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Overview of Clarendale at Indian Lake

Clarendale at Indian Lake offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Hendersonville, TN. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, and having all four care types in one community can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to a different community.

The community has 78 beds, with one bedroom and two bedroom residences. A two bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together, while a one bedroom layout provides a single living space. Starting monthly prices are $4,820 for independent living, $7,200 for assisted living, and $6,170 for memory care, with the amount changing according to the care level selected.

Chef crafted, restaurant style dining with flexible meal options is available in two dining venues. Residents also have access to a fitness studio, a full service salon and spa, and scheduled local transportation, providing on site wellness and personal care services along with arranged local trips. The area has a Walk Score of 38 and is car dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride rather than a short walk.

Pets are allowed, so a resident can keep a pet in the community. Mitchell Metzger serves as the administrator, and Hendersonville TN Senior LIving LeaseCo operates the community.

Overview of Somerby Franklin

Somerby Franklin offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Franklin, TN. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The combination can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time, since different care levels are available within one community. Somerby Franklin has 96 beds, with one bedroom and two bedroom residences; the two bedroom option can suit a couple moving together. Pets are allowed, so a resident may keep a pet while living there.

A Walk Score of 51 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot. For a resident who no longer drives, that can allow independent trips for some nearby errands. Elizabeth Ecton serves as administrator, and Meadow Senior Care operates the community.

Foxbridge Assisted Living & Memory Care offers assisted living, memory care, nursing care, and respite care in Bartlett, TN. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident lives in an apartment; Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Nursing care provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The community has 149 beds, with studios and one-bedroom residences that give residents either one private space or a separate bedroom, and its range of care types can accommodate changing needs over time without requiring a move elsewhere. Michel Motes serves as administrator, and Inspirit Foxbridge Operator operates the community in the Appling neighborhood of Bartlett.

Overview of Knowles Assisted Living

Since 1992, Knowles Assisted Living has operated as a 100-bed long-term assisted living community in Nashville’s Bordeaux Hills. The publicly owned facility, run by The Metropolitan Government of Nashville under administrator Deborah Neal, serves residents requiring daily assistance with a model oriented toward extended, stable placement rather than temporary or rehabilitation stays. Current residents number 69, with an average tenure of more than seven years.

Residents access licensed nursing and physician care on-site, alongside prescription services, health education, and laboratory capabilities. Staff include registered nurses and certified aides. In 2024, the community admitted 12 new residents; 17 left during the year, with the majority (12) discharged to hospital settings and a smaller number (5) to private homes. This discharge pattern reflects the acuity and medical complexity of the long-term resident population.

The community’s demographic profile is notably diverse: 59.4% of residents identify as Black, 39.1% as White, with gender split nearly even. Median resident age clusters in the 65–74 range. The facility provides private and semi-private rooms, with daily housekeeping, nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary needs, and an attractive dining venue. Outdoor courtyards and activity areas anchor community life; pastoral care and psychological counseling round out support. Weekly recreational and spiritual programs engage residents.

Located in Bordeaux Hills, the facility sits 4.0 miles from downtown Nashville and 2.55 miles from Nashville General Hospital; accessible by car, though the neighborhood itself scores low on walkability (Walk Score 4).

Knowles Assisted Living suits individuals and families looking for long-term assisted living with stable nursing support and community connection in the Nashville area.

Overview of Arbor Terrace of Knoxville

Arbor Terrace of Knoxville offers assisted living and memory care in Knoxville, TN. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and having both care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move elsewhere.

The community has 99 beds in the Cedar Bluff neighborhood. Starting prices are $3,710 per month for assisted living and $5,200 for memory care, giving families a clear starting point for monthly budgeting. Respite care provides short term stays when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Residents may keep a pet with them. Fitness center access, salon services, and outdoor spaces support exercise, grooming, and time outside, while rehabilitation services and the Bridges Care program provide additional offerings. A Walk Score of 48 places the area in a car dependent setting, where most errands require a car or a ride; Kelli Johnson administers the community, which is operated by Arhc Atknotn01 Trs.

Park View Meadows offers assisted living, adult day care, home care, hospice care, and respite care in Murfreesboro, TN. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident lives in their own apartment, while adult day care provides daytime support and supervision. Home care brings assistance to someone in their own residence, hospice care focuses on comfort at the end of life, and respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time away.

With 42 beds, Park View Meadows is a smaller community. That may suit someone who prefers a setting where staff and residents can get to know one another. Housing includes studios and one bedroom options, giving a resident either a single private living space or additional room for sleeping and daily activities.

A Walk Score of 50 means the area is somewhat walkable, so some errands can be completed on foot. A resident who no longer drives may be able to get out independently for nearby needs. Pets are allowed, enabling a resident to bring a pet when moving into the community.

Brittany Dady serves as the administrator, and Murfreesboro Residential operates Park View Meadows. The community is in the Haynes Haven neighborhood. Park View Meadows may be a good fit for someone who wants a smaller setting, private apartment options, and access to several types of support, including assisted living, adult day care, home care, hospice care, and respite care.

Overview of Heritage at Irene Woods

Heritage at Irene Woods is a multi-care senior living community located at 4580 Forest Hill Irene Road in Collierville, Tennessee. Operated by Irene Woods Senior Living, L.L.C., with Sam Notowich serving as Executive Director, the property offers integrated independent living, assisted living, and memory care.

The three-story residential building has been in operation for 14 years, and is pet-friendly. The 60-bed facility maintains an average occupancy rate of 92 percent, with residents staying an average length of 796 days. Accommodations are available in studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layout options. Daily operations incorporate routine housekeeping, property maintenance, localized transportation assistance, and structured fitness and recreation programming.

Sited in an area with a walk score of 14, the neighborhood is car-dependent, meaning visitors and residents rely on vehicles for everyday errands. For clinical convenience, the property sits approximately three miles from Baptist Memorial Hospital-Collierville.

Prospective families and health coordinators can contact the Forest Hill Irene Road administrative team to verify current monthly rates, evaluate floor plans, and coordinate a private tour.

Overview of Brookdale Johnson City

Nestled in Johnson City, Tennessee, Brookdale Johnson City offers an assisted living and memory care community that stands out from the rest. This charming, home-like community features countless areas for socializing, dining, and entertaining, along with a full calendar of events that provide opportunities for residents to engage in inspiring activities. The community offers support and guidance with many daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, and medication management, and has staff available 24/7 to respond to emergencies.

For seniors seeking a fairly independent lifestyle with a helping hand, Brookdale Johnson City’s assisted living program provides luxuries like housekeeping and restaurant-style dining, along with personalized care. The memory care program uses a person-centered approach to help seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia flourish, offering a daily structured path to strengthen cognitive and social skills while keeping residents physically and mentally engaged. The robust activities calendar caters to both assisted living and memory care residents, with options ranging from fitness classes and worship services to trivia games and resident socials. Residents can also enjoy delicious, restaurant-style meals in the elegant dining room, with dementia-friendly menus and individualized dining assistance available for memory care.