A Community Shaped by Faith, Service and Trust

Fair Haven is a faith-centered senior living community rooted in Birmingham and guided by a long-standing commitment to serve older adults with dignity, respect and compassion. Life here is guided by shared values and a deep sense of responsibility to the people and families who entrust their loved ones to our care.

Under the nonprofit umbrella and governance of Methodist Homes of Alabama & Northwest Florida, Fair Haven is focused on stewardship and long-term financial stability. This foundation allows decisions to be made thoughtfully and with care, always centered on the wellbeing of residents and the strength of the community.

OUR TEAM

Elevating Leadership Through Stewardship

As a mission-driven nonprofit, Fair Haven is committed to long-term responsibility and care. Residents are not asked to leave due to financial hardship, reflecting our belief in stewardship that extends beyond circumstance.

Responsibility is shared across experienced leadership and collaborative teams throughout the organization. Decisions are guided by mission rather than market pressure, supporting stability, integrity and the well-being of those we serve.

Meet the Team

Faith and Values That Guide Everyday Life

Faith at Fair Haven is expressed through everyday actions rather than formal expectations. It shapes how people treat one another, how care is approached and how decisions are made — with compassion, gratitude and respect at the center.

This faith-centered foundation is inclusive and welcoming. Residents and families of all beliefs feel comfortable here, supported by a culture that honors personal values and individual journeys.

Rather than defining life at Fair Haven, faith supports it, offering comfort, meaning and a shared sense of purpose reflected in daily life.

Legacy That Builds Trust

Trust at Fair Haven is built through long-tenured staff and stable leadership. Residents and families know what to expect because care, communication and relationships are approached with thoughtfulness and respect.

As life evolves, Fair Haven remains a steady presence, offering continuity grounded in shared values and long-standing commitment. It’s a community shaped by responsibility and connection that feels reliable today and reassuring for the future.

Since 1961, Fair Haven has served the Birmingham community, evolving thoughtfully while remaining grounded in the values that first defined its purpose.

Methodist Homes Core Values

Faith
Guides, strengthens and unites
Integrity
Honesty, trust, ethical behavior
Respect
Sensitivity, listening and embracing diversity
Teamwork
Modeling teamwork, expecting teamwork, recruiting team players
Excellence
Striving to rise from good to great, good is never good enough
Joy
Investing in that which brings satisfaction, pride and joy
Innovation
Finding new ways to create value for customers
Social Responsibility
Producing benefits to society

Our Mission

The mission of Methodist Homes is to enrich the lives of older adults and all those who serve them in faith-based communities, where life is celebrated, relationships are valued, teamwork is embraced, service excellence is expected, and the touch of God’s love is ever-present and ageless.