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Overview of The Village at Germantown

Located in Germantown, Tennessee, The Village at Germantown is a continuing care community in Shelby County. It’s less than a mile from the city center. Junaita Lavy owns the community, and Julie Elizabeth Repking is the administrator. Independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care, rehabilitation, and respite care are available on one campus. Residents can move between care levels as their needs change without relocating.

The 60-bed community currently houses 36 residents. Residents stay an average of 46 days, a pattern that reflects short-term rehabilitation stays alongside longer-term residents. The home’s occupancy rate is 86%, showing steady demand in the area. The community has been operating for 25 years, giving it a long history in Germantown.

Staffing is a notable strength. Residents receive nearly 6 hours of total nursing care per day. Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides share this daily coverage. Registered nurses alone provide more than 1 hour of care each day, which supports residents who need regular clinical attention instead of occasional check-ins.

Daily life focuses on convenience and continuity. The on-site healthcare center includes 10 free healthcare-center days yearly. Amenities on-site include a fitness center and pool, spa services, and a beauty salon and barber shop. Life Changes Support Groups help residents and families manage transitions between different levels of care. Scheduled transportation is available for medical appointments.

Residents receive 20 meals each month, with guest meals and additional meal options available. Biweekly housekeeping and linen services are also available.

Medicare and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to cover care costs. Families considering the community may ask how the campus manages transitions as residents’ care needs change because this flexibility is a central part of the community.

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Overview of Governor’s Bend Retirement and Assisted Living

Governor’s Bend Retirement and Assisted Living offers assisted living and memory care in Erwin, Tennessee. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks while a resident continues living in an apartment, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having both care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time and who may be able to move between levels without leaving the community.

The community has 124 beds, with private one bedroom and two bedroom apartments available. A two bedroom layout can accommodate someone moving with a partner or companion. Respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs temporary coverage, and short term rehabilitation provides rehabilitation services for a limited stay.

Restaurant style dining is included in the monthly fee, so meals are part of the regular housing cost. An onsite beauty salon and spa room gives residents access to salon services within the community, while enclosed courtyards and open gardens offer outdoor areas. Onsite physical therapy lets residents receive therapy without arranging transportation elsewhere. Church services are held onsite, and transportation services are available for residents who need rides. Eva Rector serves as the administrator. A Walk Score of 45 places the area in a car dependent setting, meaning most errands require a car or a ride for residents who no longer drive.

Contact Governor’s Bend Retirement and Assisted Living, LLC.

Overview of Cedar Hills Retirement Center

Cedar Hills Retirement Center, also known as Cedar Hills Senior Living, is an assisted living community in Cookeville, Tennessee, that provides personal care. Operating continuously for more than 27 years, the 55-bed community is among the more established assisted living providers throughout Putnam County and the Upper Cumberland region.

Medication management, personal care, meals, housekeeping, and wellness support are among the support services provided. Three chef-prepared meals each day, social events, and comfortable shared living spaces are also available, along with 24-hour on-site nursing support. Overseen by the Tennessee Department of Health, Division of Health Care Facilities, the community has also completed the most recent inspection in February 2022.

Located near the center of Cookeville, the community benefits from convenient access to shopping, dining, healthcare providers, and regional medical resources, including nearby hospital systems associated with Tennessee Tech University and surrounding healthcare networks.

As a long-established assisted living community with stable operations, supportive services, and an active residential environment, Cedar Hills Retirement Center appeals to older adults in the Cookeville area.

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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 Pendleton House of Love

Discover Pendleton House of Love, nestled in the heart of Memphis, Tennessee. This inviting residence offers not just a place to live, but a vibrant community surrounded by local parks, dining options, and more, ensuring residents have a world of opportunities to explore. The atmosphere resonates with a spirit of warmth and inclusiveness, making it a haven where hobbies flourish and connections are forged.

Choose from a range of one and two-bedroom options, each thoughtfully designed to provide comfort and privacy. The spacious floorplans come complete with private bathrooms, ensuring convenience and a sense of personal space. Indulge in delightful dining experiences crafted by a skilled culinary team, making every meal a cherished occasion. The amenities extend beyond the exquisite interiors, as on-site beauticians and devotional services cater to residents’ well-being. Whether enjoying the outdoors or gathering in the inviting common areas, residents can partake in a variety of engaging activities that promise endless entertainment and a high quality of life.

