Troy
18 licensed providers
Phenix City
17 licensed providers
Foley
16 licensed providers
Greenville
15 licensed providers
Scottsboro
15 licensed providers
Valley
15 licensed providers
Vestavia
15 licensed providers
Wetumpka
15 licensed providers
Andalusia
14 licensed providers
Eufaula
14 licensed providers
Prattville
14 licensed providers
Sylacauga
13 licensed providers
Demopolis
12 licensed providers
Enterprise
12 licensed providers
Rainbow City
12 licensed providers
Albertville
11 licensed providers
Atmore
11 licensed providers
Clanton
11 licensed providers
Fort Payne
11 licensed providers
Guntersville
11 licensed providers
Hamilton
11 licensed providers
Oneonta
11 licensed providers
Centre
10 licensed providers
Monroeville
10 licensed providers
Oxford
10 licensed providers
Talladega
10 licensed providers
Trussville
10 licensed providers
Alexander City
9 licensed providers
Brewton
9 licensed providers
Gardendale
9 licensed providers
Moulton
9 licensed providers
Russellville
9 licensed providers
Sheffield
9 licensed providers
Vestavia Hills
9 licensed providers
Winfield
9 licensed providers
Geneva
8 licensed providers
Homewood
8 licensed providers
Hueytown
8 licensed providers
Ozark
8 licensed providers
Pelham
8 licensed providers
Alabaster
7 licensed providers
Bay Minette
7 licensed providers
Camden
7 licensed providers
Dadeville
7 licensed providers
Evergreen
7 licensed providers
Fayette
7 licensed providers
Jackson
7 licensed providers
Tallassee
7 licensed providers
Boaz
6 licensed providers
Carrollton
6 licensed providers
Hartselle
6 licensed providers
McCalla
6 licensed providers
Red Bay
6 licensed providers
Semmes
6 licensed providers
Abbeville
5 licensed providers
Arab
5 licensed providers
Georgiana
5 licensed providers
Gulf Shores
5 licensed providers
Haleyville
5 licensed providers
Luverne
5 licensed providers
Mountain Brook
5 licensed providers
Opp
5 licensed providers
Roanoke
5 licensed providers
Theodore
5 licensed providers
Union Springs
5 licensed providers
York
5 licensed providers
Ashland
4 licensed providers
Attalla
4 licensed providers
Butler
4 licensed providers
Center Point
4 licensed providers
Centreville
4 licensed providers
Citronelle
4 licensed providers
Collinsville
4 licensed providers
Eight Mile
4 licensed providers
Elba
4 licensed providers
Eutaw
4 licensed providers
Falkville
4 licensed providers
Hazel Green
4 licensed providers
Heflin
4 licensed providers
Irondale
4 licensed providers
Jacksonville
4 licensed providers
Odenville
4 licensed providers
Piedmont
4 licensed providers
Prichard
4 licensed providers
Rainsville
4 licensed providers
Spanish Fort
4 licensed providers
Town Creek
4 licensed providers
Tuscumbia
4 licensed providers
Tuskegee
4 licensed providers
Vernon
4 licensed providers
Wedowee
4 licensed providers
Calera
3 licensed providers
Chatom
3 licensed providers
Chelsea
3 licensed providers
Crossville
3 licensed providers
Deatsville
3 licensed providers
Glencoe
3 licensed providers
Grand Bay
3 licensed providers
Grove Hill
3 licensed providers
Guin
3 licensed providers
Lanett
3 licensed providers
Marion
3 licensed providers
Meridianville
3 licensed providers
Millbrook
3 licensed providers
Moody
3 licensed providers
Pinson
3 licensed providers
Pleasant Grove
3 licensed providers
Saraland
3 licensed providers
Smiths Station
3 licensed providers
Whistler
3 licensed providers
Aliceville
2 licensed providers
Altoona
2 licensed providers
Arley
2 licensed providers
Ashville
2 licensed providers
Beaverton
2 licensed providers
Childersburg
2 licensed providers
Columbiana
2 licensed providers
Cusseta
2 licensed providers
Dolomite
2 licensed providers
Double Springs
2 licensed providers
Elmore
2 licensed providers
Fort Mitchell
2 licensed providers
Fultondale
2 licensed providers
Greensboro
2 licensed providers
Hanceville
2 licensed providers
Hartford
2 licensed providers
Hayneville
2 licensed providers
Helena
2 licensed providers
Hurtsboro
2 licensed providers
Killen
2 licensed providers
Lafayette
2 licensed providers
Linden
2 licensed providers
Livingston
2 licensed providers
Millry
2 licensed providers
Montevallo
2 licensed providers
New Market
2 licensed providers
Owens Cross Roads
2 licensed providers
Robertsdale
2 licensed providers
Sandrock
2 licensed providers
Slocomb
2 licensed providers
Somerville
2 licensed providers
Thomasville
2 licensed providers
Wadley
2 licensed providers
Akron
1 licensed provider
Alabama
1 licensed provider
Baileyton
1 licensed provider
Brent
1 licensed provider
