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Southern Oaks
Assisted Living, Adult Day Care, Hospice Care & Respite Care · Henderson, TN
Exterior view of Southern Oaks with flower garden Interior view of a cozy common area with seating Common area with comfortable seating and decor Interior lounge area with comfortable seating

Southern Oaks

Assisted Living, Adult Day Care, Hospice Care & Respite Care · Henderson, TN
558 White Ave, Henderson, TN 38340 View map
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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.

Facility Direct Line (731) 983-3200
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 #237 / 257Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 237th out of 257 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

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 #102 / 227Years in operation — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 102nd out of 227 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
26 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #207 / 276Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 207th out of 276 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
16 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #110 / 138Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 110th out of 138 assisted living communities we track in Tennessee for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Tennessee average, with its Statewide rank out of 138. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
59.5% This home usually has availability

Based on 22 residents and 37 beds. Source: state licensing agency resident count

Lower than the Tennessee average: 74.5%

About This Community

License Details

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

Awards

U.S. News & World Report Best Senior LivingU.S. News rates communities from independent surveys of residents and their families (the 2025 edition analyzed ~450,000 responses across 3,800+ communities) covering safety, caregiving, activities, dining, management and value. Only communities meeting its data thresholds earn a Best designation for that year.

Ownership & Operating Entity

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

Additional Services

3 services
Home Health Coordination
Meal Preparation
Transportation

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Room Accommodations

Building TypeSingle-story
Room Sizes
243 sq. ft. 377 sq. ft.
Room Types
Studio 1 Bed

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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 (50% 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. 12.0 This facility has 50% fewer total citations than a typical Tennessee assisted living residence (1 vs. TN avg 2).↓ 50% better
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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%

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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.

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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-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 77
Rank #112 / 257
Yes
52
Facility 52
TN AVG 32
Rank #37 / 276
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
17
Facility 17
TN AVG 23
Rank #152 / 227
41.3%
Facility 41.3%
TN AVG 74.5%
Rank #129 / 138
A+James Clinton HickersonBlc Jackson Oaks, LLC
373 days
Facility 373 days
TN AVG 461
Rank #104 / 170
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 77
Rank #112 / 257
Yes
52
Facility 52
TN AVG 32
Rank #37 / 276
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
17
Facility 17
TN AVG 23
Rank #152 / 227
41.3%
Facility 41.3%
TN AVG 74.5%
Rank #129 / 138
A+James Clinton HickersonBlc Jackson Oaks, LLC
373 days
Facility 373 days
TN AVG 461
Rank #104 / 170
6529.2%70.8%0%7.7%4.6%1.5%24.6%21.5%40%6.2%93.8%
Dogwood Pointe Senior Living
AL
ADC
HC
HOS
MC
RC
Milan
36
Facility 36
TN AVG 77
Rank #239 / 257
Yes
12
Facility 12
TN AVG 32
Rank #225 / 276
Studio / 1 Bed
7
Facility 7
TN AVG 23
Rank #199 / 227
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
TN AVG 74.5%
Rank #78 / 138
-Bridgette BodifordMilan Residential LLC
1004 days
Facility 1004 days
TN AVG 461
Rank #4 / 170
4825%75%4.2%2.1%0%14.6%14.6%16.7%47.9%-100%
Charter Senior Living of Jackson
AL
MC
RC
Jackson
70
Facility 70
TN AVG 77
Rank #128 / 257
Yes
23
Facility 23
TN AVG 32
Rank #179 / 276
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
26
Facility 26
TN AVG 23
Rank #102 / 227
--Rebecca StrawnSnh Tenn Tenant LLC
226 days
Facility 226 days
TN AVG 461
Rank #136 / 170
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 77
Rank #237 / 257
Yes
16
Facility 16
TN AVG 32
Rank #207 / 276
Studio / 1 Bed
26
Facility 26
TN AVG 23
Rank #102 / 227
59.5%
Facility 59.5%
TN AVG 74.5%
Rank #110 / 138
-Stephanie WatkinsHenderson Residential, LLC
668 days
Facility 668 days
TN AVG 461
Rank #33 / 170
2326.1%73.9%0%0%8.7%4.3%21.7%34.8%30.4%-100%

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other TN assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Financial assistance

Programs that may help with care and living costs in Tennessee

Southern Oaks is in Henderson, Tennessee. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.

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Long-term care coverage

CHOICES Program

TN Medicaid CHOICES

Income limit
Must receive SSI or meet Medicaid Long-Term Services and Supports financial eligibility.

Eligibility

General
CHOICES home/community groups serve adults age 65 or older and adults age 21 or older with physical disabilities; financial and medical eligibility required; Group 2 requires nursing-home level of care; Group 3 serves qualifying people at risk.
TN specifics
Benefits depend on CHOICES group and an authorized assessment.

