Birmingham Assisted Living

The median cost of assisted living in Birmingham for a single-occupancy apartment is $2,875/month (Genworth - 2013). This monthly cost typically includes rent, utilities, dining, housekeeping and transportation.

Located along the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Birmingham is the largest city in the state of Alabama with a metropolitan population of over one million residents. Founded in 1871 and once the industrial hub of the southern United States, this city is now home to many medical research, financial, education and service companies. Residents of Birmingham assisted living communities enjoy a temperate climate with a comfortable year-round average temperature of 62°F. Known as the “Magic City,” Birmingham boasts a vibrant downtown area along with the most green space per resident of any U.S. city.

Local Hospitals in Birmingham

• Birmingham VA Medical Center
  700 South 19th Street, Birmingham, AL 35233
  205-933-8101
• Cooper Green Mercy Health Services
  1515 6th Avenue South
  Birmingham, AL 35233
  205-930-3200
• Princeton Baptist Medical Center
  701 Princeton Ave SW, Birmingham, AL 35211
  (205) 783-3000
• Saint Vincent’s Birmingham
  810 St. Vincent’s Drive, Birmingham, AL 35205
• (205) 939-7000
• Saint Vincent’s East
  50 Medical Park East Drive, Birmingham, AL 35235
  (205) 838-3000
• Trinity Medical Center
  800 Montclair Road, Birmingham, AL 35213
• 205-592-1000
• University of Alabama Hospital at Birmingham
  619 19th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35249-1900
  (205) 934–4011

Birmingham Mass Transit

• Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority
  Known as “MAX”, this public bus service covers the entire Birmingham and Jefferson County area.
• Clastran
  This dial-a-ride paratransit shuttle services offers low rates for seniors and capabilities for disabled travelers. Serves people who are 60+ traveling in Jefferson, Shelby and Walker Counties.

Discounts For Seniors in Birmingham

• Amtrak
  Travelers 62 years of age and over are eligible to receive a 15% discount off the lowest available rail fare on most Amtrak trains.
• Greyhound Bus Lines
  Seniors ages 62 and up receive a 5% discount off the regular fare.
• Movie Theaters
  Most theaters offer a $3.00 discount to seniors over 60 throughout Birmingham.
• U.S. National Parks – Senior Pass
  The $10.00 lifetime pass provides access to more than 2,000 federal and state recreation sites. At many sites, the Senior Pass provides a discount on Expanded Amenity Fees, such as camping, swimming, boat launching and guided tours.
• The University of Alabama at Birmingham
  UAB offers senior discounts for their plays and sports events for all people over 60.

Birmingham Senior Centers

• Heardmont Senior Center – Shelby County
  5458 Cahaba Valley Rd, Birmingham, AL 35242
  (205) 991-9206
• The Homewood Senior Center
  816 Oak Grove Rd, Homewood, AL 35209
  (205) 322-6500

Birmingham Senior Services

• AgeLine.net & The Alabama Cares Program
  Ageline.net is the website created by the state of Alabama to support the Alabama Cares program that provides information and resources to seniors.
  1-800-AGELINE (1-800-243-5463)
• Alabama Department of Senior Services 
  Is a website run by the department of health to put seniors in touch with all of the government agencies they may need.
  (334) 206-5300
• Birmingham Area Seniors Coordinating Council 
  Keeps seniors in Birmingham on the move and social with classes, parties, and get-togethers.
  2121 Midvale Street, Birmingham, MI 48009-1509
  (248) 203-5270
• Middle Alabama Area Agency on Aging
  Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) offer information and services to assist older adults stay in their homes. This can include information or services for at home meals, homemaker assistance and other services to make independent living at home a viable option.
  110 North Main St, Columbiana, AL 35051
  (205) 670-5770
• Office of Senior Citizens Services
  Provides information and services to assist older adults stay in their homes. Serves Jefferson County residents.
  2601 Highland Ave Birmingham AL 35205
  (205) 325-1416
• Retirement Systems of Alabama
  Offers relevant news about legislation in Alabama concerning retirees and what they can do to make changes in the government.
  (877) 517-0020
• State Unit on Aging – ALABAMA, Region IV
  Each state has a State Unit on Aging (SUA) that oversees services and benefits to state residents delivered through local Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs). SUAs and AAAs were established under the Older Americans Act (OAA) in 1973 to respond to the needs of Americans aged 60 and older in local communities.
  770 Washington Avenue, Suite 470, Montgomery, AL 36130
  (334) 242-5743