Alabama facility statistics
Medicare-certified facilities in Alabama, their CMS five-star quality, and the population they serve. Data as of June 20, 2026.
703facilities
3.1★average rating
200rated 4-5 stars
28%are 4-5 stars
Facilities by type
| Type | Facilities | Avg rating | % 4-5★ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Homes | 224 | 3.0★ | 39.3% |
| Hospitals | 100 | 2.7★ | 11.0% |
| Home Health Agencies | 116 | 3.9★ | 62.1% |
| Hospices | 85 | — | — |
| Dialysis Centers | 178 | 2.7★ | 16.3% |
Star-rating distribution
All rated facilities in Alabama. Green = 4-5★, amber = 3★, red = 1-2★.
Population, aging & economy
5,146,020total population
18.6%aged 65+
955,901residents 65+
+10.4%65+ growth since 2020
1.8%aged 85+
102people / sq mi
$62,027median household income
11.4%of seniors in poverty
2.3nursing homes per 10k seniors
Seniors (65+) by race
Separately, 1.8% of seniors are of Hispanic origin (any race). Race categories are mutually exclusive; Hispanic origin is counted separately.
Residents 65+ by gender
Women outnumber men among seniors (55.7% women), reflecting longer female life expectancy.
Residents 65+ over time
Share of population 65+ over time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates (2020-2024).
Largest cities by facility count
Birmingham
61 facilities
Avg rating2.8
Mobile
43 facilities
Avg rating3.3
Montgomery
31 facilities
Avg rating2.5
Huntsville
29 facilities
Avg rating3
Dothan
15 facilities
Avg rating3.2
Cullman
13 facilities
Avg rating3.5
Florence
13 facilities
Avg rating3.3
Gadsden
12 facilities
Avg rating3.1
Tuscaloosa
12 facilities
Avg rating1.9
Decatur
11 facilities
Avg rating2.4
Jasper
11 facilities
Avg rating2.8
Pell City
11 facilities
Avg rating3
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