Page 25 of Best Assisted Living in Tennessee

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Overview of The Farms at Bailey Station

The Farms at Bailey Station offers a unique and rewarding luxury senior living near me with experience unlike any other, a variety of opportunities for personal growth and physical activity.

The Farms transcends mere beautiful surroundings. This community cultivates a spirit of connection, where residents gather for exquisite meals, engaging social events, and fulfilling activities.  Five distinct dining venues cater to tastes, offering culinary journeys from fine dining to Southern classics. Residents unwind in thoughtfully designed living spaces, perfect for relaxation or connecting with friends.

From elegant dining experiences and social gatherings to opportunities for personal growth and well-being, this exceptional community offers all the ingredients for a fulfilling and enriching retirement. Recognizing the importance of long-term security, The Farms offers LifeCare, a program that ensures residents have access to necessary care services on-site, should their needs change. This commitment to a continuum of care allows residents to age in place with dignity and peace of mind.

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Carrick Glen

400 Rutland Road, Mount Juliet, TN 37122
Overview of Carrick Glen

Carrick Glen is a senior living community in Mount Juliet, Tennessee, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Operated by Carrick Glen Senior Living, LLC, the 40-bed community provides care in a smaller residential setting, which allows for a more intimate and personalized atmosphere compared to larger senior living campuses.

Services include help with activities of daily living, such as dressing, bathing, medication management, and mobility support, specialized dementia support, and respite services. Licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants are among the staff available.

The community’s Mount Juliet location provides access to the greater Middle Tennessee region, though the area is considered less walkable, suggesting that most errands, appointments, and outings may require transportation support.

Carrick Glen is a good option for older adults and families seeking a smaller assisted living or memory care setting with a more individualized residential atmosphere in the Mount Juliet area. However, its limited recent regulatory information warrants careful due diligence, including direct communication with the community and state licensing authorities.

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Crown Cypress

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

Crown Cypress is an assisted living community in Kingsport, Tennessee, that offers personal care and respite care. Serving Sullivan County and the greater Tri-Cities region since 1998, the community is one of the longest-established assisted living providers in Northeast Tennessee. The 60-bed community combines residential assisted living services with an affiliated non-medical home care program, Crown Cypress At Home, which supports older adults who prefer to remain in their own homes.

Accommodations include both private and semi-private apartments equipped with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms and emergency response systems, while shared spaces are available indoors and outdoors. Most utilities are included, while housekeeping support and weekly laundry services are provided. Additionally, care services include medication management, help with daily activities, mobility support, and 24-hour supervision from onsite staff. Respite care stays are also available for temporary support needs.

The community accepts Tennessee CHOICES Medicaid waiver funding and assists eligible veterans with VA benefits, which help broaden affordability options for families seeking long-term care support.

The affiliated Crown Cypress At Home program expands the organization’s services beyond the assisted living campus by offering non-medical in-home support throughout the Tri-Cities area. Services include companionship, meal preparation, medication reminders, housekeeping, personal care, grocery assistance, laundry, and caregiver relief. This dual-service model may be especially appealing to families seeking continuity of care from a single provider as needs evolve.

With Indian Path Medical Center and Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center located only a short drive away, the community provides quick access to medical care.

Crown Cypress is a good option for older adults seeking a smaller, relationship-focused assisted living environment with individualized care planning, strong local roots, and access to both residential and in-home support services within the Kingsport and Tri-Cities region.

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Overview of The Courtyard

The Courtyard is an assisted living community in Dayton, Tennessee, that offers assistance with daily living activities. With a 32-bed capacity, its moderate size supports a more personal atmosphere where residents can receive individualized attention in a social environment.

The community maintains 24-hour staffing with support from licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants, providing around-the-clock availability for resident needs and emergencies. Safety features include sprinkler systems, smoke detectors, non-skid shower surfaces, and a 24-hour emergency response system paired with routine wellness checks. Private apartments are equipped with individual heating and air conditioning controls, full kitchens, cable television access, and telephone service. Additional amenities include on-site pharmacy access, transportation services for appointments, laundry assistance, optional housekeeping support, and organized religious services.

Combining private living spaces, safety-focused features, and 24-hour staffing, The Courtyard is best suited for individuals seeking a smaller assisted living community with personalized support, residential-style accommodations, and a quieter atmosphere.

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Overview of Opus East Memphis

Opus East Memphis is a senior living community located at 1029 Cherry Road in the Audubon Park neighborhood of Memphis, Tennessee. Managed by The Arbor Company under executive director Kim Tanner, the three-story building offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services just over eight miles from the city center.

