Page 2 of 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. 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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
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 Residential Care Village
IL
AL
NH
Tuscaloosa (Green Hills)
15
Facility 15
AL AVG 64
Rank #134 / 134
No
27
Facility 27
AL AVG 34
Rank #90 / 125
-Benjamin Edward Jackson
Clara Verner Apartments
IL
Tuscaloosa
-Yes
21
Facility 21
AL AVG 34
Rank #95 / 133
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Chastain Manor Apartments
IL
E Tuscaloosa (Austin Subdivision)
-No
9
Facility 9
AL AVG 34
Rank #123 / 133
1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Home Instead – Tuscaloosa
IL
HC
MC
Tuscaloosa
-No 59 --

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 Residential Care Village

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.

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Overview of Clara Verner Apartments

Beautifully set in the quiet neighborhood of Tuscaloosa, AL, Clara Verner Apartments is an idyllic community that offers independent living. Featuring purposely built and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures residents are comfortable and safe. Residents can also bring their pets to accompany them during their stay.

With convenient local amenities and recreation sites nearby, residents will not run out of things to do and make new friends. Residents can prepare their meals according to their preferences with the community’s fully furnished accommodations. The community is ideal for those looking to downsize in retirement without the hassles, especially with its dedicated amenities and welcoming environment.

Starting Price $710/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Chastain Manor Apartments

Chastain Manor Apartments is an independent living community in Tuscaloosa, AL, that offers a variety of apartments for older adults. The community features intentionally designed one-to-two bedroom layouts to ensure older adults’ comfort. Every apartment is also equipped with kitchen appliances and indoor features for older adults’ convenience. Laundry areas and maintenance services are also provided to help residents live a maintenance-free lifestyle.

Planned social activities and wellness programs are also available to help residents live actively and promote socialization. A fitness center, a business center, a clubhouse, and various common spaces are also available, so residents can interact with their surroundings. Its location in Tuscaloosa also provides access to a variety of dining options and local amenities. This independent living community is a great choice for senior living in Alabama, particularly for independent older adults seeking maintenance-free living.

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Overview of Home Instead – Tuscaloosa

Home Instead, Tuscaloosa provides home care and memory care in Tuscaloosa, AL. Its in home services include personalized support and mobility assistance, helping an older adult remain at home while receiving help with movement and daily needs. Memory care is available for someone who needs support related to memory loss, with staffing available 24 hours a day so care can be accessed around the clock.

Respite care provides short term support when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Home Instead, Tuscaloosa opened in 1997 and may be a good fit for an older adult who wants to remain at home while receiving mobility assistance or memory related care. A Walk Score of 59 places the area in the somewhat walkable range, meaning some errands can be completed on foot.

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Rankings on this page follow the same method as page 1: see how we rank these communities.

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