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Best Memory Care in Tuscaloosa, AL

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 12 memory care communities in Tuscaloosa, AL using Alabama Department of Health data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in AL
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Jun 2026
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Avg Walk Score: 33/ 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: 97The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Tuscaloosa, AL. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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The information below is reported by the Alabama Department of Public Health, Bureau of Health Provider Standards.

The Crossings at North River
MC
AL
IL
Tuscaloosa
84
Facility 84
AL AVG 90
Rank #119 / 245
No
20
Facility 20
AL AVG 36
Rank #300 / 418
1 Bed / 2 BedKimberly Brooke O'briant
Brookdale Northport
MC
AL
IL
NH
Northport (Rose Drive)
83
Facility 83
AL AVG 90
Rank #120 / 245
Yes
47
Facility 47
AL AVG 36
Rank #142 / 418
Private RoomsSherry Washington
Regency Retirement Village – Tuscaloosa
MC
AL
IL
Tuscaloosa (Dixon Manor)
80
Facility 80
AL AVG 90
Rank #126 / 245
No
41
Facility 41
AL AVG 36
Rank #181 / 418
Private / Semi-Private RoomsJennifer Anderson
Morning Pointe of Tuscaloosa
MC
NH
AL
Tuscaloosa (Rice Mine Road North)
60
Facility 60
AL AVG 90
Rank #156 / 245
Yes
10
Facility 10
AL AVG 36
Rank #344 / 418
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedKendra Martin
Crimson Village
MC
AL
RC
Tuscaloosa (Kicker Subdivision)
62
Facility 62
AL AVG 90
Rank #154 / 245
No
53
Facility 53
AL AVG 36
Rank #98 / 418
Studio / 1 BedThelisa Lewis
North River Village
MC
AL
IL
NC
Tuscaloosa (Crown Pointe)
80
Facility 80
AL AVG 90
Rank #126 / 245
No
11
Facility 11
AL AVG 36
Rank #335 / 418
Private / Companion SuitesJudith A. Jones
Capstone Village
MC
AL
IL
Tuscaloosa
-Yes
24
Facility 24
AL AVG 36
Rank #283 / 418
1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Forest Manor Health and Rehab
MC
NH
Northport (Brookmeade)
182
Facility 182
AL AVG 90
Rank #14 / 245
No
68
Facility 68
AL AVG 36
Rank #26 / 418
SNF (Skilled Nursing) (182)Kelvin Robertson
Glen Haven Health And Rehabilitation LLC
MC
NH
Northport (Brookmeade)
200
Facility 200
AL AVG 90
Rank #10 / 245
No
72
Facility 72
AL AVG 36
Rank #17 / 418
SNF (Skilled Nursing) (200)Webster Shaw
Plantation Manor Retirement Community
MC
AL
NH
Mccalla
103
Facility 103
AL AVG 90
Rank #81 / 245
No
7
Facility 7
AL AVG 36
Rank #355 / 418
Private Rooms / Semi-Private RoomsGavin Ball
The Crossings at North River SCALF
MC
AL
IL
Tuscaloosa
32
Facility 32
AL AVG 90
Rank #220 / 245
No
0
Facility 0
AL AVG 36
Rank #395 / 418
-Kimberly Brooke O'briant
Seniors Prefer Homecare
MC
HC
RC
Tuscaloosa
-No
11
Facility 11
AL AVG 36
Rank #335 / 418
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Overview of The Crossings at North River

Peacefully nestled near The Buddy Powell Pavilion in Tuscaloosa, AL, The Crossings at North River is an idyllic retreat that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community strives to maintain residents’ independence without hassles, providing weekly housekeeping and linen services. Residents also enjoy the best of their golden years with the community’s warm and welcoming environment.

Engaging activities and enriching programs are conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and make new friends. With all-day dining that features delightful dining options, residents enjoy hassle-free dining that satisfies their dietary needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those seeking independence in their golden years without worries, especially with its higher levels of care and state-of-the-art amenities.

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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 Morning Pointe of Tuscaloosa

Morning Pointe of Tuscaloosa is the premiere memory care and assisted living home nestling in Alabama. Management and staff strive to create a sense of community and belonging where everyone is welcome and included, and the facility maintains top-notch quality. When it comes to setting the standard for quality care and going above and beyond to meet the needs of seniors, they offer compassionate and kind care for its seniors.

Life is focused on an active and fulfilled holistic wellness. Seniors are offered an array of services such as restaurant-style dining, walking paths, and private assisted living or independent living apartments designed to meet the needs of every resident.

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Overview of Regency Retirement Village – Tuscaloosa

Residing in the quiet residential area on Old Montgomery Highway, Tuscaloosa, AL, Regency Retirement Village of Tuscaloosa is an outstanding senior living community providing assisted living and memory care. The community provides a 24-hour emergency response system and monitors seniors’ well-being to ensure their safety and security. Keep peace of mind with a kind and dedicated team providing top-notch care and assistance for seniors to flourish and live their lives to the fullest.

A jam-packed calendar of fun activities and engaging programs is conducted to accompany residents as they try out new things and relive hobbies. With healthy and delicious meals, residents enjoy hassle-free dining that satisfies dietary needs and preferences. Regency Retirement Village of Tuscaloosa strives to provide a safe place for seniors to enjoy their golden years without worries.

