Home Instead – Tuscaloosa
Home Care & Memory Care · Tuscaloosa, AL

Home Instead – Tuscaloosa

Home Care & Memory Care · Tuscaloosa, AL

Overview of Home Instead – Tuscaloosa

Home Instead enhances the aging experience through senior care services. They provide practical support at home with a human touch. They have the best, most caring, and compassionate caregivers available.

Home Instead home care services have tailor-made support from professional caregivers who help aging adults stay engaged in everyday life. With an assurance to receive comfort, connection, and quality life in their home. They are located at Hargrove Rd E, Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

(205) 764-0387
Years in operation
15 years in operation
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 59 / 100 Rank #68 / 418Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 68th out of 418 homes in Alabama. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Alabama SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

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Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactDr. Stephaine Buffaloe, Owner

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

1 service
Home Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsLocations, (888) 673-1166, Call us

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Address 3.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Tuscaloosa's city center to Home Instead – Tuscaloosa's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.77 miles to nearest hospital (DaVita Tuscaloosa University Dialysis)

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Home Care in Alabama

Home Instead – Tuscaloosa is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
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Elderly and Disabled Waiver

Alabama Medicaid E&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Alabama resident, Medicaid-eligible, requires nursing home-level care but can live in community with support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
AL

Must be assessed by a nurse for nursing home-level care need.

Benefits
In-home personal care (4-6 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing) Respite care (up to 240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$50/day avg.) Home-delivered meals Case management

Alabama Respite for Caregivers Program

Alabama Respite (via NFCSP)

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Alabama resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
AL

Focus on rural caregivers; limited funding.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$50/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

SenioRx Prescription Assistance Program

AL SenioRx

Age 55+
General Alabama resident, chronic illness requiring daily medication, not fully covered by other drug plans.
Income Limits ~$3,000/month individual, varies by AAA
Asset Limits Not strictly enforced; income-focused.
AL

High ROI; saved $43.5M for 6,825 participants in FY 2022.

Benefits
Prescription cost reduction (avg. $6,300/year savings per participant) Medication management support

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

AL WAP

Age 60+ priority
General Alabama resident, own or rent home, low-income status.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month 200% of poverty level, individual
Asset Limits Not applicable; income-driven.
AL

Prioritizes seniors and disabled; limited annual funding.

Benefits
Insulation Weather stripping HVAC repairs (avg. $500-$1,000 in annual energy savings)

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

AL Section 202

Age 62+
General Alabama resident, very low income, able to live independently with support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,500/month 50% of area median income, individual, varies by county
Asset Limits $10,000 individual, excludes home if owned
AL

High demand in urban areas like Birmingham; limited units statewide.

Benefits
Subsidized rent (30% of income, e.g., $300-$500/month) On-site services (housekeeping, transportation, ~$200/month value)

Alabama CARES Program

AL CARES

Age
General Caregivers of Alabama residents aged 60+ needing assistance with 3+ daily activities; no age limit for caregivers.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing based on recipient’s income e.g., ~$2,500/month threshold
Asset Limits Not applicable; focus on need.
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Prioritizes caregivers with greatest economic/social need; complements respite programs like AL Lifespan Respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplemental supplies (e.g., $200/year avg.)

Frequently Asked Questions about Home Instead – Tuscaloosa

What neighborhood is Home Instead – Tuscaloosa in?

Home Instead – Tuscaloosa is in the Meadowbrook Shopping Center neighborhood of Tuscaloosa.

Is Home Instead – Tuscaloosa in a walkable area?

Home Instead – Tuscaloosa has a walk score of 59. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Are there photos of Home Instead – Tuscaloosa?

Yes — there is 1 photo of Home Instead – Tuscaloosa in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the phone number of Home Instead – Tuscaloosa?

(205) 764-0387 will put you in contact with the team at Home Instead – Tuscaloosa.

Is Home Instead – Tuscaloosa Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Home Instead – Tuscaloosa is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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