Page 4 of Best Assisted Living in Tennessee

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 297 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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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Typical or reported average length of stay for residents, when the state publishes this aggregate figure.
Percentage of residents reported as male in state demographics, shown as a whole-number percent.
Percentage of residents reported as female in state demographics, shown as a whole-number percent.
Clarendale at Indian Lake
AL
IL
MC
RC
Hendersonville
78
Facility 78
TN AVG 77
Rank #107 / 259
Yes
38
Facility 38
TN AVG 32
Rank #108 / 277
1 Bed / 2 Bed
6
Facility 6
TN AVG 23
Rank #209 / 228
93.6%
Facility 93.6%
TN AVG 74.5%
Rank #21 / 143
A+Mitchell MetzgerHendersonville Tn Senior Living Leaseco,
508 days
Facility 508 days
TN AVG 461
Rank #75 / 170
7226.4%73.6%0%1.4%2.8%0%6.9%29.2%30.6%29.2%2.8%97.2%-
Somerby Franklin
AL
IL
MC
Franklin
96
Facility 96
TN AVG 77
Rank #73 / 259
Yes
51
Facility 51
TN AVG 32
Rank #44 / 277
1 Bed / 2 Bed
9
Facility 9
TN AVG 23
Rank #189 / 228
86.5%
Facility 86.5%
TN AVG 74.5%
Rank #44 / 143
A+Elizabeth EctonMeadow Senior Care, LLC
258 days
Facility 258 days
TN AVG 461
Rank #130 / 170
6224.2%75.8%0%1.6%1.6%9.7%14.5%16.1%24.2%32.3%-100%-
Alexander Guest House
AL
MC
Oak Ridge
74
Facility 74
TN AVG 77
Rank #115 / 259
Yes
56
Facility 56
TN AVG 32
Rank #23 / 277
Private / Companion Suites
10
Facility 10
TN AVG 23
Rank #185 / 228
90.5%
Facility 90.5%
TN AVG 74.5%
Rank #29 / 143
-Amy DuncanAlexander Properties, LLC
382 days
Facility 382 days
TN AVG 461
Rank #101 / 170
8235.4%64.6%0%1.2%1.2%9.8%11%13.4%30.5%32.9%-100%-
Brookdale Johnson City
AL
MC
Johnson City (Summit)
60
Facility 60
TN AVG 77
Rank #159 / 259
Yes
41
Facility 41
TN AVG 32
Rank #92 / 277
Studio / Suite
48
Facility 48
TN AVG 23
Rank #5 / 228
73.3%
Facility 73.3%
TN AVG 74.5%
Rank #90 / 143
A+Richard Hann Jr.Blc Wellington- Johnson City LLC
528 days
Facility 528 days
TN AVG 461
Rank #71 / 170
6729.9%70.1%0%1.5%0%1.5%10.4%20.9%20.9%44.8%-100%-
Regency House Assisted Living
AL
RC
Hixson
54
Facility 54
TN AVG 77
Rank #191 / 259
Yes
36
Facility 36
TN AVG 32
Rank #116 / 277
Studio / 1 Bed
26
Facility 26
TN AVG 23
Rank #101 / 228
77.8%
Facility 77.8%
TN AVG 74.5%
Rank #73 / 143
A+Kelli Melia HarlessChattanooga Sh Operations, LLC
229 days
Facility 229 days
TN AVG 461
Rank #135 / 170
6021.7%78.3%3.3%3.3%3.3%1.7%13.3%11.7%28.3%35%3.3%93.3%3.3%
Brookdale Germantown
AL
Germantown
54
Facility 54
TN AVG 77
Rank #191 / 259
Yes
62
Facility 62
TN AVG 32
Rank #15 / 277
Studio
48
Facility 48
TN AVG 23
Rank #5 / 228
-A+Mary HoustonBlc Southerland Place- Germantown, LLC
219 days
Facility 219 days
TN AVG 461
Rank #138 / 170
7213.9%86.1%1.4%2.8%4.2%11.1%23.6%25%15.3%16.7%8.3%91.7%-
Pointe At Kirby Gate
AL
MC
Memphis (Kirby Trace)
60
Facility 60
TN AVG 77
Rank #159 / 259
No
44
Facility 44
TN AVG 32
Rank #83 / 277
-
27
Facility 27
TN AVG 23
Rank #71 / 228
68.3%
Facility 68.3%
TN AVG 74.5%
Rank #99 / 143
-Rodney BakerKirby Gate LLC
554 days
Facility 554 days
TN AVG 461
Rank #62 / 170
6535.4%64.6%0%3.1%1.5%13.8%27.7%12.3%13.8%27.7%36.9%60%3.1%
Heritage at Irene Woods
AL
IL
MC
Collierville (Lakes Of Forest Hill)
60
Facility 60
TN AVG 77
Rank #159 / 259
Yes
14
Facility 14
TN AVG 32
Rank #218 / 277
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
14
Facility 14
TN AVG 23
Rank #169 / 228
91.7%
Facility 91.7%
TN AVG 74.5%
Rank #26 / 143
A+Sam NotowichIrene Woods Senior Living, L.l.c
796 days
Facility 796 days
TN AVG 461
Rank #10 / 170
7824.4%75.6%0%1.3%0%1.3%7.7%26.9%25.6%37.2%2.6%97.4%-
Knowles Assisted Living
AL
ADC
Nashville (Bordeaux Hills)
100
Facility 100
TN AVG 77
Rank #53 / 259
No
4
Facility 4
TN AVG 32
Rank #256 / 277
-
33
Facility 33
TN AVG 23
Rank #35 / 228
-A+Deborah NealThe Metropolitan Government Of Nashville
2550 days
Facility 2550 days
TN AVG 461
Rank #1 / 170
6949.3%50.7%8.7%7.2%21.7%23.2%15.9%11.6%5.8%5.8%59.4%39.1%1.4%
AVIVA Maybelle Carter
AL
MC
RC
Madison
103
Facility 103
TN AVG 77
Rank #50 / 259
Yes
51
Facility 51
TN AVG 32
Rank #44 / 277
-
40
Facility 40
TN AVG 23
Rank #24 / 228
-A+Brenda PerdueNashville 208 Opco, LLC
41 days
Facility 41 days
TN AVG 461
Rank #163 / 170
4332.6%67.4%2.3%11.6%2.3%14%16.3%16.3%25.6%11.6%16.3%81.4%2.3%

