Southern Oaks
Assisted Living, Adult Day Care, Hospice Care & Respite Care · Henderson, TN

Southern Oaks

Assisted Living, Adult Day Care, Hospice Care & Respite Care · Henderson, TN

Overview of Southern Oaks

Set in the tranquil neighborhood of Henderson, TN, Southern Oaks is a charming senior living community that offers an Adult Day Club, assisted living, respite care, rehabilitation, and hospice care. Retire in the comfort of graciously appointed accommodations with individually controlled heating and air conditioning and access to a wide array of supportive services. A compassionate and professional care team is available 24/7 to provide round-the-clock support and assistance, providing utmost comfort and peace of mind.

An exciting, carefree lifestyle awaits at Southern Oaks with a wide range of enriching activities, wellness programs, daily chef-prepared meals, and convenient services. From pet therapy visits, dominoes, and chair exercises, to Bible study and fun games, residents are sure to find interesting things to do that brings both happiness and lifestyle enhancement. The community also features their Pegasus Express Pharmacy that provides worry free delivery of routine medications directly to the community, ensuring residents receive their medications on time and giving carers more time to spend on caring for the residents.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 37 Rank #303 / 327Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 303rd out of 327 homes we track in Tennessee for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Tennessee facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #176 / 306Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 176th out of 306 homes we track in Tennessee for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Tennessee facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
25 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #330 / 417Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 330th out of 417 homes we track in Tennessee for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Tennessee facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
16 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #147 / 187Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 147th out of 187 homes we track in Tennessee for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Tennessee average, with its Statewide rank out of 187. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
59.5% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Tennessee average: 74%
Occupied beds
22 / 37

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Care Living Facility
IssuanceOctober 3, 2000
ExpirationJanuary 5, 2027
CountyChester
License Number00000197

Ownership & Operating Entity

Southern Oaks is legally operated by Henderson Residential, LLC, and administered by Stephanie Watkins.

Contact Southern Oaks

Inspection History

In Tennessee, the Department of Health, Division of Health Care Facilities performs unannounced inspections and investigations to ensure facilities provide high-quality resident care.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Tennessee state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Overall vs. TN average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 Better Metrics better than Tennessee average:
• Total citations (80% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityTN Averagevs. TN Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 15 This facility has 80% fewer total citations than a typical Tennessee assisted living residence (1 vs. TN avg 5).↓ 80% better

Residents information

Stay stats

Average length of stay
668 days
Total residents
23
Total admissions (2024)
13
Total discharges (2024)
12

Discharges

  • To Private Residence or Home 4
  • To Nursing Home 4

Demographics

GENDER

  • Female Residents 73.9%
  • Male Residents 26.1%

AGE DISTRIBUTION

  • 70-74 8.7%
  • 75-79 4.3%
  • 80-84 21.7%
  • 85-89 34.8%
  • 90 or more 30.4%

ETHNICITY

  • White Residents 100%

What does this home offer?

Pets allowed icon
Pets allowed icon

Pets Allowed

Room sizes icon
Room sizes icon

Room Sizes: 243 / 377 sq. ft.

Housing options icon
Housing options icon

Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

Building type icon
Building type icon

Building Type: Single-story

Transportation services icon
Transportation services icon

Transportation Services

Fitness and recreation icon
Fitness and recreation icon

Fitness and Recreation

Places of interest near Southern Oaks

Address 0.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Henderson's city center to Southern Oaks's address, calculated via Google Maps.

