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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 24
Rank #11 / 387
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 24
Rank #260 / 387
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 24
Rank #216 / 387
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 24
Rank #278 / 387
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 24
Rank #139 / 387
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 24
Rank #139 / 387
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 24
Rank #267 / 387
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 24
Rank #159 / 387
-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 24
Rank #324 / 387
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 24
Rank #237 / 387
--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 24
Rank #355 / 387
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 24
Rank #139 / 387
--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 24
Rank #355 / 387
85.7% -Amanda Pullias----------------
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Overview of Brookdale Tullahoma

Find quality care, genuine relationships and time to enjoy your retirement at Brookdale Tullahoma, a cozy senior living community in Tullahoma, TN that offers personalized assisted living. With private, pet-friendly apartments and 24/7 on-site assistance, the community is designed to be a warm and vibrant backdrop for new adventures. Seniors can engage in mind-strengthening trivia, creative music singalongs, and physical exercise through the morning B-Fit group class, fostering social connections and enhancing their quality of life.

Brookdale Tullahoma stands out as an excellent choice for seniors due to its comprehensive amenities and engaging programs. Here, residents can enjoy a worry-free life with cooking, cleaning, and household maintenance taken care of, allowing them to focus on an exciting calendar of activities. Residents can relax in the fireside living room, enjoy the landscaped grounds, or access the whirlpool. The dining experience includes restaurant-style meals three times a day with fresh, seasonal ingredients and options for special dietary needs. At Brookdale Tullahoma, seniors experience a peaceful retirement lifestyle.

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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.

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Overview of Arbor Terrace of Knoxville

Nestled in the enticing neighborhood of Knoxville, TN, Arbor Terrace of Knoxville is an enticing community that offers assisted living and memory care services. Created with you in mind. This community understands that each resident has unique interests, preferences, and abilities, so this community made sure to include all the special touches that make it feel welcoming. Offering floor plans designed to provide comfort, luxury, and convenience.

At Arbor Terrace Knoxville, host family gatherings in your spacious apartment or inviting community spaces. Enjoy personalized support at the wellness center and indulge in pampering at the on-site beauty salon and spa. Explore beautiful outdoor areas for peace and comfort, and take advantage of top-notch amenities like award-winning dining, accessible transportation, and housekeeping. Whatever support you need, it’s right here. Join this vibrant community and craft a luxurious lifestyle just for you.

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Overview of Brookdale Browns Creek

Nestled in the quiet residential neighborhood of Maryville, Tennessee, just a short drive from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Brookdale Browns Creek offers an assisted living experience that defies the typical senior living community. This quaint campus features landscaped grounds with beautiful walking paths, gardens, and common areas, providing the perfect place for residents to enjoy a rewarding retirement. The community’s dedicated staff is available 24/7 to provide personalized assistance, enhancing residents’ quality of life and redefining their independence.

At Brookdale Browns Creek, residents can manage their medications and daily activities with the support of the caring staff, while also connecting with others who share their interests and life experiences. The community’s robust activities calendar allows residents to wake up slowly with a warm cup of coffee, join a fitness class, or gather with friends over a nutritious, restaurant-style meal. The dining program is tailored to residents’ feedback and preferences, with a culinary team that creates a dining experience with fresh, seasonal ingredients. With the cooking, cleaning, and other chores taken care of, residents have ample time to explore the natural beauty of the surrounding area and enjoy the small-town charm of Maryville.

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Overview of Arcadia Senior Living Clarksville

Arcadia Senior Living celebrates purposeful living, which is why they ensure that residents are satisfied with the care and compassion they receive. Offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care options, the family-owned community knows the importance of getting together and understanding everyone’s uniqueness. Arcadia Senior Living practices a service centered on values, the staff ensures that seniors cultivate individual growth in a community that is warm and welcoming.

As an active member of CARE – Coalition for Active Resident Engagement members, residents participate in daily activities and exercise to promote a healthy lifestyle. Other essential features include an all-day cafe, chef-prepared meals in the dining room, a beauty salon, and a full-service salon on-site; services include housekeeping and linen services, personal laundry, and transportation services.

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American House Hendersonville

1020 Carrington Pl, Hendersonville, TN 37075
Overview of American House Hendersonville

Located in Hendersonville, TN, American House Hendersonville is an esteemed senior living community that offers assisted living, memory care, and respite stays. The community offers a maintenance-free living with housekeeping and laundry taken care of. Residents enjoy the comfort and security of well-appointed apartments with 24-hour on-site team availability and emergency response. Services like postal service, scheduled transportation, and medication assistance add to residents’ comfort and convenience.

