The Crossings at North River
Assisted Living, Continuing Care Retirement Community, Independent Living & Memory Care · Tuscaloosa, AL

The Crossings at North River

Assisted Living, Continuing Care Retirement Community, Independent Living & Memory Care · Tuscaloosa, AL

Overview of 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.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 84 Rank #23 / 125Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 23rd out of 125 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 An established community with some operational experience and growing routines. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #49 / 50Years in operation — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 49th 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.
5 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #103 / 146Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 103rd out of 146 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.
20 / 100

About This Community

Pricing & Financial Information

The below pricing was updated on

Independent Living
$3,650/Month

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusRegular
CountyTuscaloosa
License NumberSCALF #P6308
Business TypeLimited Liability Company
RCFE NumberALF #D6323
State License TypesALF #D6323, SCALF #P6308

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Crossings at North River is administered by Kimberly Brooke O'briant.

Additional Services

6 services
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
Utilities IncludedListed as: Utilities included (except telephone)
HousekeepingListed as: Weekly housekeeping and linen service
Laundry & Linen
TransportationListed as: Scheduled local transportation
MaintenanceListed as: All maintenance provided

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed
Admission CriteriaNo entry fee or large, lump-sum payment required

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness Center
Movie Theater
Wi-Fi
Indoor and Outdoor Gathering Spaces
Volunteer Program
Activities
Art Classes
Live Entertainment
Guest Speaker Events
Arts & Crafts
Signature ProgramsMasterful Moments®

Dining & Nutrition

InfoSourced directly from the team at The Crossings at North River.

Anytime / all-day dining.

  • Multiple dining venues.

Room Accommodations

Building TypeMid-rise
Studio Floor plans as listed by the community: The Bankhead (329 sq ft) · The Wheeler (328 sq ft) Floor plans: Bankhead, Wheeler 328–329 sq ft
1 Bedroom Floor plans as listed by the community: The Cahaba (801 sq ft) · The Martin (997 sq ft) · The Tensaw (997 sq ft) · The Howard (476 sq ft) · The Jordan (558 sq ft) · The Northwood (715 sq ft) · The Harding (415 sq ft) Floor plans: Cahaba, Martin, Tensaw, Howard, Jordan +2 more 415–997 sq ft
2 Bedroom Floor plans as listed by the community: The Holt (1,025 sq ft) · The Yates (1,131 sq ft) · The Wilson (1,405 sq ft) · The Nicol (805 sq ft) · The Lurleen (950 sq ft) Floor plans: Holt, Yates, Wilson, Nicol, Lurleen 805–1,405 sq ft

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Crossings at North River

The Lurleen - Assisted Living floor plan
The Lurleen - Assisted Living floor plan

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Address 4.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Tuscaloosa's city center to The Crossings at North River's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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.
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 RoomsA+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

Financial Assistance for
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.

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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.
AL

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 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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