Expert Senior Living Advisors from A Place for Mom can help direct you to Memory Care communities. Together, we will find the perfect fit for your loved one, and we will provide direction and support as needed. We partner with 15 Memory Care facilities in Tuscaloosa and the surrounding area, so there are many options to choose from. A Place for Mom is the largest senior living referral service in North America, and we can help you make a good choice at no cost to you.
Memory Care near Tuscaloosa, Alabama
2124 Old Montgomery Hwy, Pelham, AL 35124
Studio, 1 Bed, 2 Bed
At the Gardens of Pelham Assisted Living, our retirement community meets the diverse and changing needs of today’s senior citizens. Conveniently located off 1-65 North at exit 246 in Pelham near the Oak Mountain Park, the Garden’s atmosphere is warm and relaxed. Our month-to-month rent, without...
4000 Greenwood Drive, Hoover, AL 35216
Studio
Real Service At the heart of Country Cottage is CareSteps, an individualized service plan designed to solve the real, day-to-day issues that have threatened to destroy the independence you've worked so hard to achieve. CareSteps assures that you'll receive the right amount of help at the right...
400 University Park Drive, Homewood, AL 35209
Studio, 1 Bed, 2 Bed, Semi-Private
Come see if our continuing care retirement community, or CCRC, is the right fit for you and your family. Here you’ll have independent living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing all on one campus. So if you or your spouse need more care later, you’ll have the lifestyle you want and...
2634 Valleydale Rd, Birmingham, AL 35244
Studio, Semi-Private
Lakeview Estates, a Phoenix Senior Living community, offers premier senior living services with superior personalized care and luxury-style accommodations with a comfortable, small-town feel. From the moment you enter Lakeview Estates, it will become clear that our goal is to instill purpose and...
3850 Galleria Woods Dr, Birmingham, AL 35244
Studio, 1 Bed, 2 Bed
It’s not downsizing your home; it’s upsizing your possibilities. Located on 20 wooded acres in Birmingham’s prestigious Riverchase area, our continuing care retirement community (CCRC) gives you a maintenance-free lifestyle with the retirement you deserve. Our community has a full continuum of...
2184 Parkway Lake Dr, Hoover, AL 35244
Studio, 1 Bed, 2 Bed, Semi-Private
Morningside of Riverchase in Hoover, Alabama is a beautifully furnished assisted living community offering spacious 1 and 2 bedroom apartments, and a wealth of amenities so you can feel right at home, right from the start.Located in historic Hoover, Morningside of Riverchase is an elegantly...
2100 Viking Dr, Jasper, AL 35501
Studio, 1 Bed, 2 Bed
Jasper is located in the Northwest part of Alabama. It is a community with beautiful nature, and a rich historical heritage. Here you'll find the home you've been looking for...HarborChase of Jasper Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care community. Our community is unique in that we...
570 Southland Dr, Hoover, AL 35226
Studio, 1 Bed, Semi-Private
Rittenhouse Senior Living of Hoover is an assisted living community located in Hoover, Jefferson County, Alabama, providing residents with a safe place to call home. Those dealing with dementia or Alzheimer's are welcome in this community. The city of Hoover has much to offer to residents and...
1851 Data Dr, Hoover, AL 35244
Studio, 1 Bed
Located in Hoover, Alabama, Truewood by Merrill, Riverchase is a newly renovated senior living community featuring a total of 110 beautifully appointed residences: 86 assisted living and 28 memory care apartments. The innovative assisted living apartments, specialized dementia care suites and...
6450 Old Tuscaloosa Hwy, McCalla, AL 35111
Studio, 1 Bed, 2 Bed, Semi-Private
The Plantation Manor is an assisted living community located in the heart of beautiful McCalla, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The town of McCalla is referred to by many as the jewel of the South. There are a number of activities that a senior can participate in when moving to this area. One of the...
223 Tucker Rd, Helena, AL 35080
Studio, 1 Bed, Semi-Private
Maplewood Lane Traditional Assisted Living If you or someone in your family is having difficulty living independently, yet doesn't need 24-hour care and medical supervision, then assisted living will provide the ideal solution. If you or a loved one requires assistance with bathing, dressing,...
