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Best Assisted Living in Tennessee

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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 Serene Manor Medical Center

Serene Manor Medical Center sits within Knoxville’s Emory Place neighborhood, a 74-bed facility directed by Rita W. Griffin under Serene Manor Hospital, Inc. Having functioned for thirty-four years, this private entity handles the standard spectrum of rehabilitation and long-term care. Data indicates a current census of 38 residents with an average stay of 131 days. The 45% occupancy rate suggests a notable surplus of available space for new admissions.

A Walk Score of 76 characterizes the immediate environment as highly navigable without a vehicle. This urban integration is significant for logistical coordination, especially considering River Valley Health is only 1.37 miles away and downtown Knoxville is less than two miles distant. The facility avoids the isolation common in elder care by remaining physically connected to the city’s core infrastructure.

The institution operates through a framework of persistent nursing oversight and scheduled programming. Financial structures follow the typical split where Medicare facilitates short-term recovery while Medicaid supports permanent residency. The 131-day residency average implies the population is a hybrid of transient post-acute patients and those requiring more permanent clinical support.

The most compelling info is the 45% occupancy level. In a building designed for 74 individuals, approximately 36 beds remain empty. One must consider whether this underutilization stems from temporary market shifts or deeper systemic issues regarding the facility’s long-term viability and resource allocation.

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Overview of Whitehaven Community Living Center

Whitehaven Community Living Center is a modest home that offers quality nursing service. The staff ensures residents are inspired to grow as better individuals through their enhanced lifestyle in a vibrant and positive environment. Families can trust that their loved ones are in good hands because residents are given the fullest attention. Whitehaven prides itself in offering a comfortable and secure environment where residents can thrive. 

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Overview of Morning Pointe of Tullahoma

Morning Pointe of Tullahoma is a charming senior living community in Tullahoma, TN, offering excellent assisted living and memory. The community offers open and spacious floor plans with a wide selection to choose from. Residents find comfort in knowing that support and assistance is within reach anytime with a team of licensed and clinical professionals available 24/7. With services like housekeeping, laundry, and transportation assistance, residents experience a comfortable living experience.

Residents also benefit from services like personal grooming assistance, medication management, escorting, and incontinence management. A culinary team carefully prepares delicious meals that cater to individual dietary needs and preferences. Residents can also take advantage of amenities, such as a beauty/barbershop, pharmacy services, screened patios and courtyard, and refreshing walking trails for relaxing walks.

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Overview of Brookdale Columbia

Nestled in the heart of Columbia, TN, Brookdale Columbia offers a vibrant assisted living community that feels more like a vacation retreat. The community features spacious accommodations and luxury amenities, including an on-campus beauty and barbershop, library, and raised garden beds, providing opportunities for relaxation and socialization. Here, seniors enjoy a supportive environment where they can maintain their independence while receiving assistance with daily tasks like dressing and medication management.

Seniors are drawn to Brookdale Columbia for its engaging activities and robust dining options. From walking clubs to Bible studies, and outings to local attractions such as the Riverbanks Zoo and Columbia Museum of Art, there’s always something to spark curiosity and connection. In their restaurant-style dining room, residents can savor delicious meals tailored to their preferences, with menus that rotate daily based on their feedback and dietary needs. Other amenities include a library, a greenhouse, an arts & crafts studio, a salon, and beautifully landscaped grounds.

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Overview of Aviva Maybelle Carter

Located in peaceful Madison, Tennessee, Aviva Maybelle Carter has become a revered name in senior living. This exceptional community specializes in independent living, assisted living, and memory care, offering a wealth of opportunities for residents to thrive. Conveniently located just minutes away from the vibrant neighborhood of East Nashville, Aviva Maybelle Carter serves as a vibrant sanctuary where peace, genuine connections, and a fulfilling lifestyle abound.

