Page 13 of Best Senior Communities in Tennessee

Overview of Fountains of Franklin

Fountains of Franklin provides assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Franklin, TN. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication, while independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone living with dementia, and the range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time.

The community has 77 beds. Residents can choose one-bedroom or two-bedroom residences, giving an individual or couple a layout suited to their household size. A salon and spa provide grooming and personal care within the community, while landscaped outdoor areas and a courtyard offer designated places to spend time outside.

Religious services are available for residents who want worship included in their community routine, and rehabilitation services support residents who need therapy while living there. Respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Pets are allowed, so residents may continue living with a pet; Patricia Corvin Caron is the administrator, and Laurie Evans Ross is the director.

Overview of Brookdale at Home® Memphis

Brookdale at Home® Memphis is a home care provider in Germantown, Tennessee, that has been providing personal care and respite care for 48 years. Operated by S-H OpCo Germantown, LLC and administered by Sandra Enfinger, it operates as part of the Brookdale Dogwood Creek.

The agency focuses on companion care, personal care, and respite services, supporting older adults who wish to remain in a home-based environment while receiving daily assistance.

Overview of Morning Pointe of Spring Hill

Located in Spring Hill, TN, Morning Pointe of Spring Hill is an excellent senior living community that offers assisted living services. A licensed and clinical team is available to provide exceptional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Residents can rest comfortably in their well-appointed apartments with access to convenient services like housekeeping and laundry services.

The community further enhances residents’ quality of life with care services, including assistance with daily living, medication management, periodic check ups, personal grooming assistance, and incontinence care. Residents stay active and engaged with a broad range of daily programming and activities. The community also provides amenities like a beauty/barbershop, walking trails, pharmacy services, screened in patios and courtyards, and transportation services for residents’ comfort and enjoyment

Overview of Viva Senior Living at Oak Ridge

Viva Senior Living at Oak Ridge provides assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Oak Ridge, TN. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, toileting, and dining, while independent living supports private living without daily care. Memory care offers secured supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care gives a family caregiver a short stay option when they need to travel or recover.

The range of care levels can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community. Viva Senior Living at Oak Ridge has 62 beds. Housing includes private and companion rooms, along with one bedroom and two bedroom rooms, so one resident can have a private room while two people moving together can share a companion or larger room.

Monthly pricing ranges from $2,675 to $4,250, giving families lower and upper figures for initial budgeting. Residents can keep pets. Farm to table dining allows them to eat meals within the community, while a landscaped garden and patio provide outdoor space. Daily activities, trips, and social programs offer scheduled ways to spend time and participate in community programming.

A Walk Score of 45 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. The community is in Jackson Square. Angelia Cox serves as the administrator, and Oak Ridge AL OpCo operates the community.

Overview of Life Care Center of Hickory Woods

Thirty-nine days is the average stay at Life Care Center of Hickory Woods, which tells you most of what you need to know about the population it primarily serves. This is a post-acute setting: a 56-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in the Hickory Woods Estates neighborhood of Antioch, Tennessee, built for people moving through recovery rather than putting down permanent roots. Fifty-five years in operation at the same address on Murfreesboro Pike.

Currently, 45 of those 56 beds are occupied. Total nursing time runs 4 hours and 1 minute per resident per day, distributed across registered nurses at 45 minutes, LPNs at 1 hour and 15 minutes, and nurse aides at 2 hours and 16 minutes. Staffing runs 24 hours a day. A certified dietitian is on staff, and rehabilitation services are available on-site.

Beyond clinical care, the facility offers more than the basics: a fine dining program, a beauty salon and barber shop, landscaped grounds and courtyards, a library, transportation services, and complimentary wireless internet. A full-time, certified activity director runs a daily schedule, and family and resident councils meet regularly. Pet visitors are welcome. Room options include private and semiprivate configurations, each with a private bathroom.

Payment is accepted through Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, which gives families some flexibility on the financial side. The community re-entry program supports residents who are working toward discharge back to home or another community setting. Alex Butaud is the executive director; Jamie Hercules serves as administrator. The facility is operated by Highland Park Medical Investors, LLC.

For families navigating a post-acute placement in the Nashville area, this is a facility where the facts and the setup align: short average stays, 24-hour nursing coverage, on-site rehab, and a payment mix that accommodates most coverage pathways.

Offering a safe haven for senior loved ones with Alzheimer’s or dementia, Rockbridge Oaks in Chattanooga, provides the exceptional  Valeo™ memory care program in a peaceful, park-like setting. This memory care facility prioritizes personalized attention with a boutique-style approach, fostering a close-knit environment where residents feel secure and understood.

A compassionate team of professionals crafts individualized care plans to support each resident’s cognitive and physical needs, ensuring a sense of dignity and well-being. Residents are also treated to beautiful landscaped grounds with walking paths, perfect for enjoying the outdoors, socializing at the pet park or gathering for cookouts at the grilling stations. Spacious apartment options, ranging from studios to two-bedrooms, provide modern amenities with warm finishes, creating a comfortable and familiar atmosphere.

Overview of StoryPoint Cordova (HarborChase)

Located in Cordova, TN, StoryPoint Cordova (HarborChase) is a dedicated senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living and memory care. Residents enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle in their snug and elegant accommodations, with a wide selection of floor plans to choose from. The community provides various assistance to those needing extra care and support, including 24-hour licensed support, help with daily living activities, companion care, and mobility assistance.

With just the right amount of care and support, residents can continue living an independent lifestyle with plenty of time for leisure and enrichment. The community conducts a wide array of interesting activities and fitness programs to keep residents active, healthy, and entertained. Residents also enjoy a personalized dining experience, consisting of carefully prepared meals that cater to their dietary needs and tastes. Here, residents are given access to the necessities of a fulfilling retirement life.

The Capstone at Station Camp offers assisted living and memory care in Gallatin, TN. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Both care levels are available on one campus. That may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving to a different level of care can happen without leaving the community. The community has 124 beds and allows pets, so a resident may be able to bring a companion animal when moving in.

Will Hendricks serves as the administrator, and Gallatin SLP operates the community. A Walk Score of 31 places the area in a car dependent setting, meaning most errands require a car or a ride. The Capstone at Station Camp may be a good fit for someone who needs help with daily activities or a secured setting with supervision for memory related needs.

Overview of The Villages of Murfreesboro

Providing both independent living and memory care, The Villages of Murfreesboro is a senior living community in the Willowoak Trail neighborhood of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, about 3.5 miles from the city center. The community is operated by Goodworks Unlimited, LLC, with Hope Rogers serving as the administrator. With both levels of care in one community, residents can receive more support if their needs change without relocating.

The two-story community has 22 beds and offers one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. It has been serving residents for 8 years. About 21 of its 22 beds are occupied, giving it an occupancy rate of about 96%. Residents stay an average of 567 days, suggesting that many choose to make the community their long-term home rather than staying for a short time.

Amenities on-site include a dog park, fitness room, card room, activity room, coffee bar, salon, and barbershop. Transportation services, fitness programs, and recreation activities are also available. Pets are welcome in the community, so residents can keep a longtime companion after moving in.

The area has a Walk Score of 27, which is somewhat walkable. A few nearby errands can be completed on foot, but most trips require a car. Families comparing communities in the Murfreesboro area should consider that tradeoff alongside the range of amenities available on the property.