Home care in Tuscaloosa, AL
Non-medical caregivers across Tuscaloosa, from a few hours a week to live-in care. No minimums, no contracts.
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Shaded: the 4 counties of the Tuscaloosa metro area. Dashed lines: state borders.
Tuscaloosa at a glance
Sources: CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025; U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024.
Care for your parent in Tuscaloosa, on your schedule.
Counties in the Tuscaloosa metro area
- Greene County, AL
- Hale County, AL
- Pickens County, AL
- Tuscaloosa County, AL
Central counties (OMB definition)
Also in Alabama
About home care in Tuscaloosa
Home care in Tuscaloosa, AL is non-medical help at home, such as meals, bathing, errands and company. CareScout's 2025 survey puts the Tuscaloosa median at $30 an hour, above the Alabama median of $27. Call a HomeCare.com care advisor at 800-974-3458 to plan care in Tuscaloosa County.
Out of Tuscaloosa's 111,038 residents, Census figures show 14,431 are 65 or older, or 13%, and 1,214 are 85 or older. In 4,976 households, someone 65 or older lives alone. The metro area includes Greene, Hale and Pickens counties. Across that area, 15% of residents are 65 or older. The city sits in Tuscaloosa County, the center of that area.
Some families coordinate care from afar when a parent is treated at DCH Regional Medical Center or Northport Medical Center. The Area Agency on Aging of West Alabama in Northport serves Bibb, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Lamar, Pickens and Tuscaloosa counties. Its toll-free line is 1-800-AGELINE. HomeCare.com serves families in the Tuscaloosa area with credentialed, non-medical caregivers. Families choose the visits and hours.
Plan care in Tuscaloosa.
Choose what your parent needs. We use the Tuscaloosa area median rate to estimate the monthly cost.
We'd suggest
A caregiver keeps your parent company and helps with meals, errands and the house.
about $2,600/month
4 hrs x 5 days x 52 weeks / 12 x $30/hr (Tuscaloosa, AL)
Market medians from the CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025, not HomeCare.com prices. A care advisor prices your actual schedule.
Free local help for Tuscaloosa families.
Area Agency on Aging of West Alabama (West Alabama Regional Commission)
The Area Agency on Aging of West Alabama in Northport serves Tuscaloosa County and six nearby counties, and its toll-free line is 1-800-AGELINE.
205-333-2990Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (ADSS)
Free, confidential advocacy for people receiving long-term care.
334-242-5753Alabama programs that can help pay.
Rules and programs in AlabamaRules change; confirm eligibility with the state. A care advisor can talk through payment options.
Questions about care in Tuscaloosa.
What is the cost of home care in Tuscaloosa, AL?
CareScout's 2025 survey lists the Tuscaloosa median for a non-medical caregiver at $30 an hour. The Alabama median is $27 and the national median is $35. Assisted living in Tuscaloosa has a median of $4,656 a month. A HomeCare.com care advisor can talk through payment options at 800-974-3458.
Where can I find senior services in Tuscaloosa County?
The Area Agency on Aging of West Alabama, run by the West Alabama Regional Commission in Northport, serves Tuscaloosa County and six nearby counties. Call 205-333-2990 or the toll-free line, 1-800-AGELINE. Ask about Alabama CARES, which supports family caregivers of adults age 60 or older.
Can a caregiver help after a stay at DCH Regional Medical Center?
Yes, with non-medical help at home. That includes meals, bathing, mobility help, errands and medication reminders. Caregivers do not give nursing care. HomeCare.com offers short-notice care, so call 800-974-3458 as soon as discharge planning starts at DCH Regional Medical Center or Northport Medical Center.
Is live-in or 24-hour care available in Tuscaloosa?
Yes. HomeCare.com is known for live-in care and 24/7 coverage. Live-in care uses one dedicated caregiver who needs breaks and rest periods. 24-hour care uses several caregivers in shifts for uninterrupted support. Both are non-medical. Call a care advisor at 800-974-3458.
