Northwood Care, LLC in Tuscaloosa, AL

Northwood Care, LLC is a senior community in Tuscaloosa, AL.

Information last verified: April 20, 2026

1900 Rice Mine Rd. Apt 802, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.6 from 104 reviews

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Overall Review of Northwood Care, LLC

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Friendly staff and strong help

The staff is repeatedly described as friendly and helpful.

Across multiple reviews, residents and visitors describe consistently friendly, professional staff who respond with helpful guidance. Several people name specific team members and credit them with making leasing, moving-in, and day-to-day concerns easier. Maintenance is often praised alongside the office team, reinforcing that support is a routine part of the experience for many residents.

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Maintenance responsiveness comes up

Residents mention quick maintenance follow-through when issues arise.

Some reviews highlight fast action after problems like air-conditioning failures, with office communication leading to a prompt fix. Others also describe maintenance workers as professional and effective, including praise for handling requests in a timely way. A smaller set of reviews, however, says certain repairs and follow-ups did not happen quickly enough or were left unresolved for long periods.

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Pool and amenities are valued

The community’s amenities—especially the pool—are a recurring positive.

Reviews frequently point to on-site amenities as part of what makes everyday living better, with the pool coming up again and again. Some residents also describe features inside the apartment (like in-unit washer and dryer) and say appliances and layout have worked well. A few reviews mention the property has a lot of appeal, even while raising concerns about maintenance and conditions elsewhere.

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Some residents report serious upkeep problems

Several reviews describe major maintenance and habitability concerns.

A recurring complaint in negative reviews is water-related damage, including leaks and ceiling or floor problems that lingered too long. Other negative reviews mention pest issues and mold concerns, along with complaints that communication or resolution did not match the severity of the problem. While some residents describe repairs as fast, these reviews describe repeated problems and outcomes that did not feel adequately addressed.

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Location feels convenient for errands

Residents describe the property as conveniently located.

Multiple reviews frame the community’s location as a strength, describing it as centrally located or easy to reach. Nearby options include medical offices, pharmacy stops, and everyday errands such as restaurants and retail, which supports that convenience theme. One negative review also points out issues inside the community, but it does not contradict the idea that the area itself is accessible.

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Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Nearby Places of Interest

Parks

Northridge PARA Shelter and Playground (0.4 miles)
Northwood Lake (2.7 miles)
Tuscaloosa Riverwalk (2.8 miles)
The Park at Manderson Landing (3.4 miles)

Restaurants

Taco Casa (1 miles)
McDonald's (1.1 miles)
Urban Cookhouse (1.6 miles)
Sonic Drive-In (1.7 miles)
Chicken Salad Chick (1.7 miles)
Zaxby's (1.7 miles)
Cypress Inn (2 miles)

Physicians

Alabama Internal Medicine (1 miles)
Riverside Family Medicine (1 miles)
Cardiology Associates of West Alabama PC (1 miles)
Alabama Dermatology Associates, PC (1.1 miles)
NorthRiver Primary Care Associates (1.1 miles)
Clinic For Rheumatic Diseases (1.2 miles)
Southeastern Spine Specialists (1.3 miles)

Pharmacies

CVS Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
Senior Care Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
Patient Care Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
Tuscaloosa Drug Capstone (1.6 miles)
Winn-Dixie (1.6 miles)
Northport Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
Walgreens (2.8 miles)

Places of Worship

First Wesleyan Church (1.4 miles)
University Church of Christ (2.7 miles)
St Francis Of Assisi Catholic Church (3.1 miles)
Church of the Highlands - Tuscaloosa Campus (3.2 miles)
WW Studio (3.4 miles)

Hospitals

Northport Health Services (1.4 miles)
Home Dialysis (1.7 miles)
Tuscaloosa Cancer Center (3.1 miles)
DCH Emergency Department (3.2 miles)
Manderson Cancer Center at DCH Regional Medical Center (3.2 miles)
Phelps Outpatient Center (3.2 miles)
DCH Regional (3.3 miles)

Cafes

Starbucks (3.3 miles)

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