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Jun 2026
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449 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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The information below is reported by the Tennessee Department of Health, Division of Health Care Facilities.

Clarendale at Indian Lake
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.

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).

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 88
Rank #216 / 426
No
38
Facility 38
TN AVG 34
Rank #248 / 553
1 Bed / 2 Bed
6
Facility 6
TN AVG 27
Rank #362 / 385
93.6%
Facility 93.6%
TN AVG 73.7%
Rank #36 / 287
A+Mitchell MetzgerHendersonville Tn Senior Living Leaseco,
508 days
Facility 508 days
TN AVG 465
Rank #91 / 201
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 88
Rank #207 / 426
Yes
25
Facility 25
TN AVG 34
Rank #349 / 553
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
9
Facility 9
TN AVG 27
Rank #337 / 385
92.5%
Facility 92.5%
TN AVG 73.7%
Rank #38 / 287
A+Jenna AlleyFranklin Tn Medical Investors, LLC
649 days
Facility 649 days
TN AVG 465
Rank #52 / 201
Schilling Gardens Senior Living
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.

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.

Collierville
78
Facility 78
TN AVG 88
Rank #216 / 426
Yes
29
Facility 29
TN AVG 34
Rank #317 / 553
Studio / 1 Bed
44
Facility 44
TN AVG 27
Rank #38 / 385
61.5%
Facility 61.5%
TN AVG 73.7%
Rank #215 / 287
A+Heather OverallSouthside Nursing , LLC
433 days
Facility 433 days
TN AVG 465
Rank #107 / 201
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 88
Rank #204 / 426
Yes
26
Facility 26
TN AVG 34
Rank #341 / 553
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
6
Facility 6
TN AVG 27
Rank #362 / 385
86.4%
Facility 86.4%
TN AVG 73.7%
Rank #79 / 287
A+Ian ShivesEast Hamilton Medical Investors, LLC
412 days
Facility 412 days
TN AVG 465
Rank #113 / 201
Somerby 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.

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.

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 88
Rank #169 / 426
No
51
Facility 51
TN AVG 34
Rank #127 / 553
1 Bed / 2 Bed
8
Facility 8
TN AVG 27
Rank #345 / 385
86.5%
Facility 86.5%
TN AVG 73.7%
Rank #78 / 287
A+Elizabeth EctonMeadow Senior Care, LLC
258 days
Facility 258 days
TN AVG 465
Rank #154 / 201
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 88
Rank #222 / 426
Yes
54
Facility 54
TN AVG 34
Rank #99 / 553
Private Rooms
48
Facility 48
TN AVG 27
Rank #14 / 385
-A+Robin Kathleen LyleBkd Tullahoma, LLC
134 days
Facility 134 days
TN AVG 465
Rank #178 / 201
Rockbridge 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.

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.

Chattanooga (Concord Heights)
74
Facility 74
TN AVG 88
Rank #230 / 426
Yes
35
Facility 35
TN AVG 34
Rank #269 / 553
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
3
Facility 3
TN AVG 27
Rank #377 / 385
51.4%
Facility 51.4%
TN AVG 73.7%
Rank #250 / 287
A+Tammy CainTn Rockbridge Property LLC-
Brookdale Kingsport
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.

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).

Kingsport (North John B Dennis Highway)
70
Facility 70
TN AVG 88
Rank #249 / 426
Yes
19
Facility 19
TN AVG 34
Rank #386 / 553
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
48
Facility 48
TN AVG 27
Rank #14 / 385
81.2%
Facility 81.2%
TN AVG 73.7%
Rank #114 / 287
A+Marjorie Leanne McconnellBkd Kingsport, LLC
478 days
Facility 478 days
TN AVG 465
Rank #99 / 201
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 88
Rank #273 / 426
Yes
29
Facility 29
TN AVG 34
Rank #317 / 553
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
TN AVG 27
Rank #283 / 385
86.2%
Facility 86.2%
TN AVG 73.7%
Rank #81 / 287
A+Sarabeth Janae WilkinsGreenbriar Assisted Living Center, LLC
449 days
Facility 449 days
TN AVG 465
Rank #103 / 201
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 88
Rank #289 / 426
Yes
14
Facility 14
TN AVG 34
Rank #426 / 553
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
13
Facility 13
TN AVG 27
Rank #314 / 385
91.7%
Facility 91.7%
TN AVG 73.7%
Rank #45 / 287
A+Sam NotowichIrene Woods Senior Living, L.l.c
796 days
Facility 796 days
TN AVG 465
Rank #13 / 201
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 88
Rank #150 / 426
Yes
52
Facility 52
TN AVG 34
Rank #114 / 553
Alcove / Studio
29
Facility 29
TN AVG 27
Rank #161 / 385
-A+Chanel SmithSnh Tenn Tenant, LLC
407 days
Facility 407 days
TN AVG 465
Rank #116 / 201
The Village at Bellevue
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.

