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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 300 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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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: 34/ 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: 88The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Tennessee. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Assisted Living around Tennessee

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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

The Health Center at Standifer Place
AL
ADC
HC
HOS
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Chattanooga (Walker Road)
125
Facility 125
TN AVG 88
Rank #67 / 425
No
38
Facility 38
TN AVG 34
Rank #248 / 551
-
34
Facility 34
TN AVG 27
Rank #49 / 386
33.6% A+David BoozerMaturecare Of Standifer Place, LLC
4 days
Facility 4 days
TN AVG 457
Rank #182 / 183
12927.9%72.1%0%1.6%3.1%7.8%10.9%27.9%14.7%34.1%2.3%96.1%1.6%
NHC Place Cool Springs
AL
HOS
MC
NH
SNF
Franklin (Cool Springs)
108
Facility 108
TN AVG 88
Rank #123 / 425
No
34
Facility 34
TN AVG 34
Rank #279 / 551
-
22
Facility 22
TN AVG 27
Rank #271 / 386
67.6% -Anthony Todd MooreNhc Healthcare/Cool Springs, LLC
504 days
Facility 504 days
TN AVG 457
Rank #81 / 183
12129.8%70.2%0%0%0.8%5%12.4%24%21.5%36.4%0.8%95.9%3.3%
The Heritage at Brentwood
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Brentwood
66
Facility 66
TN AVG 88
Rank #266 / 425
No
7
Facility 7
TN AVG 34
Rank #469 / 551
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
26
Facility 26
TN AVG 27
Rank #231 / 386
89.7% A+-----------------
Kirby Pines
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Memphis
120
Facility 120
TN AVG 88
Rank #81 / 425
Yes
31
Facility 31
TN AVG 34
Rank #303 / 551
1 Bed / 2 Bed-0-Anna BradfordPsalms, Inc---------------
Brookdale Green Hills Cumberland
AL
MC
Nashville (Green Hills)
149
Facility 149
TN AVG 88
Rank #39 / 425
Yes
25
Facility 25
TN AVG 34
Rank #349 / 551
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
48
Facility 48
TN AVG 27
Rank #14 / 386
73.8% A+Timothy SovieBkd Green Hills Cumberland, LLC
437 days
Facility 437 days
TN AVG 457
Rank #92 / 183
17732.2%67.8%0%0%1.7%5.1%11.9%19.2%23.7%38.4%1.1%97.7%1.1%
Belmont Village Senior Living Memphis
AL
IL
MC
Memphis
120
Facility 120
TN AVG 88
Rank #81 / 425
No
55
Facility 55
TN AVG 34
Rank #94 / 551
-
28
Facility 28
TN AVG 27
Rank #169 / 386
85.0% A+Stephanie CrumpBelmont Village Memphis Tenant, LLC
663 days
Facility 663 days
TN AVG 457
Rank #38 / 183
9338.7%61.3%2.2%5.4%8.6%9.7%17.2%28%15.1%14%3.2%95.7%1.1%
Belmont Village Memphis
AL
MC
RC
Memphis
120
Facility 120
TN AVG 88
Rank #81 / 425
Yes
55
Facility 55
TN AVG 34
Rank #94 / 551
Studio / 1 Bed
28
Facility 28
TN AVG 27
Rank #169 / 386
85.0% A+Stephanie CrumpBelmont Village Memphis Tenant, LLC
663 days
Facility 663 days
TN AVG 457
Rank #38 / 183
9338.7%61.3%2.2%5.4%8.6%9.7%17.2%28%15.1%14%3.2%95.7%1.1%
Abundant Christian Living Community Assisted Living Center
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Johnson City
24
Facility 24
TN AVG 88
Rank #415 / 425
No
2
Facility 2
TN AVG 34
Rank #505 / 551
-
20
Facility 20
TN AVG 27
Rank #281 / 386
75.0% -Kelly Bradish-
146 days
Facility 146 days
TN AVG 457
Rank #158 / 183
3438.2%61.8%0%0%0%5.9%0%20.6%17.6%55.9%-97.1%2.9%
Brookdale Kingsport
AL
Kingsport (North John B Dennis Highway)
70
Facility 70
TN AVG 88
Rank #249 / 425
Yes
19
Facility 19
TN AVG 34
Rank #385 / 551
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
48
Facility 48
TN AVG 27
Rank #14 / 386
-A+Marjorie Leanne McconnellBkd Kingsport, LLC
478 days
Facility 478 days
TN AVG 457
Rank #86 / 183
5724.6%75.4%0%0%5.3%3.5%3.5%17.5%33.3%36.8%1.8%98.2%-
The Bridge at Hickory Woods
AL
NH
RC
Antioch
143
Facility 143
TN AVG 88
Rank #45 / 425
No
57
Facility 57
TN AVG 34
Rank #81 / 551
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
25
Facility 25
TN AVG 27
Rank #248 / 386
78.3% A+Stacy MartinezHighland Park Alf Operations, LLC
22 days
Facility 22 days
TN AVG 457
Rank #178 / 183
8135.8%64.2%0%0%4.9%7.4%9.9%23.5%22.2%32.1%12.3%87.7%-
The Bridge Assisted Living at Life Care Center of Sparta
AL
NH
SNF
Sparta
60
Facility 60
TN AVG 88
Rank #289 / 425
No
44
Facility 44
TN AVG 34
Rank #196 / 551
-
25
Facility 25
TN AVG 27
Rank #248 / 386
--Justin Freeman----------------
Princeton Transitional Care & Assisted Living
AL
NH
RC
SNF
Johnson City
79
Facility 79
TN AVG 88
Rank #215 / 425
Yes
2
Facility 2
TN AVG 34
Rank #505 / 551
-
7
Facility 7
TN AVG 27
Rank #357 / 386
73.4% -Keith Boyce----------------
NHC HealthCare, Farragut
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Knoxville
88
Facility 88
TN AVG 88
Rank #186 / 425
No
24
Facility 24
TN AVG 34
Rank #357 / 551
-
28
Facility 28
TN AVG 27
Rank #169 / 386
--Karla LaneNhc Healthcare/Farragut, LLC
190 days
Facility 190 days
TN AVG 457
Rank #150 / 183
6421.9%78.1%3.1%0%4.7%6.3%15.6%17.2%26.6%26.6%32.8%67.2%-
The Pavilion Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Lebanon
74
Facility 74
TN AVG 88
Rank #230 / 425
Yes
2
Facility 2
TN AVG 34
Rank #505 / 551
----Victoria Harrison----------------
Stones River Manor, Inc.
AL
ADC
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Murfreesboro
30
Facility 30
TN AVG 88
Rank #410 / 425
No
5
Facility 5
TN AVG 34
Rank #478 / 551
-
7
Facility 7
TN AVG 27
Rank #357 / 386
85.7% -Amanda Pullias----------------
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Harmony Hill

