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10 Best Inpatient Rehab Centers in Alabama (2026)

We list 28 inpatient rehab centers in Alabama, based on SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov data, with the most in Birmingham (4), Gadsden (3), and Tuscaloosa (3). Compare services, insurance accepted and accreditation, or call for free help choosing.

  • 28Treatment facilities
  • 4Offer detox
  • 8Accept Medicaid
  • 8Accept private insurance

Inpatient / Residential: the basics

Inpatient rehab, also called residential treatment, is live-in addiction care where you stay at a licensed facility around the clock and take part in daily therapy, groups and medical care. Stays often last about 30 to 90 days. It fits people who need more structure than outpatient care can give. Search below to find inpatient rehab centers near you. Read the full guide →

2026 rankings

Top 10 inpatient rehab centers in Alabama

Ranked by the StartDrugRehab Score: accreditation, levels of care, patient ratings and payment options. Featured or claimed status never affects rank. How we rank

  1. Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center – Comprehensive OP Substance Abuse Treat

    Tuscaloosa, AL

    9.0ExceptionalStartDrugRehab Score 9.0 out of 10
    4.6Google10 reviews

    Best for: Veterans (VA care)Joint CommissionCARF

    Why it made our list: Joint Commission and CARF accredited; offers detox, residential care, PHP, and IOP; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

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  2. Central Alabama VA Healthcare System – East Campus

    Tuskegee, AL

    8.1ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.1 out of 10

    Best for: Veterans (VA care)Joint CommissionCARF

    Why it made our list: Joint Commission and CARF accredited; offers residential care, PHP, IOP, and outpatient care.

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  3. Birmingham VA Healthcare System – Birmingham East VA East Clinic

    Birmingham, AL

    7.9Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.9 out of 10
    3.4Google8 reviews

    Best for: Veterans (VA care)Joint Commission

    Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers residential care, IOP, outpatient care, and MAT; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

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  4. Bradford Health Services – Madison Residential Facility

    Madison, AL

    7.4Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.4 out of 10
    4.0Google173 reviews

    Best for: Detox and residential careJoint Commission

    Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers detox, residential care, and MAT; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and TRICARE.

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  5. Client Care Continuum LLC

    Arley, AL

    7.1Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.1 out of 10
    5.0Google3 reviews

    Best for: Residential treatmentCARF

    Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers residential care, MAT, and dual diagnosis care; accepts TRICARE and self-pay.

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  6. WellStone Inc

    Huntsville, AL

    6.4GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.4 out of 10
    2.3Google134 reviews

    Best for: Detox and residential care

    Why it made our list: Offers detox, residential care, IOP, and outpatient care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

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  7. Fellowship House Inc

    Birmingham, AL

    6.3GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.3 out of 10
    4.4Google233 reviews

    Best for: Residential treatment

    Why it made our list: Offers residential care, outpatient care, MAT, and dual diagnosis care; accepts self-pay and sliding-scale fees.

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  8. SpectraCare Health Systems – The Haven

    Dothan, AL

    6.0GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.0 out of 10
    4.5Google13 reviews

    Best for: Residential treatment

    Why it made our list: Offers residential care and dual diagnosis care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and TRICARE.

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  9. Indian Rivers Behavioral Health – Substance Use Services

    Tuscaloosa, AL

    5.9FairStartDrugRehab Score 5.9 out of 10
    2.9Google52 reviews

    Best for: Residential treatment

    Why it made our list: Offers residential care, IOP, outpatient care, and dual diagnosis care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

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  10. Family Life Center Inc – Rapha Treatment Center for Women

    Fort Payne, AL

    5.9FairStartDrugRehab Score 5.9 out of 10

    Best for: Residential treatment

    Why it made our list: Offers residential care, outpatient care, and MAT; accepts Medicaid, self-pay, and sliding-scale fees.

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Cities with inpatient rehab centers in AL

All inpatient rehab centers in Alabama

9.0ExceptionalStartDrugRehab Score 9.0 out of 10
4.6Google10 reviews

Joint Commission · CARF accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Public
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Hospital Inpatient
  • +6 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.4Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.4 out of 10
4.0Google173 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Private insurance · TRICARE +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.9Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.9 out of 10
3.4Google8 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Public
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • +4 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.0Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.0 out of 10
4.0Google216 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

TRICARE · Self-pay · State-funded

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

8.1ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.1 out of 10

Joint Commission · CARF accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Public
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Partial Hospitalization
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • +4 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

WellStone Inc

Huntsville, AL 35802

6.4GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.4 out of 10
2.3Google134 reviews
Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Public
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • +4 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +4 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Client Care Continuum LLC

Arley, AL 35541

7.1Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.1 out of 10
5.0Google3 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

