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Best Assisted Living in Tennessee

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated May 2026
We analyzed 536 homes in Tennessee

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Tennessee Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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Clarendale at Indian Lake
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Hendersonville (Indian Lake Boulevard)
78
Facility 78
TN AVG 116
Rank #216 / 429
No
38
Facility 38
TN AVG 36
Rank #249 / 555
1 Bed / 2 Bed
6
Facility 6
TN AVG
Rank #362 / 383
93.6% A+Mitchell MetzgerHendersonville Tn Senior Living Leaseco,508 days
Morning Pointe of Franklin
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Franklin
80
Facility 80
TN AVG 116
Rank #207 / 429
Yes
25
Facility 25
TN AVG 36
Rank #350 / 555
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
9
Facility 9
TN AVG
Rank #338 / 383
92.5% A+Jenna AlleyFranklin Tn Medical Investors, LLC649 days
Schilling Gardens Senior Living
MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

HC

Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Collierville
78
Facility 78
TN AVG 116
Rank #216 / 429
Yes
29
Facility 29
TN AVG 36
Rank #318 / 555
Studio / 1 Bed
44
Facility 44
TN AVG
Rank #39 / 383
61.5% A+Heather OverallSouthside Nursing , LLC433 days
Morning Pointe of East Hamilton
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Ooltewah (Collegedale)
81
Facility 81
TN AVG 116
Rank #204 / 429
Yes
26
Facility 26
TN AVG 36
Rank #342 / 555
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
6
Facility 6
TN AVG
Rank #362 / 383
86.4% A+Ian ShivesEast Hamilton Medical Investors, LLC412 days
Belvedere Commons of Franklin
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Franklin (South Royal Oaks Boulevard)
99
Facility 99
TN AVG 116
Rank #150 / 429
Yes
50
Facility 50
TN AVG 36
Rank #139 / 555
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
26
Facility 26
TN AVG
Rank #230 / 383
68.7% A+Carla Ann AtwellFranklin Senior Living Tenant LLC62 days
Somerby Franklin
IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Franklin
96
Facility 96
TN AVG 116
Rank #168 / 429
No
51
Facility 51
TN AVG 36
Rank #127 / 555
1 Bed / 2 Bed
8
Facility 8
TN AVG
Rank #345 / 383
86.5% A+Elizabeth EctonMeadow Senior Care, LLC258 days
Brookdale Tullahoma
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Tullahoma (Pineview Heights)
76
Facility 76
TN AVG 116
Rank #223 / 429
Yes
54
Facility 54
TN AVG 36
Rank #99 / 555
Private Rooms
48
Facility 48
TN AVG
Rank #14 / 383
-A+Robin Kathleen LyleBkd Tullahoma, LLC134 days
Rockbridge Oaks
MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Chattanooga (Concord Heights)
74
Facility 74
TN AVG 116
Rank #231 / 429
Yes
35
Facility 35
TN AVG 36
Rank #270 / 555
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
3
Facility 3
TN AVG
Rank #378 / 383
51.4% A+Tammy CainTn Rockbridge Property LLC-
Brookdale Kingsport
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Kingsport (North John B Dennis Highway)
70
Facility 70
TN AVG 116
Rank #250 / 429
Yes
19
Facility 19
TN AVG 36
Rank #387 / 555
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
48
Facility 48
TN AVG
Rank #14 / 383
81.2% A+Marjorie Leanne McconnellBkd Kingsport, LLC478 days
Morning Pointe of Collegedale at Greenbriar Cove
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Collegedale (Four Corners)
65
Facility 65
TN AVG 116
Rank #273 / 429
Yes
29
Facility 29
TN AVG 36
Rank #318 / 555
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
TN AVG
Rank #284 / 383
86.2% A+Sarabeth Janae WilkinsGreenbriar Assisted Living Center, LLC449 days
Heritage at Irene Woods
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