Nashville (Bellevue)
99
Facility 99
TN AVG 88
Rank #150 / 426
No
49
Facility 49
TN AVG 34
Rank #149 / 553
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
23
Facility 23
TN AVG 27
Rank #261 / 385
-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 88
Rank #227 / 426
Yes
52
Facility 52
TN AVG 34
Rank #114 / 553
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
16
Facility 16
TN AVG 27
Rank #302 / 385
41.3%
Facility 41.3%
TN AVG 73.7%
Rank #272 / 287
A+James Clinton HickersonBlc Jackson Oaks, LLC
373 days
Facility 373 days
TN AVG 465
Rank #125 / 201
StoryPoint Knoxville West
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.

Knoxville (Rocky Hill Center)
100
Facility 100
TN AVG 88
Rank #141 / 426
Yes
11
Facility 11
TN AVG 34
Rank #445 / 553
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
26
Facility 26
TN AVG 27
Rank #229 / 385
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
TN AVG 73.7%
Rank #154 / 287
A-Linda WomackSenior Living Manor Group, LLC
172 days
Facility 172 days
TN AVG 465
Rank #169 / 201
Brookdale Sandy Springs
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.

Maryville (Westwood Hills)
100
Facility 100
TN AVG 88
Rank #141 / 426
Yes
16
Facility 16
TN AVG 34
Rank #410 / 553
Studio / Suite / Companion Rooms
48
Facility 48
TN AVG 27
Rank #14 / 385
-A+Alexis SheltonBkd Sandy Springs, LLC
644 days
Facility 644 days
TN AVG 465
Rank #53 / 201
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Overview of Stones River Manor

Situated in the lively community of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Stones River Manor is a comprehensive senior living facility, presenting independent living, assisted living, and assured care services. As a not-for-profit establishment, Stones River Manor streamlines senior living, fostering a supportive and dynamic environment. Their services extend to adult day care and restorative care chairs, along with advanced care tailored for independent living.

With a steadfast reputation built over 40 years, this community has brought happiness to numerous families in the region, offering a vibrant and enjoyable social community. Stones River Manor provides a variety of floor plans and includes weekly housekeeping services, cable television, monthly health assessments, laundry services, and much more, ensuring a reliable and enriching experience for residents seeking independent living options.

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Dogwood Bend

160 Hillcrest Dr, Clarksville, TN 37043
Overview of Dogwood Bend

Dogwood Bend is an assisted living, family-like place that has gained the trust of many seniors over the years. The senior living home encourages, empowers, and enriches the lives of its residents through its comprehensive services and professional staff. The residential assisted living home makes it a point that residents can live freely despite the assistance they need; they want their residents to make the most out of their experience at Dogwood Bend.

As an Americare Senior Living community, expect its resident-centered services to be brought by a list of all-inclusive amenities, including daily delicious and nutritious meals by a chef, weekly housekeeping and laundry, and everyday fitness activities with their finest gym equipment. They also provide every private assisted living apartment with an emergency call system.

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Overview of The Lodge at Natchez Trace

The Lodge at Natchez Trace in Nashville, Tennessee feels more like a tight-knit family. Its location near the famous Loveless Café adds to the charm and warmth of the South. Its staff are not only dedicated professionals, but they are also trusted members of the community who have their own family members living at the Lodge. This home provides affordable care and patient protection to all of its residents, ensuring that they feel safe and secure in their new home. The community has a beautiful and functional design with high ceilings, well-lit interiors, and carefully curated decor.
They offer a wide range of amenities to residents such as housekeeping, concierge services, a salon and barbershop, manicured green grounds, and emergency call and response systems. Additionally, there’s a library, bistro, multiple dining halls, media room, and beautiful patios where residents can relax and enjoy the outdoors. With caring staff, beautiful design, and a range of amenities, residents can be assured that they are getting the best possible care in a community that supports each other.

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Overview of Brookdale Greeneville

Nestled in Greeneville, Tennessee, Brookdale Greeneville offers a warm and friendly assisted living and memory care community where residents can enjoy quality care and independence. From the spacious private accommodations to the beautiful common rooms, the community provides a welcoming atmosphere. Residents receive personalized assistance with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, and mobility, as well as gentle guidance and support. The community’s full events and activities calendar allows residents to meet new friends and explore new hobbies. With staff on-site 24/7 for emergencies, residents can find comfort and peace of mind.

Brookdale Greeneville’s assisted living program offers services to help with housekeeping, laundry, and daily tasks, allowing residents to reignite their passions or discover new ones. The memory care program uses a person-centered approach to care for seniors living with Alzheimer’s and dementia, getting to know each resident’s stories and preferences to anticipate their needs and help them live each day with meaning and purpose. Residents enjoy a rich and fulfilling retirement experience, participating in activities like brain exercises, shopping trips, resident socials, and cooking classes. The community’s restaurant-style dining offers delicious meals tailored to residents’ suggestions and feedback, with dementia-friendly menus and personal dining assistance available.