TRICARE · Self-pay

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

5.9FairStartDrugRehab Score 5.9 out of 10
2.9Google52 reviews
Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Not listed

Levels of care

  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +4 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

5.7FairStartDrugRehab Score 5.7 out of 10
3.4Google52 reviews
Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

State-funded

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Anniston Fellowship House Inc

Anniston, AL 36201

5.6FairStartDrugRehab Score 5.6 out of 10
4.7Google7 reviews
Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Not listed

Levels of care

  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Sober Living / Transitional Housing
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Self-pay · State-funded

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

CED Fellowship House Inc

Gadsden, AL 35904

5.6FairStartDrugRehab Score 5.6 out of 10
3.5Google17 reviews
Setting
Inpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Self-pay · Sliding scale · State-funded

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Cedar Lodge – A Program of MLBHC

Guntersville, AL 35976

5.9FairStartDrugRehab Score 5.9 out of 10
Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Not listed

Levels of care

  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Telehealth

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

5.9FairStartDrugRehab Score 5.9 out of 10
Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Self-pay · Sliding scale +1 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Fellowship House Inc

Birmingham, AL 35205

6.3GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.3 out of 10
4.4Google233 reviews
Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Self-pay · Sliding scale · State-funded

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

New Life for Women

Gadsden, AL 35904

5.5FairStartDrugRehab Score 5.5 out of 10
3.6Google25 reviews
Setting
Inpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment

Payment accepted

Private insurance · Self-pay · Sliding scale +1 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

6.0GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.0 out of 10
4.5Google13 reviews
Setting
Inpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Not listed

Levels of care

  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Dual Diagnosis

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Private insurance · TRICARE +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

5.5FairStartDrugRehab Score 5.5 out of 10
5.0Google2 reviews
Setting
Inpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment

Payment accepted

State-funded

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

5.2FairStartDrugRehab Score 5.2 out of 10
3.3Google18 reviews
Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Not listed

Levels of care

  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Telehealth

Payment accepted

State-funded

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Lighthouse of Cullman, Inc

Cullman, AL 35055

5.1FairStartDrugRehab Score 5.1 out of 10
2.6Google7 reviews
Setting
Inpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Not listed

Levels of care

  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Sober Living / Transitional Housing

Payment accepted

Self-pay · State-funded

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

New Beginnings Recovery

Talladega, AL 35160

4.2Google5 reviews
Setting
Inpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Not listed

Levels of care

  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Sober Living / Transitional Housing

Payment accepted

Self-pay

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Phoenix House Inc

Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

4.9FairStartDrugRehab Score 4.9 out of 10
3.5Google22 reviews
Setting
Inpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Not listed

Levels of care

  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Sober Living / Transitional Housing

Payment accepted

State-funded

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

5.8FairStartDrugRehab Score 5.8 out of 10
5.0Google2 reviews
Setting
Inpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • Dual Diagnosis

Payment accepted

Self-pay · Sliding scale · State-funded

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

The Shoulder

Spanish Fort, AL 36527

5.5FairStartDrugRehab Score 5.5 out of 10
4.2Google19 reviews
Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Not listed

Levels of care

  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Outpatient
  • Telehealth

Payment accepted

Self-pay · Sliding scale · State-funded

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

The Shoulder

Mobile, AL 36619

5.2FairStartDrugRehab Score 5.2 out of 10
Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Not listed

Levels of care

  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Telehealth

Payment accepted

Self-pay · Sliding scale · State-funded

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Drug Alternative Program Alabama

Huntsville, AL 35810

3.4Google5 reviews
Setting
Inpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Not listed

Levels of care

  • Inpatient / Residential

Payment accepted

Self-pay

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

5.2FairStartDrugRehab Score 5.2 out of 10
Setting
Inpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Not listed

Levels of care

  • Inpatient / Residential

Payment accepted

Self-pay · State-funded

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

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Frequently asked questions

How many inpatient rehab centers are in Alabama?

We list 28 inpatient rehab centers in Alabama, based on SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov data (updated October 2026).

Which Alabama cities have the most inpatient rehab centers?

The most listings are in Birmingham (4), Gadsden (3), and Tuscaloosa (3).

How do I choose the right program?

Look for state licensing and accreditation (The Joint Commission or CARF), the right level of care for your needs, evidence-based therapies, and insurance compatibility. Read our guide to choosing a rehab or call (833) 589-6933 to talk it through.

Will my insurance cover treatment?

Most private plans and Medicaid cover substance use treatment when it's medically necessary, but benefits vary by plan and network. Call (833) 589-6933 for a free, confidential benefits check.

Source: SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, data updated October 2026. Listings are not endorsements.