The community features a variety of services and amenities that empowers residents to live a fulfilled and meaningful life. Residents eat well with three chef-prepared meals served in a cozy dining area that fosters bonding over meals. Apart from their specialized memory care program, the community also features an Alzheimer’s support group to ensure residents dealing with memory loss feel a sense of belonging and support. Amenities include an arts & craft studio, a salon, well-stocked library, a computer lab, beautifully maintained outdoor areas, and cozy common areas.

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Overview of Morning Pointe of Franklin

Situated within a couple of miles of historic downtown Franklin, Morning Pointe of Franklin is an assisted living and memory care community in Franklin, Tennessee. The single-story community is operated by Franklin TN Medical Investors, LLC, with Jenna Alley serving as administrator and Steven Stewart as executive director. Residents can choose from studio, alcove, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans, giving them several options based on their space needs.

The community has been serving residents for 9 years. It currently houses 104 residents across 80 beds, with an occupancy rate of about 93%. Residents stay an average of 649 days, which shows that many residents stay here for the long term. Longer stays can help establish a feeling of familiarity, with residents and staff forming meaningful relationships.

Residents can participate in exercise and fitness classes, group outings, volunteer opportunities, community projects and lifelong learning programs throughout the year. Outdoor features like patios, courtyards, walking trails and exercise equipment will attract outdoor lovers. The emergency response system and clinical staff are available 24 hours a day. Pets are allowed, so residents can bring along a companion animal.

The area is somewhat walkable, with a Walk Score of 25. A few nearby errands can be completed on foot, but most trips require driving. It’s close to historic downtown Franklin, so visiting family have a convenient place to enjoy outings together.

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American House Brentwood

5436 Edmondson Pike, Nashville, TN 37211
Overview of American House Brentwood

Go back to enjoying the things you love or discover new passions at American House Brentwood, a charming senior living community based in Nashville, TN, offering assisted living, memory care, and respite stays. Relax in comfortable and well-appointed rooms, ranging from studios to one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. Residents experience a maintenance-free lifestyle with services that handle housekeeping, laundry, daily trash pickup, and regularly scheduled transportation.

Residents’ days are filled with vibrant, new memories with a jam-packed calendar of activities and events and an array of entertaining amenities. Stay nourished and healthy with chef-prepared meals served in comfy dining spaces. Gather with friends in the cozy common areas or enjoy the outdoor vibes of the courtyard, greenhouse and community gardens. Residents dealing with Alzheimer’s feel a sense of belonging with an Alzheimer’s support group, ensuring everyone within the community feels welcomed and supported.

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Overview of Charter Senior Living of Cookeville

Live a fun-filled everyday life at Charter Senior Living of Cookeville, an engaging senior living community in Cookeville, TN, offering assisted living and short-term stays. Indulge in safety and comfort with a range of carefully designed accommodation, including studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments with convenient features like private kitchenettes and spacious bathrooms. Residents are guaranteed immediate assistance with nursing care and emergency alert systems in each apartment.

Residents’ lifestyle is enhanced with nearby shopping and entertainment venues, as well as the community’s wide array of convenient amenities and services. Housekeeping, laundry, transportation, and maintenance services help residents leave the worries of chores and errands behind so they can freely enjoy their lives. Amenities like a lifestyle and wellness area, full-service beauty salon, worship services, and landscaped courtyards and patios, ensure residents will never get bored and can live an active lifestyle.

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Overview of Charter Senior Living of Paris

Charter Senior Living of Paris is a quaint, pet-friendly senior living community in Paris, Tennessee, offering assisted living and memory care. With carefully curated floor plans, including studio, studio deluxe, alcove, and one-bedroom apartments, residents are guaranteed to find the ideal accommodation that matches their needs. A team of tenured caregivers are available to provide exceptional care and assistance with a friendly touch.

Dedicated to providing plenty of opportunities for enrichment and making memories, the community curates a diverse calendar of activities with something for everyone to enjoy. A wealth of amenities designed for convenience and enjoyment are also available, including worship services, resource library with computers, reading lounge and card room, full-service beauty salon, game/movie nights, and happy hours. Residents have more time to enjoy with most of the chores handled for their convenience.

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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.