Top-Rated Nursing Homes in Alabama
The 41 nursing homes in Alabama that CMS rates 5 stars overall — the highest rating in the government’s five-star system. Listed exactly as CMS publishes it, grouped by county.
At a glance
- CMS 5-star nursing homes
- 41
- Share of rated facilities
- 18%
- of 223 rated
- Rated 4 stars or better
- 88
- All nursing homes in state
- 224
About the CMS 5-star rating (and what this list is not)
CMS 5-star nursing homes in Alabama
All 41 facilities, grouped by county. Each links to its full CMS record.
Mobile County5
- Crowne Health Care of CitronelleCitronelle · Mobile County · 69 bedsHealth 5 out of 5Staffing 4 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Crowne Health Care of SpringhillMobile · Mobile County · 46 bedsHealth 4 out of 5Staffing 5 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Kensington Health and RehabilitationMobile · Mobile County · 120 bedsHealth 5 out of 5Staffing 4 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Little Sisters of the Poor Sacred Heart ResidenceMobile · Mobile County · 75 bedsHealth 5 out of 5Staffing 5 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Palm Gardens Health and Rehabilitation, LLCMobile · Mobile County · 100 bedsHealth 5 out of 5Staffing 4 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
Colbert County3
- Cottage of the ShoalsTuscumbia · Colbert County · 103 bedsHealth 4 out of 5Staffing 2 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Cypress Cove Care CenterMuscle Shoals · Colbert County · 90 bedsHealth 5 out of 5Staffing 4 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Keller LandingTuscumbia · Colbert County · 109 bedsHealth 5 out of 5Staffing 4 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
Escambia County2
Marengo County2
Marshall County2
Pickens County2
Talladega County2
Bullock County1
Calhoun County1
Choctaw County1
Clarke County1
Cleburne County1
Coosa County1
De Kalb County1
Fayette County1
Franklin County1
Geneva County1
Jackson County1
Lawrence County1
Limestone County1
Perry County1
Russell County1
Tallapoosa County1
Washington County1
Compare the top-rated facilities
Put two to four of these facilities side by side on the same CMS fields — exact CMS values, no ranking or recommendation.
A 5-star overall rating does not mean two facilities are identical — they can differ on health inspections, staffing, penalties, and beds. Compare shows all of it side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
How many 5-star nursing homes are in Alabama?
CMS gives its highest overall rating — 5 stars — to 41 of the 223 rated nursing homes in Alabama (about 18%). Those 41 facilities are listed on this page, grouped by county.
Are these the best nursing homes in Alabama?
They are the facilities CMS rates 5 stars overall — the highest rating in the government's five-star system, based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. SeniorCareRating.com does not add its own ranking or opinion; a CMS star rating is a summary of past data, not a guarantee about a facility's current care. Always visit in person and confirm current details with the facility.
What does a 5-star CMS rating mean?
CMS calculates an overall five-star rating from three components: health inspections, staffing levels relative to resident needs, and clinical quality measures. Five stars is "much above average" in CMS's own words. It reflects past reported data, so read it alongside the facility's individual records and a personal visit.
How current is this list?
The ratings on this page reflect the CMS data snapshot refreshed 2026-07-18. CMS updates its ratings over time, so confirm a facility's current rating on Medicare's Care Compare before making a decision.