Page 12 of Best Assisted Living in Tennessee

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 297 assisted living communities in 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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
NHC HealthCare, Farragut
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Knoxville
88
Facility 88
TN AVG 77
Rank #82 / 259
No
24
Facility 24
TN AVG 32
Rank #175 / 277
-
28
Facility 28
TN AVG 23
Rank #45 / 228
34.1%
Facility 34.1%
TN AVG 74.5%
Rank #137 / 143
-Karla LaneNhc Healthcare/Farragut, LLC
190 days
Facility 190 days
TN AVG 461
Rank #140 / 170
6421.9%78.1%3.1%0%4.7%6.3%15.6%17.2%26.6%26.6%32.8%67.2%-
Brookdale Dogwood Creek
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Germantown
60
Facility 60
TN AVG 77
Rank #159 / 259
Yes
4
Facility 4
TN AVG 32
Rank #256 / 277
1 Bed / 2 Bed
48
Facility 48
TN AVG 23
Rank #5 / 228
76.7%
Facility 76.7%
TN AVG 74.5%
Rank #77 / 143
A+Sandra EnfingerS-H Opco Germantown, LLC
269 days
Facility 269 days
TN AVG 461
Rank #128 / 170
6618.2%81.8%0%0%0%3%15.2%22.7%31.8%27.3%4.5%95.5%-
The Lantern at Morning Pointe Collegedale
AL
MC
Collegedale (Ooltewah)
42
Facility 42
TN AVG 77
Rank #229 / 259
Yes
44
Facility 44
TN AVG 32
Rank #83 / 277
Studio
19
Facility 19
TN AVG 23
Rank #147 / 228
59.5%
Facility 59.5%
TN AVG 74.5%
Rank #114 / 143
A+Sarabeth Jenae WilkinsCollegedale Assisted Living Center, LLC
361 days
Facility 361 days
TN AVG 461
Rank #107 / 170
4932.7%67.3%2%0%0%8.2%10.2%22.4%28.6%28.6%2%98%-
Fountains of Franklin
AL
IL
MC
Franklin
77
Facility 77
TN AVG 77
Rank #109 / 259
Yes
8
Facility 8
TN AVG 32
Rank #236 / 277
1 Bed / 2 Bed
13
Facility 13
TN AVG 23
Rank #174 / 228
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
TN AVG 74.5%
Rank #1 / 143
A+Patricia Corvin CaronFountains Of Franklin, LLC
249 days
Facility 249 days
TN AVG 461
Rank #133 / 170
7726%74%0%1.3%1.3%0%1.3%29.9%28.6%37.7%-100%-
Brookdale at Home® Memphis
AL
HC
RC
Germantown
60
Facility 60
TN AVG 77
Rank #159 / 259
Yes
4
Facility 4
TN AVG 32
Rank #256 / 277
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
48
Facility 48
TN AVG 23
Rank #5 / 228
76.7%
Facility 76.7%
TN AVG 74.5%
Rank #77 / 143
A+Sandra EnfingerS-H Opco Germantown, LLC
269 days
Facility 269 days
TN AVG 461
Rank #128 / 170
6618.2%81.8%0%0%0%3%15.2%22.7%31.8%27.3%4.5%95.5%-
Morning Pointe of Spring Hill
AL
MC
Spring Hill
80
Facility 80
TN AVG 77
Rank #98 / 259
Yes
24
Facility 24
TN AVG 32
Rank #175 / 277
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
8
Facility 8
TN AVG 23
Rank #194 / 228
87.5%
Facility 87.5%
TN AVG 74.5%
Rank #38 / 143
-Alicia ArmstrongSpring Hill Medical Investors LLC
554 days
Facility 554 days
TN AVG 461
Rank #62 / 170
10521%79%0%0%0%2.9%11.4%18.1%34.3%33.3%-100%-
Viva Senior Living at Oak Ridge
AL
IL
MC
RC
Oak Ridge (Jackson Square)
62
Facility 62
TN AVG 77
Rank #153 / 259
Yes
45
Facility 45
TN AVG 32
Rank #78 / 277
Private / Companion / 1 Bed / 2 Bed Rooms
28
Facility 28
TN AVG 23
Rank #45 / 228
-CAngelia CoxOak Ridge Al Opco, LLC
585 days
Facility 585 days
TN AVG 461
Rank #57 / 170
5635.7%64.3%0%3.6%7.1%0%0%58.9%5.4%25%-100%-
Rockbridge Oaks
AL
IL
MC
Chattanooga (Concord Heights)
74
Facility 74
TN AVG 77
Rank #115 / 259
Yes
35
Facility 35
TN AVG 32
Rank #122 / 277
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
5
Facility 5
TN AVG 23
Rank #214 / 228
51.4%
Facility 51.4%
TN AVG 74.5%
Rank #121 / 143
A+Tammy CainTn Rockbridge Property LLC-9046.7%53.3%0%1.1%10%3.3%14.4%24.4%26.7%20%7.8%91.1%1.1%
StoryPoint Cordova (HarborChase)
AL
IL
MC
Cordova
97
Facility 97
TN AVG 77
Rank #72 / 259
Yes
30
Facility 30
TN AVG 32
Rank #140 / 277
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
54.6%
Facility 54.6%
TN AVG 74.5%
Rank #118 / 143
-Jessica ThomasCd-Tt Cordova, LLC
379 days
Facility 379 days
TN AVG 461
Rank #102 / 170
6048.3%51.7%0%0%5%21.7%21.7%26.7%11.7%13.3%25%73.3%1.7%
The Capstone at Station Camp
AL
MC
Gallatin
124
Facility 124
TN AVG 77
Rank #21 / 259
Yes
31
Facility 31
TN AVG 32
Rank #137 / 277
--
74.2%
Facility 74.2%
TN AVG 74.5%
Rank #86 / 143
-Will HendricksGallatin Slp, LLC
344 days
Facility 344 days
TN AVG 461
Rank #113 / 170
7250%50%1.4%5.6%0%18.1%23.6%13.9%16.7%20.8%-95.8%4.2%

