Alabama: CMS Rating Breakdown
Alabama operates 224 CMS-certified nursing homes, according to current Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services data. The state's facilities are distributed across three ownership categories: 189 for-profit institutions, 27 nonprofit facilities, and 8 government-operated homes. The average Five-Star overall rating across all Alabama nursing homes is 3.04 out of 5.
The Five-Star rating system serves as a broad indicator of facility performance but has documented limitations. A statewide average rating does not constitute a definitive evaluation of individual facilities and should not be interpreted as medical, financial, or legal guidance. Anyone evaluating a specific nursing home should consult the facility's individual Care Compare profile on the CMS website and review the per-facility pages for current, detailed information relevant to their particular circumstances.
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 |