Best Senior Living in Tuscaloosa, AL

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 14 senior living communities in Tuscaloosa, AL using AL Dept. of Public Health (ADPH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank senior 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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment. 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.
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
IL
AL
NH
SNF
Tuscaloosa (Green Hills)
216
Facility 216
AL AVG 64
Rank #6 / 134
No
27
Facility 27
AL AVG 34
Rank #90 / 125
SNF (Skilled Nursing) (216)Benjamin Edward Jackson
Regency Retirement Village – Tuscaloosa
IL
AL
MC
Tuscaloosa (Dixon Manor)
80
Facility 80
AL AVG 64
Rank #13 / 65
Yes
41
Facility 41
AL AVG 34
Rank #44 / 133
Private / Semi-Private RoomsJennifer Anderson
North River Village
IL
AL
MC
NH
Tuscaloosa (Crown Pointe)
80
Facility 80
AL AVG 64
Rank #13 / 65
No
11
Facility 11
AL AVG 34
Rank #117 / 133
Private / Companion SuitesJudith A. Jones
The Crossings at North River
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
Tuscaloosa
84
Facility 84
AL AVG 64
Rank #11 / 65
No
20
Facility 20
AL AVG 34
Rank #96 / 133
1 Bed / 2 BedKimberly Brooke O'briant
Morning Pointe of Tuscaloosa
IL
AL
MC
Tuscaloosa (Rice Mine Road North)
60Yes 10 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedKendra Martin
Crimson Village
IL
AL
MC
RC
Tuscaloosa (Kicker Subdivision)
62No 53 Studio / 1 BedThelisa Lewis
Hospice of West Alabama
IL
HC
HOS
PC
RC
Tuscaloosa (Mayfair)
15No 7 -Latrelle Hallum
Hamrick Highlands Assisted Living
IL
AL
Tuscaloosa
-No 29 Private Rooms-
Somerville Apartments
IL
E Tuscaloosa (Skyland Park)
-Yes
25
Facility 25
AL AVG 34
Rank #83 / 133
2 Bed-
The Crossings at North River SCALF
IL
AL
MC
Tuscaloosa
32
Facility 32
AL AVG 64
Rank #55 / 65
No--Kimberly Brooke O'briant

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other AL independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 14 analyzed for Tuscaloosa. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Heritage Health Care & Rehab

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.

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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.

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

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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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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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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 Hospice of West Alabama

Offering hospice, palliative, and respite care, Hospice of West Alabama serves residents in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The community is in the Mayfair neighborhood, near the Tuscaloosa Veterans Affairs Medical Center. With 15 beds, the single-story setting gives it a smaller and more personal feel than a large facility. The size can also support closer contact between staff and residents during each stay.

Latrelle Hallum, LBSW, is the community’s administrator and executive director. Care is based on a whole-person approach for seniors near the end of life. The team also helps families through this stage by providing additional support. Grief support groups and counseling services are available, along with daily care.

The area around the community has a Walk Score of 7, meaning it is car-dependent. Most errands, visits, and outside needs will require driving. For families looking at hospice or respite care in Tuscaloosa, a smaller setting might be a more serene choice. It can also feel more personal in a time of hardship.

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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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Overview of Somerville Apartments

Enjoy your independence at Somerville Apartments, a specially designed 55+ community in Tuscaloosa, AL, offering independent living. Residents can rest their worries with the community’s beautifully furnished and cozy floor plans. This pet-friendly community strives to maintain affordability to ease residents’ financial burdens.

Residents will not feel lonely with a thoughtfully curated calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching programs that highlight their interests and capabilities. With delightful restaurants nearby, residents have easy access to plenty of dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community’s variety of state-of-the-art amenities and welcoming setting create the perfect setting for a worry-free retirement.

Starting Price $750/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of The Crossings at North River Scalf

The Crossings at North River Scalf offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Tuscaloosa, AL. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps their own apartment; Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care; Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision.

These three care levels may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time, because care can change within the same community. With 32 beds, the community is smaller, giving staff and residents more opportunity to get to know one another, and Kimberly Brooke O’Briant serves as the administrator.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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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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Senior Living in Tuscaloosa at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 26/ 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: 72The 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 Senior Living in Tuscaloosa, AL

What is senior living?

Senior living is an umbrella term covering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing homes — communities and services designed for adults aged 55 or older.

How many senior living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 14 senior living communities in Tuscaloosa, AL. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right senior living community 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 senior living communities 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.