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The Crossings at North River
The Crossings at North River in Tuscaloosa, AL, is an 84-bed continuing care retirement community providing independent living, assisted living, secured memory care, and short-term respite stays. Structured memory care delivers specialized supervision for individuals living with cognitive impairments or wandering risks, while short-term respite stays assist primary family caregivers needing temporary relief. Housing options feature one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans.
Independent living pairs private residences with community amenities, whereas assisted living assists with routine personal tasks like bathing, dressing, and managing medication. Community features include a fitness center, movie theater, full-service salon, spa, and landscaped outdoor grounds, along with wellness programs, physical rehabilitation services, and daily social activities.
Financial coverage operates through private payment arrangements. Off-site travel, medical appointments, and local errands across Tuscaloosa generally rely on personal vehicles or community-arranged transportation.
Older adults exploring multi-level retirement care or short-term respite support can reach out to the administrative team to check suit availability or schedule a tour.
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Pricing & Financial Information
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The Crossings at North River is administered by Kimberly Brooke O'briant.
Anytime / all-day dining.
- Multiple dining venues.
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4.3 miles from city center
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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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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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.
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| Heritage Health Care & Rehab Inc | AL NH SNF | Tuscaloosa (Green Hills) | 216
Facility
216
AL AVG
63
Rank
#2 / 125 | No |
27
Facility
27
AL AVG
33
Rank
#84 / 146 | SNF (Skilled Nursing) (216) | - | Benjamin Edward Jackson |
| Plantation Manor Retirement Community | AL IL NH SNF | Mccalla | 103
Facility
103
AL AVG
63
Rank
#12 / 125 | No |
7
Facility
7
AL AVG
33
Rank
#131 / 146 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | - | Gavin Ball |
| The Crossings at North River | AL CCRC IL MC | Tuscaloosa | 84
Facility
84
AL AVG
63
Rank
#23 / 125 | No |
20
Facility
20
AL AVG
33
Rank
#103 / 146 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | Kimberly Brooke O'briant |
| Brookdale Northport | AL CCRC IL MC NH SNF | Northport | 83
Facility
83
AL AVG
63
Rank
#24 / 125 | Yes |
47
Facility
47
AL AVG
33
Rank
#36 / 146 | Private Rooms | A+ | Sherry Washington |
| Regency Retirement Village – Tuscaloosa | AL IL MC | Tuscaloosa (Dixon Manor) | 80
Facility
80
AL AVG
63
Rank
#29 / 125 | Yes |
41
Facility
41
AL AVG
33
Rank
#49 / 146 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | - | Jennifer Anderson |
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
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Assisted Living in Alabama
The Crossings at North River is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Alabama.
Frequently Asked Questions about The Crossings at North River
Is The Crossings at North River in a walkable area?
The Crossings at North River has a walk score of 20. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of The Crossings at North River?
The Crossings at North River's license number is SCALF #P6308.
How long has The Crossings at North River been in business?
The Crossings at North River has been operating for approximately 5 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Does The Crossings at North River have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at The Crossings at North River on this page.
Are pets allowed at The Crossings at North River?
No, The Crossings at North River has a no-pet policy.
Who is the administrator of The Crossings at North River?
Kimberly Brooke O'briant is the administrator of The Crossings at North River.
How many beds does The Crossings at North River have?
The Crossings at North River has 84 beds.
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