Walker County had 65,140 residents on July 1, 2025, 13,726 of them (21.1%) 65 or older and 1,347 85 or older; ADPH lists 4 assisted living licenses, 2 specialty care licenses and 5 nursing homes in the county.
What should families know about senior care in Walker County, AL?
Walker County sits northwest of Birmingham, centered on its seat in Jasper, with Cordova, Carbon Hill and Sumiton among its towns. Its share of residents 65 and older is the highest of the seven counties in Census Bureau estimates, and Baptist Health Walker Hospital in Jasper is its hospital on ADPH's roster.
The county seat is Jasper. Median age is 41.7 in Census Bureau estimates. Free aging and disability help comes from Middle Alabama Area Agency on Aging (M4A) (205-670-5770; toll-free 1-866-570-2998).
Which assisted living and memory care facilities are licensed in Walker County?
ADPH lists 6 assisted living or specialty care licenses in Walker County with 148 licensed beds, in Jasper.
| Facility | License class | Licensed beds | City | Newest posted ADPH survey | Tags cited in newest report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harborchase of Jasper Assisted Living Facility 2100 Viking Drive, 35501 | Congregate ALF | 70 | Jasper | November 9, 2022 | 6 |
| Harborchase of Jasper Specialty Care Assisted Living Facility 2100 Viking Drive, 35501 | Group SCALF | 14 | Jasper | November 9, 2022 | 5 |
| Lakewood Senior Living of Jasper I, LLC 811 20th Avenue East, 35501 | Group ALF | 16 | Jasper | June 29, 2022 | 3 |
| Lakewood Senior Living of Jasper II, LLC 2004 Viking Drive, 35501 | Group ALF | 16 | Jasper | June 29, 2022 | 1 |
| Sunrise Manor II 1609 Sunrise Road, 35504 | Group ALF | 16 | Jasper | May 23, 2024 | 3 |
| Water Oak Villa 657 Curry Hwy, 35503 | Group SCALF | 16 | Jasper | October 8, 2024 | 0 |
Which nursing homes are licensed in Walker County?
Walker County has 5 licensed nursing homes with 526 beds; CMS ratings are shown as CMS publishes them.
| Facility | City | CMS overall rating | Licensed beds | Last CMS health inspection | CMS deficiencies (latest cycle) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cordova Health and Rehabilitation, LLC 70 Highland Street West, 35550 | Cordova | 1 of 5 | 114 | November 20, 2024 | 9 |
| Ridgeview Health Services, Inc. 907 11th Street Northeast, 35504 | Jasper | 2 of 5 | 148 | August 8, 2025 | 5 |
| Ridgewood Health Services, Inc. 201 Oakhill Road, 35504 | Jasper | 4 of 5 | 98 | January 9, 2020 | 2 |
| Shadescrest Health Care Center 331 25th Street, West, 35501 | Jasper | 1 of 5 | 107 | February 9, 2024 | 13 |
| Walker Rehabilitation Center, Inc. 350 Northeast 4th Street, 35549 | Carbon Hill | 1 of 5 | 59 | November 30, 2024 | 10 |
Which home health and hospice providers are based in Walker County?
ADPH lists 5 home health agencies and 7 hospice providers with offices in Walker County; providers based elsewhere may also serve it.
| Facility | License class | City | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amedisys Home Health of Walker 1301 Highway 78 E Suite E & D, 35501 | Home health agency | Jasper | (205) 295-2434 |
| Aveanna Home Health 1810 Birmingham Avenue, Suite 1010, 35501 | Home health agency | Jasper | (205) 504-4695 |
| Centerwell Home Health 1458 Jones Dairy Road, Suite 100, 35501 | Home health agency | Jasper | (205) 221-5234 |
| Enhabit Home Health - Jasper 3699 Industrial Pkwy, 35501 | Home health agency | Jasper | (305) 221-3537 |
| ProHealth Home Health 710 Highway 78 West, 35504 | Home health agency | Jasper | (205) 274-0020 |
| Access Hospice 1706 Hwy. 78 E, 35501 | Hospice | Jasper | (205) 385-0200 |
| Aveanna Hospice of Jasper 319 19th Street West, 35501 | Hospice | Jasper | (205) 282-4308 |
| Enhabit Hospice Jasper 3699 Industrial Parkway, 35501 | Hospice | Jasper | (205) 221-3909 |
| Gentiva - Jasper 74 Industrial Parkway, 35501 | Hospice | Jasper | (205) 384-3882 |
| ProHealth Hospice - Jasper 710 Hwy 78 West, 35501 | Hospice | Jasper | (205) 236-3066 |
| Southeast Hospice Network (Walker) 453 19th Street West, 35501 | Hospice | Jasper | (205) 582-2429 |
| SouthernCare New Beacon - Jasper 3835 Watermelon Road Suites B and C, 35473 | Hospice | Northport | (205) 469-0273 |
Which hospitals are in Walker County?
ADPH's hospital roster lists 1 hospital in Walker County: Baptist Health Walker Hospital in Jasper.
Hospital case managers arrange post-discharge rehab, home health and hospice referrals.
