Page 12 of Best Senior Communities in Tennessee

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 549 senior communities in TN using TN Dept. of Health (TDH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank senior communities 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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving. SC (Senior Communities):
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.
Brookdale Greeneville
SC
AL
MC
Greeneville
60Yes 27 Studio / Suite48 43.3% A+Sherry StarnesBlc Wellington - Greeneville Tn, LLC347 days5230.8%69.2%0%0%3.8%3.8%7.7%15.4%32.7%36.5%-100%
Northshore Heights
SC
AL
MC
Knoxville (Rocky Hill Center)
74No 6 Studio / 1 Bed- 82.4% -Carrie CatherwoodNorthshore Heights, LLC716 days8234.1%65.9%0%0%2.4%3.7%11%18.3%35.4%29.3%1.2%97.6%
The Groves at Oak Ridge
SC
AL
MC
Oak Ridge
76Yes 24 Studio / 1 Bed27 69.7% -Melissa MartinThe Groves At Oak Ridge, LLC456 days5034%66%0%6%0%6%30%8%26%24%-100%
Brookdale Cleveland
SC
AL
Cleveland (Davis Heights)
60Yes 10 Studio / 1 Bed30 50.0% A+Ashley WillisBlc-Wellington-Cleveland, LLC851 days2825%75%0%0%3.6%0%3.6%17.9%7.1%67.9%-100%
Brookdale Kingsport
SC
AL
Kingsport
70Yes 19 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed48-A+Marjorie Leanne McconnellBkd Kingsport, LLC478 days5724.6%75.4%0%0%5.3%3.5%3.5%17.5%33.3%36.8%1.8%98.2%
Abe’s Garden Community
SC
AL
HC
HOS
IL
MC
Nashville
64No 26 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed17 95.3% -Christopher CoelhoAbe's Garden Community163 days5729.8%70.2%0%1.8%3.5%8.8%21.1%36.8%10.5%17.5%-100%
Maple Ridge Manor
SC
AL
Dyersburg
43No 30 Private Rooms27 74.4% -Anna MaddoxMaple Ridge Manor, Inc742 days3218.8%81.3%0%0%0%6.3%15.6%18.8%28.1%31.3%3.1%96.9%
Deane Hill Place
SC
AL
IL
MC
RC
Knoxville (Deane Hill)
124Yes 40 Studio / Studio Deluxe27--Caroline Brooks WilderKnoxville Al/Mc, LLC323 days8132.1%67.9%1.2%0%0%2.5%19.8%25.9%38.3%12.3%2.5%97.5%
NHC HealthCare, Farragut
SC
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Knoxville
88No 24 -28 34.1% -Karla LaneNhc Healthcare/Farragut, LLC190 days6421.9%78.1%3.1%0%4.7%6.3%15.6%17.2%26.6%26.6%32.8%67.2%
Brookdale Dogwood Creek
SC
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Germantown
60Yes 4 1 Bed / 2 Bed48 76.7% A+Sandra EnfingerS-H Opco Germantown, LLC269 days6618.2%81.8%0%0%0%3%15.2%22.7%31.8%27.3%4.5%95.5%
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Overview of Brookdale Greeneville

Nestled in Greeneville, Tennessee, Brookdale Greeneville offers a warm and friendly assisted living and memory care community where residents can enjoy quality care and independence. From the spacious private accommodations to the beautiful common rooms, the community provides a welcoming atmosphere. Residents receive personalized assistance with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, and mobility, as well as gentle guidance and support. The community’s full events and activities calendar allows residents to meet new friends and explore new hobbies. With staff on-site 24/7 for emergencies, residents can find comfort and peace of mind.

Brookdale Greeneville’s assisted living program offers services to help with housekeeping, laundry, and daily tasks, allowing residents to reignite their passions or discover new ones. The memory care program uses a person-centered approach to care for seniors living with Alzheimer’s and dementia, getting to know each resident’s stories and preferences to anticipate their needs and help them live each day with meaning and purpose. Residents enjoy a rich and fulfilling retirement experience, participating in activities like brain exercises, shopping trips, resident socials, and cooking classes. The community’s restaurant-style dining offers delicious meals tailored to residents’ suggestions and feedback, with dementia-friendly menus and personal dining assistance available.