Calculate Travel Distance to Southern Oaks

Add your location

Address

Compare Assisted Living around Jackson

Info below is compiled from the TN Dept. of Health (TDH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Typical or reported average length of stay for residents, when the state publishes this aggregate figure.
Percentage of residents reported as male in state demographics, shown as a whole-number percent.
Percentage of residents reported as female in state demographics, shown as a whole-number percent.
Brookdale Jackson Oaks
AL
IL
MC
Jackson
75
Facility 75
TN AVG 83
Rank #157 / 327
Yes
52
Facility 52
TN AVG 36
Rank #81 / 417
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
17
Facility 17
TN AVG 25
Rank #222 / 306
41.3%
Facility 41.3%
TN AVG 74%
Rank #176 / 187
A+James Clinton HickersonBlc Jackson Oaks, LLC
373 days
Facility 373 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #112 / 182
6529.2%70.8%0%7.7%4.6%1.5%24.6%21.5%40%6.2%93.8%
Brookdale at Home® Jackson Oaks
AL
IL
MC
Jackson
75
Facility 75
TN AVG 83
Rank #157 / 327
Yes
52
Facility 52
TN AVG 36
Rank #81 / 417
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
17
Facility 17
TN AVG 25
Rank #222 / 306
41.3%
Facility 41.3%
TN AVG 74%
Rank #176 / 187
A+James Clinton HickersonBlc Jackson Oaks, LLC
373 days
Facility 373 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #112 / 182
6529.2%70.8%0%7.7%4.6%1.5%24.6%21.5%40%6.2%93.8%
Charter Senior Living of Jackson
AL
MC
RC
Jackson
70
Facility 70
TN AVG 83
Rank #175 / 327
Yes
23
Facility 23
TN AVG 36
Rank #298 / 417
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
26
Facility 26
TN AVG 25
Rank #159 / 306
--Rebecca StrawnSnh Tenn Tenant LLC
226 days
Facility 226 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #146 / 182
8518.8%81.2%0%1.2%5.9%11.8%38.8%18.8%23.5%4.7%95.3%
Southern Oaks
AL
ADC
HOS
RC
Henderson
37
Facility 37
TN AVG 83
Rank #303 / 327
Yes
16
Facility 16
TN AVG 36
Rank #330 / 417
Studio / 1 Bed
25
Facility 25
TN AVG 25
Rank #176 / 306
59.5%
Facility 59.5%
TN AVG 74%
Rank #147 / 187
-Stephanie WatkinsHenderson Residential, LLC
668 days
Facility 668 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #34 / 182
2326.1%73.9%0%0%8.7%4.3%21.7%34.8%30.4%-100%
Dogwood Pointe Senior Living
AL
ADC
HC
HOS
MC
RC
Milan
36
Facility 36
TN AVG 83
Rank #305 / 327
Yes
12
Facility 12
TN AVG 36
Rank #353 / 417
Studio / 1 Bed
7
Facility 7
TN AVG 25
Rank #278 / 306
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
TN AVG 74%
Rank #103 / 187
-Bridgette BodifordMilan Residential LLC
1004 days
Facility 1004 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #4 / 182
4825%75%4.2%2.1%0%14.6%14.6%16.7%47.9%-100%

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every TN community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Tennessee

Southern Oaks is located in Henderson, Tennessee.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Tennessee.

Get Financial aid guidance

CHOICES Program

TN Medicaid CHOICES

Age 65+ or disabled
General Tennessee resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
TN

Managed care model; high rural demand.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($65/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Tennessee Options for Community Living

TN Options

Age 60+
General Tennessee resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
TN

Limited funding; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Tennessee Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General TN resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
TN

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Tennessee Family Caregiver Support Program

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; TN resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; prioritizes low-income ~$24,980/year
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
TN

Includes grandparent caregivers; high rural demand.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Tennessee VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General TN resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
TN

High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Elderly Nutrition Program

Tennessee Elderly Nutrition Program

Age 60+
General TN resident; no income limit but prioritizes low-income.
Income Limits (2025) None; donations encouraged.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
TN

Serves ~50,000 annually; 200+ congregate sites plus Meals on Wheels.

Benefits
Congregate meals ($5-$7/meal value) at senior centers Home-delivered meals ($5-$7/meal)

Property Tax Relief Program

Tennessee Property Tax Relief Program

Age 65+
General TN resident, homeowner/renter (or widow/er 50+, disabled 18+).
Income Limits (2025) ~$45,000/year household, excludes half of Social Security
Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.
TN

Rebates up to $1,000; serves ~100,000 annually.

Benefits
Tax rebates (~$250-$1,000 based on income; e.g., $1,000 if income < $8,000)

Frequently Asked Questions about Southern Oaks

Who is the owner of Southern Oaks?

Southern Oaks is legally operated by Henderson Residential, LLC, and administered by Stephanie Watkins.

Is Southern Oaks in a walkable area?

Southern Oaks has a walk score of 16. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Southern Oaks?

According to TN state health department records, Southern Oaks's license number is 00000197.

When does Southern Oaks's license expire?

According to TN state health department records, Southern Oaks's license expires on January 5, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Southern Oaks?

Southern Oaks's occupancy is 59.5%.

How long has Southern Oaks been in business?

Southern Oaks has been operating for approximately 25 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Southern Oaks?

Yes, Southern Oaks allows residents to bring their pets.

Guides for Better Senior Living

Care Cost Calculator: See Prices in Your Area

Assisted Living Explorer

Don’t Wait Too Long: 7 Red Flag Signs Your Parent Needs Assisted Living Now

The True Cost of Assisted Living in 2025 – And How Families Are Paying For It

Understanding Senior Living Costs: Pricing Models, Discounts & Financial Assistance