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Cades Center Assisted Living
Cades Center Assisted Living is a welcoming assisted living community in Jackson, TN, that offers personal care. Here, residents can feel at home, accompanied by the community’s warm and nurturing environment. With 24-hour care, nutritional meals, and recreational programs, residents have a maintenance-free lifestyle. The community is also dedicated to enhancing residents’ living experiences with a holistic approach to care.
Holiday celebrations, exercise classes, and various recreational games allow residents to live actively and connect with friends. Cozy living spaces and welcoming gathering areas also ensure residents’ relaxation and wellness. Retail stores, restaurants, and public transportation provide residents with easy access to their necessities and leisure. This assisted living community has exceptional standards of care, making it an ideal option for senior living in Tennessee.
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About this community
Cades Center Assisted Living is administered by Melinda Cathey.
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
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.
Since 2018 vs. Tennessee state average• Total citations (80% below)
• Citations per inspection (77% below)
Citations
| This Facility | TN Average | vs. TN Avg |
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Total citations
| 1 | 5 | This facility has 80% fewer total citations than a typical Tennessee assisted living residence (1 vs. TN avg 5).↓ 80% better |
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Citations per inspection
| 0.5 | 2.21 | This facility has 77% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Tennessee assisted living residence (0.5 vs. TN avg 2.21).↓ 77% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | TN Average | vs. TN Avg |
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Total inspections
| 2 | 3 | This facility has had 33% fewer total inspections than the Tennessee average (2 vs. TN avg 3). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 33% fewer |
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Studio / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Beauty Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
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2.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Jackson's city center to Cades Center Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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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.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Typical or reported average length of stay for residents, when the state publishes this aggregate figure.
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Percentage of residents reported as male in state demographics, shown as a whole-number percent.
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Percentage of residents reported as female in state demographics, shown as a whole-number percent.
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| Brookdale Jackson Oaks | AL IL MC | Jackson | 75
Facility
75
TN AVG
88
Rank
#227 / 425 | Yes |
52
Facility
52
TN AVG
36
Rank
#114 / 520 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 17
Facility
17
TN AVG
27
Rank
#297 / 386 |
41.3%
Facility
41.3%
TN AVG
73.1%
Rank
#252 / 268 | A+ | James Clinton Hickerson | Blc Jackson Oaks, LLC | 373 days
Facility
373 days
TN AVG
459
Rank
#112 / 182 | 65 | 29.2% | 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
88
Rank
#227 / 425 | Yes |
52
Facility
52
TN AVG
36
Rank
#114 / 520 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 17
Facility
17
TN AVG
27
Rank
#297 / 386 |
41.3%
Facility
41.3%
TN AVG
73.1%
Rank
#252 / 268 | A+ | James Clinton Hickerson | Blc Jackson Oaks, LLC | 373 days
Facility
373 days
TN AVG
459
Rank
#112 / 182 | 65 | 29.2% | 70.8% | 0% | 7.7% | 4.6% | 1.5% | 24.6% | 21.5% | 40% | 6.2% | 93.8% |
| Cades Center Assisted Living | AL | Jackson (Bemis) | 48
Facility
48
TN AVG
88
Rank
#363 / 425 | No |
17
Facility
17
TN AVG
36
Rank
#402 / 520 | Studio / Semi-Private Rooms | 15
Facility
15
TN AVG
27
Rank
#311 / 386 | - | - | Melinda Cathey | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Southern Oaks | AL ADC HOS RC | Henderson | 37
Facility
37
TN AVG
88
Rank
#396 / 425 | Yes |
16
Facility
16
TN AVG
36
Rank
#409 / 520 | Studio / 1 Bed | 25
Facility
25
TN AVG
27
Rank
#249 / 386 |
59.5%
Facility
59.5%
TN AVG
73.1%
Rank
#210 / 268 | - | Stephanie Watkins | Henderson Residential, LLC | 668 days
Facility
668 days
TN AVG
459
Rank
#34 / 182 | 23 | 26.1% | 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
88
Rank
#398 / 425 | Yes |
12
Facility
12
TN AVG
36
Rank
#438 / 520 | Studio / 1 Bed | 7
Facility
7
TN AVG
27
Rank
#357 / 386 |
75.0%
Facility
75.0%
TN AVG
73.1%
Rank
#143 / 268 | - | Bridgette Bodiford | Milan Residential LLC | 1004 days
Facility
1004 days
TN AVG
459
Rank
#4 / 182 | 48 | 25% | 75% | 4.2% | 2.1% | 0% | 14.6% | 14.6% | 16.7% | 47.9% | - | 100% |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Tennessee
Cades Center Assisted Living is located in Jackson, Tennessee.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Tennessee.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cades Center Assisted Living
What neighborhood is Cades Center Assisted Living in?
Cades Center Assisted Living is in the Bemis neighborhood of Jackson.
Who is the owner of Cades Center Assisted Living?
Cades Center Assisted Living is legally operated by Cades Center INC, and administered by Melinda Cathey.
Is Cades Center Assisted Living in a walkable area?
Cades Center Assisted Living has a walk score of 17. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Cades Center Assisted Living?
According to TN state health department records, Cades Center Assisted Living's license number is 00000350.
How long has Cades Center Assisted Living been in business?
Cades Center Assisted Living has been operating for approximately 15 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Cades Center Assisted Living?
No, Cades Center Assisted Living has a no-pet policy.
Who is the administrator of Cades Center Assisted Living?
Melinda Cathey is the administrator of Cades Center Assisted Living.
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