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Overview of Charter Senior Living of Gallatin

What Charter Senior Living of Gallatin runs in Gallatin, TN, is assisted living and respite care. Assistance is provided with bathing, dressing, and medication.

The short-term stay is respite, taken when a family caregiver is unavailable or has other affairs to attend to, like travel or personal recovery. Pets are allowed across the 49 beds that are here; that’s few enough that staff and residents get to know one another.

Errands mostly stay on foot around here, and the number behind that is a very walkable Walk Score of 81. Rehabilitation Services are named here as well. Either a resident needing daily help or a family needing cover through a caregiver’s absence may find the fit here. Charter Senior Living operates the community, with Stephanie Harville in the administrator’s role.

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Preston Place Suites

2001 North John B. Dennis Parkway, Kingsport, TN 37660
Overview of Preston Place Suites

Preston Place Suites provides assisted living, adult day care, and memory care in Kingsport, TN. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication, while residents keep a private living space. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering. Adult day care provides care during daytime hours.

The combination may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving between assisted living and memory care can happen without leaving the community. Respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover. Preston Place Suites has 66 beds. Residents can use the on site hair salon for grooming and take part in live music, cooking classes, and field trips.

Adult day services, caregiver support groups, and seminars on Alzheimer’s and dementia provide additional support or education for participants and families. Alison Colobro serves as administrator, and Preston Place operates the community.

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Overview of The Lantern at Morning Pointe Franklin, Tn

Settled in the serene city of Franklin, TN, The Lantern at Morning Pointe is a thriving senior living community that offers specialized memory care in a cozy, one-story community. The community features various open and spacious floor plans that residents are free to decorate to make it feel like home. With its close proximity to Reid Hill Commons and the popular Leiper’s Fork area, seniors at The Lantern have plenty of opportunities to engage in local activities and enjoy the city they love.

The Lantern at Morning Pointe Franklin provides a structured, home-like environment designed to make residents feel safe and secure. The community offers specialized programs for early to moderately severe stages of Alzheimer’s, focusing on individual interests and personal strengths. Residents can benefit from personalized care plans, medical assistance, transportation services, delicious meals, exercise programs, and a variety of activities and group outings, all aimed at ensuring a better quality of life for seniors and peace of mind for their families.

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Overview of The Courtyards Senior Living- Johnson City

The Courtyards Senior Living in Johnson City offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Johnson City, TN. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident maintains their own apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover, while the Respite/Day Stay program also supports short term daytime care.

The community has 83 beds. Assisted living and memory care in one community can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move elsewhere. The Courtyards Senior Living in Johnson City is administered by William Joseph Arnold and operated by Continuum Courtyards. Open air kitchens let residents see and smell meals as they are prepared, with fresh ingredients and a family friendly dining atmosphere shaping the meal setting.

The community may be a good fit for someone who needs memory support, a resident seeking help with daily tasks, or a family needing short term respite care.

Contact The Courtyards Senior Living- Johnson City

Avail at Cleveland

1400 Stuart Road North East, Cleveland, TN 37312
Overview of Avail at Cleveland

Operating for over five years, Avail at Cleveland offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Cleveland, TN. Residents receive assistance with their daily tasks, while those living with memory-related conditions receive specialized care in a supervised environment. Licensed nurses and CNAs are also available on-site, along with 24-hour staffing, ensuring residents receive care as needed.

The community has 84 beds, with Christopher Beckstrand serving as administrator. Moreover, pharmacy coordination helps with pharmacy-related arrangements, while brain-healthy meals and activities shape the programming and dining around that focus.

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Overview of Rockbridge at the Palms

Rockbridge at the Palms provides assisted living in Chattanooga, Tennessee, with 74 beds and operation by Rockbridge Comunity Two. Residents receive help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication management while continuing to maintain their own living space. The arrangement offers support with everyday needs without giving up a private place to live.

Chef prepared dining with anytime dining options lets residents choose when to eat instead of following a single meal time. A quiet courtyard provides outdoor space within the community. The salon and spa support personal grooming, while the fitness center supports exercise. Scheduled transportation offers a planned way to travel beyond the community.

Rehabilitation Therapy Services and short term rehabilitation support residents during a temporary recovery period when therapy is needed. Rockbridge at the Palms may be a good fit for a resident who needs help with daily tasks and medication while also using rehabilitation services and scheduled transportation. A Walk Score of 61 describes the area as somewhat walkable, meaning some errands can be done on foot.

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Overview of The Lantern at Morning Pointe Hardin Valley

Set in Knoxville, TN, The Lantern at Morning Pointe Hardin Valley is an idyllic senior living community that offers memory care in a warm, supportive environment. The community provides the right level of care for residents at any stage of memory loss at the comfort of their well-designed accommodations. Seniors at The Lantern can enjoy a safe, structured setting that promotes a higher quality of life through personalized support and engaging activities.

The community features amenities designed to enhance residents’ well-being and comfort. With programs tailored to various stages of Alzheimer’s and dementia, The Lantern at Morning Pointe ensures each individual receives care that aligns with their needs. Amenities include daily exercise, sensory and cognitive programs, intergenerational activities, and organized group outings, all fostering a vibrant, inclusive community.

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Overview of Autumn Care II

Providing independent living, assisted living, and memory care since 2013, Autumn Care II is a 56-bed community in Knoxville, TN. Residents have access to multiple levels of care on-site, allowing them to stay even when their needs grow. Moreover, a supervised environment is available for those living with memory-related conditions.

Restaurant-style dining with table service means meals are served at the table, with seasonal menus offering choices that change throughout the year. Moreover, open and covered terraces, alfresco dining areas, gardens, walking paths, a koi pond, an outdoor kitchen, and a fire pit give residents several places on-site to dine and spend time outdoors. A salon and spa are also available, along with transportation for residents who need rides.

A Walk Score of 33 places Autumn Care II in a car-dependent area, so most errands require a car or a ride. Pete D. Falk serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Regency Retirement Village

Regency Retirement Village offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Morristown, TN. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and the range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time.

Licensed nursing care is available around the clock, giving residents access to nursing support at any time of day or night. Regency Retirement Village has 168 beds. Misty Lee Stickley serves as the administrator, and Morristown Senior Services operates the community.

Short Term Stays and respite care offer short-term placement, which can suit a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover. The intergenerational campus includes Child Day Care, placing a child care program within the community. Pets are allowed, so a resident may keep a pet while living there.

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Crown Cypress

2424 East Stone Drive, Kingsport, TN 37660
Overview of Crown Cypress

Crown Cypress provides assisted living and home care in Kingsport, TN. Assistance with daily activities is available either at the community or in a resident’s home, making the setting suitable for someone who needs this support in either location.

The community has 60 beds. Respite care is available for short stays, which can give a family caregiver temporary coverage while traveling or recovering. Christina Tupper serves as the administrator.

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Weighting overview

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    Resident Experience
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    Regulatory
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    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 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
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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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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.