Abe’s Garden Community
Assisted Living, Home Care, Hospice Care, Independent Living & Memory Care · Nashville, TN

Abe’s Garden Community

Assisted Living, Home Care, Hospice Care, Independent Living & Memory Care · Nashville, TN

Overview of Abe’s Garden Community

Find the care you need at ​​Abe’s Garden Community, an exceptional community in Nashville, TN, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Committed to improving residents’ well-being, a kind and highly skilled team provides the highest quality of care tailored to their unique needs 24/7. Beautifully furnished and cozy accommodations are also provided in a vibrant and nurturing environment, so residents can feel at ease during their stay.

To improve residents’ cognition and wellness, stimulating programs and engaging activities are conducted based on their interests and capabilities. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options. 24-hour emergency systems and alert pendants are provided for residents’ safety. Residents will surely have a blissful retirement with the community’s top-notch services and state-of-the-art amenities.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 64 Rank #202 / 327Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 202nd 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 community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #222 / 306Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 222nd 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.
17 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #277 / 417Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 277th 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.
26 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy higher than 95% suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited. Rank #18 / 187Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 18th 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.
95.3% This home is often near full
Higher than the Tennessee average: 74%
Occupied beds
61 / 64

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Care Living Facility
CountyDavidson
License Number00000353

Ownership & Operating Entity

Abe’s Garden Community is legally operated by Abe's Garden Community, and administered by Christopher Coelho.

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsAbe's Garden at Home, Abe's Garden Club, Abe’s Garden Community Group (AGCG)

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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
163 days
Total residents
57
Total admissions (2024)
27
Total discharges (2024)
32

Discharges

  • To Private Residence or Home 1
  • To Nursing Home 6

Demographics

GENDER

  • Female Residents 70.2%
  • Male Residents 29.8%

AGE DISTRIBUTION

  • 60-64 1.8%
  • 65-69 3.5%
  • 70-74 8.8%
  • 75-79 21.1%
  • 80-84 36.8%
  • 85-89 10.5%
  • 90 or more 17.5%

ETHNICITY

  • White Residents 100%

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Beauty Services

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Transportation Services

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Housekeeping Services

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Exercise Programs

Managed by Chris Coelho

Chief Operating Officer

Chris Coelho, Chief Operating Officer at Abe’s Garden Community, oversees daily operations and leads continuous quality improvement initiatives. He has extensive experience in senior living, having worked in all areas of a community as part of his administrator licensure process. Chris holds a master’s degree in Management of Healthcare from Vanderbilt University and has contributed to research and quality improvement in long-term care and assisted living.

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Address 4.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Nashville's city center to Abe’s Garden Community's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Davidson County

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.
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.
Mary, Queen of Angels Assisted
AL
MC
Nashville (Lions Head Condos)
130
Facility 130
TN AVG 83
Rank #32 / 327
No
54
Facility 54
TN AVG 36
Rank #71 / 417
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
24
Facility 24
TN AVG 25
Rank #187 / 306
52.3%
Facility 52.3%
TN AVG 74%
Rank #160 / 187
A+Lyndsey GowerMary, Queen Of Angels, Inc
811 days
Facility 811 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #9 / 182
9231.5%68.5%1.1%1.1%2.2%3.3%13%20.7%26.1%32.6%91.3%8.7%
The Waterford in Hermitage
AL
IL
MC
RC
Hermitage
99
Facility 99
TN AVG 83
Rank #94 / 327
No
4
Facility 4
TN AVG 36
Rank #393 / 417
----Kim EdwardsStar Group Of Hermitage LLC--------------
Abe’s Garden Community
AL
HC
HOS
IL
MC
Nashville
64
Facility 64
TN AVG 83
Rank #202 / 327
No
26
Facility 26
TN AVG 36
Rank #277 / 417
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
17
Facility 17
TN AVG 25
Rank #222 / 306
95.3%
Facility 95.3%
TN AVG 74%
Rank #18 / 187
-Christopher CoelhoAbe's Garden Community
163 days
Facility 163 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #155 / 182
5729.8%70.2%0%1.8%3.5%8.8%21.1%36.8%10.5%17.5%100%-

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every TN community we track that reports that metric, not just the 3 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Tennessee

Abe’s Garden Community is located in Nashville, Tennessee.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Tennessee.

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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 Abe’s Garden Community

Is Abe’s Garden Community in a walkable area?

Abe’s Garden Community has a walk score of 26. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Abe’s Garden Community?

According to TN state health department records, Abe’s Garden Community's license number is 00000353.

What is the occupancy rate at Abe’s Garden Community?

Abe’s Garden Community's occupancy is 95.3%.

How long has Abe’s Garden Community been in business?

Abe’s Garden Community has been operating for approximately 17 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Abe’s Garden Community?

No, Abe’s Garden Community has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Abe’s Garden Community?

Christopher Coelho is the administrator of Abe’s Garden Community.

How many beds does Abe’s Garden Community have?

Abe’s Garden Community has 64 beds.

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