Page 21 of Best Senior Communities in Tennessee

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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. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative 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.
Shannondale Well Park
SC
NH
SNF
Knoxville
49No 43 -- 42.9% -Steven TottyCovenant Living At Shannondale148 days4434.1%65.9%2.3%2.3%2.3%4.5%18.2%18.2%22.7%29.5%100%
The Arbors at Heritage Place
SC
ADC
HC
HOS
MC
RC
Lexington (Beech River)
24Yes-Studio- 83.3% -Brandi BeamonAmericare At Heritage Place Assisted Liv105 days1921.1%78.9%0%5.3%5.3%5.3%5.3%42.1%26.3%10.5%100%
Charter Senior Living of White House
SC
AL
MC
NH
RC
White House
104No 34 Alcove / Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed2--Sheri GibsonWhite House Senior Partners, LLC75 days6530.8%69.2%0%0%0%0%13.8%30.8%30.8%24.6%100%
The Health Center at Richland Place
SC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Nashville (West Meade)
107No 54 -34 91.3% -Hunter Blake HarrisRichland Place, Inc-------------
Bethany Center for Rehabilitation and Healing
SC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Nashville (Townhomes Of Shadow Glen)
180No 69 -34 92.2% -Dwight OsteenBethany Center For Rehabilitation And Healing-------------
Richland Place Healthcare Center
SC
AL
HOS
IL
NH
SNF
Nashville
30Yes 19 -- 76.7% -Hunter Blake HarrisRichland Place, Inc391 days3122.6%77.4%0%0%0%3.2%9.7%6.5%32.3%48.4%100%
Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation
SC
NH
SNF
Mcminnville
42No 5 Private / Semi-Private Rooms- 59.5% -Jessica CopeMcminnville Tn Opco, LLC361 days4932.7%67.3%2%0%0%8.2%10.2%22.4%28.6%28.6%98%
Haywood Post Acute
SC
AL
HOS
IL
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Brownsville
115No 67 -34 82.5% -Christopher ChildressDupree Snf Healthcare, LLC-------------
West Meade Place LLP
SC
NH
SNF
Nashville (West Meade)
120No 54 -39 84.8% A+James L. WrightWest Meade Place LLP-------------
NHC HealthCare Chattanooga
SC
HC
HOS
NH
SNF
Chattanooga (Glenwood)
200No 34 -55 87.5% A+Anthony Joseph RaffaNhc Healthcare/Chattanooga, LLC-------------
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Overview of Shannondale Well Park

Shannondale Well Park is an award-winning nursing home in Knoxville, TN, that offers short-term rehabilitation. The community’s nurturing and welcoming environment can accommodate up to 30 older adults, ensuring they are well-cared for during their stay. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy, as well as respite services, are also provided to improve residents’ living experiences. With its faith-based approach, the community works closely with residents to develop care plans tailored to their unique needs and preferences.

Light exercises, social gatherings, and themed events ensure residents can stay active and make friends. State-of-the-art rehabilitation equipment is also available to help residents thrive in their later years. Located in the peaceful residential area of Knoxville, near restaurants, shops, and public transportation, residents have quick access to their necessities. As one of the highly regarded nursing homes in Tennessee, Shannondale Well Park ensures older adults can live to their potential in retirement.

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Overview of The Arbors at Heritage Place

Discover a supportive and nurturing living environment at The Arbors at Heritage Place, a blissful senior living community in Lexington, TN, offering compassionate memory care, respite care, rehabilitation, hospice care, and an Adult day Club. Residents can maintain their independence while receiving assistance with tasks such as bathing, dressing, medication management, meal preparation, and housekeeping. The community offers a variety of lovely studio apartments, providing residents with comfortable residence with convenient access to care services.

Committed to making everyday an exciting experience, the community fosters spontaneous engagement with their wide array of stimulating activities inspired by residents’ interests and current capabilities. Dining experience is personalized to accommodate residents’ varying nutritional needs and preferences, featuring well-curated menu and dishes that are both healthy and tasty. With an array of health & wellness activities, such as meditation classes, volunteering programs, church services, and fun group outings, residents are guaranteed to thrive holistically.

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Overview of Charter Senior Living of White House

Situated in White House, TN, Charter Senior Living of White House is an excellent senior living community that specializes in Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Short-Term Stays. The community promotes wellness and independence by providing personalized support with the help of dedicated caregivers, nurses, and leadership team. A variety of floor plans are available, including studios, one-bedrooms, and two-bedroom apartments with emergency call systems for residents’ security and peace of mind.

At Charter Senior Living of White House, residents are always out and about, with a wide array of engaging activities available both on-site and off-site. Residents can look forward to an exquisite dining experience with carefully curated menus based on residents’ preferences and dietary requirements. With a plethora of amenities like a wellness center that provides various therapies and compassionate services, the community ensures residents live a meaningful life.

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Overview of The Health Center at Richland Place

The Health Center at Richland Place offers skilled nursing, assisted living, and independent living in Nashville, Tennessee. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living supports daily tasks and independent living provides private living with community services rather than daily care. Several care levels may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

Respite care and short term rehabilitation are available for temporary stays. Respite can help when a usual caregiver needs time away, while rehabilitation supports a resident who needs recovery before returning to a prior living arrangement. Rehabilitation services give residents recovery focused support as part of their care.

