
The Crossings at North River
200 George Hall Lane, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35406
5.0
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"The staff is wonderful and it’s such a beautiful place to visit. Everyone that works there is so friendly. "
READ MORETuscaloosa is a culturally rich city in West Alabama with a pedestrian-friendly downtown district, cultural events and festivals throughout the year and unique museums. Its low cost of living enables many seniors to maintain a comfortable standard of living throughout retirement, and warm temperatures year-round offer opportunities to enjoy outdoor activities and amenities. About 13% of the city’s 100,000 residents are aged 65 and over, promoting access to resources such as the Holt Activity Center and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
Tuscaloosa is also home to several assisted living facilities that feature a range of amenities and price points for seniors who need daily assistance. These residential facilities serve daily meals and have on-site features such as fitness centers, libraries and walking paths. They also host curated activities programs to promote socialization and fun, and many are pet friendly. According to the Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey, Tuscaloosa seniors pay just $3,150 per month for this type of care.
Through this guide, individuals can learn more about the benefits and drawbacks of living in Tuscaloosa and get an overview of some resources for older adults seeking long-term care. The guide also highlights ways to cover assisted living expenses.
200 George Hall Lane, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35406
5.0
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"The staff is wonderful and it’s such a beautiful place to visit. Everyone that works there is so friendly. "
READ MORE1801 Rice Mine Road N, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35406
4.4
(14)
"I toured Morning Pointe of Tuscaloosa. It was a mix of assisted living and memory care. I liked it fine. The lady that showed us around had only been there for three days. My husband would probably have a bedroom and bath which is spacious enough...."
READ MORE1410 18th Avenue East, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35404
4.1
(14)
"I already had a history of Crimson Village. That's where my mother-in-law and father-in-law were for assisted living. So, I already knew about how they do and how nice they were. We've been there numerous times and it's always clean. The staff is ..."
READ MORE5810 Rice Mine Rd. N.E., Tuscaloosa, AL, 35406
4.6
(9)
"I visited my friend at North River and was quite impressed with the entire facility. I enjoyed eating a great lunch in the dining room with my friend and the other residents. The staff was friendly and very attentive to everyone's needs. The faci..."
READ MORE601 Peter Bryce Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401
5.0
(4)
"Capstone Village is a luxury residential community catering to active retirees. Located on The University of Alabama campus, Capstone Villag..."
READ MORE5001 Old Montgomery Highway, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35405
3.9
(16)
"I have moved to the Regency Retirement Village - Tuscaloosa. It's a good place to live, they take good care of you. The staff is attentive to you and they listen to you. Most of the food is good, but it's a hit or miss. We have activities and game..."
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755 55th Place East, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35405
5.0
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"Hamrick Highlands is an assisted living, and this was the first place we took my mother-in-law to. The only problem was they deemed she would be OK in this place and not have to go to a memory place. They said they would try, and they thought she ..."
READ MORE800 Rice Valley Road, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35406
4.7
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"I live in Pine Valley in one of the patio homes, with a kitchen, a bath and a half, and 2 bedrooms. Every day we have activities, and I like the arts and crafts. They provide transportation to anywhere you want. The staff was very helpful. They ha..."
READ MORE1001 Snows Mill Ave., Tuscaloosa, AL, 35406
4.0
(1)
"My cousin is now at Heritage Residential Care Village. The people are friendly. It is a small place. The area where he lives (the assisted living facility) only has 14 residents. It is fresh and clean when you walk in. The staff loves my cousin. T..."
READ MORE951 Rose Dr., Northport, AL, 35476
4.6
(12)
"My father was at The Landings of Northport. They were awesome and very caring. They have met all of our expectations. My father had a one-bedroom apartment, which was very nice and convenient. It was everything he needed. The staff was very nice, ..."
READ MOREThe Alabama Department of Public Health licenses assisted living facilities in Tuscaloosa, as well as the rest of the state. It publishes facility rules regarding scope of care, building requirements, staffing and staff training rules and nutrition services, and it enforces guidelines through scheduled and unannounced visits. It also operates a complaint hotline, which individuals can reach at (866) 873-0366.
In Tuscaloosa, assisted living fees are competitive at $3,150 per month.
Assisted living facilities in Tuscaloosa charge some of the lowest rates in the state, with seniors paying $3,150 per month on average for services. This is $350 below the state average of $3,503, and it’s over $1,300 lower than the national average of $4,500. Monthly rates in Montgomery are $350 higher than in Tuscaloosa at $3,500, and in Birmingham, fees are even higher at $4,028. In Auburn, rates are well over $1,000 higher than Tuscaloosa’s average at $4,298, and Anniston seniors pay care costs of $4,771, over $1,600 higher than in Tuscaloosa.
Tuscaloosa
$3,150
Alabama
$3,503
The United States
$4,500
Birmingham
$4,028
Montgomery
$3,500
Auburn
$4,298
Anniston
$4,771
At $3,150 per month, assisted living is among the more cost-effective senior care options in Tuscaloosa. Only adult day health care is cheaper, with rates coming in over $2,000 less than residential care at $867 per month. Seniors who arrange home-based care pay several hundred dollars more, with fees averaging $3,838 for nonmedical home care and $4,113 for home health care. Nursing home care costs about double the rate of assisted living at $6,312 monthly.
In-Home Care
$3,838
Home Health Care
$4,113
Adult Day Health Care
$867
Assisted Living Facility
$3,150
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$6,312
Seniors looking for help to pay for assisted living in Hoover can look into the SAIL waiver from Medicaid for those who are disabled or the PACE program offered by Medicaid, which provides managed care and helps cover the cost of assisted living for adults 65 and over.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Alabama page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Alabama page.
Tuscaloosa seniors can reach out to several free and low-cost resources for help with finding local long-term care options and identifying ways to pay for assisted living. The region is home to a senior center, an Area Agency on Aging and a Veterans Service Office.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Holt Senior Activity Center | (205) 248-7950 | The Holt Senior Activity Center is a nonprofit recreation center open to those aged 60 and over. The center provides hot, nutritious noontime meals every weekday and hosts exercise programs, craft projects and day trips. Transportation is available to and from the center and to local points of destination. |
Area Agency on Aging of West Alabama | (205) 333-2990 | The Area Agency on Aging serves those aged 60 and over in a seven-county region through an array of free services and programs. Seniors can contact the agency for options counseling, benefits assistance and referrals to community-based programs, such as transportation and congregate meals. |
Tuscaloosa County Veterans Service Office | (205) 349-3870, Ext. 8360, 8361, or 8363 | Tuscaloosa’s local Veterans Service Office helps qualified veterans obtain state benefits, such as claims representation and counseling, and federal benefits, such as pensions, disability compensation and Aid and Attendance. It can also help veterans determine whether they qualify for veterans’ home placement. |
Legal Services Alabama | (205) 758-7503 | Legal Services Alabama operates the Elder Helpline, which provides free legal advice to those aged 60 and over on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Seniors can contact the office for help with advance directives, consumer debt problems, termination of health insurance or abuse or neglect in assisted living. |
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute | (205) 348-6482 | The University of Alabama’s Tuscaloosa campus offers the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, which provides continuing education courses for those aged 50 and over. For a membership fee, older adults can attend in-person and virtual noncredit classes that cover a range of topics, including business, technology, foreign languages and science. |
Tuscaloosa Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in Alabama are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Alabama page for more information about these laws.