Collierville (Lakes Of Forest Hill)
60
Facility 60
TN AVG 116
Rank #290 / 429
Yes
14
Facility 14
TN AVG 36
Rank #427 / 555
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
13
Facility 13
TN AVG
Rank #316 / 383
91.7% A+Sam NotowichIrene Woods Senior Living, L.l.c796 days
AdamsPlace
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Murfreesboro (Haynes Haven)
149
Facility 149
TN AVG 116
Rank #40 / 429
Yes
49
Facility 49
TN AVG 36
Rank #150 / 555
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
Facility 29
TN AVG
Rank #163 / 383
96.6% A+Buckley WinfreeAdamsplace, LLC770 days
Walking Horse Meadows
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Clarksville (Evergreen Estates)
99
Facility 99
TN AVG 116
Rank #150 / 429
Yes
52
Facility 52
TN AVG 36
Rank #114 / 555
Alcove / Studio
29
Facility 29
TN AVG
Rank #163 / 383
-A+Chanel SmithSnh Tenn Tenant, LLC407 days
The Village at Bellevue
MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Nashville (Bellevue)
99
Facility 99
TN AVG 116
No
49
Facility 49
TN AVG 36
Rank #150 / 555
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
23
Facility 23
TN AVG
Rank #263 / 383
-B-Lisa PeekBellevue Senior Health, LLC-
Brookdale at Home® Jackson Oaks
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Jackson
75
Facility 75
TN AVG 116
Rank #228 / 429
Yes
52
Facility 52
TN AVG 36
Rank #114 / 555
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
16
Facility 16
TN AVG
Rank #304 / 383
41.3% A+James Clinton HickersonBlc Jackson Oaks, LLC373 days
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Overview of Morning Pointe of Knoxville

Offering a peaceful retreat for active seniors, Morning Pointe of Knoxville in Knoxville, TN, is a lively senior living community that offers top-notch assisted living designed to help seniors live their best lives. Residents enjoy personalized care that supports their independence, along with medical assistance, transportation, and delicious meals. The vibrant community provides a range of activities, exercise programs, and group outings organized by a dedicated senior care team, ensuring that seniors stay engaged and active.

Morning Pointe of Knoxville fosters an elevated living experience and vibrant lifestyle with their array of engaging activities and fun amenities. With daily exercise and physical activities, creative and nurturing programs, and intergenerational events, there’s always something exciting to do. The community offers fresh, made-from-scratch meals in a welcoming dining environment and provides 24-hour personalized care services, including health and medication management, grooming assistance, and more.

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Overview of Holston Health and Rehabilitation Center

Experience care and assistance like no other with the extraordinary senior living community of Holston Health and Rehabilitation Center in Boyd’s Bridge Pike, Knoxville, TN, offering a wide range of care options including continuing care, rehabilitation, skilled nursing, respite care, and hospice. The community takes pride in a team of compassionate and highly skilled professionals attending to seniors’ unique needs and aspirations around the clock. Featuring physical, occupational, and speech therapy, Holston Health and Rehabilitation Center works hard to enhance seniors’ well-being day by day.

Alongside specialized programs such as IV therapy, wound care, podiatry care, pain management, diabetes management, and psychological services, the community fosters a lively and inviting environment to ensure seniors are comfortable and well-cared for. Meals are meticulously prepared and approved by dietitians to meet dietary needs and preferences. Holston Health and Rehabilitation Center is a good place to find all the care you need with its exceptional services and extensive amenities.

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Clarendale at Indian Lake

195 Indian Lake Blvd, Hendersonville, TN 37075
Overview of Clarendale at Indian Lake

Clarendale at Indian Lake is a luxury retirement home in Hendersonville. Offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care services, the community offers an unmatched quality of service that promotes and improves individual wellness in a home-like atmosphere. The senior living community offers the best convenience and comfort for seniors who want to stay active and have a quaint lifestyle. The nurturing environment empowers and enhances the lifestyles of each individual for purposeful living.

The residential living at Clarendale is where Southern hospitality meets elegant luxury in an expansive retirement home setting. Adults and seniors will nurture their holistic wellness through the community’s accommodations; these include a cafe, a game room, a fitness center, a dining room, individualized care plans, specialized memory care training, and life-enriching programs.

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Overview of Schilling Gardens Senior Living

Schilling Gardens Senior Living is a compassionate senior living community based in Collierville, TN, offering various care options, including assisted living, memory care, respite care, rehabilitation, hospice care, and an Adult Day Club. Residents here enjoy the comfort of receiving attentive support and care from a licensed team of care professionals available 24 hours a day to provide various services. The community ensures a cozy residence with spacious apartment options, including a studio and one-bedroom apartment.

The community ensures plenty of enjoyable opportunities with its broad range of activities, events, and wellness initiatives. A culinary team carefully prepares delicious dishes that are tailored to accommodate residents’ nutritional needs. With access to various therapy services, comprehensive care, nourishing meals, and nurturing environment, residents are able to live a comfortable and fulfilling retirement life at Schilling Gardens Senior Living.

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Overview of Morning Pointe of Spring Hill

Located in Spring Hill, TN, Morning Pointe of Spring Hill is an excellent senior living community that offers assisted living services. A licensed and clinical team is available to provide exceptional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Residents can rest comfortably in their well-appointed apartments with access to convenient services like housekeeping and laundry services.

