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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Tuscaloosa, AL for 2024

Tuscaloosa 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.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Tuscaloosa

The 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.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Tuscaloosa

  • Tuscaloosa’s overall cost of living is a little higher than the Alabama average but about 12% lower than the national median, which may make it a financially viable option for older adults with limited assets. Housing costs are low compared to the U.S. average, which may result in more competitive assisted living costs.
  • Crime is more prevalent in Tuscaloosa than in the typical U.S. city, although property and violent crime rates have been trending downward in the past two decades. On a 100-point crime index where a higher score indicates more occurrences, the city’s violent crime rates 29.9, and property crime rates 59.7. Assisted living facilities may have security features, such as enclosed courtyards, surveillance cameras and alarm systems, to ensure residents’ safety.
  • Tuscaloosa is one of the hottest places to live in Alabama with year-round daytime temperatures ranging from 55-92 degrees. Summers are hot and muggy, but the city gets virtually no snow, which may appeal to older adults who rely on mobility aids.
  • DCH Regional Medical Center, a 583-bed major medical facility, is located in Tuscaloosa proper. This hospital features numerous specialty units and advanced services, including cardiology and robotic surgery, and it serves as the region’s most advanced trauma center. This ensures quick access to expert medical care for those in assisted living.
  • Tuscaloosa’s air quality is very good, making the city a good option for those with cardiovascular or respiratory illnesses. High-ozone days are very unusual, earning the region a B for ozone pollution from the American Lung Association. Annual and 24-hour particle pollution levels are also very low, and the city is among the cleanest metropolitan areas in the nation for short-term particle pollution.
  • Disbursements from retirement savings accounts are fully taxed at the state level, but seniors don’t pay state income taxes on Social Security benefits or public or private pension income. This may help seniors’ retirement income cover their living, medical and long-term care expenses.

Paying for Assisted Living in Tuscaloosa

In Tuscaloosa, assisted living fees are competitive at $3,150 per month. 

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

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

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

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

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Tuscaloosa

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.

Financial Assistance in Alabama

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

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:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Alabama page.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Tuscaloosa

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.

ResourceContactService
Holt Senior Activity Center(205) 248-7950The 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) 333-2990The 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 8363Tuscaloosa’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) 758-7503Legal 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) 348-6482The 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.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Tuscaloosa

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.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Alabama

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Darrell

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Review of Crimson Village

Mother in law stayed there and it was great facility. I would give it a high rating. I was really happy with it. I think the care is good. I'd rate the building and living comfort highly. I spent a...

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Eric

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Review of Crimson Village

Mom stayed at Crimson Village and that place was awesome. It's nice. It's got a nice cafeteria and nice rooms to do stuff in. Like a movie theater and anything you want. It's a good place. Probably...

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I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of The Crossings at North River

The staff is wonderful and it’s such a beautiful place to visit. Everyone that works there is so friendly.

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