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Overview of Northshore Heights

Settled in the beautiful setting of South Northshore Drive, Knoxville, TN is the renowned senior living community of Northshore Heights offering assisted living and memory care. The community promises a relaxing and safe retirement by featuring several options for a comfortable and well-designed residence including various studios, private and companion suites, and one-bedroom deluxe. Moreover, Northshore Heights offers different levels of care based on seniors’ needs and preferences.

The community provides a haven for couples to live their retirement together while receiving the care and assistance that matches their needs. Stay happy and immersed in your surroundings with a jam-packed calendar of fun activities and engaging programs. Eat well and feel your best with healthy and tasty meals to meet dietary needs and preferences. Northshore Heights is ideal for seniors and their partners seeking to live every moment of their best years without worries.

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Overview of The Groves at Oak Ridge

Nestled in the welcoming neighborhood of Oak Ridge, TN, The Groves at Oak Ridge is a respected senior living community offering assisted living and memory care services. Here, residents can select from a wide array of spacious and comfortable accommodations ranging from one-bedroom to studio. With its highly skilled and hardworking team, this community offers an emergency response system and 24/7 personalized care services. In terms of memory care, a cutting-edge program called Pathways to Discovery is thoughtfully designed for those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

With its above-and-beyond amenities and other services, residents can enjoy delectable meals and snacks daily, weekly housekeeping and laundry services, in-house maintenance services, and free transportation to all professional services. Engage in diverse social activities and community events. At the The Groves at Oak Ridge, seniors are guaranteed a promising living experience.

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Brookdale Cleveland

2745 Executive Park Dr Nw, Cleveland, TN 37312
Overview of Brookdale Cleveland

Housing up to 60 residents, Brookdale Cleveland is an assisted living community in Cleveland, Tennessee, operated by BLC-Wellington-Cleveland, LLC under the administration of Ashley Willis. Providing assisted living and respite care for 48 years, it also accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, with rates starting at $4,620 per month. Currently operating at 50% occupancy, the community’s average length of stay is 58 days.

Along with 24-hour nursing support, residents receive an average of 2 hours and 56 minutes of daily nursing care from licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants. Moreover, short-term rehabilitation and long-term care are accommodated. Respite care, continuing care retirement options, and at-home care services are also available to support changing care needs.

Amenities include a library, arts and crafts studio, beauty and barber shop, private dining room, courtyard and garden, whirlpool, and piano. Seasonal, nutritious meals are also prepared with quality ingredients, while social engagement is encouraged through book clubs, crafting groups, and themed events. The community is also pet-friendly, allowing residents to remain with small animal companions.

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Brookdale Kingsport

2424 N John B Dennis Hwy, Kingsport, TN 37660
Overview of Brookdale Kingsport

Overlooking the breathtaking views of East Tennessee, Brookdale Kingsport in Kingsport, Tennessee, offers a vibrant and engaging assisted living. The community provides personalized care, allowing residents to say goodbye to chores like cooking, cleaning, and laundry, and hello to genuine friendships and a fun-filled calendar of activities. Whether residents prefer a peaceful morning coffee in nature or an energetic fitness class, they have a wide array of options.

With 24/7 support available for emergencies, residents can enjoy their days with peace of mind and a sense of security. Seniors choosing Brookdale Kingsport will find an environment tailored to their individual needs through customized service plans. This flexible approach ensures residents only pay for the services they need, adapting as those needs change. The community’s holistic approach to wellness includes a robust social calendar with activities, classes, and outings designed to foster social connections and personal growth. Amenities like a library, beauty/barber shop, arts and crafts studio, game room, walking paths, and more, provide endless opportunities for engagement and enjoyment.

