ADPH's roster lists 4 nursing home, 2 home health, 1 assisted living, 1 specialty care (memory care) licenses with a Bessemer address, and 0 assisted living or memory care licenses within about five miles of the city's center ZIP code (35020); the nearest are listed below with their newest posted ADPH survey.
What should families know about senior care in Bessemer, AL?
Bessemer is the anchor of western Jefferson County and the seat of the county's Bessemer Division, with its own courthouse. Families from Bessemer, Hueytown, Pleasant Grove, Midfield and McCalla tend to look for care on the west side, close to UAB Medical West.
The west side of the county has a heavier concentration of nursing homes than of assisted living, which shows up clearly in ADPH's roster below. Families who want assisted living often look toward Hoover or downtown Birmingham as well.
Which assisted living and memory care is closest to Bessemer?
The closest licensed option to central Bessemer is Oaks on Parkwood Assisted Living Facility in Bessemer, a Congregate ALF with 80 beds about 5.1 miles away by straight line.
| Facility | License class | Miles away | Licensed beds | Newest posted ADPH survey | Tags cited in newest report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaks on Parkwood Assisted Living Facility 2651 Laurel Oak Drive, 35022 | Congregate ALF | 5.1 | 80 | None posted | n/a |
| Oaks on Parkwood Specialty Care Assisted Living Facility 2651 Laurel Oak Drive, 35022 | Congregate SCALF | 5.1 | 51 | October 24, 2024 | 9 |
| Briar Glen Alzheimer's Special Care Center 570 Southland Drive, 35226 | Congregate SCALF | 6.5 | 90 | May 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Bungalows at Riverchase 2184 Parkway Lake Dr., 35244 | Congregate ALF | 8.2 | 38 | March 20, 2025 | 8 |
| The Crossings at Riverchase Assisted Living 2171 Parkway Lake Drive, 35244 | Congregate ALF | 8.2 | 80 | None posted | n/a |
| Galleria Woods Assisted Living Facility 3850 Galleria Woods Drive, 35244 | Congregate ALF | 8.2 | 24 | June 5, 2024 | 0 |
| Riverchase Senior Living, LLC 1851 Data Drive, 35244 | Congregate ALF | 8.2 | 101 | None posted | n/a |
| The Crossings at Riverchase Memory Care 2171 Parkway Lake Drive, 35244 | Congregate SCALF | 8.2 | 38 | March 15, 2023 | n/a |
| Lakeview Estates 2634 Valleydale Road, 35244 | Congregate SCALF | 8.2 | 76 | March 5, 2026 | 16 |
| Riverchase Senior Living SCALF, LLC 1851 Data Drive, 35244 | Congregate SCALF | 8.2 | 24 | October 28, 2025 | 13 |
Which nursing homes serve Bessemer?
Stonehaven Health and Rehabilitation Center in Bessemer is the nearest licensed nursing home, about 1.8 miles from central Bessemer, rated 1 of 5 by CMS.
| Facility | Miles away | Licensed beds | CMS overall rating | CMS deficiencies (latest cycle) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stonehaven Health and Rehabilitation Center 325 Selma Road, 35020 | 1.8 | 79 | 1 of 5 | 6 |
| Northgate Health and Rehabilitation Center 4201 Bessemer Super Highway, 35020 | 1.9 | 69 | 2 of 5 | 2 |
| Baron House of Hueytown 190 Brooklane Drive, 35023 | 3.2 | 50 | 4 of 5 | 3 |
| Diversicare of Bessemer 820 Golf Course Road, 35023 | 3.3 | 180 | 1 of 5 | 13 |
| Self Skilled Nursing & Rehab 131 East Crest Road, 35023 | 4.3 | 131 | 1 of 5 | 11 |
| Oaks on Parkwood Skilled Nursing Facility 2625 Laurel Oak Drive, 35022 | 4.3 | 130 | 1 of 5 | 2 |
| Caregivers of Pleasant Grove, Inc. 700 First Avenue, 35127 | 5.7 | 64 | 1 of 5 | 5 |
| Redmont Health and Rehabilitation Center 1028 Bessemer Road, 35228 | 5.8 | 163 | 3 of 5 | 4 |
Which hospitals are closest to Bessemer?
By straight-line distance from the 35020 ZIP center, the nearest general hospital on ADPH's roster is UAB Medical West (5.1 miles).
- UAB Medical West, Bessemer: about 5.1 miles
- Baptist Health Princeton Hospital, Birmingham: about 6.1 miles
- Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital, Birmingham: about 9.2 miles
Who provides free senior help in Bessemer?
United Way Area Agency on Aging of Jefferson County (UWAAA) at (205) 458-3330 serves Bessemer for ADRC information, SHIP Medicare counseling and the long-term care ombudsman.
Statewide, 1-800-AGE-LINE reaches the local Aging and Disability Resource Center, and DHR's Adult Abuse Hotline is 1-800-458-7214.
