Our Story

Photo of the Capstone Village main entrance

Capstone Village first opened in 2005, occupying 24 acres along the eastern edge of The University of Alabama campus. The University of Alabama purchased Capstone Village in 2009 with a vision to further integrate it into the campus community. As a result, Capstone Village provides a wealth of independent living services and amenities that make us Tuscaloosa’s preferred retirement living for active seniors.

This growing list of unique amenities for retirees includes:

  • Borrowing privileges at UA campus libraries
  • Free transportation to Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
  • Complimentary UA Recreation Center membership
  • University Club offers our residents preferred memberships
  • Capstone Village complimentary transportation and CrimsonRide campus shuttle
  • Opportunities to attend Crimson Tide athletics events
  • Tickets to campus cultural events
  • UA student involvement at Capstone Village through internships, visits and performances
  • Athletic team visits
  • Performances by faculty and staudents from UA School of Music
  • 10% discount at The University Supply Store
  • University of Alabama parking decal for on-campus parking
  • Access to volunteer opportunities on campus
  • Official University of Alabama ID card with photo

The 228,000-square-foot Capstone Village continues to differentiate itself from other retirement communities by providing a senior-friendly lifestyle option that connects lifelong learning with the fulfillment of the real needs and wants of active retirees. Our residents are published authors, working artists, retired professors and a wide variety of others choosing to focus on everything life has to offer beyond the maintenance and routine chores of home ownership. With 108 apartments, 22 garden homes, 13 assisted living suites and 16 memory care studio apartments, Capstone Village offers upscale retirement and is a legendary place to call home.