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 297 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Nhc HealthCare, Farragut

Nhc HealthCare, Farragut offers nursing home, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and respite care in Knoxville, Tennessee. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Assisted living supports daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a resident who may be at risk of wandering.

Respite care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The community has 88 beds, and its 4 hours and 1 minute of total nurse staffing per resident per day represents the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Nhc HealthCare, Farragut may be a good fit for a resident whose care needs may change over time because multiple care levels are available within the same community.

Rehabilitation services and short term rehab provide a temporary stay focused on recovery and therapy. Residents can use the walking trail, courtyards with gazebos, and putting green for outdoor activity. The community accepts Medicare and private pay, and Karla Lane serves as administrator.

Contact NHC HealthCare, Farragut

Overview of Brookdale Dogwood Creek

Located in the scenic neighborhood of Germantown, TN, Brookdale Dogwood Creek is a renowned senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents here enjoy stylish apartments and restaurant-style dining, fostering a vacation-like atmosphere where they can trade home upkeep for leisurely pursuits. Social butterflies can relish in movie nights with friends or unwind in private, pet-friendly apartments.

With 24/7 emergency response available, peace of mind is assured while seniors focus on what they love most. At Brookdale Dogwood Creek, residents enjoy a seamless transition between different levels of care if their needs change, ensuring care without disrupting their lifestyle. Amenities include a bustling calendar of activities—from fitness classes to arts and crafts—that cater to diverse interests. Memory care programs are personalized to preserve individual identity, offering engaging activities like dancing and gardening to enhance residents’ quality of life.

$3,235/Month

Contact Brookdale Dogwood Creek

Overview of The Lantern at Morning Pointe Collegedale

Located in Collegedale, TN, The Lantern at Morning Pointe Collegedale is an exceptional senior living community that offers exceptional memory care services for seniors dealing with the challenges of Alzheimer’s and memory loss. The community is designed as a comfortable, one-story, home-like memory care community that empowers seniors to live a fulfilling life with the help of licensed nurses and clinical carers available 24/7. Residents enjoy the comfort of having access to services like personal care, medication management, and escorting services.

Encouraging residents to continue living an active and stimulating lifestyle, the community provides an array of well-curated activities for residents’ physical, social, and cognitive needs. A culinary team prepares nutritious and delicious meals to make sure residents eat good and feel good. Common spaces like a salon, walking trails, and beautifully maintained patios and courtyards, fosters both social interaction and relaxation. Most of the chores are handled so residents can sit back and relax for as much as they want.

Contact The Lantern at Morning Pointe Collegedale

Overview of Fountains of Franklin

Fountains of Franklin provides assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Franklin, TN. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication, while independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone living with dementia, and the range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time.

The community has 77 beds. Residents can choose one-bedroom or two-bedroom residences, giving an individual or couple a layout suited to their household size. A salon and spa provide grooming and personal care within the community, while landscaped outdoor areas and a courtyard offer designated places to spend time outside.

