Best Assisted Living in Tuscaloosa, AL

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 12 assisted living communities in Tuscaloosa, AL using AL Dept. of Public Health (ADPH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in AL
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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. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. 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 63
Rank #24 / 125
Yes
47
Facility 47
AL AVG 33
Rank #36 / 146
Private RoomsA+Sherry Washington
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
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
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
North River Village
AL
IL
MC
NH
Tuscaloosa (Crown Pointe)
80
Facility 80
AL AVG 63
Rank #29 / 125
No
11
Facility 11
AL AVG 33
Rank #121 / 146
Private / Companion Suites-Judith A. Jones
Crimson Village
AL
MC
RC
Tuscaloosa (Kicker Subdivision)
62
Facility 62
AL AVG 63
Rank #45 / 125
No
53
Facility 53
AL AVG 33
Rank #25 / 146
Studio / 1 Bed-Thelisa Lewis
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
Morning Pointe of Tuscaloosa
AL
MC
Tuscaloosa (Rice Mine Road North)
60
Facility 60
AL AVG 63
Rank #47 / 125
Yes
10
Facility 10
AL AVG 33
Rank #125 / 146
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-Kendra Martin
Hamrick Highlands Assisted Living
AL
Tuscaloosa
-No
29
Facility 29
AL AVG 33
Rank #80 / 146
Private RoomsA+-
Capstone Village
AL
IL
MC
Tuscaloosa
-Yes
24
Facility 24
AL AVG 33
Rank #94 / 146
1 Bed / 2 Bed--

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 12 analyzed for Tuscaloosa. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Brookdale Northport

Brookdale Northport has provided quality services in Lewiston for over 50 years. With an emphasis on independent living, assisted living, and memory care– a balanced lifestyle of comfort and calmness is met with full support. Residents of the community are encouraged a strong sense of freedom with no shame of being able to receive additional assistance. 

Brookdale Northpoint’s amenities and services include laundry, transportation, a fireplace with piano, a computer area in the library, a game room, healthy and savory chef-prepared meals, social activities, and fitness activities.

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Overview of Heritage Health Care & Rehab

Heritage Health Care & Rehab in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, offers assisted living, nursing home care, and skilled nursing across a 216-bed facility established in 1971. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks and medication management in private apartments, while skilled nursing supplies 24-hour clinical support from licensed medical staff.

Services cater to both extended stays and short-term rehabilitation, helping patients recover functional abilities after hospital stays. Administrator Benjamin Edward Jackson oversees daily operations, which include a total nurse staffing average of 4 hours and 25 minutes per resident daily.

Funding options include Medicare for short-term rehabilitation, Medicaid for qualified long-term stays, and private pay.

Interested families seeking reliable senior care can rely on this established campus to handle both temporary rehabilitation and ongoing medical needs.

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Overview of Regency Retirement Village – Tuscaloosa

Regency Retirement Village of Tuscaloosa provides independent living, assisted living, and memory care across an 80-bed campus in the Dixon Manor area. Directed by administrator Jennifer Anderson, the property offers private and semi-private rooms.

Care options span independent apartment life, assisted help with bathing and medication, and secured memory supervision. Temporary short-term stays support individuals needing brief residential care. On-site life features chef-cooked dining, structured daily activities, and pet-friendly guidelines. Daily off-site errands require a vehicle or arranged ride given the area’s walk score of 41.

Prospective residents looking for versatile living solutions can establish a supportive home that easily adapts as daily physical or cognitive needs increase.

Starting Price $2,900/Month Info Pricing updated on March 6th, 2026

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Overview of Plantation Manor Retirement Community

Plantation Manor Retirement Community offers nursing home, skilled nursing, assisted living, and independent living in McCalla, AL. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care.

The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, because moving between care levels can happen without leaving the community. Plantation Manor Retirement Community has 103 beds, with private and semi-private rooms accommodating either one resident in a private space or two residents sharing a room. Care can change without moving.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare can cover short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence, Medicaid can help when savings may not cover a long stay, and private pay allows a family to pay directly. Total nurse staffing is 4h 9m per resident per day, representing the daily nurse staffing time associated with each resident, and Gavin Ball serves as the administrator.

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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.

