North River Village
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Nursing Care · Tuscaloosa, AL

North River Village

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Nursing Care · Tuscaloosa, AL

Overview of North River Village

North River Village provides assisted living, independent living, memory care, and nursing care in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and nursing care provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Located in the Crown Pointe neighborhood, North River Village has 80 beds with private and companion suites. Residents can use salon services, an in-house library and theater, and transportation to scheduled appointments. Dining includes freshly prepared meals tailored to individual dietary needs and preferences. Several care levels share one campus, which may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community; Judith A. Jones serves as the administrator.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 80 Rank #28 / 124Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 28th out of 124 assisted living communities we track in Alabama for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Alabama facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Alabama that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #25 / 50Years in operation — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 25th out of 50 assisted living communities we track in Alabama for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Alabama facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Alabama that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
28 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #120 / 144Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 120th out of 144 assisted living communities we track in Alabama for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Alabama facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Alabama that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
11 / 100

About This Community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusRegular
CountyTuscaloosa
Business TypeLimited Liability Company

Ownership & Operating Entity

North River Village is administered by Judith A. Jones.

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Additional Services

4 services
Housekeeping
Laundry & Linen
MaintenanceListed as: On-call maintenance
TransportationListed as: Transportation to scheduled appointments

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Library
Movie Theater
Beauty Salon
Volunteer Program
Activities
Exercise Classes
Arts and Crafts
Music Therapy
Holiday Celebrations
Birthday Celebrations
  • Volunteer-hosted activities by churches and local organizations

Dining & Nutrition

InfoSourced directly from the team at North River Village.
Meal ScheduleBreakfast: 7:15 AM; Lunch: 12:15 PM; Dinner: 5:15 PM.

Room Accommodations

Building TypeSingle-story
Room Types
Private Companion Suites

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Address 5.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Tuscaloosa's city center to North River Village's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 2.33 miles to nearest hospital (North River Medical Center)

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Compare Assisted Living around Tuscaloosa

Info below is compiled from the AL Dept. of Public Health (ADPH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Brookdale Northport
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Northport
83
Facility 83
AL AVG 62
Rank #23 / 124
Yes
47
Facility 47
AL AVG 33
Rank #36 / 144
Private RoomsA+Sherry Washington
Heritage Health Care & Rehab Inc
AL
NH
SNF
Tuscaloosa (Green Hills)
216
Facility 216
AL AVG 62
Rank #2 / 124
No
27
Facility 27
AL AVG 33
Rank #83 / 144
SNF (Skilled Nursing) (216)-Benjamin Edward Jackson
Regency Retirement Village – Tuscaloosa
AL
IL
MC
Tuscaloosa (Dixon Manor)
80
Facility 80
AL AVG 62
Rank #28 / 124
Yes
41
Facility 41
AL AVG 33
Rank #49 / 144
Private / Semi-Private Rooms-Jennifer Anderson
Plantation Manor Retirement Community
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Mccalla
103
Facility 103
AL AVG 62
Rank #12 / 124
No
7
Facility 7
AL AVG 33
Rank #130 / 144
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms-Gavin Ball
North River Village
AL
IL
MC
NH
Tuscaloosa (Crown Pointe)
80
Facility 80
AL AVG 62
Rank #28 / 124
No
11
Facility 11
AL AVG 33
Rank #120 / 144
Private / Companion Suites-Judith A. Jones

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other AL assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial assistance

Programs that may help with care and living costs in Alabama

North River Village is in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.

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In-home & community support

Elderly and Disabled Waiver

Alabama Medicaid E&D Waiver

Income limit
2026 · Up to $2,982/month for an individual under the 2026 waiver standard. Trust and spousal rules require individual review.
Asset limit
$2,000 in countable resources for the individual applicant. Exemptions and spousal protections apply.

Eligibility

General
Alabama resident who meets Medicaid and nursing-facility level-of-care criteria for the elderly or disabled waiver.
AL specifics
A Medicaid eligibility decision and assessment are required; an income figure alone does not establish eligibility.

What it provides

  • Assessed home and community services under an approved care plan; specific hours and respite amounts require authorization.
Caregiver respite

Alabama Respite for Caregivers Program

Alabama Respite voucher program

Eligibility

General
Full-time unpaid family caregiver providing at least 40 hours/week for a person of any age with disability or chronic illness; both reside in Alabama.
AL specifics
FY 2027 vouchers require no other respite assistance; one caregiver per household. Proof of diagnosis and eligible respite provider are required.

What it provides

  • Reimbursement for approved respite costs paid by the caregiver within the voucher award and period; limited funding.
Caregiver support

Alabama CARES Program

AL CARES

Income limit
2026 · Income does not prevent access; greatest social and economic need receives priority.

Eligibility

General
Family caregivers of frail adults age 60+ and qualifying older relative caregivers of children or adults with disabilities.
AL specifics
Eligibility and respite allocation are assessed through the Area Agency on Aging.

What it provides

  • Information and access assistance; caregiver training and counseling; support groups; assessed respite and supplemental support.
Prescription costs

SenioRx Prescription Assistance Program

AL SenioRx

Income limit
Eligibility depends on the participating pharmaceutical assistance program.

Eligibility

General
People age 55+ with chronic illness and limited prescription coverage; younger people with qualifying disability may also receive assistance.
AL specifics
SenioRx helps with applications and medication access. Eligibility and covered medications depend on the participating assistance program.

What it provides

  • Help obtaining free or lower-cost prescription medicines through participating assistance programs; no guaranteed annual savings.
Home energy improvements

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

AL WAP

Who it is for
Income-eligible households whose home needs energy-efficiency improvements
Income limit
Generally at or below 200% of current federal poverty guidelines, adjusted for household size.

Eligibility

General
Low-income Alabama households selected by local weatherization agencies; priority includes older adults and people with disabilities.
AL specifics
A home energy assessment determines eligible improvements. Local agencies serve Alabama counties.

What it provides

  • Approved energy-efficiency improvements such as insulation and air sealing; no guaranteed household savings or fixed cash grant.
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Frequently Asked Questions about North River Village

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 What neighborhood is North River Village in?
North River Village is in the Crown Pointe neighborhood of Tuscaloosa.
02 Is North River Village in a walkable area?
North River Village has a walk score of 11. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
03 How long has North River Village been in business?
North River Village has been operating for approximately 28 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
04 Are pets allowed at North River Village?
No, North River Village has a no-pet policy.
05 Who is the administrator of North River Village?
Judith A. Jones is the administrator of North River Village.
06 How many beds does North River Village have?
North River Village has 80 beds.
07 Are there photos of North River Village?
Yes — there are 4 photos of North River Village in the photo gallery on this page.