Local supply and market context for residential assisted living in Birmingham.
Updated July 2026
Birmingham, AL has 13 licensed assisted living homes (856 beds, averaging 65.8 per home). It sits in Shelby County, a strong RAL market scoring 9.0/10, with 15,256 seniors 75+ growing 26.9%.
Licensed homes
13
Birmingham
Licensed beds
856
total
Avg home size
65.8 beds
per home
County opportunity
9.0/10
Strong
The Birmingham assisted living market
Birmingham has 13 licensed assisted living homes totaling 856 beds — an average of 65.8 beds per home, skewing toward larger communities. As part of Shelby County, it draws on a 75+ population of 15,256 growing 26.9%, with a senior median income of $69,559. See the full Shelby County market or all Alabama top markets.
Frequently asked questions
How many assisted living homes are in Birmingham, AL?
Birmingham has 13 licensed assisted living homes with about 856 total beds.
Is Birmingham a good place to open an assisted living home?
Birmingham is in Shelby County, which scores 9.0/10 (Strong) on RAL Market Scout; its 75+ population is growing 26.9%. Current local supply is 13 homes.
What county is Birmingham in?
Birmingham is in Shelby County, Alabama.
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Sources: Home and bed counts from the Alabama licensing roster (RAL Market Scout pipeline). County demand, growth, and income from U.S. Census ACS. Snapshot: 2026-07. Informational only — not legal, financial, or investment advice.