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Crimson Village

1410 18Th E Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
Overview of Crimson Village

Crimson Village offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Tuscaloosa, AL. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident keeps a private living space, memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The combination may be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time, since care can change without leaving the community.

Crimson Village has 62 beds and is in the Kicker Subdivision. Housing includes studios, one-bedroom suites, Studio Deluxe units, and two-bedroom apartments; a studio provides one private living space, while a two-bedroom apartment can suit a couple moving together. The area has a Walk Score of 53 out of 100, meaning it is somewhat walkable and some errands can be done on foot, which may allow a resident who no longer drives to handle nearby errands independently.

Restaurant-style dining features home-cooked meals prepared by local chefs, and residents can take part in fitness classes, arts and crafts, game nights, and outings. A fitness room and media/theater room provide spaces for exercise and entertainment, while storm safety rooms offer a designated place during severe weather. Rehabilitation services are available, and Thelisa Lewis serves as the administrator.

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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.

$4,550/Month Info Pricing updated on October 12th, 2026

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Overview of Morning Pointe of Tuscaloosa

Morning Pointe of Tuscaloosa provides assisted living and memory care in Tuscaloosa, AL. Located in the Rice Mine Road North neighborhood, the community has 60 beds and offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences. A studio provides one private living space, while a two-bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together or a resident who wants a companion.

Assisted living includes help with personal grooming and transferring, along with licensed nurse oversight of health, wellness, and medication management. Memory care provides a supervised setting for a resident living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia who may be at risk of wandering. Offering both care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community, and respite care provides a short-term stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Residents can take part in exercise and physical activity, creative and sensory programs, lifelong learning and cognitive programs, and organized group outings, with transportation available for community activities. Dining includes full table service and meals made from scratch with fresh, seasonal, and local ingredients, while no-salt-added and reduced-concentrated-sweets diets are accommodated. Pets are allowed, and caregiver support groups give family caregivers an on-site group program. Kendra Martin serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Hamrick Highlands Assisted Living

Hamrick Highlands Assisted Living in Tuscaloosa, AL is a tight-knit senior living community, offering liberating assisted living services. Committed to delivering exceptional care to residents in a family-like environment, the community features a compassionate care team available 24/7 to offer assistance to residents every need. Residents here are provided with comfortable accommodations free from the stress of home maintenance, thanks to an attentive team that handles it for them.

Dedicated to helping its residents lead an active lifestyle while maintaining independence, the community offers an array of fun and engaging activities and programs, combined with nutritious and delicious meals daily. Here, residents are provided with the services they need to continue living their retirement journey with utmost comfort and peace of mind in a safe and supportive home atmosphere.

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Capstone Village

601 Peter Bryce Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Overview of Capstone Village

Capstone Village offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Tuscaloosa, AL. In assisted living, residents keep an apartment while receiving help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Having all three care levels in one community can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time, because moving to another level does not require leaving the community. Housing includes one bedroom apartments, two bedroom apartments, and private rooms. A two bedroom apartment can suit a couple moving together, while a one bedroom apartment or private room gives an individual a separate living space. Pets are allowed, and The University of Alabama owns Capstone Village.

Residents have several distinct places to spend time, including a salon, library, arts and crafts room, woodworking room, and resident gardens for grooming, reading, creative projects, woodworking, and gardening. They also have access to the UA Aquatic Center and Rec Center pools, along with a complimentary UA Recreation Center membership. Activities include bridge, wellness and exercise programs, educational seminars, support groups, walking groups, Crimson Tide athletics events, and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute classes. Transportation is provided for those classes.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Data source Alabama Department of Health
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Assisted Living in Tuscaloosa at a glance

Avg Monthly Cost: $4,707The average monthly cost across facilities in Tuscaloosa, AL. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 27/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Tuscaloosa, AL. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 82The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Tuscaloosa, AL. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Tuscaloosa, AL

What is the average cost of assisted living in Tuscaloosa, AL?

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Tuscaloosa, AL is approximately $4,000. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for assisted living in Tuscaloosa, AL?

Assisted living in Tuscaloosa, AL typically ranges from $3,800–$5,800 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Tuscaloosa, AL?

Assisted living facilities in Tuscaloosa, AL typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Alabama?

Assisted living in Alabama supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Alabama?

Assisted living in Alabama is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Alabama Medicaid cover assisted living?

Alabama Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Alabama) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.