The 4 Best Continuing Care Retirement Community in Alton, Alabama

Nearly sixty years ago, the Rev. David Cady Wright, rector of St. Mary's-on-the-Highlands Episcopal Church, was concerned that many of his parishioners would not have a dignified, comfortable retirement. It was Rev. Wright's pastoral concern which gave St. Martin's its beginning. This commitment has been one reason for our continued growth. In 1957, St. Martin's began as a retirement residence for 80 residents. Today, we're a comprehensive retirement community, with a skilled nursing center, an assisted living facility, a secure Alzheimer's community, and a new comprehensive therapy and transitional care program, the Pines Rehab. And we have revolutionized nursing home care with our new homes we call, "The Cottages at St. Martin's". But as we've grown, one thing remains constant: our mission to meet the physical, social, and spiritual needs of each resident. Because St. Martin's physical and spiritual growth is still guided by the Episcopal Foundation of Jefferson County, our residents and their families can count on a sense of comfort, security, and personal worth.… Read more

"My mother was in the memory care area of Fairhaven nursing home. Everything changed in the care she received when the pandemic started, during it, and after it. The neglect, communication between the nurses, care givers, to the patients family was obsolete. The neglect in the care my mother received wile she was sick and suffered was outrageous. She suffered for 4 days before she received medical treatment at the hospital, where her loss of life was. She should have been sent to the hospital as soon as she was diagnosed with Pneumonia. The family was not notified that she was sick till the day she was sent to the ER. I don’t care if they are short staffed because of the pandemic. You notify the family, let them know about being short staffed. If I had been notified I would have found away to go to the home and help take care of her in till the proper amount of people were there to care for her. NO NOTIFICATION was given till she was sent to the ER" - Patient… Read more

From every window, beauty only found in the Appalachian foothills stretches in a quilt of dappled green, gold and scarlet hardwoods towards shadowed mountains all connected by a shining ribbon of river sparkling in the sun. But it’s our view of retirement that has given this Birmingham, Alabama senior living community a five star rating, and a reputation for being something rare. Set on 120 acres of virgin forest, Kirkwood by the River feels miles away from the sprawl, and stress of the suburbs, yet is minutes to the city’s best shopping, medical centers and cultural venues. And the community stays even closer to the founders’ vision. Kirkwood began as a non-profit created by the Independent Presbyterian Church to offer continuing care retirement of non-paralleled attention to details and advantages. Open to people of all faiths, Kirkwood is the only retirement community in the area to have its own chaplain, and one of the most beautiful stained glass and stone walled chapels found in any community. This spirit of caring is felt in every level of care, from those who prepare the special meals needed by specialty care residents, to the speech and physical therapists, nurses and staff in skilled nursing. But this caring is most evident in how we cater to your spirit. About Community News… Read more

Located in in the Highland Park neighborhood, one of Birmingham’s most beautiful, historic areas, Greenbriar at the Altamont offers a unique view in retirement living. Unlike other senior living communities, Greenbriar extends a true neighborhood experience, with leisurely sidewalks, charming streetlights, quiet parks and gently restored historic homes just a stroll away. Greenbriar is also convenient to both five-star restaurants and neighborhood bistros; hospitals; community attractions; and great shopping!… Read more