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Assisted Living Communities in Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Tuscaloosa, AL below include 10 Assisted Living facilities with 76 reviews. On average in Tuscaloosa, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.1 out of 5 stars.

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Tuscaloosa, AL and Nearby Cities

Assisted living facilities in Tuscaloosa charge some of the lowest rates in the state, with seniors paying $3,150 per month on average for services. This is $350 below the state average of $3,503, and it’s over $1,300 lower than the national average of $4,500. Monthly rates in Montgomery are $350 higher than in Tuscaloosa at $3,500, and in Birmingham, fees are even higher at $4,028. In Auburn, rates are well over $1,000 higher than Tuscaloosa’s average at $4,298, and Anniston seniors pay care costs of $4,771, over $1,600 higher than in Tuscaloosa. 

Tuscaloosa

$3,150

Alabama

$3,503

The United States

$4,500

Birmingham

$4,028

Montgomery

$3,500

Auburn

$4,298

Anniston

$4,771

Paying for Assisted Living in Tuscaloosa

In Tuscaloosa, assisted living fees are competitive at $3,150 per month. 

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Tuscaloosa

Seniors looking for help to pay for assisted living in Hoover can look into the SAIL waiver from Medicaid for those who are disabled or the PACE program offered by Medicaid, which provides managed care and helps cover the cost of assisted living for adults 65 and over.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Alabama page.

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Alabama page.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Tuscaloosa, AL

At $3,150 per month, assisted living is among the more cost-effective senior care options in Tuscaloosa. Only adult day health care is cheaper, with rates coming in over $2,000 less than residential care at $867 per month. Seniors who arrange home-based care pay several hundred dollars more, with fees averaging $3,838 for nonmedical home care and $4,113 for home health care. Nursing home care costs about double the rate of assisted living at $6,312 monthly. 

In-Home Care

$3,838

Home Health Care

$4,113

Adult Day Health Care

$867

Assisted Living Facility

$3,150

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$6,312

Free Assisted Living Resources in Tuscaloosa

Tuscaloosa seniors can reach out to several free and low-cost resources for help with finding local long-term care options and identifying ways to pay for assisted living. The region is home to a senior center, an Area Agency on Aging and a Veterans Service Office.

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Holt Senior Activity Center(205) 248-7950The Holt Senior Activity Center is a nonprofit recreation center open to those aged 60 and over. The center provides hot, nutritious noontime meals every weekday and hosts exercise programs, craft projects and day trips. Transportation is available to and from the center and to local points of destination.
Area Agency on Aging of West Alabama(205) 333-2990The Area Agency on Aging serves those aged 60 and over in a seven-county region through an array of free services and programs. Seniors can contact the agency for options counseling, benefits assistance and referrals to community-based programs, such as transportation and congregate meals.
Tuscaloosa County Veterans Service Office(205) 349-3870, Ext. 8360, 8361, or 8363Tuscaloosa’s local Veterans Service Office helps qualified veterans obtain state benefits, such as claims representation and counseling, and federal benefits, such as pensions, disability compensation and Aid and Attendance. It can also help veterans determine whether they qualify for veterans’ home placement.
Legal Services Alabama(205) 758-7503Legal Services Alabama operates the Elder Helpline, which provides free legal advice to those aged 60 and over on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Seniors can contact the office for help with advance directives, consumer debt problems, termination of health insurance or abuse or neglect in assisted living.
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute(205) 348-6482The University of Alabama’s Tuscaloosa campus offers the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, which provides continuing education courses for those aged 50 and over. For a membership fee, older adults can attend in-person and virtual noncredit classes that cover a range of topics, including business, technology, foreign languages and science.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Tuscaloosa

Tuscaloosa Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in Alabama are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Alabama page for more information about these laws.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Ford L.

I visited this facility

Review of North River Village

I have been in the facility and have spent some time there at an open house as well as visiting the property on several occassions. The staff is great, very loving.

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Ollajean22

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Morning Pointe of Tuscaloosa

They now let the dementia patients reside among the non dementia residents . While this may be consisered beneficial to the dementia residents , it is certainly NOT a positive to those who still...

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Darrell

Other

Review of Crimson Village

Mother in law stayed there and it was great facility. I would give it a high rating. I was really happy with it. I think the care is good. I'd rate the building and living comfort highly. I spent a...

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