Best Assisted Living in Davidson County, TN

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 3 assisted living communities in Davidson County, TN using TN Dept. of Health (TDH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in TN
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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.
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 77
Rank #14 / 259
No
54
Facility 54
TN AVG 32
Rank #28 / 277
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
24
Facility 24
TN AVG 23
Rank #125 / 228
52.3%
Facility 52.3%
TN AVG 74.5%
Rank #119 / 143
A+Lyndsey GowerMary, Queen Of Angels, Inc
811 days
Facility 811 days
TN AVG 461
Rank #9 / 170
9231.5%68.5%1.1%1.1%2.2%3.3%13%20.7%26.1%32.6%91.3%8.7%
Abe’s Garden Community
AL
HC
HOS
IL
MC
Nashville
64
Facility 64
TN AVG 77
Rank #151 / 259
No
26
Facility 26
TN AVG 32
Rank #163 / 277
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
17
Facility 17
TN AVG 23
Rank #154 / 228
95.3%
Facility 95.3%
TN AVG 74.5%
Rank #14 / 143
-Christopher CoelhoAbe's Garden Community
163 days
Facility 163 days
TN AVG 461
Rank #145 / 170
5729.8%70.2%0%1.8%3.5%8.8%21.1%36.8%10.5%17.5%100%-
The Waterford in Hermitage
AL
IL
MC
RC
Hermitage
99
Facility 99
TN AVG 77
Rank #59 / 259
No
4
Facility 4
TN AVG 32
Rank #256 / 277
----Kim EdwardsStar Group Of Hermitage LLC--------------

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 3 analyzed for Davidson County. See how we rank facilities

Overview of Mary, Queen of Angels Assisted

Mary, Queen of Angels Assisted provides assisted living and memory care in Nashville, TN. Assisted living offers help with daily tasks, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. That combination can suit a resident whose care needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The community is in the Lions Head Condos neighborhood, with 130 beds and 52% occupancy. Residents can choose studios, one bedroom residences, or two bedroom residences. A studio is one private space, while a two bedroom layout can work for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion. The area has a Walk Score of 54, placing it in the somewhat walkable category, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to manage certain nearby errands independently. Lyndsey Gower serves as the administrator, and Mary, Queen of Angels operates the community. The community may be a good fit for someone who needs either daily task assistance or a supervised memory care setting.

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Overview of Abe’s Garden Community

Abe’s Garden Community provides assisted living, home care, hospice care, independent living, and memory care in Nashville, TN. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while independent living offers a private residence with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a supervised setting for someone who may be at risk of wandering.

Home care brings support to a person’s residence, and hospice care addresses end-of-life needs. The community has 64 beds and a 95% occupancy rate, meaning most of its beds are occupied. Housing includes studios, one-bedroom residences, and two-bedroom residences. A studio is a single private space, while a two-bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion.

Care is person-directed, with the approach centered on each resident as an individual. The community also uses evidence-based approaches focused on mind and body health. The combination of independent living, assisted living, and memory care may suit a resident whose support needs could grow over time, because multiple care levels are available within the community. Christopher Coelho serves as the administrator.

Contact Abe’s Garden Community

Overview of The Waterford in Hermitage

The Waterford in Hermitage offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Hermitage, TN. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident keeps their own apartment, independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The range of care types may be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time, allowing for care-level changes without leaving the community. The community has 99 beds. Kim Edwards serves as administrator, and Star Group Of Hermitage operates the community.

Contact The Waterford in Hermitage

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Assisted Living in Davidson County at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 28/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Davidson County, TN. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 98The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Davidson County, TN. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Davidson County, TN

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Tennessee?

Assisted living in Tennessee supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Tennessee?

Assisted living in Tennessee is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Tennessee Medicaid cover assisted living?

Tennessee Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Tennessee) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 3 assisted living facilities in Davidson County, TN. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Davidson County, TN?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Davidson County, TN, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Davidson County, TN?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.