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The cost of independent living in Bull City is about $3,395 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 7 options. Read 24 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Last Updated: 12/5/25
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Photo of Pleasant Villa Retirement Home
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[name removed] is awesome and it is a great place. The staff keeps apartments clean, the food is great. the people living there are very friendly. I recommend it highly.
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
A family-owned facility with 32 apartments, Pleasant Villa offers you a great value in Independent Living. All rents include 3 meals daily, all utilities including cable TV, weekly housekeeping services, activities twice a day, transportation coordination, weekly shopping services, use of our...
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We love this community for the staff are outstanding and caring. The community is clean and the meals are very good in every way possible. We are happy that she is active with this other resident with the...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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,...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Hello and welcome to North River Village in Tuscaloosa, Alabama! We are situated on 11 acres, a country feel, yet close to all amenities in Tuscaloosa and Northport. We have independent living, assisted living and memory care services on site. There are plenty of outdoor spaces that we...
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The CROSSING is the best place for your loved one. After touring all of the assisted living facilities, the Crossing is by far the best option when it comes to cleanliness, hospitality and over all care.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior living where you can celebrate every day.We’re introducing a new kind of retirement community in Tuscaloosa that’s full of flexibility and excitement. The Crossings at North River emphasizes contemporary comfort and fine Southern living – a place where people come together for uplifting...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Cost of independent living in Bull City, AL

The average cost of senior living in Bull City is $3,395 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oakman, AL with an average of $3,247 per month.

Independent living costs in Bull City, AL, vs. nearby cities

Bull City, AL
$3,395/mo
$3,642/mo

Independent living costs in Bull City, AL, vs. state and national averages

Bull City, AL
$3,395/mo
$3,582/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Bull City, AL, vs. other senior living options

$4,214/mo
Independent Living
$3,395/mo

Independent living costs in Bull City, AL, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,389/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,390/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,148/mo

Senior living costs in Bull City vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Bull City, AL
Column state: Alabama
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBull City, ALAlabamaU.S.
Independent Living$3,395/mo$3,582/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$4,152/mo$3,938/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,214/mo$3,998/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Bull City, AL:$3,395/mo
Alabama:$3,582/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Bull City, AL:$4,152/mo
Alabama:$3,938/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Bull City, AL:$4,214/mo
Alabama:$3,998/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Bull City, AL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Bull City and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Bull City, AL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Bull City have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Bull City, AL$1,745/mo$1,920/mo-9.1%
Alabama$2,763/mo$2,582/mo+7.0%
National$3,144/mo$3,029/mo+3.8%
Bull City, AL
2024 average cost:$1,745/mo
2023 average cost:$1,920/mo
Percent change:-9.1%
Alabama
2024 average cost:$2,763/mo
2023 average cost:$2,582/mo
Percent change:+7.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,144/mo
2023 average cost:$3,029/mo
Percent change:+3.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Bull City

Recent reviews for independent living in Bull City

Regency Retirement Village - Tuscaloosa

5.0
I'm doing well in this community. I like it very much here. I picked them because it was the best deal with the most inclusive. I have a garden room with 3 meals a day. I'm not really big on activities but I do attend some the activities they offer. The meals are pretty good. The staff are very ...
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Oaks on Parkwood in Bessemer, AL

5.0
We chose this facility because it was a better value for the money than a lot we looked into, the location, and it is a one level facility which we liked. They also have continued care so we would not have to move her from the facility, she would just transition from levels of care. Her ...
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The Landings at Northport

4.4
This community has a great atmosphere. They have very caring employees for the residents. It was also a great tour and I was able to see everything at the community. They gave me all of the information I needed.

Bull City independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bull City independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bull City, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bull City independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Bull City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bull City, ALNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Bull City independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Bull City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bull City, ALNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bull City independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Bull City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
45.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.6%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.1%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
46.4%
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