Memory Care Communities in Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Tuscaloosa's memory care rates come in low on the cost spectrum. The Alabama average is significantly higher at $4,379, and the national average is more expensive yet at $5,625. Compared to other Alabama cities, Tuscaloosa's costs are reasonable. Only Gadsden shows lower rates at $3,501. Huntsville's prices are higher than Tuscaloosa's by $243, while Montgomery's costs come in over those of Tuscaloosa by $437. Anniston offers the highest rates at $5,964.

Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we've estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth's 2021 Cost of Care Survey.

Memory care communities in Tuscaloosa charge an average of $3,938 per month for their services, but costs may vary depending on care plans and accommodations.

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

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

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Alabama page.

Seniors in Tuscaloosa have access to many senior care options. Nursing homes are the most expensive at $6,312 per month. Seniors who wish to remain at home might choose home care, which is $100 less than memory care, or home health care, which is $175 more. Assisted living facilities charge less than memory care communities by $788. Adult day programs are least expensive at $867.

Memory care facilities are licensed and regulated by the Alabama Public Health Department. These communities, which are listed as specialty care assisted living facilities, are held to high standards to ensure quality care and full security. Seniors and their families can access an online database to learn more about particular communities.

• Tuscaloosa offers a cost of living below the national average. On a 100-point scale, with the U.S. average at 100, Tuscaloosa's overall score is 87.5. Housing, transportation and groceries also fall below average. Even though seniors in memory care communities aren't directly paying these costs, they can still benefit because their facilities are paying less and passing lower costs on to them.
• Tuscaloosa's climate is something of a mixed bag. The city's comfort index score is 7.1 out of 10, which is just above the national average of 7. Summers can get hot with July's highs coming in about 92 degrees, but autumn and spring are mild and comfortable. The city hardly ever gets snow and enjoys more sunny days than average.
• Crime in Tuscaloosa is something of a problem. Violent crime rates come in at 29.9 on a 100-point scale with the U.S. average at 22.7, and property crime is higher yet at 59.7, compared to the national average of 35.4. Seniors in memory care communities, however, benefit from a level of security that can give them and their families peace of mind. These facilities are always locked and well-monitored for residents' safety.
• Tuscaloosa's residents benefit from excellent water quality. The city's water quality index stands at 92 out of a 100. This is much higher than the U.S. average of 55, and it can help lower the risk of some diseases.
• The DCH Regional Medical Center serves Tuscaloosa's medical needs. This large hospital provides a range of services, including primary care, emergency services, surgery and sleep medicine. Tuscaloosa residents also have access to the Lewis and Faye Manderson Cancer Center with its state-of-the-art treatments and the West Alabama Vascular & Endovascular Surgery center.