Alabama: CMS Rating Breakdown
Alabama operates 224 CMS-certified nursing homes, according to current Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services data. The state's nursing home landscape is predominantly composed of for-profit facilities, which account for 189 of the total, while non-profit homes comprise 27 facilities and government-operated homes represent 8 facilities.
The average Five-Star overall rating across Alabama's nursing homes stands at 3.04 of 5. The Five-Star rating system, while useful as a broad indicator of facility performance, has documented limitations and should not be viewed as a definitive assessment of any individual facility's quality. State-level averages mask significant variation among individual homes and do not constitute medical, financial, or legal advice.
When evaluating a specific nursing home for admission or care decisions, individuals should consult each facility's dedicated Care Compare profile on the CMS website, which provides facility-specific ratings, inspection histories, staffing information, and other detailed metrics. These per-facility pages offer the granular information necessary to make informed decisions about actual care options.
How to read this. The star ratings here are official CMS Five-Star Quality figures, shown as the rating as of May2026 — a relative quality measure with documented limits, not a recommendation, guarantee, or medical/financial/legal advice. Always confirm the current rating and details on the facility’s live Medicare Care Compare profile, and involve the resident and their clinicians in any decision.
Ownership mix
| Ownership | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For Profit | 189 |
| Non Profit | 27 |
| Government | 8 |
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Informational only — not medical, financial, or legal advice. Senior Care by State reports official CMS Five-Star Quality data, which is a relative measure with documented limitations — not a recommendation or a guarantee that any facility is right for you. Choosing care is a personal medical and financial decision: confirm the current details with the facility directly, talk with the resident’s physician and care team, and verify ratings and coverage on Medicare.gov or with your state’s long-term-care or health agency before relying on anything here. For medical, financial, or legal questions, consult a qualified professional.