Somerville Apartments

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.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 25 / 100 Rank #275 / 382Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 275th out of 382 homes we track in Alabama for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Alabama facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Alabama that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

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What does this home offer?

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Minimum Age: 55 Years Old

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: 2 Bed

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Building Type: 2-story

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Address 4.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Tuscaloosa's city center to Somerville Apartments's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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.
Plantation Manor Retirement Community
IL
NH
AL
SNF
Mccalla
103
Facility 103
AL AVG 90
Rank #78 / 242
No
7
Facility 7
AL AVG 39
Rank #353 / 382
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms-Gavin Ball
The Crossings at North River
IL
AL
MC
Tuscaloosa
84
Facility 84
AL AVG 90
Rank #116 / 242
No
20
Facility 20
AL AVG 39
Rank #298 / 382
1 Bed / 2 Bed-Kimberly Brooke O'briant
Brookdale Northport
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Northport
83
Facility 83
AL AVG 90
Rank #117 / 242
Yes
47
Facility 47
AL AVG 39
Rank #141 / 382
Private RoomsA+Sherry Washington
North River Village
IL
AL
MC
NH
Tuscaloosa (Crown Pointe)
80
Facility 80
AL AVG 90
Rank #123 / 242
No
11
Facility 11
AL AVG 39
Rank #333 / 382
Private / Companion Suites-Judith A. Jones
Somerville Apartments
IL
E Tuscaloosa (Skyland Park)-Yes
25
Facility 25
AL AVG 39
Rank #275 / 382
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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Alabama

Somerville Apartments is located in E Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
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Elderly and Disabled Waiver

Alabama Medicaid E&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Alabama resident, Medicaid-eligible, requires nursing home-level care but can live in community with support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
AL

Must be assessed by a nurse for nursing home-level care need.

Benefits
In-home personal care (4-6 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing) Respite care (up to 240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$50/day avg.) Home-delivered meals Case management

Alabama Respite for Caregivers Program

Alabama Respite (via NFCSP)

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Alabama resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
AL

Focus on rural caregivers; limited funding.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$50/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

SenioRx Prescription Assistance Program

AL SenioRx

Age 55+
General Alabama resident, chronic illness requiring daily medication, not fully covered by other drug plans.
Income Limits ~$3,000/month individual, varies by AAA
Asset Limits Not strictly enforced; income-focused.
AL

High ROI; saved $43.5M for 6,825 participants in FY 2022.

Benefits
Prescription cost reduction (avg. $6,300/year savings per participant) Medication management support

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

AL WAP

Age 60+ priority
General Alabama resident, own or rent home, low-income status.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month 200% of poverty level, individual
Asset Limits Not applicable; income-driven.
AL

Prioritizes seniors and disabled; limited annual funding.

Benefits
Insulation Weather stripping HVAC repairs (avg. $500-$1,000 in annual energy savings)

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

AL Section 202

Age 62+
General Alabama resident, very low income, able to live independently with support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,500/month 50% of area median income, individual, varies by county
Asset Limits $10,000 individual, excludes home if owned
AL

High demand in urban areas like Birmingham; limited units statewide.

Benefits
Subsidized rent (30% of income, e.g., $300-$500/month) On-site services (housekeeping, transportation, ~$200/month value)

Alabama CARES Program

AL CARES

Age
General Caregivers of Alabama residents aged 60+ needing assistance with 3+ daily activities; no age limit for caregivers.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing based on recipient’s income e.g., ~$2,500/month threshold
Asset Limits Not applicable; focus on need.
AL

Prioritizes caregivers with greatest economic/social need; complements respite programs like AL Lifespan Respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplemental supplies (e.g., $200/year avg.)

Frequently Asked Questions about Somerville Apartments

What neighborhood is Somerville Apartments in?

Somerville Apartments is in the Skyland Park neighborhood of E Tuscaloosa.

Is Somerville Apartments in a walkable area?

Somerville Apartments has a walk score of 25. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are pets allowed at Somerville Apartments?

Yes, Somerville Apartments allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of Somerville Apartments?

Yes — there are 7 photos of Somerville Apartments in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Somerville Apartments?

Somerville Apartments is located at 5701 Mcfarland Blvd E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405.

What is the phone number of Somerville Apartments?

(205) 758-4300 will put you in contact with the team at Somerville Apartments.

Does Somerville Apartments provide medical or personal care assistance?

No — Somerville Apartments is an independent living community. Residents live on their own in private apartments with access to amenities, dining, and social activities.

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