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other TN assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 297 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Clarendale at Indian Lake

195 Indian Lake Blvd, Hendersonville, TN 37075
Overview of Clarendale at Indian Lake

Clarendale at Indian Lake is a luxury retirement home in Hendersonville. Offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care services, the community offers an unmatched quality of service that promotes and improves individual wellness in a home-like atmosphere. The senior living community offers the best convenience and comfort for seniors who want to stay active and have a quaint lifestyle. The nurturing environment empowers and enhances the lifestyles of each individual for purposeful living.

The residential living at Clarendale is where Southern hospitality meets elegant luxury in an expansive retirement home setting. Adults and seniors will nurture their holistic wellness through the community’s accommodations; these include a cafe, a game room, a fitness center, a dining room, individualized care plans, specialized memory care training, and life-enriching programs.

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Somerby Franklin

870 Oak Meadow Dr, Franklin, TN 37064
Overview of Somerby Franklin

Nestled in the neighborhood of Franklin, TN, the Somerby Franklin is a dedicated senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. This community is popularly known as an exceptional place to retire in the United States. Inviting and spacious accommodations with a variety of floor plans are designed depending on individual tastes or preferences. In terms of memory care, Lilac Trace Memory Care Neighborhoods are created to help its residents with cognitive conditions with a personalized care approach. Residents can also access medical care with physician space within the community.

With its top-tier amenities and services, residents can enjoy four dining features, two theaters, a health hub, heated indoor aerobics pool, and a physical therapy area. Moreover, the community offers its library and media center, coffee bar, lounge, and craft rooms for other social activities. Meet new friends and build lasting connections in this beautiful place. Thus, Somerby Franklin assures seniors of a promising retirement.

