Best Skilled Nursing in Mobile, Alabama
18 communities found
Mobile has 19 skilled nursing communities, all residential, with 17 carrying a rating and an average of 3.7 out of 5 drawn from 735 reviews read. Among the 13 communities with Medicare star data, the average sits at 3.5 stars, with four earning five stars and six at four stars or better. Of the 14 communities with known sizes, 13 are large.
- 18communities
- 3.6average rating, 16 rated
- 637family reviews read
- 0small homes, 10 or fewer
Little Sisters of the Poor
Mobile, Alabama
4.9(14)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Knollwood Healthcare Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
Mobile, Alabama
4.4(46)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
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Mobile, Alabama
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Kensington
Mobile, Alabama
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Gordon Oaks Senior Living Community
Mobile, Alabama
4.1(41)
Assisted LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Crowne Place Assisted Living
Mobile, Alabama
3.3(3)
Assisted LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Crowne Health Care Of Springhill
Mobile, Alabama
3.9(28)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Allen Health And Rehabilitation
Mobile, Alabama
3.6(22)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Lynwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center
Mobile, Alabama
3.7(85)
Memory CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Springhill Rehabilitation & Senior Residence
Mobile, Alabama
3.6(32)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Camellia Health & Rehabilitation Center
Mobile, Alabama
3.6(33)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Twin Oaks Nursing Home Inc
Mobile, Alabama
3.4(17)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Best-rated skilled nursing in Mobile
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
- 1
4.9 (14 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 75 units
This small, faith-based community offers a warm, patient-first atmosphere welcoming residents of all races and faiths, rated 4.9 from 14 reviews.
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Knollwood Healthcare Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
4.4 (46 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 71 units
Families describe a clean, calm facility with attentive staff and a praised physical therapy team, despite noted dietary staffing gaps.
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Gordon Oaks Senior Living Community
4.1 (41 reviews)· Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Reviews are divided, with many praising attentive memory care staff and recent renovations, while others report neglect and maintenance problems.
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Crowne Health Care Of Springhill
3.9 (28 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 46 units
Reviewers consistently praise attentive, respectful staff who know residents by name, calling it a clean, well-run skilled nursing and rehab facility.
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Allen Health And Rehabilitation
3.6 (22 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 119 units
Reviews are sharply mixed, with warm, attentive staff on one hand and serious lapses in communication, cleanliness, and care on the other.
- 6
Lynwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center
3.7 (85 reviews)· Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 127 units
Families describe warm, attentive staff, strong rehab and nursing care, and a clean environment, with genuine relationships extending into memory care.
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Springhill Rehabilitation & Senior Residence
3.6 (32 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 151 units
A dedicated physical therapy team draws praise, but reviewers report serious concerns about hygiene care and slow call-bell response times.
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Camellia Health & Rehabilitation Center
3.6 (33 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 170 units
Reviewers describe a clean, welcoming facility with attentive staff and credit recent leadership changes for improved care, though food quality was flagged.
- 9
3.4 (17 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 131 units
Reviews are sharply divided between reports of serious neglect and understaffing and one account of a clean facility with kind, attentive staff.
- 10
3.6 (59 reviews)· Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 148 units
Most reviewers describe Crowne Health Care of Mobile as a compassionate, attentive place where staff learn residents by name and families feel included in care decisions. One detailed account, however, describes repeated…
What families say about skilled nursing in Mobile
Counted across the review summaries of 18 Mobile communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Families most often praise caring, attentive staff, noted in 74% of the 19 communities, followed by medical and nursing care at 53%, building and grounds at 47%, cleanliness at 42%, and food and dining at 32%. On the concern side, building and upkeep issues come up in 37% of communities, staff attitude and safety each in 32%, and staffing levels or turnover in 16%.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 72%
- Medical and nursing care 56%
- Building and grounds 50%
- Cleanliness 39%
- Food and dining 28%
Concerns raised
- Building and upkeep 39%
- Safety 33%
- Staff attitude 28%
- Cleanliness 17%
“Staff was friendly and helpful in finding my way around the facility. The facility was very quiet and clean. Atmosphere was pleasant and calm.”
“This is a religious order of sisters who take a vow to care for the aged and infirm poor. It is their mission in life to which they are dedicated. All races and creeds are accepted;65 and ilder”
Skilled Nursing in Mobile: the figures
- •Of the 14 with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 1 have 11 to 60, and 13 have more than 60.
- •13 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 3.5 out of 5: 6 rated four stars or better, 0 rated one star.
- •Most common amenities: 24-hour staff (16), emergency call system (16), wheelchair accessible (16), medication management (16), housekeeping (16), gathering / activity spaces (15).
How families pay for skilled nursing in Alabama
Most Alabama families start by paying privately, often drawing on savings, pensions and Social Security income, along with the proceeds from selling a home. Some have long-term care insurance policies that can be tapped to cover part or all of the monthly cost, and it's worth reviewing any policy early to understand what it will and won't pay for. Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for VA Aid and Attendance, a benefit that can help offset the cost of assisted living or memory care, though families should confirm eligibility and application details directly with the VA.
The full picture for the state: Skilled Nursing in Alabama.
Skilled Nursing near Mobile
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daphne16.8 mi | 14 | 4.3 / 5 | 16.8 mi |
| Fairhope18.9 mi | 19 | 4 / 5 | 18.9 mi |
| Pascagoula, Mississippi30.5 mi | 11 | 3.8 / 5 | 30.5 mi |
| Foley33.1 mi | 6 | 4.8 / 5 | 33.1 mi |
All of Alabama: Skilled Nursing in Alabama. Closer to home? Compare skilled nursing near you, sorted by distance.
About these figures
Computed on October 23, 2026 from the 18 communities listed in Mobile, 637 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change; the written summary was last revised September 25, 2026.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Mobile ask about.
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Skilled Nursing in Mobile: Common Questions
How many skilled nursing long term care communities are in Mobile, Alabama?
MyLivingChoice lists 18 skilled nursing long term care communities in Mobile, Alabama, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which skilled nursing long term care communities in Mobile are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Little Sisters of the Poor (4.9★, 14 ratings), Knollwood Healthcare Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation (4.4★, 46 ratings), Gordon Oaks Senior Living Community (4.1★, 41 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Mobile?
Beyond skilled nursing long term care, Mobile has skilled nursing / long term care (18 communities), assisted living (12 communities), independent living (9 communities), memory care (9 communities), home health (5 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate skilled nursing long term care in Mobile?
Families rate Mobile skilled nursing long term care communities 3.6 out of 5 on average, across 637 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Mobile skilled nursing long term care communities?
Across the review summaries of 18 Mobile communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 72%), medical and nursing care (mentioned for 56%), building and grounds (mentioned for 50%). The most common concerns are building and upkeep (39%), safety (33%), staff attitude (28%).
Are there small skilled nursing long term care homes in Mobile?
Of the 14 Mobile communities with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 1 has 11 to 60, and 13 have more than 60. Small licensed homes are listed here alongside large communities, which most directories skip.
How do Mobile nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?
13 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Mobile carry an overall star rating, averaging 3.5 out of 5. 6 are rated four stars or better and 0 are rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.
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Home care agencies serving Mobile bring help to the house: daily living, companionship, and respite for family caregivers.