2651 Laurel Oaks Dr, Bessemer, AL 35022
Studio, 1 Bed, 2 Bed, Semi-Private
8071 Kimbrell Cut Off Rd, Mc Calla, AL 35111
Studio, 1 Bed, Semi-Private
The Woodlands offer the basic services plus three additional levels of care. The Woodlands provides a way of life that allows the resident to age in place. If your loved one needs short term assistance or long term assistance, we provide it. Our well-trained staff provides services with love,...
Memory care supports the unique needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Memory care communities provide enhanced security, dementia therapies, and spaces designed to prevent wandering. Services in memory care facilities often include:
Roll Tide! Home of the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa boasts thousands of die-hard college football fans who live and breathe the sport, echoing chants across the city and making game days impossible to miss. Off campus, residents have all the resources and services of a modern city readily available, including diverse shopping and dining options, health care facilities, and public transportation. Museums, arts centers, and festivals — like the Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center and the Kentuck Festival of the Arts — celebrate Tuscaloosa’s local history, culture, and community.
In Tuscaloosa, memory care communities — sometimes called Alzheimer’s care or dementia care facilities — provide specialized care for seniors who have Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other forms of memory loss. These communities offer personalized cognitive rehabilitation programs alongside assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). Memory care usually includes 24-hour supervision and unique design elements, like outdoor gardens and color-coded walls, to help ease anxiety, agitation, and other symptoms of dementia.
The median monthly cost of memory care in 2019 was about $4,400 in Tuscaloosa and $3,600 within the metropolitan area. The median monthly cost of memory care in 2019 in the state of Alabama was around $4,300.
The total household expenses associated with living in Tuscaloosa are rated 22 points below the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated substantially lower than the average, indicating that Tuscaloosa is relatively affordable.
Index Scores
All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.
| Household Expenses | Health Care | Insurance | Entertainment | Groceries | Clothing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78 | 70 | 77 | 80 | 78 | 83 |
Income and Housing
| Median Income Age 45-64 | Median Income Age 65+ | Median Household Income | Average Individual Income | Median Employee Salary | Average Property Tax | One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $49,911 per year | $43,383 per year | $43,303 per year | $27,212 per year | $40,533 per year | $1,147 per year | $643 per month |
The main hospital servicing Tuscaloosa is:
Tuscaloosa’s climate is classified as humid subtropical, meaning the area experiences four distinct seasons. Summers are hot and humid, whereas winters are mild. The average humidity level is 69%, and humidity levels are often highest during December at about 72%.
Seasonal Temperatures
| January Average | January Maximum | January Minimum |
|---|---|---|
| 43°F | 53°F | 33°F |
| July Average | July Maximum | July Minimum |
|---|---|---|
| 80°F | 91°F | 70°F |
Air Quality
This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.
Precipitation
Population Statistics
| Median Age | Percent of Population Over 65 | Population | Population Density | Average Household Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 12.2% | 95,285 | 1,324 per square mile | 2.2 |
Race & Ethnicity
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | Asian | Black | Hispanic or Latino | Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Two or More Races | White (not Hispanic or Latino) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3% | 2.5% | 44.0% | 3.2% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 49.1% |
These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.
LGBTQ+ Inclusivity
These scores were taken from the 2020 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.
2016 Presidential Election Results for Tuscaloosa County
| Democratic | Republican | Other |
|---|---|---|
| 38.9% | 58.4% | 2.8% |
Some of the most popular museums and historic sites in Tuscaloosa include:
Outdoor attractions in Tuscaloosa:
Tuscaloosa’s top entertainment destinations and shopping districts are:
Transportation
The Tuscaloosa Transit Authority provides city-wide bus transportation to Tuscaloosa residents and also operates trolleys through Tuscaloosa’s downtown area as well as shuttle buses on the University of Alabama’s football game days. Taxis and rideshare services, like Uber and Lyft, are also available in Tuscaloosa.
What are the top rated memory care facilities near Tuscaloosa, Alabama?
Crimson Village, Woodlands at Tannehill and Oaks on Parkwood are the top rated memory care facilities near Tuscaloosa, Alabama. See full list of communities.
How many memory care facilities are there near Tuscaloosa, Alabama?
There are 15 memory care facilities near Tuscaloosa, Alabama. See the full list.
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