Bridgeport
1 licensed provider
Brundidge
1 licensed provider
Carbon Hill
1 licensed provider
Catherine
1 licensed provider
Cedar Bluff
1 licensed provider
Centerpoint
1 licensed provider
Chancellor
1 licensed provider
Cleveland
1 licensed provider
Clio
1 licensed provider
Coffee Springs
1 licensed provider
Coosada
1 licensed provider
Cordova
1 licensed provider
Cropwell
1 licensed provider
Daleville
1 licensed provider
Dauphin Island
1 licensed provider
Eastaboga
1 licensed provider
Eclectic
1 licensed provider
Elkmont
1 licensed provider
Fairfield
1 licensed provider
Faunsdale
1 licensed provider
Florala
1 licensed provider
Fruitdale
1 licensed provider
Fyffe
1 licensed provider
Gilbertown
1 licensed provider
Goodwater
1 licensed provider
Gordo
1 licensed provider
Graysville
1 licensed provider
Hampton Cove
1 licensed provider
Harpersville
1 licensed provider
Harvest
1 licensed provider
Hayden
1 licensed provider
Headland
1 licensed provider
Henagar
1 licensed provider
Hope Hull
1 licensed provider
Jack
1 licensed provider
Jemison
1 licensed provider
Laceys Spring
1 licensed provider
Leeds
1 licensed provider
Leesburg
1 licensed provider
Lincoln
1 licensed provider
Lineville
1 licensed provider
Mexia
1 licensed provider
Midfield
1 licensed provider
Moundville
1 licensed provider
Mount Olive
1 licensed provider
Mount Vernon
1 licensed provider
Munford
1 licensed provider
Newville
1 licensed provider
Normal
1 licensed provider
Notasulga
1 licensed provider
Plantersville
1 licensed provider
Pratville
1 licensed provider
Rainesville
1 licensed provider
Ranburne
1 licensed provider
Reform
1 licensed provider
Rockford
1 licensed provider
Rogersville
1 licensed provider
Salem
1 licensed provider
Samson
1 licensed provider
Satsuma
1 licensed provider
Smiths
1 licensed provider
Snead
1 licensed provider
South Birmingham
1 licensed provider
Southside
1 licensed provider
Springville
1 licensed provider
Stapleton
1 licensed provider
Tanner
1 licensed provider
Tarrant
1 licensed provider
Uniontown
1 licensed provider
Vance
1 licensed provider
Weaver
1 licensed provider
Woodland
1 licensed provider
Frequently Asked Questions
How many licensed senior care facilities operate in Alabama?
The families.care verified directory tracks 2,117 licensed senior care providers across 243 cities in Alabama as of September 2026. This includes assisted living communities, dedicated memory care facilities, skilled nursing homes, and licensed home health agencies.
What is the cost of senior living in Alabama?
According to the CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey (published March 2026), the median cost of assisted living in Alabama is $4,425 per month. In-home care aides average $27 per hour, and nursing homes average $105,444 annually for private rooms.
Who regulates assisted living and nursing homes in Alabama?
Senior living facilities in Alabama are regulated and inspected by the Alabama Department of Public Health. Inspection reports, safety audits, and violation records are public records that families should consult prior to admission.
Can Alabama Medicaid help pay for senior care?
Yes. In Alabama, Medicaid covers skilled nursing home care for medically and financially qualified individuals. For seniors who prefer living at home or in community residential settings, Alabama offers Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers, such as the Elderly and Disabled (E&D) Waiver, which cover personal care and therapy services.
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How we research and verify this information
Our team compiles this listing from public records and provider data, and reviews it against authoritative sources. Read our editorial standards and research methodology.
- Cost of Care Survey (2025)Publisher: CareScout. Supports: General senior-care planning information. Last checked: 2026-08-15.
- Skilled nursing facility coveragePublisher: Medicare.gov. Supports: General senior-care planning information. Last checked: 2026-08-15.
- Medicaid coverage and eligibilityPublisher: Medicaid.gov. Supports: General senior-care planning information. Last checked: 2026-07-10.
- Long-term-care guidance for familiesPublisher: National Institute on Aging. Supports: General senior-care planning information. Last checked: 2026-07-10.
- VA pension rates (Aid & Attendance)Publisher: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Supports: General senior-care planning information. Last checked: 2026-08-15.