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Crimson Village

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

Crimson Village is an assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing community that aims to change the meaning of recovery for seniors through the exceptional level of care that is delivered by their patient-friendly staff as an approach to offer the best care possible for their residents. Crimson Village aims to have its residents experience comprehensive and exemplary care delivered.

Seniors can feel confident and comfortable and know they belong in a home that offers 24-hour nursing care, ADLs, medication management, specialized activities, and recreational programs.

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Overview of North River Village

Nestled in the peaceful neighborhood of Tuscaloosa, AL, North River Village is an idyllic senior living community that provides outstanding independent living, assisted living, and healthcare services. Here, individuality and independence are given the utmost priority for its residents throughout their stay. A highly skilled and passionate team ensures 24/7 services catering to the unique needs of its residents.

Moreover, the community offers trusted healthcare services such as staffing & ancillary services, incontinence care, diabetic care, non-ambulatory care. Enjoy its fine dining experience with delicious and nutritious meals that satisfy cravings. Participate in diverse on-site and off-site activities coordinated by a professional team that boosts engagement and wellness. With North River Village, seniors are assured of a glorious retirement.

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Capstone Village

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

Capstone Village strives to make a positive impact in the lives of each resident. are ready to attend to any needs an individual may have. The 55+ adult home practices a resident-centered approach to senior living so seniors can thrive and reach their fullest potential to be a new version of themselves. Capstone Village creates a home-like environment that makes one feel like they belong. 

Seniors can experience all that the University of Alabama has to offer. Residential life is all about amenities: housekeeping, social events, book clubs, healthy and delicious meals served, engaging activities, enriching programs, and sports activities.

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Overview of Forest Manor Health and Rehab

Forest Manor Health and Rehab operates 182 beds in Northport, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, near Select Medical hospital, with a moderately walkable location and strong occupancy recovery. Administered by Kelvin Robertson and privately owned by 2672 Equities LLC, the facility serves a diverse census: 54.5% Medicaid long-term residents, 33.1% private-pay, and 12.4% Medicare short-stay post-acute patients. The payer mix has shifted substantially toward Medicaid over the past decade, reflecting changing demand patterns in the market.

Inspection and compliance reveal a facility in transition. Since 2018, Forest Manor recorded 27 deficiencies, 59% above the Alabama state average, at a pace of 3.4 per year (62% above state median), the most material red flag in the record. Recent inspections paint a pattern of facility maintenance lapses.

In June 2023, surveyors cited grime, damaged tiles, and torn shower bed pads in three of four shower rooms, a breach of infection control standards. Earlier substantiated complaints from 2019 documented missed baths, medication errors, and staffing shortages. Despite this history, the facility has avoided federal penalties.

Long-stay quality measures rate 35.6% above state average, suggesting strong clinical protocols. Yet preventive care gaps undermine that strength: only 49.7% of residents received pneumococcal vaccination (state average 91.5%), and 67.1% received influenza vaccine (state average 94.8%).

On the staffing front, weekend RN presence runs 59% above state average and PT hours 50% above, indicating investment in acute support; CNA hours, however, trail state norms.

Occupancy is healthy at 86%, up from 71.8% in 2021, showing market recovery.

The facility orients toward mixed-term care with particular strength in short-stay rehabilitation outcomes but notable quality gaps in long-term preventive protocols.

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Overview of Glen Haven Health and Rehabilitation LLC

Welcome to Glen Haven Health and Rehabilitation, LLC, a senior living community located in Northport, Alabama, serving Tuscaloosa County and the Western Alabama Region. This community offers nursing homes, providing a wonderful alternative to traditional long-term care and rehabilitation facilities.
Their commitment to quality and compassionate care is evident in the professional and caring staff, who are dedicated to creating a warm and welcoming environment for residents. With beautifully decorated common areas and serene outdoor courtyards, the facility offers a relaxing and engaging atmosphere, where residents can participate in daily activities that promote an active and fulfilling lifestyle. 

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Overview of Plantation Manor Retirement Community

Plantation Manor Retirement Community offers an enhanced and hassle-free lifestyle for its residents. The residential assisted living home is where life-enriching daily activities happen, contributing to a purposeful living for its residents. Offering assisted living, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services– many have praised the home for its full support and assertiveness in assisting its residents. Plantation Manor is where seniors thrive.

Plantation Manor offers comprehensive services to boost a speedy recovery. A list of their points of excellence includes wound care, support services, and therapy (occupational, speech, and physical). Other essential services include ADLs, medication management, healthy and nutritious meals served daily, recreational activities, and specialized programs.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in Tuscaloosa, AL

What is the average cost of memory care in Tuscaloosa, AL?

The average monthly cost of memory care in Tuscaloosa, AL is approximately $4,100. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for memory care in Tuscaloosa, AL?

Memory care in Tuscaloosa, AL typically ranges from $3,500–$5,500 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at memory care communities in Tuscaloosa, AL?

Memory care communities in Tuscaloosa, AL typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:5–1:8.

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.

Does Alabama Medicaid cover memory care?

Alabama Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, 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 memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 12 memory care communities in Tuscaloosa, AL. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.