The facility features private apartments available in studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts. Daily life is supported by an array of services, including restaurant-style dining, weekly housekeeping, laundry support, and scheduled local transportation. Residents in independent living cottages or apartments can take advantage of an active lifestyle with access to fitness programs and physical therapy, while those in assisted living receive tailored help with medication management, bathing, and dressing. A secure memory care wing provides specialized cognitive support designed to reduce confusion.

The community has a walk score of 21, meaning the surrounding area is car-dependent and daily chores or family visits typically require a vehicle. The building is pet-friendly and operates on a strictly private-pay model, as the facility does not hold Medicare or Medicaid certifications.

Interested individuals can contact the Cherry Road administrative office directly to learn more about current floor plans or to arrange a tour of the facility.

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Overview of The Waterford in Hermitage

The Waterford in Hermitage is a senior living community located in Hermitage, TN. It offers a range of services including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Respite Care. The community is designed to support active seniors who wish to live fulfilling lives while receiving the care they need.

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Overview of Carriage Crossing Senior Living of Rivergate

Vibrant and classic, Carriage Crossing at Rivergate is a welcoming senior living community in Madison, TN, offering assisted living, respite care, hospice care, and adult day care services. The community offers spacious apartments, designed to provide a nurturing, home-like environment where residents can receive 24-hour personal care assistance and monitoring. With concierge services, laundry & housekeeping services, transportation assistance, salon & spa services, and on-site physical therapy, residents are guaranteed a carefree lifestyle.

At Carriage Crossing, residents experience the highest level of professionalism and care. The community meets the needs of each resident while still fostering independence and dignity with comprehensive care services and diverse activities based on residents’ interests and capabilities. Residents stay healthy and nourished with restaurant-style dining that features nutritious and tasty meals based on their unique dietary preferences and needs.

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Overview of HarborChase

20 minutes from downtown Memphis, HarborChase offers luxury senior living near me with  the perfect blend of small-town charm and easy access to the city’s cultural attractions. Residents enjoy a vibrant and fulfilling atmosphere with chef-prepared meals, a full-service salon, and a fitness center designed to promote healthy living.

HarborChase prioritizes resident health and safety. Their use of Viking Solutions, an all-natural cleaning system, ensures a clean and sanitized environment. The community welcomes furry companions a pet-friendly atmosphere.

For residents who require assistance with daily living tasks, HarborChase offers a variety of care options.  Their assisted living program provides support while residents maintain independence.  For those with mild cognitive decline, The Sound program offers a specialized approach with blended activities and social events.  HarborChase also provides memory care and respite care services, ensuring a continuum of care that meets individual needs. Residents can explore the Memphis Botanic Garden or Graceland with ease, while also participating in on-site activities and social events.

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Overview of Heritage Pointe Senior Living

Heritage Pointe Senior Living is a senior living community in Cookeville, TN, that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Managed by Beacon Co LLC, this 66-bed community originally opened in 2007, making it a familiar and stable presence for families exploring care options in the Cookeville area.

The daily experience within this community is framed around a resort-style layout, featuring private suites equipped with individual climate controls, full bathrooms with walk-in showers, and convenient kitchenettes. Three nutritious meals daily, weekly housekeeping, personal laundry service, and scheduled transportation for medical appointments are also provided.

Its dedicated memory care wing, known as The Cottage, features a structured, purposeful environment utilizing a high staff-to-resident ratio, secure gated courtyards for safe outdoor access, and tailored therapeutic memory-stimulation activities. To foster transparency and connection, a Family Ambassadors program and distinct monthly activity calendars for both the main residential area and the memory care wing are conducted.

Regulatory monitoring is conducted by the Tennessee Department of Health, Division of Health Care Facilities, with the most recent inspection in March 2022. It is fully state and city approved for fire safety, featuring integrated emergency call systems in every room, secure entry point tracking, and full building sprinkler systems.

Heritage Pointe Senior Living provides a well-rounded and accommodating environment for families in the Cookeville area seeking a stable setting that adapts to changing physical or cognitive needs. Notably, it is considerably accessible from a financial planning perspective, as long-term care insurance and maintaining a VA-approved status to support veterans and their spouses are provided.

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Overview of The Reserve at Spring Hill

The Reserve at Spring Hill offers assisted living, skilled nursing, hospice care, and respite care in Spring Hill, TN. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care for residents who need a higher level of medical support. Hospice care addresses end-of-life needs, and respite care offers a short-term stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs temporary relief.

The community has 30 beds, making it a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Its range of care services may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time, as well as a family seeking short-term respite care or hospice support. Rehabilitation services are available for residents working toward recovery or maintaining function.

Medicare and private pay are accepted, giving families two confirmed ways to cover care. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 49 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. Julie Bellar serves as administrator, and Emerald Spring Hill operates the community.

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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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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.