Nursing Homes in Birmingham, Alabama
About Nursing Homes in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham is the largest city in Alabama and has 20 CMS-certified nursing homes, the highest concentration in the state. Facilities range from large urban rehabilitation centers to smaller community nursing homes.
The average composite quality score for Birmingham nursing homes is 70.23/100, compared to the Alabama state average of 71.07/100 and the national average of 71.17/100. The average CMS star rating is 2.4 out of 5 stars.
The top-ranked facility in Birmingham is Galleria Woods Skilled Nursing Facility with a composite score of 85.78/100, ranking #1,425 nationally out of 14,703 U.S. nursing homes.
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How Birmingham Compares to Other Alabama Cities
All 20 Nursing Homes in Birmingham, Alabama
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 20 CMS-certified nursing homes in Birmingham, Alabama as of March 2026. Birmingham has the highest concentration of nursing facilities in Alabama. All are certified by CMS to accept Medicare and/or Medicaid.
The top-ranked nursing home in Birmingham is Galleria Woods Skilled Nursing Facility with a composite score of 85.78/100, ranking #1,425 nationally out of 14,703 U.S. facilities.
Birmingham nursing homes have an average composite quality score of 70.23/100, compared to the Alabama average of 71.07/100 and the national average of 71.17/100.
Yes — all 20 facilities listed for Birmingham are CMS-certified. Most accept both Medicare and Medicaid. Contact each facility directly to confirm current availability.