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.

(205) 758-4300

Walk Score: 25 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What does this home offer?

Minimum Age: 55 Years Old

Pets Allowed

Housing Options: 2 Bed

Building Type: 2-story

Social and Recreational Activities

Exercise Programs

Types of Care at Somerville Apartments

Independent Living

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).

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.)

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

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What neighborhood is Somerville Apartments in?

Somerville Apartments is in the Skyland Park neighborhood.

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.

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.

Is Somerville Apartments Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Somerville Apartments is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.