The community has 107 beds, with total nurse staffing of 4 hours and 28 minutes per resident each day, representing the combined daily nursing time assigned per resident. Medicare and private pay are accepted, giving families two payment routes for eligible services and stays. A Walk Score of 54 places the area in the somewhat walkable range, so some errands can be completed on foot, although a resident who no longer drives may still need a ride for other trips. Hunter Blake Harris administers The Health Center at Richland Place, which is operated by Richland Place.

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Overview of Bethany Center for Rehabilitation and Healing

Bethany Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is a community that proudly elevates the recovery experience of its residents. A premier nursing home that has been awarded a list of accolades, some of which are from the U.S. News and World Report ranking them as the Best Nursing Home; they have exceeded expectations for its short-term care. Bethany Center is a tightly-knit community where residents are able to relax and renew themselves.
A member of the CareRite healthcare, Bethany Center offers an array of recovery services that help a fast healing journey– orthopedic rehabilitation, short-term and long-term rehabilitation, amputee care, and wound care. Other luxurious services include its chef-prepared meals in a restaurant-style dining service. 

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Overview of Richland Place Healthcare Center

Richland Place Healthcare Center provides nursing home, skilled nursing, assisted living, hospice care, and independent living in Nashville, TN. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, and hospice care includes general inpatient hospice services.

Having several care levels may make Richland Place a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time, since care can continue within the community as those needs change. The community opened in 1993 and has 30 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Richland Place operates the community, and Hunter Blake Harris serves as administrator.

The starting price is $15,000, but the available facts do not connect that amount to a specific care level or explain what it includes. Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families several stated ways to cover care depending on eligibility and financial resources. Total nurse staffing is 3h 19m per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident.

Residents can use the swimming pool, salon, barber, spa, and rehabilitation services without arranging those features elsewhere. Restaurant style dining includes a chef prepared meal, while lunch and dinner are available for an additional charge. Residents with special dietary needs can receive meal ordering advice from the dining manager or staff dietitian.

Pets are allowed. Planned social engagements, recreational activities, and special activities give residents scheduled ways to participate in community programming.

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Overview of Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation

Nestled in the picturesque town of McMinnville, TN, Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation offers compassionate, skilled nursing and rehabilitation in a warm and supportive environment. This community is dedicated to delivering high-quality, personalized care that prioritizes each resident’s well-being, dignity, and quality of life through innovative methods. The elegantly designed private and semi-private rooms are thoughtfully crafted to provide both comfort and convenience, accommodating a variety of needs and preferences.

Residents can enjoy a wide selection of dining options and engaging activities that enrich the mind, body, and spirit. From virtual travel adventures to community outings, Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation is full of warmth, energy, and excitement. Every moment here is carefully designed to celebrate life, allowing each resident to enjoy a vibrant and fulfilling lifestyle in a place that feels like home.

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Overview of Haywood Post Acute

Offering skilled nursing and rehabilitation, ​​Haywood Post Acute is a 115-bed nursing home in Brownsville, TN. The community also provides Alzheimer’s and dementia care and hospice services for older adults with memory-related conditions and those terminally ill. With 24-hour staffing, residents have access to services around the clock.

Short-term stays are welcome, particularly for older adults whose primary caregiver needs time away, with respite services. Moreover, recovery support is given to help improve residents’ ability to function. Occupancy is at 82.5%, with residents receiving a total of 3 hours and 10 minutes of nursing care daily.

Additionally, rehabilitation services, including short-term rehab, provide temporary support for those recovering after an illness or injury, while subacute care addresses needs between hospital-level treatment and routine ongoing care. Programs also include complex wound care, behavioral health, and diabetes care, giving residents access to those types of support on-site. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted payment methods.

A Walk Score of 67 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete some nearby errands.

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Overview of West Meade Place

West Meade Place is a nursing home in Nashville, Tennessee, offering nursing care and skilled nursing. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while rehabilitative therapy supports residents working to regain or maintain function. The community may be a good fit for someone who needs ongoing nursing support or rehabilitation in a nursing home setting.

West Meade Place opened in 1992 and has 120 beds. Private suites provide a single living space, while semi-private suites can suit someone who prefers to share a room. Residents also have access to a salon, atrium, and outdoor garden area, offering places for personal grooming and time outside their rooms.

Rehabilitative therapy is available on site, so residents can receive therapy without arranging transportation elsewhere. Respiratory services and in-house dialysis are available for residents whose care plans include those services, while stroke and neurological care addresses those specific medical needs.

Total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 54 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. West Meade Place accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. James L. Wright serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Nhc HealthCare Chattanooga

The National HealthCare Corporation, or the NHC Chattanooga, strives to provide 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. Nhc HealthCare Chattanooga strives to work daily with quality service to its residents so that they maintain independence and individuality.
They also 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.

Contact NHC HealthCare Chattanooga

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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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.