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Aliceville Manor Nursing Home
Scout 93Aliceville, AL · 100 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Aliceville's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,650–$9,250/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Every licensed senior community in the Tuscaloosa, AL area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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5-star rated
3.4★
Avg CMS rating
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Cost of senior care in Tuscaloosa
Local Tuscaloosa-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Tuscaloosa prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$4,520/mo median
typical range $3,620–$5,650
Memory Care
$5,390/mo median
typical range $4,310–$6,740
Skilled Nursing
$8,230/mo median
typical range $7,650–$9,250
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$4,520/mo median
typical range $2,280–$5,930
Residential Care Home
$4,070/mo median
typical range $3,260–$5,090
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Tuscaloosa using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Tuscaloosa.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
All 11 communities in Tuscaloosa, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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Arbor Woods Health and Rehab
Scout 92Reform, AL · 85 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Reform's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,650–$9,250/mo
View full evaluation →
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Diversicare of Greensboro
Scout 86Greensboro, AL · 97 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Greensboro's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,650–$9,250/mo
View full evaluation →4
Moundville, AL · 68 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Moundville.
Est. $7,650–$9,250/mo
View full evaluation →5
Northport, AL · 75 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Northport.
Est. $7,650–$9,250/mo
View full evaluation →6
Northport, AL · 78 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Northport.
Est. $7,650–$9,250/mo
View full evaluation →7
Heritage Health Care & Rehab INC
Scout 68Tuscaloosa, AL · 216 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Tuscaloosa.
Est. $7,650–$9,250/mo
View full evaluation →8
Forest Manor Health and Rehab
Scout 65Northport, AL · 182 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Northport.
Est. $7,650–$9,250/mo
View full evaluation →9
Northport, AL · 152 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Northport.
Est. $7,650–$9,250/mo
View full evaluation →10
Northport, AL · 200 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,650–$9,250/mo
View full evaluation →11
Greene County Nursing Home
Scout 23Eutaw, AL · 72 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $7,650–$9,250/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Tuscaloosa, AL?
In the Tuscaloosa, AL area, assisted living typically runs $3,620–$5,650/month (median $4,520), memory care $4,310–$6,740/month (median $5,390), and skilled nursing $7,650–$9,250/month (median $8,230) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
What are the best senior living communities in Tuscaloosa, AL?
Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in Tuscaloosa, AL right now are Aliceville Manor Nursing Home, Arbor Woods Health and Rehab, Diversicare of Greensboro. The full ranked list of 11 communities is on this page.
How are the 11 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
Is Haven really free for families?
Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.