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Overview of Abe’s Garden Community

Find the care you need at ​​Abe’s Garden Community, an exceptional community in Nashville, TN, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Committed to improving residents’ well-being, a kind and highly skilled team provides the highest quality of care tailored to their unique needs 24/7. Beautifully furnished and cozy accommodations are also provided in a vibrant and nurturing environment, so residents can feel at ease during their stay.

To improve residents’ cognition and wellness, stimulating programs and engaging activities are conducted based on their interests and capabilities. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options. 24-hour emergency systems and alert pendants are provided for residents’ safety. Residents will surely have a blissful retirement with the community’s top-notch services and state-of-the-art amenities.

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Overview of Maple Ridge Manor

Serving older adults for 27 years, Maple Ridge Manor is an assisted living community in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Operated by Maple Ridge Manor, Inc., the community offers 43 private rooms in a single-story setting. Moreover, it currently maintains an occupancy rate of approximately 74%. The private-room design provides residents with personal living space while fostering the benefits of a shared residential environment.

The surrounding neighborhood has a Walk Score of 30, making most errands and appointments more convenient by vehicle. This quieter residential location may appeal to individuals and families seeking a more peaceful setting.

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Deane Hill Place

401 Catherine Mcauley Way, Knoxville, TN 37919
Overview of Deane Hill Place

Serving residents for 27 years, Deane Hill Place is a two-story assisted living community in Knoxville, Tennessee. The community at 401 Catherine McAuley Way is administered by Caroline Brooks Wilder under Knoxville AL/MC. With 124 beds and a two-story building layout, Deane Hill Place, to fit different needs and preferences, offers studio and studio deluxe room options. The neighborhood scores 40 on the Walk Score scale, so some errands are walkable, with most trips requiring transportation.

Occupants with pets or who would like to keep one can do so at the pet-friendly home. Its long tenure in Knoxville has allowed it to establish relationships and integrate into the surrounding neighborhood.

State inspections conducted by the Tennessee Department of Health have primarily underscored administrative documentation and operational practices. The facility has upheld compliance with routine regulatory requirements.

Deane Hill Place offers a stable, established option with a reasonable size and pet-friendly policies, noteworthy for families considering assisted living in Knoxville. An on-site tour provides a good sense of daily cultures, room options, and care approaches.

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Overview of Nhc HealthCare, Farragut

The National HealthCare Corporation or the NHC Farragut strives in providing short-term skilled nursing and rehabilitative care; they have been awarded twice for their recognition for the ‘Customer Approved Award’ and the ‘Employee Approved Award’ by the Customers for Outstanding Experience.

They provide housing options for assisted living, memory care, hospice care, and home care; management and staff are dedicated to ensuring that residents live comfortably in their new homes. NHC Healthcare Farragut strives in working every day with quality service to its residents so that residents maintain a level of independence and individuality.

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Overview of Brookdale Dogwood Creek

Located in the scenic neighborhood of Germantown, TN, Brookdale Dogwood Creek is a renowned senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents here enjoy stylish apartments and restaurant-style dining, fostering a vacation-like atmosphere where they can trade home upkeep for leisurely pursuits. Social butterflies can relish in movie nights with friends or unwind in private, pet-friendly apartments.

With 24/7 emergency response available, peace of mind is assured while seniors focus on what they love most. At Brookdale Dogwood Creek, residents enjoy a seamless transition between different levels of care if their needs change, ensuring care without disrupting their lifestyle. Amenities include a bustling calendar of activities—from fitness classes to arts and crafts—that cater to diverse interests. Memory care programs are personalized to preserve individual identity, offering engaging activities like dancing and gardening to enhance residents’ quality of life.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    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.

  • 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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Senior Communities in Tennessee at a glance

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 Senior Communities in Tennessee

What is senior living?

Senior communities are residential settings designed for adults aged 55 or older, with options ranging from active independent living to assisted living and memory care.

How many senior communities are listed on this page?

This page features 549 senior communities in Tennessee. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right senior community 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 senior communities 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.