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Overview of Davis Retirement Home

Make the most of your best years with Davis Retirement Home, an idyllic retreat in Chattanooga, TN, offering assisted living. Committed to improving residents’ well-being, a kind and highly trained team provides top-notch care tailored to their personal needs 24/7. This pet-friendly community promotes a nurturing and welcoming environment for residents’ comfort and safety.

Residents will not feel lonely with a full calendar of fun recreational activities and engaging programs that highlight their interests and capabilities. Delightful and healthy dining options are served for residents to enjoy mealtimes with friends that satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. Incontinence care and transportation services are also available for residents’ convenience. The community is great for those needing assistance to live comfortably in their golden years, especially with its dedicated care and exceptional services.

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Overview of The Webb House Retirement Center

There is something called the Phoenix Program listed on the amenity list at The Webb House Retirement Center in Smithville, TN. The imagery of that is rather descriptive. There are structured daily routines named too, along with transportation, activities, and religious services. The building provides assisted living and memory care for 53 beds.

Memory care means this is a secured setting with supervision for someone living with Alzheimer’s or another kind of dementia. Often the person doing the supervising at home is a spouse whose own day has disappeared into the need to act as caregiver. Assisted living is a lighter level of care, and aside from bathing, dressing, and managing medication, residents keep their autonomy.

Both levels are served at the same location, and that means needs can evolve without forcing residents and family to worry about a second move. Lora J. Webb is the administrator.

A Walk Score of 53 puts the address in somewhat walkable territory. Some errands are reachable on foot, and the other half will likely need a ride there and back.

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Overview of Kirby Pines

Kirby Pines is a luxurious life care community in Memphis, TN, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. The community is dedicated to improving older adults’ quality of life through a full continuum of care within a 60-acre setting. Housekeeping, laundry, transportation, and healthy meals are among the services provided to help residents maintain their independence. Through personalized care plans, the community strives to meet residents’ unique needs and preferences.

Games, fitness programs, and social events foster interactions and encourage residents to live actively. The community’s memory care setting can also accommodate up to 30 residents, ensuring their comfort and safety. Along with on-site amenities, like walking trails, an indoor pool, and four specialty dining rooms, local amenities in Memphis are also easily accessible. This life care community has comprehensive care options and upscale amenities, making it a great choice for senior living in Tennessee.

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Overview of Princeton Transitional Care & Assisted Living

Princeton Transitional Care & Assisted Living provides nursing home and skilled nursing care, assisted living, and respite care in Johnson City, TN. Nursing home and skilled nursing care include licensed nursing on site around the clock. Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management, while respite care supports short stays when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Having these care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs change over time, since moving between care levels does not require leaving the community. The home has 79 beds, with total nurse staffing of 4 hours and 19 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare and private pay are accepted, allowing families to use Medicare for eligible short term skilled care or pay directly.

Residents can use the therapy gym for outpatient care and rehabilitation services, keeping therapy on site rather than requiring transportation elsewhere. An in house salon supports grooming appointments, the chapel hosts weekly spiritual programs, and secure courtyards provide outdoor walking space. Pets are allowed. Keith Boyce is the administrator, and LP Johnson City operates the community.

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Avina Milwaukee

437 Alexian Way, Signal Mountain, TN 37377
Overview of Avina Milwaukee

Avina Milwaukee is a retirement community in Signal Mountain, TN, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. With a 185-bed capacity, the community maintains a lively, welcoming environment for older adults’ comfort and safety. Along with its multiple levels of care, flexible dining options, housekeeping, laundry, and utilities, except phone, are also provided. To provide personalized care plans, the community strives to understand residents’ unique needs and habits.

Exercises, fun events, and games provide residents with more opportunities to socialize and live actively. For residents’ leisure and wellness, a salon and barbershop, garden areas, and spacious communal areas are provided. The community is also easily accessible, as it is located near Rainbow Lake Wilderness Park, Julia Falls, and other local amenities. As one of the trusted options for senior living in Tennessee, the community ensures older adults can age in place with its comprehensive care options.

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Weighting overview

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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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  • % Inspections w/ Citations
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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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  • 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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  • 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.