100 Jerry F Atkins Ln, Huntingdon, TN 38344
Overview of Harmony Hill

Situated in Huntingdon, TN, Harmony Hill is a vibrant senior living community that offers assisted living, respite care, rehabilitation, and hospice care, as well as an Adult Day Club, to ensure all of its residents’ needs are met. Residents can freely choose from an array of bright and cozy studio apartments with kitchenettes, private baths, and individually controlled heating and air conditioning. The community offers individualized care plans overseen by a team of licensed professionals to ensure residents’ needs are thoroughly met.

With a long list of engaging and stimulating activities, the community makes sure residents have plenty of opportunities to participate, stay active, and engaged. Deliciously-prepared meals are offered to ensure residents are always full, happy, and energized to enjoy the vibrant lifestyle offered by the community. Residents’ holistic well-being are nurtured with an extensive list of health & wellness programs offered by the community, including volunteering programs, church services, fun fitness classes and group outings.

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Overview of The Lantern at Morning Pointe of East Hamilton

Specializing in memory care, The Lantern at Morning Pointe East Hamilton is a trusted senior living community located in the peaceful neighborhood of Generations Way, Ooltewah, TN. Live with dignity and experience unparalleled relaxation and security with the meticulously built and stunning variations of studio floor plans of The Lantern at Morning Pointe East Hamilton. With a compassionate and experienced team, the community strives to provide the highest quality of care and support for seniors to enjoy their golden years doing what they love.

Featuring a wide array of signature programs, residents can rest assured they receive the utmost attention they deserve for their special needs and aspirations. Experience happiness at its finest with engaging activities and energizing programs. The community also serves healthy and tasty meals to satisfy dietary needs and tastes. The Lantern at Morning Pointe East Hamilton is a haven for individuals with dementia seeking for solace in their retirement surrounded by a warm and welcoming environment.

Contact The Lantern at Morning Pointe of East Hamilton

Overview of The Village at Germantown

The Village at Germantown operates as a nonprofit continuing care retirement community in Germantown, Tennessee, about 0.6 miles from the city center in Shelby County. Managed by Junaita Lavy, the 60-bed community offers independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, respite care, and memory care on a single campus designed around aging in place.