The community further enhances residents’ quality of life with care services, including assistance with daily living, medication management, periodic check ups, personal grooming assistance, and incontinence care. Residents stay active and engaged with a broad range of daily programming and activities. The community also provides amenities like a beauty/barbershop, walking trails, pharmacy services, screened in patios and courtyards, and transportation services for residents’ comfort and enjoyment

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Overview of Charter Senior Living of Cookeville

Live a fun-filled everyday life at Charter Senior Living of Cookeville, an engaging senior living community in Cookeville, TN, offering assisted living and short-term stays. Indulge in safety and comfort with a range of carefully designed accommodation, including studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments with convenient features like private kitchenettes and spacious bathrooms. Residents are guaranteed immediate assistance with nursing care and emergency alert systems in each apartment.

Residents’ lifestyle is enhanced with nearby shopping and entertainment venues, as well as the community’s wide array of convenient amenities and services. Housekeeping, laundry, transportation, and maintenance services help residents leave the worries of chores and errands behind so they can freely enjoy their lives. Amenities like a lifestyle and wellness area, full-service beauty salon, worship services, and landscaped courtyards and patios, ensure residents will never get bored and can live an active lifestyle.

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Overview of Morning Pointe of Franklin

Morning Pointe of Franklin is a premier community with idyllic surroundings, offering an affordable and home-like atmosphere. This one-story structure provides assisted-living services in an ideal location near various local conveniences, including historic downtown Franklin. Residents can embrace a vibrant lifestyle enriched with daily activities, ensuring a dynamic and engaging living experience that breaks away from the ordinary.

The community at Morning Pointe of Franklin prioritizes holistic well-being by offering daily exercise and physical activities, engaging group outings, volunteering opportunities, community projects, and lifelong learning programs. With a variety of purposefully designed floor plans, residents enjoy a comforting environment adorned with gorgeous and posh design elements. The facility features patios, courtyards, a 24-hour emergency response system, walking trails, exercise equipment, and round-the-clock availability of clinical staff, ensuring a well-supported and fulfilling living experience for seniors.

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Overview of Pinnacle Assisted Living

Welcome to Pinnacle Assisted Living, a serene living community located in West Knoxville, TN. This promising senior living community specializing in assisted living is surrounded by calming natural settings. The community offers 64 beautifully designed apartments, including private and companion suites with private baths. Residents can enjoy the flexibility of furnished or unfurnished accommodations, creating a home-like atmosphere. With easy access to popular attractions like Turkey Creek, the community provides both relaxation and convenience.

Pinnacle Assisted Living offers a range of amenities, from a craft area and library to walking paths and fire pits. Residents benefit from personalized care, wellness programs, housekeeping, and delicious Southern-style meals. With a pet-friendly environment and all-inclusive rates, this community creates a welcoming atmosphere where seniors can thrive in comfort and community.

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Overview of Northshore Heights

Settled in the beautiful setting of South Northshore Drive, Knoxville, TN is the renowned senior living community of Northshore Heights offering assisted living and memory care. The community promises a relaxing and safe retirement by featuring several options for a comfortable and well-designed residence including various studios, private and companion suites, and one-bedroom deluxe. Moreover, Northshore Heights offers different levels of care based on seniors’ needs and preferences.

The community provides a haven for couples to live their retirement together while receiving the care and assistance that matches their needs. Stay happy and immersed in your surroundings with a jam-packed calendar of fun activities and engaging programs. Eat well and feel your best with healthy and tasty meals to meet dietary needs and preferences. Northshore Heights is ideal for seniors and their partners seeking to live every moment of their best years without worries.

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Overview of Morning Pointe of East Hamilton

Located in Ooltewah, TN, Morning Pointe of East Hamilton is a welcoming assisted living and memory care community that provides a safe and comfortable retreat for seniors who wish to feel supported while living a vibrant life. Featuring a variety of well-designed accommodations, the community provides residents with plenty of options to choose the residence that best fits their needs. Residents can rest easy with 24-hour nursing care and a dedicated team of clinical professionals available to help anytime of the day.

Fostering a full, well-connected living experience, the community offers a diverse calendar of activities and specialized programming that’s inspired by residents’ strengths and interests. Residents are free to participate in exercise classes, outings, watch live entertainment or relax in beautifully maintained outdoor areas and common spaces. With chores handled and meals provided, residents live a convenient lifestyle without the usual worries of daily living.

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Weighting overview

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    Resident Experience
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    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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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.

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  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

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

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  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%

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

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  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%

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

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  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%

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

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  • 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Tennessee

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 24 assisted living facilities in Tennessee. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Tennessee?

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 Tennessee, 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 Tennessee?

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.