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Overview of Assisted Living at Trezevant

Assisted Living at Trezevant offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Memphis, Tennessee. Assisted living helps with daily tasks while residents keep their own apartments, while independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Nursing home and skilled nursing include licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Having these care levels in one community can allow a resident’s support to increase as needs change without requiring a move elsewhere. The community has 151 beds and is administered by Crystal Birch.

The area has a Walk Score of 54 out of 100, so it is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain nearby destinations independently. On site, residents can use the Aquatic Center, Exercise Studio, and Fitness Center for exercise, while the salon and spa provide personal care services within the community. Rehabilitation services help residents recover or maintain function, and community transportation provides rides when needed.

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Overview of The Village at Bellevue

Nestled in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee, The Village at Bellevue stands as a premier senior living community offering a harmonious blend of Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Respite Care services. Embracing a philosophy that champions personal freedom, the community is dedicated to providing the care and support older adults sometimes need while fostering an environment of independence. The idyllic campus, just steps away from downtown Nashville, sets the stage for a vibrant and engaging lifestyle.

The team of expert caregivers at The Village at Bellevue is committed to ensuring residents experience the utmost convenience, with a helping hand always within reach. Around-the-clock availability ensures prompt attention to any maintenance needs, allowing residents to enjoy their lives without the burden of household concerns fully. More than a living space, The Village at Bellevue strives to be a hub where residents effortlessly connect with the people, places, and activities that infuse purpose and joy into their lives. It’s a haven where personalized care meets a commitment to enhancing the overall well-being and independence of each resident.

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Overview of Renaissance Terrace

Renaissance Terrace has been part of Knoxville’s senior care landscape for 55 years now, a long run by any standard in this field. The 50-bed nursing home sits on Bearden Pl in a genuinely walkable stretch of the city. A Walk Score of 74 means most errands, a pharmacy trip, a coffee, whatever, don’t require a car at all.

Beyond nursing home care, Renaissance Terrace also covers assisted living, independent living, and memory care, so the building serves a fairly wide range of needs under one roof. It’s a mid-rise with private rooms, which matters if privacy is high on your list. The resident mix here leans toward both ends of the care spectrum: short-term rehab stays after a hospital visit, and long-term residents settling in for the long haul. The average length of stay runs 462 days, well past a year, which tells you long-term care is doing a lot of the work here.

On staffing, nurse aides provide the bulk of hands-on care, clocking in at 2 hours and 7 minutes per resident each day. Add in RN and LPN time, and total nursing care lands around 2 hours and 49 minutes per resident per day. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted, which opens up more than one path for families figuring out how to pay for this.

Pets are welcome here, and residents have access to transportation services and a fitness and recreation program, both useful in a location that’s otherwise easy to get around on foot anyway. Senior Citizens Home Assistance Service runs the building, with Katelyn Bray as administrator and Tim Howell as CEO. Taken together, the decades of operation, the long average stay, and the four-care-type range point to a facility built for residents who need somewhere stable to land, not just pass through.

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Overview of Martin-Boyd Christian Home

Martin-Boyd Christian Home provides assisted living and memory care in Chattanooga, TN. Assisted living supports residents with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management while they maintain their own apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Having both care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, without requiring a move to another community. The home has 124 beds and opened in 1984. Respite care is available for short stays, which can give a family caregiver time to travel or recover.

Brooke Steele serves as the administrator. On-site physical, occupational, and speech therapy services allow residents to receive rehabilitation without arranging transportation elsewhere, which can make ongoing therapy easier to manage. A beautician is available Wednesday through Friday, and the community offers Assisted Care, Daily Social Activities, and Golden Day Programming.

The area has a Walk Score of 51 and is described as somewhat walkable. Some errands can be completed on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach nearby destinations independently.

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Overview of The Heritage at Brentwood

Set in the neighborhood of Brentwood, Tennessee, The Heritage at Brentwood is a welcoming senior living community that offers independent living. Sprawled on 48 acres of beautifully maintained grounds, the community provides residents with a peaceful living environment with their stunning accommodations and inviting common spaces. Offering LifeCare®, the community ensures residents have access to other levels of care, including assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation.