Within the walls of Aviva Maybelle Carter, residents find themselves immersed in a dynamic environment that nurtures personal growth and fosters authentic relationships. Here, tranquility and vitality coexist harmoniously, inviting residents to savor every moment and embrace new experiences. With its sought-after location and vibrant atmosphere, Aviva Maybelle Carter stands as an enticing haven for those seeking not only a place to reside but also a place to embark on new adventures and cultivate lasting connections.

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Overview of Brookdale Germantown

Located in Germantown, Tennessee, just a short drive east of Memphis, Brookdale Germantown offers a unique assisted living experience that prioritizes residents’ independence and well-being. This community provides a new kind of independence, with fewer homeownership hassles and health and wellness worries. Residents receive personalized care and assistance with daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication management, all while maintaining their privacy, dignity, and autonomy. The community’s dedicated staff is available 24/7 to respond to emergencies, providing residents with peace of mind.

At Brookdale Germantown, residents can focus on the fun, with a robust activities calendar that reflects their individual interests. From fitness classes and bingo nights to outdoor activities in the manicured garden and spiritual gatherings, the community fosters a vibrant, engaging environment. Residents also enjoy a restaurant-style dining program, with three fresh, nutritious meals prepared daily by a culinary team passionate about great food. The community can accommodate special dietary requests, ensuring residents’ meals are both delicious and healthy.

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Overview of Azalea Court Senior Living

Azalea Court Senior Living is an intimate senior living community in Smyrna, TN, offering assisted living, memory care, respite care, rehabilitation, hospice care, and an exclusive Adult Day Club. The community makes sure residents’ varying needs are met with compassionate care and support provided by a dedicated and hardworking care team, available 24/7. Residents have access to an array of care and supportive services, including assistance with bathing, dressing or medication management, as well as a compassionate memory care program that helps residents dealing with memory loss to live comfortably.

Here, no resident gets bored with a broad range of regularly organized activities, events, and health & wellness programs, including, volunteering programs, meditation classes, local outings, fun games, and various classes. The community ensures residents always have the energy to engage and interact with fellow residents through their thoughtfully prepared meals that are made with local and fresh ingredients. With convenient services like medication delivery, assistance with daily living activities, and meal preparation, residents are sure to thrive and flourish in Azalea Court Senior Living.

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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 Morning Pointe of Columbia

Located in Columbia, TN, Morning Pointe of Columbia is a classic senior living community that offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care. The community offers single level living in spacious apartments with multiple floor plan options, individual climate control, and WiFi access for connecting with family and friends or entertainment. A licensed and clinical team is available to provide support and care 24/7, ensuring residents have easy access to assistance when they need it.

Residents live without the hassles of cleaning with housekeeping and laundry services provided. The community offers a diverse calendar of activities, including exercise classes, physical activities, live entertainment, and organized group outings, keeping residents’ living experience vibrant. Residents gather round and connect over delicious and nutritious meals prepared by a culinary team to accommodate residents’ unique dietary needs and preferences. The pet-friendly community also offers amenities like beauty/barbershop, pharmacy services, and screened in patios and courtyards for relaxation.

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Overview of Midtown Center for Health and Rehabilitation

Nestled in the historic Midtown district of Memphis, Tennessee, Midtown Center for Health and Rehabilitation is a respected senior care provider, offering a safe and secure environment that fosters an improved quality of life. This community provides its residents with excellent short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing care designed to help residents recover quickly and return to their usual routines faster and stronger. Residents here are provided with a reliable rehabilitation team that curates individualized care plans based on their unique needs.

Dedicated to elevating its residents’ overall quality of life, the community offers plenty of opportunities for enrichment through its wide range of activities, designed to entertain, invigorate, and accommodate residents’ unique interests. Here, residents can choose from 93 rooms, all furnished to provide comfort and safety, with access to scenic views for a relaxing healing experience. Boasting 30 years of experience, this community warrants nothing but excellence founded on long years of learning.

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Weighting overview

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    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    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
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
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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.

  • 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 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.