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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.

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Overview of Alexander Guest House

Located in the peaceful town of Oak Ridge, TN, Alexander Guest House prioritizes a comprehensive range of health services, including assisted living and memory care services. The community offers a luxurious living community that includes an all-inclusive pricing that ensures your comfort and preferences. Residents can choose from among 64 thoughtfully designed private and shared apartments that meet luxury and budget tailored to fit unique lifestyles.

This exceptional community features a wide array of activities such as hosts events, family nights, and Bible studies. Enjoy the activities well-tailored for its residents and make new friends. Amenities also abound in this community with a hobby area, library, TV lounge, and garden area, where residents can relax and enjoy. At Alexander Guest House, opportunities for new experiences are limitless.

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Overview of Regency House Assisted Living

Situated in the quiet grounds of Hamill Road, Hixson, TN, Regency House Assisted Living is an idyllic senior living community offering assisted living. Choose among the snug and well-built residences in various studio and one-bedroom floor plans to ensure you live in comfort and convenience. Experience the benefits of living in an incredible community that goes above and beyond to provide top-tier care and assistance for seniors to flourish and live to their potential.

Cherish every moment and mingle with friends through engaging activities and exciting programs. With the community lending extra hands to personal needs, residents have more time to do the things they love. With residents’ dietary needs and tastes in mind, the community serves exquisite dining options with delicious and nutritious meals. Regency House Assisted Living is filled with warmth and beautiful spaces, ensuring seniors have the finest experience within its premises.

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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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Heritage at Irene Woods

4580 Forest Hill Irene Rd, Collierville, TN 38017
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.

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Pointe At Kirby Gate

6480 Quince Rd, Memphis, TN 38119
Overview of Pointe at Kirby Gate

Under Rodney Baker’s administration, Pointe at Kirby Gate is an assisted living and memory care community in Memphis, Tennessee. Found on Quince Road in a somewhat walkable neighborhood, it offers general assisted living and specialized memory care services. The 60-bed community operated by Kirby Gate has been operating for 27 years. This reflects considerable experience in residential senior care. Currently, the facility has a 68 percent occupancy rate with 41 of its 60 beds filled.

The property serves occupants with varying care needs via personalized care plans that address daily living activities. Therapy services and wellness programs bolster resident well-being, and the facility operates a dedicated memory care program tailored to occupants with dementia. This specialized program focuses on engaging activities, social interaction, and a safe, supportive environment made to meet memory-care residents’ specific needs. Daily life here is structured around resident engagement and comfort. The community provides chef-prepared meals customizable to individual preferences, and daily activities and events create opportunities for social connection. Residents live in private apartments that include housekeeping and laundry services, allowing a maintenance-free lifestyle. Staff work 24/7, and emergency response systems are in place for safety and peace of mind. The facility’s location in an average walkable area implies visiting families can reach nearby services on foot for some errands, but most trips need transportation.

Families can contact the facility directly if they want to learn more about Pointe at Kirby Gate’s programs, current availability, and specific care options.

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Overview of Aviva Maybelle Carter

Aviva Maybelle Carter offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Madison, TN. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident maintains a private living space, while memory care offers supervision in a secured setting for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care provides a short stay for a resident whose usual caregiver needs time away, making the community a potential fit for families seeking both ongoing support and temporary care options.

The community has 103 beds, placing it in the mid-sized range without suggesting a particular living experience. Starting prices are $2,675 for assisted living and $150 per day for a short-term stay, with the second rate corresponding to temporary respite care. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to bring a companion animal.

A Walk Score of 51 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot for a resident who no longer drives. Transportation services are available for medical appointments and outings, and in-house therapy allows rehabilitation services to take place within the community rather than requiring separate travel.

Residents can use the salon, landscaped outdoor areas and walking trails, chef-prepared meals that accommodate various dietary needs, wellness programs, and an on-site chapel for worship. Brenda Perdue serves as administrator, and Nashville 208 OpCo operates the community.

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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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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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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.