Welcome to Russell Medical's Premier Senior Living Campus, Sterling Gate!

There’s nothing quite like that friendly, small-town Alabama feeling. Nestled close to the pristine waters of Lake Martin, Sterling Gate offers a comfortable, laid-back lifestyle full of enriching programs, fellowship and opportunities. Through our partnership with Russell Medical and being located on their main campus, exceptional healthcare opportunities await you.  The mission is simple: Being the best because, we care. Inside Russell Medical's doors you will find cutting edge technology, professionals of the highest caliber, and leadership committed to utilizing all of our resources to improve the quality of every life we touch. 

With the pledge made by The Ben and Luanne Russell in 2020, Russell Medical had the opportunity to pivot its focus to offering top notch living opportunities for seniors. With this new opportunity comes a 32-bed Assisted Living Facility and 26 Independent Living Cottages all located on the campus is Russell Medical right here in the heart of Alexander City

In January of 2020, Russell Medical became a member of the UAB Health System. The hospital joined other Alabama hospitals as part of the UAB Health System, which includes UAB Hospital, UAB Highlands Hospital, UAB Callahan Eye Hospital and management relationships at Medical West, Baptist Health Montgomery, John Paul Jones, LV Stabler and Bryan W. Whitfield hospitals, along with affiliate relationships with three additional hospitals in the state.