Page 13 of Best Senior Communities in Tennessee

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Avg Walk Score: 36/ 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

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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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. 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.
River Oaks Place Loudon
SC
AL
MC
RC
Loudon
49
Facility 49
TN AVG 88
Rank #351 / 425
Yes
27
Facility 27
TN AVG 36
Rank #329 / 520
Private / Companion Suites
27
Facility 27
TN AVG 27
Rank #195 / 386
--Shelley HicksRiver Oaks Place Loudon, LLC
546 days
Facility 546 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #69 / 182
7238.9%61.1%4.2%8.3%15.3%9.7%18.1%23.6%9.7%11.1%4.2%95.8%-
Elmcroft of Hamilton Place
SC
AL
IL
MC
RC
Chattanooga (Cannondale)
60
Facility 60
TN AVG 88
Rank #289 / 425
No
45
Facility 45
TN AVG 36
Rank #184 / 520
Studio
29
Facility 29
TN AVG 27
Rank #163 / 386
-A+Timothy P. CookEc Opco Hamilton Place, LLC
74 days
Facility 74 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #167 / 182
4928.6%71.4%0%0%8.2%16.3%30.6%14.3%10.2%20.4%8.2%89.8%2%
Deane Hill Place
SC
AL
IL
MC
RC
Knoxville (Deane Hill)
124
Facility 124
TN AVG 88
Rank #71 / 425
Yes
40
Facility 40
TN AVG 36
Rank #230 / 520
Studio / Studio Deluxe
27
Facility 27
TN AVG 27
Rank #195 / 386
--Caroline Brooks WilderKnoxville Al/Mc, LLC
323 days
Facility 323 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #127 / 182
8132.1%67.9%1.2%0%0%2.5%19.8%25.9%38.3%12.3%2.5%97.5%-
NHC HealthCare in Franklin
SC
HC
HOS
NH
SNF
Franklin
44
Facility 44
TN AVG 88
Rank #376 / 425
No
47
Facility 47
TN AVG 36
Rank #166 / 520
-
55
Facility 55
TN AVG 27
Rank #2 / 386
20.5%
Facility 20.5%
TN AVG 73.1%
Rank #268 / 268
A+Chelsey Foster NorrisNhc Healthcare/Franklin, LLC547 days4332.6%67.4%0%2.3%14%20.9%20.9%18.6%16.3%7%-100%-
Rockbridge Oaks
SC
AL
IL
MC
Chattanooga (Concord Heights)
74
Facility 74
TN AVG 88
Rank #230 / 425
Yes
35
Facility 35
TN AVG 36
Rank #269 / 520
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
5
Facility 5
TN AVG 27
Rank #370 / 386
51.4%
Facility 51.4%
TN AVG 73.1%
Rank #229 / 268
A+Tammy CainTn Rockbridge Property LLC-9046.7%53.3%0%1.1%10%3.3%14.4%24.4%26.7%20%7.8%91.1%1.1%
The Villages of Murfreesboro
SC
IL
MC
Murfreesboro
22
Facility 22
TN AVG 88
Rank #419 / 425
Yes
27
Facility 27
TN AVG 36
Rank #329 / 520
1 Bed / 2 Bed
8
Facility 8
TN AVG 27
Rank #348 / 386
95.5%
Facility 95.5%
TN AVG 73.1%
Rank #20 / 268
A+Hope RogersGoodworks Unlimited, LLC
567 days
Facility 567 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #63 / 182
2317.4%82.6%0%4.3%0%0%4.3%39.1%21.7%30.4%-100%-
The Capstone at Station Camp
SC
AL
MC
Gallatin
124
Facility 124
TN AVG 88
Rank #71 / 425
Yes
31
Facility 31
TN AVG 36
Rank #303 / 520
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74.2%
Facility 74.2%
TN AVG 73.1%
Rank #149 / 268
-Will HendricksGallatin Slp, LLC
344 days
Facility 344 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #121 / 182
7250%50%1.4%5.6%0%18.1%23.6%13.9%16.7%20.8%-95.8%4.2%
Morning Pointe of Knoxville
SC
AL
MC
Knoxville
81
Facility 81
TN AVG 88
Rank #204 / 425
Yes
2
Facility 2
TN AVG 36
Rank #507 / 520
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
7
Facility 7
TN AVG 27
Rank #357 / 386
80.2%
Facility 80.2%
TN AVG 73.1%
Rank #115 / 268
-Kristy RitchWestland Medical Investors LLC
620 days
Facility 620 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #51 / 182
7614.5%85.5%1.3%0%0%2.6%5.3%15.8%27.6%47.4%-100%-
Morning Pointe of Spring Hill
SC
AL
MC
Spring Hill
80
Facility 80
TN AVG 88
Rank #207 / 425
Yes
24
Facility 24
TN AVG 36
Rank #358 / 520
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
8
Facility 8
TN AVG 27
Rank #348 / 386
87.5%
Facility 87.5%
TN AVG 73.1%
Rank #59 / 268
-Alicia ArmstrongSpring Hill Medical Investors LLC
554 days
Facility 554 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #66 / 182
10521%79%0%0%0%2.9%11.4%18.1%34.3%33.3%-100%-
Brookdale Rock Springs
SC
AL
Kingsport
70
Facility 70
TN AVG 88
Rank #249 / 425
Yes
21
Facility 21
TN AVG 36
Rank #373 / 520
Studio
48
Facility 48
TN AVG 27
Rank #14 / 386
-A+Kimberly DahlgrenEmeritus Corporation
530 days
Facility 530 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #73 / 182
6328.6%71.4%0%0%0%12.7%14.3%28.6%19%25.4%-100%-

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every TN community we track that reports that metric, not just the 547 on this page.