Religious services are available for residents who want worship included in their community routine, and rehabilitation services support residents who need therapy while living there. Respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Pets are allowed, so residents may continue living with a pet; Patricia Corvin Caron is the administrator, and Laurie Evans Ross is the director.

Contact Fountains of Franklin

Overview of Brookdale at Home® Memphis

Brookdale at Home® Memphis is a home care provider in Germantown, Tennessee, that has been providing personal care and respite care for 48 years. Operated by S-H OpCo Germantown, LLC and administered by Sandra Enfinger, it operates as part of the Brookdale Dogwood Creek.

The agency focuses on companion care, personal care, and respite services, supporting older adults who wish to remain in a home-based environment while receiving daily assistance.

Contact Brookdale at Home® Memphis

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

Contact Morning Pointe of Spring Hill

Viva Senior Living at Oak Ridge

360 Laboratory Road, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Overview of Viva Senior Living at Oak Ridge

Viva Senior Living at Oak Ridge provides assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Oak Ridge, TN. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, toileting, and dining, while independent living supports private living without daily care. Memory care offers secured supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care gives a family caregiver a short stay option when they need to travel or recover.

The range of care levels can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community. Viva Senior Living at Oak Ridge has 62 beds. Housing includes private and companion rooms, along with one bedroom and two bedroom rooms, so one resident can have a private room while two people moving together can share a companion or larger room.

Monthly pricing ranges from $2,675 to $4,250, giving families lower and upper figures for initial budgeting. Residents can keep pets. Farm to table dining allows them to eat meals within the community, while a landscaped garden and patio provide outdoor space. Daily activities, trips, and social programs offer scheduled ways to spend time and participate in community programming.

A Walk Score of 45 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. The community is in Jackson Square. Angelia Cox serves as the administrator, and Oak Ridge AL OpCo operates the community.

Price range $2,675 - $4,250/Month

Contact Viva Senior Living at Oak Ridge

Rockbridge Oaks

6698 Palms Ct, Chattanooga, TN 37421
Overview of Rockbridge Oaks

Offering a safe haven for senior loved ones with Alzheimer’s or dementia, Rockbridge Oaks in Chattanooga, provides the exceptional  Valeo™ memory care program in a peaceful, park-like setting. This memory care facility prioritizes personalized attention with a boutique-style approach, fostering a close-knit environment where residents feel secure and understood.

A compassionate team of professionals crafts individualized care plans to support each resident’s cognitive and physical needs, ensuring a sense of dignity and well-being. Residents are also treated to beautiful landscaped grounds with walking paths, perfect for enjoying the outdoors, socializing at the pet park or gathering for cookouts at the grilling stations. Spacious apartment options, ranging from studios to two-bedrooms, provide modern amenities with warm finishes, creating a comfortable and familiar atmosphere.

Contact Rockbridge Oaks

Overview of StoryPoint Cordova (HarborChase)

Located in Cordova, TN, StoryPoint Cordova (HarborChase) is a dedicated senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living and memory care. Residents enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle in their snug and elegant accommodations, with a wide selection of floor plans to choose from. The community provides various assistance to those needing extra care and support, including 24-hour licensed support, help with daily living activities, companion care, and mobility assistance.

With just the right amount of care and support, residents can continue living an independent lifestyle with plenty of time for leisure and enrichment. The community conducts a wide array of interesting activities and fitness programs to keep residents active, healthy, and entertained. Residents also enjoy a personalized dining experience, consisting of carefully prepared meals that cater to their dietary needs and tastes. Here, residents are given access to the necessities of a fulfilling retirement life.

Contact StoryPoint Cordova (HarborChase)

Overview of The Capstone at Station Camp

The Capstone at Station Camp offers assisted living and memory care in Gallatin, TN. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Both care levels are available on one campus. That may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving to a different level of care can happen without leaving the community. The community has 124 beds and allows pets, so a resident may be able to bring a companion animal when moving in.

Will Hendricks serves as the administrator, and Gallatin SLP operates the community. A Walk Score of 31 places the area in a car dependent setting, meaning most errands require a car or a ride. The Capstone at Station Camp may be a good fit for someone who needs help with daily activities or a secured setting with supervision for memory related needs.

Contact The Capstone at Station Camp

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 Tennessee at a glance

Avg Monthly Cost: $5,686The average monthly cost across facilities in Tennessee. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 32/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Tennessee. 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: 77The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Tennessee. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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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 297 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.