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Overview of Charter Senior Living of Cleveland

Charter Senior Living of Cleveland is an inviting senior living community based in Cleveland, TN. The community provides exceptional assisted living and short term stays in a vibrant environment that celebrates the unique life stories of each resident. With meticulously designed apartments, ranging from a studio, one-bedroom, one-bedroom deluxe, and two-bedroom apartments, the community ensures a comfortable residence. Residents are provided with exceptional care services by a dedicated and compassionate team of professionals.

The community strives to create an environment that promotes choice, dignity, and independence with its host of convenient services and enjoyable amenities. Here, residents can indulge in carefully curated meals, enjoy the convenience of housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance services, or participate in worship services. With thoughtfully planned care services and amenities, residents are freed from worries and can fully commit themselves to enjoyment.

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Overview of Etheridge House Senior Living

Perfectly settled in Union City, TN, Etheridge House Senior Living is a lively senior living community that offers assisted living, memory care, respite care, rehabilitation, hospice care, and Adult Day Club services. Residents here can spend their retirement years in utmost convenience and comfort with the support of a kind and dedicated care team available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to address various needs. Residences are designed to provide plenty of privacy and space and accommodate residents’ varying lifestyles.

Etheridge House Senior Living promotes a vibrant lifestyle filled with meaningful connections and opportunities for learning new things or improving overall wellbeing with a wide variety of activities and health and wellness programs. Residents never run low on energy with a talented team of chefs that prepares delicious and nutritious meals catered to provide residents with the right amount of sustenance. Apart from convenient access to various therapies, car services, and delicious meals, the community also features a friendly environment that fosters encouragement and a strong sense of community.

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Overview of Celebration Way

Retire in utmost comfort and relaxation at Celebration Way, an inviting senior living community in the town of Shelbyville, TN, offering assisted living, respite care, rehabilitation, hospice care, and an exclusive Adult Day Club. The community features a kind and gentle care team that provides 24-hour personal assistance with various activities of daily living and more, making sure residents are always well-supported and comfortable. Residents enjoy the peace and quiet provided by their well-designed studio apartments built with spacious baths, kitchenettes, and other modern conveniences that make daily living easier.

Focused on making residents feel fulfilled, engaged, and active, the community organizes and conducts plenty of interesting and thrilling activities and wellness programs designed to nurture residents’ overall well-being. Residents’ medications are always available with the community’s convenient and efficient delivery system for routine medications. Meals are also guaranteed to be nutritious and tasty with a hardworking culinary team that carefully curates flexible menu options and meals, making residents’ life at Celebration Way indeed like a celebration.

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Overview of Riverwick

Ideally located in Savannah, TN, Riverwick is a paradisal senior living community that offers assisted living, respite care, rehabilitation, hospice care, and an Adult Day Club. Recognized as a Best Assisted living community by the U.S. News and World Report, the community proves its excellence in delivering compassionate care and services. Residents are provided with all the services they need to enjoy a fulfilling and convenient way of living, including 24-hour personal care, meal preparation, and medication management.

Every day is a chance to live vibrantly with a wide range of interesting and enriching activities, events, and wellness programs. Residents also enjoy a personalized dining experience, consisting of carefully prepared meals that cater to their dietary needs and tastes. With various therapy services, such as physical, occupational and speech therapies, residents are guaranteed to maintain their capabilities to continue living a vibrant and meaningful retirement life.

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Overview of Eiffel Gardens

Located in Paris, TN, Eiffel Gardens is a unique senior living community that offers a cozy and welcoming environment for its residents with access to an array of care options, including assisted living, respite care, rehabilitation, hospice care, and an Adult Day Club. Residents’ comfort and safety are prioritized with carefully built accommodations equipped with a full private bath and kitchenette, individual heat and A/C, and Wireless Internet for entertainment or communicating with long-distance family members and friends. With 24-hour licensed care and access to an array or rehabilitative services, including physical, speech, and occupational therapy, residents are guaranteed to maintain their overall well-being.

The community aims to give seniors a cozy and stimulating environment with various on-site activities and programs to complement various lifestyle choices. Residents are guaranteed to be healthy each day with chef-prepared meals that are carefully prepared to taste good and give residents all the nutrients they need to stay healthy. Pets are also welcomed to provide residents companionship and foster a sense of purpose from having the opportunity to care for another being.

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Overview of Park View Meadows

Nestled in the serene surroundings of Murfreesboro, TN, Park View Meadows provides compassionate senior living options catered to each resident’s needs. The community offers assisted living, respite care, rehabilitation, hospice care, and an Adult Day Club. A committed team of professionals offers licensed round-the-clock support, including assistance with daily living activities and medication administration to guarantee residents’ comfort and safety at all times.

At Park View Meadows, they promote socializing and mental stimulation through an array of engaging activities and wellness programs, including volunteering, religious services, meditation classes, and group outings. Recognized as a Best Assisted Living community by the U.S. News and World Report, Park View Meadows is guaranteed to provide each resident with exceptional care and support. With deliciously prepared meals, convenient services, and fun activities, every resident feels at home, surrounded by care, support, and meaningful connections.

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    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
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    Website
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    Stability
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    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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  • 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
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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.

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  • 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 449 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.