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Our editorial team analyzed 9 nursing homes in Tuscaloosa, AL using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in AL
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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & 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.
The facility name. Click to view the full profile page on Assisted Living Magazine, including photos, services, and contact info.
CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This TableAL (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.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Alabama average is: 53.1% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
$16.5M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
$0.0k*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
0%*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each nursing home is ranked against every other AL nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 9 analyzed for Tuscaloosa. See how we rank facilities
Overview of Aspire Physical Recovery Center of West Alabama
Aspire Physical Recovery Center of West Alabama provides nursing home and skilled nursing care in Northport, AL. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while rehabilitation services help residents recover strength and function.
The community may be a good fit for someone who needs nursing care and rehabilitation services in one setting. The home has 75 beds, with 4 hours and 30 minutes of nurse staffing allocated to each resident per day.
Payment can come through Medicare, Medicaid or private pay. A health and beauty spa provides salon and spa services on site, while a professional chef, registered dietician, Rapid Recovery program and rehabilitation services support dining and recovery needs within the community. Keith Shumaker serves as the administrator.
A reliable senior living community in Snows Mill Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL, Heritage Health Care and Rehabilitation offers long-term care and short-term rehabilitation. Featuring over 216 accommodations, the community is dedicated to providing top-tier care and assistance for seniors to enjoy a worry-free retirement. Ease your worries with a team of compassionate and highly trained professionals attending to your special needs and aspirations.
The community participates in Medicare and Medicaid to ease seniors’ and families’ financial burdens. With its ideal location near trusted hospitals and senior care providers, residents can rest assured of having easy access to their healthcare needs. Heritage Health Care and Rehabilitation is great for seniors hoping to make the most out of their best years while receiving the utmost care and support they deserve.
Forest Manor Health and Rehab provides nursing home, memory care, and skilled nursing care in Northport, AL. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site 24 hours a day, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering. The community has 182 beds.
Memory care can suit someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia who needs a secure, supervised setting. Rehabilitation services are also available, so a resident can receive rehabilitation at the community rather than arranging transportation elsewhere.
Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid can help when savings may not cover a long stay, and private pay allows a family to pay directly. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 4 minutes per resident each day, representing the total daily nursing time available for each resident.
A Walk Score of 68 out of 100 places the area in the somewhat walkable band. Some errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to handle some nearby errands independently. Kelvin Robertson serves as administrator.
Overview of Park Manor Health and Rehabilitation Center
Park Manor Health and Rehabilitation Center’s care in Northport, AL, spans nursing home care, palliative care, and skilled nursing. Nursing home care is built for someone needing ongoing nursing and personal care. Palliative care aims at comfort and symptom management through a serious illness, so the home may suit someone who needs ongoing nursing along with comfort-focused support.
Four hours and 46 minutes of nursing is the daily figure per resident across 152 beds. Families pay through Medicaid, private pay, or Medicare. Vicki Murphy works as the administrator.
There is a salon for grooming and a courtyard for time outside. Rehabilitation services support recovery and help residents maintain function.
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.
Plantation Manor Retirement Community offers an enhanced and hassle-free lifestyle for its residents. The community 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.
Glen Haven Health and Rehabilitation is a nursing home in Northport, Alabama, offering memory care and skilled nursing. Nursing home care supports residents who need ongoing nursing support, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.
The community may be a good fit for a resident who needs supervised memory care alongside skilled nursing services. Glen Haven has 200 beds, making it a larger setting with more residents and staff, along with usually more programming. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 32 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time available to each resident.
Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare can cover short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay allows a family to pay directly. A Walk Score of 72 out of 100 means the Brookmeade area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.
Rehabilitation services are available, along with a salon offering beautician services and outdoor courtyards for time outside on the property. Webster Shaw serves as the administrator.
Brookdale Northport has provided quality servicesin 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.
Located at 1001 Snows Mill Ave in Tuscaloosa, Heritage Residential Care Village is a 15-bed nursing home operating at full capacity. The home is led by Executive Director Gretchen Vakiener, who brings more than 20 years of experience in senior living and long-term care. Benjamin Edward Jackson serves as the facility’s Administrator.
The neighborhood around Heritage Residential Care Village has a Walkability Score of 27 out of 100. There are a few nearby services within walking distance, but most errands and appointments require transportation. The neighborhood offers a residential setting with limited foot traffic, which is common in many parts of Tuscaloosa.
State inspections over the years have reviewed care planning practices, medication management, and operational standards, including food handling and infection control. These are common areas of focus during nursing home inspections and require ongoing attention from staff to maintain care and operational standards.
Given the home’s small size and full occupancy, families interested in Heritage Residential Care Village should ask about current availability and care options. Touring the home can provide firsthand insight into daily operations, staffing, and specific programs or services available.
Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports. Rank badges compare each home against other nursing homes in the same state — never against assisted living, memory care, or independent living communities.
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Avg Overall CMS Rating:2.8/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Tuscaloosa, AL. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average:3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating:4.0/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Tuscaloosa, AL. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average:3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating:2.8/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Tuscaloosa, AL. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Tuscaloosa, AL
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 nursing home care?
Yes — Alabama Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.
What is nursing home care?
Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.
How many nursing homes are listed on this page?
This page features 9 nursing homes in Tuscaloosa, AL. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right nursing home in Tuscaloosa, AL?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Tuscaloosa, AL, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Tuscaloosa, AL?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.
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