Various activities like fitness classes, lectures, and events are available to make sure residents are able to enjoy a fulfilling and purposeful retirement experience. Residents also benefit from having access to a variety of amenities, such as a fitness center, pool, and refreshing walking and biking paths. Delicious and nutritious meals are also offered to elevate residents’ quality of life even more.

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Overview of Nhc Place at the Trace

Nhc Place at the Trace is a Nashville, TN, community offering assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident maintains a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, while nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Having these care levels in one community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time, since a move to another level can happen without leaving the community.

The community has 99 beds. Total nurse staffing is 3h 52m per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare and private pay are accepted, and Michael Kingston serves as administrator.

Restaurant-style dining rooms give residents a dedicated setting for meals, while landscaped courtyards provide outdoor spaces on the campus. Rehabilitation services and short-term rehabilitation support residents who need temporary rehab, and respite care offers a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

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Overview of Diversicare of Copper Basin

Opened in 1992, ​​Diversicare of Copper Basin provides assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation services, and hospice care in Copperhill, TN. With 24-hour staffing, residents receive care around the clock. The community also supports those with life-limiting conditions through hospice care.

With several care levels, the community can accommodate residents’ growing needs since transitions can happen without leaving. The home has 50 beds, making it a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. It is operated by DAC of Copperhill, with Brent Fair as the administrator.

Short-stay rehabilitation and rehabilitation services let residents receive therapy on-site. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are also accepted. This allows Medicare to cover short-term skilled care after a hospital stay and Medicaid to help when savings may not cover a long stay. The Walk Score is 46 out of 100, placing the area in a car-dependent setting where most errands require a car.

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Overview of Ave Maria Home Assisted Living

Ave Maria Home Assisted Living offers assisted living, memory care, hospice care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing care in Bartlett, TN. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing services, and hospice care supports residents with end of life needs.

The range of care can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community. Ave Maria Home Assisted Living opened in 1956 and has 101 beds. Medicaid is accepted for eligible residents whose resources may not cover a long stay, while Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence.

Residents can use transportation for shopping and doctor appointments, so those rides do not have to be arranged separately. A salon is available for personal grooming, and rehabilitation services, including short term rehabilitation, support recovery focused care after an illness or hospital stay. Pastoral care provides access to spiritual support.

The area has a Walk Score of 43 and is car dependent, meaning most errands require a car or a ride rather than a short walk. Ave Maria Home operates the community, and Caralena Lawrence serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Poplar Estates Retirement Center

Opened in 1998, Poplar Estates Retirement Center offers assisted living and memory care in Columbia, TN. The community’s supervised environment can accommodate those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. 24-hour staffing is also available to ensure accessibility of care at all times.

The community has 58 beds, promoting an environment where staff and residents can get to know one another. Residents can also use the on-site beauty salon and barbershop for hair services. Moreover, an in-house pharmacy provides pharmacy services, so residents do not need to leave the community for them. A courtyard is also available.

A Walk Score of 77 places the area in the very walkable band, so most errands can be handled on foot, and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Jennifer Nicole Diehl serves as the administrator, and Columbia Senior Living operates the community.

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Overview of Rosewood Manor

Rosewood Manor provides assisted living and nursing care in Columbia, TN. Assisted living helps residents with daily tasks while they continue living in their own space, while nursing care provides nursing support for ongoing care needs. Having both care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move elsewhere.

Rosewood Manor has 68 beds, with staff available around the clock. Help is available at any hour, and therapy and rehabilitation services support residents working toward mobility or recovery goals. Recreation and activities offer structured ways to spend the day, while transportation is available for residents who need a ride and no longer drive themselves. A Walk Score of 77 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still be able to get out independently.

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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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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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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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Website & Operator Transparency 10%

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

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Community Stability 10%

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

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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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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.