The facility carries a 3-star overall CMS rating. Staffing is a clear strength: total nurse hours run 5 hours and 56 minutes per resident per day, ranking 4th out of 172 skilled nursing facilities in Tennessee and running 62% above the state average, a meaningful figure for residents requiring consistent hands-on care. Health Inspection performance is a counterweight, which is 31.5% below the Tennessee average. Quality Measures trail the state by roughly 20%.

Occupancy is 86%, well above Tennessee’s average of 71.6%, reflecting sustained local demand. The community accepts Medicare and private pay. Standout amenities include an on-site healthcare center with 10 free days annually, a fitness center and pool, spa services, and Life Changes Support Groups — the last of which targets the transitions inherent to a multilevel community.

The Village at Germantown fits older adults seeking a planned continuum of care in a single setting, particularly those who prioritize high staffing ratios and want flexibility across independent, assisted, and skilled nursing levels as needs change.

Contact The Village at Germantown

Overview of Rockbridge at the Palms
Rockbridge Oaks is a senior living community in Chattanooga, TN. It provides exceptional assisted living and memory care services, focusing on personalized care that empowers independence and joy. Residents can enjoy a vibrant array of events and activities tailored to their interests.

Contact Rockbridge at the Palms

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.

Contact The Lantern at Morning Pointe Hardin Valley

Overview of The Courtyards – Oak Ridge

Offering assisted living and memory care services, The Courtyards – Oak Ridge is a memory care community at 300 Briarcliff Ave in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Situated in the welcoming Briarcliff neighborhood, it provides attractive living accommodations focusing on personalized care and support.

Salon and beauty services, private outdoor spaces, and specialized memory care programming are among the facility’s features. They’re designed to meet residents’ individual needs. With a Walk Score of 25, the location is somewhat walkable for nearby services, but most trips require transportation.

The community can be reached and welcomes inquiries.

Contact The Courtyards – Oak Ridge

Overview of Pcs Supportive Living

Professional Care Service (PCS) Supportive Living is a healthcare provider for seniors in Tennessee. professional staff committed to providing seniors with a safe and comfortable environment. With its professional approach, the experienced caregivers are committed to providing attentive, supportive, and compassionate supervision for assessment, rehabilitation, treatment, and assistance. PCS is the place for families looking for a team of dedicated staff who enhance the quality of living for its seniors in a nurturing environment.

For over 50 years, PCS has provided many families in the state with quality healthcare, with mental wellness as a vital key to supportive living.  They have maintained a health-focused approach to balanced, holistic health and behavioral management for a speedy recovery.

Contact PCS Supportive Living

Overview of The Premier Neighborhood at Tellico Village

Located in the bustling town of Loudon, TN, The Premier Neighborhood at Tellico Village is an established senior living community that offers various levels of care, including assisted living, memory care, respite care, and short-term stays. Featuring an array of floor plans, including studios, one and two-bedroom apartments, the community provides several choices for residents to choose a living space that matches their tastes and needs. One of the highlights of the community is its close location to shopping, restaurants, churches, and entertainment.

Whether you need a short-term stay while recovering from treatment or a longer-term rehab, the community has it all under one roof with its trusted partnership with a leading rehabilitation service provider. Amenities like restaurant-style dining, spacious activity center, a full-service barber and beauty salon, and diverse social and recreational events, gives residents a more fulfilling experience.

Contact The Premier Neighborhood at Tellico Village

Overview of Freedom Senior Living

Freedom Senior Living is a locally owned assisted living community in Sevierville, TN, offering personal care, memory care, and respite care. The community is owned by Freedom Senior Living, accommodating up to 61 older adults.

Three chef-prepared meals daily, with snacks, are provided, along with a variety of outdoor and indoor spaces. A dedicated activities director also oversees the social calendar, while 24-hour staffing with trained care personnel and licensed nursing services provides seamless physical support. Located in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains between Seymour and Sevierville, the community features a walk score of 64, offering better-than-average local walkability compared to many rural Tennessee settings.

The team assists with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, and medication management, while the secure memory care wing provides tailored cognitive stimulation for residents navigating Alzheimer’s or related dementias. Additionally, the community welcomes small pets and provides a structured respite care program, offering a practical short-term option for families looking to experience the environment before transitioning to a long-term placement.

Combining comprehensive 24/7 care, a lively activity curriculum, and scenic mountain-gateway views, Freedom Senior Living offers a highly personal, relationship-centered alternative to larger corporate-managed chains for families in the Sevierville and greater Knoxville area seeking a mid-sized setting.

Contact Freedom Senior 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.

Contact Cedar Hills Retirement Center

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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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 300 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.