What it provides

  • Long-term services and supports in an authorized home/community setting or nursing facility; care-plan services vary by group and need.
Cash support · veterans

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

Tennessee VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Who it is for
Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
Income limit
Countable income must be below the applicable Maximum Annual Pension Rate (MAPR); the rate depends on dependents and benefit category; Qualifying unreimbursed medical expenses may reduce countable income.
Asset limit
VA pension net-worth limit is $163,699 from December 1 2025 through November 30 2026; net worth includes countable assets and annual income under VA rules.

Eligibility

General
Additional pension benefits for qualifying Veterans or survivors who satisfy VA pension eligibility and the medical requirements for Aid and Attendance or Housebound status; being an older veteran or spouse alone does not qualify.
TN specifics
This is a federal VA benefit rather than a state-specific grant; Aid and Attendance and Housebound benefits cannot be received together.

What it provides

  • Increased monthly VA pension based on the applicable MAPR less countable income.
In-home support

Tennessee Options for Community Living

TN Options

Income limit
No income eligibility requirement; an income-based sliding fee scale applies.

Eligibility

General
Tennessee resident age 18 or older with qualifying physical or cognitive disability and assessed ADL/IADL limitations; the state page excludes intellectual disability from OPTIONS.
TN specifics
State-funded OPTIONS is administered through local Area Agencies on Aging and Disability; services depend on availability and need.

What it provides

  • Homemaker personal care and home-delivered meals; other local services vary.
Caregiver support

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Tennessee Family Caregiver Support Program

Who it is for
Family or informal caregivers of an adult 60+ or of someone of any age with dementia
Income limit
Federal program prioritizes greatest economic and social need.

Eligibility

General
Caregivers of adults age 60 or older or adults with Alzheimer disease or related disorder; qualifying grandparent or relative caregivers age 55 or older caring for a minor child are also included.
TN specifics
Administered through Area Agencies on Aging and Disability; service availability varies by area.

What it provides

  • Counseling support groups caregiver training respite personal care homemaker services and adult day care subject to local availability.
Medicare costs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Tennessee Medicare Savings Program

Who it is for
Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing

Eligibility

General
Medicare beneficiary meeting Tennessee rules for the applicable Medicare Savings Program.
TN specifics
QMB provides Medicare premium and cost-sharing assistance; SLMB and QI provide Part B premium assistance.

What it provides

  • Assistance is tier-specific; QMB may pay Medicare premiums deductibles and coinsurance while SLMB and QI pay Part B premiums.
Energy assistance

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Tennessee LIHEAP

Who it is for
Income-eligible households responsible for home heating or energy costs
Income limit
60% of state median income by household size under the applicable program-year matrix.

Eligibility

General
Low-income Tennessee household that meets program and local documentation requirements.
TN specifics
THDA publishes separate 2026 and 2027 income matrices and policy manuals; benefits depend on available local funding.

What it provides

  • Home-energy and crisis assistance based on the applicable program-year matrix.
Food assistance

Tennessee Aging Nutrition Program

Tennessee Aging Nutrition Program

Income limit
OAA-funded nutrition services are not means-tested; meals may be provided at no cost and voluntary donations are welcomed.
Asset limit
OAA nutrition eligibility has no asset test; home-delivered service need and local assessment still apply.

Eligibility

General
Congregate meals serve adults age 60 or older and their spouses; home-delivered meals require a local AAAD intake assessment of need.
TN specifics
State describes more than 150 congregate locations and home-delivered services in all 95 counties; meal days and availability vary by provider.

What it provides

  • Congregate or qualifying home-delivered meals plus socialization nutrition education and counseling.
Homeowner tax relief

Property Tax Relief Program

Tennessee Property Tax Relief Program

Income limit
2026 relief · For elderly and disabled homeowner categories maximum combined 2025 income is $38,470 from applicant spouse co-owner and resident remainder; veteran categories have separate rules.

Eligibility

General
Qualifying low-income elderly or disabled homeowners and eligible disabled veteran homeowners or surviving spouses; this property-tax relief is not a renter rebate.
TN specifics
Apply after receiving the 2026 property-tax bill; application and payment deadline is 35 days after the delinquency date. Relief is reimbursement rather than an exemption.

What it provides

  • Reimbursement varies with property assessment local tax rate and appraisal ratio.
Know before you visit

Frequently Asked Questions about Southern Oaks

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 Who is the owner of Southern Oaks?
Southern Oaks is legally operated by Henderson Residential, LLC, and administered by Stephanie Watkins.
02 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.
03 What is the license number of Southern Oaks?
According to TN state health department records, Southern Oaks's license number is 00000197.
04 When does Southern Oaks's license expire?
According to TN state health department records, Southern Oaks's license expires on January 5, 2027.
05 What is the occupancy rate at Southern Oaks?
Southern Oaks's occupancy is 59.5%.
06 How long has Southern Oaks been in business?
Southern Oaks has been operating for approximately 26 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
07 Are pets allowed at Southern Oaks?
Yes, Southern Oaks allows residents to bring their pets.
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