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Overview of River Oaks Place Loudon

Discover River Oaks Place Loudon, a premier community in the heart of Loudon, TN, specializing in assisted Living and memory care services. Surrounded by history and offering picturesque views of the Tennessee River and Smoky Mountains, this community features 40 beautifully designed suites in a historic building, perfect for seniors requiring personalized care. Here, residents can choose from well-appointed and cozy accommodations with several floor plans based on their preferences.

The community provides cozy living spaces, craft and hobby areas, covered patios, and a beauty salon, all within a tranquil, six-acre wooded hilltop. Residents can enjoy personalized assistance, wellness programs, and a variety of activities that foster engagement and social interaction. With its rich history and welcoming atmosphere, River Oaks Place Loudon offers a truly comforting and supportive environment for seniors.

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Overview of Elmcroft of Hamilton Place

In the welcoming city of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Elmcroft of Hamilton Place is a dedicated assisted living community and Alzheimer’s Care. This warm and inviting residence is tailored to accommodate individuals needing daily living assistance.

Elmcroft of Hamilton Place maintains the assurance of a licensed Health Care Director readily available 24/7, ensuring residents’ well-being is a top priority. Furthermore, with around-the-clock staffing by trained healthcare professionals, residents can choose the level of care that suits their preferences and requirements.

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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 in Franklin

Nhc HealthCare in Franklin is an 80-bed, 24-hour skilled nursing healthcare center known for its reliability and expert team. With specialized physicians, nurse practitioners, therapists, and dedicated nursing staff, they ensure comprehensive care for residents. The facility boasts chef-approved meals curated by a dietitian and provides on-site rehabilitation and therapy services to enhance residents’ well-being. Daily assistance with personal living activities is a key offering, providing seniors with the support they need.

This community goes beyond the basics, offering a range of amenities and activities to enrich the lives of residents. From religious services and gardening areas to a beauty and barbershop, entertainment, housekeeping, and laundry services, NHC HealthCare strives to create a vibrant and comfortable environment for seniors. With a focus on both skilled nursing and the overall senior living experience, this facility stands as a reliable choice for those seeking quality care and an engaging community.

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Rockbridge Oaks

6698 Palms Ct, Chattanooga, TN 37421
Overview of Rockbridge Oaks

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.

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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.

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Overview of The Capstone at Station Camp

Have the finest retirement with the unique senior living community of The Capstone at Station Camp residing in the quiet residential street of Miss B. Boulevard, Gallatin, TN, that provides assisted living and memory care. Experience unmatched relaxation and security within the snug and spacious residences of the community including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Regarded as US News and World Reports’ Best Assisted Living in 2024, The Capstone at Station Camp continuously proves its high standard of care and assistance.

Enjoy a vacation-like retirement with engaging activities and enjoyable programs highlighting seniors’ interests and strengths. Delight with healthy and tasty meals that cater to nutritional requirements and preferences. With its pet-friendly spaces and fabulous amenities, The Capstone at Station Camp is a haven for seniors to enjoy every moment of their golden years and experience new things.

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Overview of Morning Pointe of Knoxville

Offering a peaceful retreat for active seniors, Morning Pointe of Knoxville in Knoxville, TN, is a lively senior living community that offers top-notch assisted living designed to help seniors live their best lives. Residents enjoy personalized care that supports their independence, along with medical assistance, transportation, and delicious meals. The vibrant community provides a range of activities, exercise programs, and group outings organized by a dedicated senior care team, ensuring that seniors stay engaged and active.

Morning Pointe of Knoxville fosters an elevated living experience and vibrant lifestyle with their array of engaging activities and fun amenities. With daily exercise and physical activities, creative and nurturing programs, and intergenerational events, there’s always something exciting to do. The community offers fresh, made-from-scratch meals in a welcoming dining environment and provides 24-hour personalized care services, including health and medication management, grooming assistance, and more.

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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

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Overview of Brookdale Rock Springs

Located in Kingsport, Tennessee, Brookdale Rock Springs is a luxury assisted living community that could be the perfect fit for those seeking an elegant, vacation-like lifestyle. The community’s pet-friendly apartments feature great natural light and ample space for visiting grandchildren, while basic utilities and maintenance are typically included to reduce residents’ worries. The caring staff is available 24/7 to respond to emergencies, providing residents with peace of mind.

At Brookdale Rock Springs, residents will find an inspiring community that empowers them to keep growing. The community offers a variety of amenities to enrich residents’ days, and the kind, supportive care associates are on hand to assist with daily living tasks like dressing and bathing, allowing residents to focus on their passions. The robust activities calendar keeps residents engaged, from attending church services and Bible studies to participating in fitness classes, walking clubs, movie nights, and live music performances. Residents can also savor delicious, restaurant-style meals in the elegant dining room, with seasonal menu options and the ability to accommodate special dietary requests.

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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 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 547 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.