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Overview of Ave Maria Home Assisted Living

Ave Maria Home Assisted Living offers assisted living, memory care, hospice care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing care in Bartlett, TN. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing services, and hospice care supports residents with end of life needs.

The range of care can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community. Ave Maria Home Assisted Living opened in 1956 and has 101 beds. Medicaid is accepted for eligible residents whose resources may not cover a long stay, while Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence.

Residents can use transportation for shopping and doctor appointments, so those rides do not have to be arranged separately. A salon is available for personal grooming, and rehabilitation services, including short term rehabilitation, support recovery focused care after an illness or hospital stay. Pastoral care provides access to spiritual support.

The area has a Walk Score of 43 and is car dependent, meaning most errands require a car or a ride rather than a short walk. Ave Maria Home operates the community, and Caralena Lawrence serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Poplar Estates Retirement Center

Opened in 1998, Poplar Estates Retirement Center offers assisted living and memory care in Columbia, TN. The community’s supervised environment can accommodate those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. 24-hour staffing is also available to ensure accessibility of care at all times.

The community has 58 beds, promoting an environment where staff and residents can get to know one another. Residents can also use the on-site beauty salon and barbershop for hair services. Moreover, an in-house pharmacy provides pharmacy services, so residents do not need to leave the community for them. A courtyard is also available.

A Walk Score of 77 places the area in the very walkable band, so most errands can be handled on foot, and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Jennifer Nicole Diehl serves as the administrator, and Columbia Senior Living operates the community.

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Overview of Rosewood Manor

Rosewood Manor provides assisted living and nursing care in Columbia, TN. Assisted living helps residents with daily tasks while they continue living in their own space, while nursing care provides nursing support for ongoing care needs. Having both care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move elsewhere.

Rosewood Manor has 68 beds, with staff available around the clock. Help is available at any hour, and therapy and rehabilitation services support residents working toward mobility or recovery goals. Recreation and activities offer structured ways to spend the day, while transportation is available for residents who need a ride and no longer drive themselves. A Walk Score of 77 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still be able to get out independently.

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Overview of Cherrywood Post Acute

Cherrywood Post Acute is a nursing home in Mc Kenzie, TN, offering hospice care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care around the clock, while hospice care focuses on comfort for someone nearing the end of life and palliative care addresses comfort and symptom relief during serious illness. Respite care provides a short stay for a resident while a regular caregiver travels, rests, or recovers.

The community also provides Short-Term Rehab and rehabilitation services, giving a resident a temporary setting for therapy during recovery from an illness, injury, or hospital stay. An expansive rehab gym supports those services, while spacious courtyards and common areas give residents places to spend time beyond their rooms. Cherrywood Post Acute may be a good fit for someone who needs skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, or temporary caregiver relief.

Cherrywood Post Acute has 99 beds. Total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 23 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted.

Stephanie Warbritton serves as administrator, and Mckenzie SNF Healthcare operates the community.

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Overview of Trezevant

Trezevant is a life care community in Memphis, TN, that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Featuring a modern setting with a touch of traditional Southern style, the community ensures older adults are comfortable and safe. Three healthy meals, personal laundry, and housekeeping are also provided to enrich residents’ daily living. The community also features a higher-than-average caregiver-to-resident ratio, ensuring residents receive the utmost attention and care.

Entertainment options and planned social activities are conducted to keep residents active and socially engaged. Along with a variety of studio to two-bedroom accommodations, spacious communal spaces are also available on-site, ensuring residents can rest comfortably. Public transportation and other local amenities are also available nearby, ensuring residents have convenient access to leisure and necessities. With a wide range of care options, this life care community is ideal for senior living in Tennessee.

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Overview of Westwood Health and Rehabilitation

Westwood Health and Rehabilitation is a nursing home in Decaturville, TN, offering skilled nursing care with licensed nurses on site around the clock. Short term rehabilitation and therapy support residents who need temporary care focused on rehabilitation. Respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover.

The community has 90 beds, with private and semi-private rooms. A private room gives one resident a space of their own, while a semi-private room means sharing the living space. Barber and beauty services are available on site, so residents can receive grooming services without arranging travel elsewhere.

Nurse staffing totals 3h 2m per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, allowing families to use applicable public benefits or pay directly for care. Melinda M. Wade serves as administrator, and Black Wolf Healthcare operates the community; Westwood Health and Rehabilitation may be a good fit for someone who needs ongoing nursing care, short term rehabilitation, or a temporary respite stay.

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Overview of Life Care Center of East Ridge

Life Care Center of East Ridge is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center. The upscale nursing home aims to change the meaning of skilled nursing and rehabilitation for seniors through the exceptional care delivered by their patient-friendly staff to offer the best care possible for their residents. Life Care Center can be trusted as a safe and secure community that cares for every patient’s needs.
Convenience and hassle-free living are the center of Life Care Center services: medication management, post-surgical care, and wound care. Their 24-hour skilled nursing care services provide compassionate care as their utmost priority. Other benefits include 24/7 easy admissions, fall prevention, IV therapy, discharge planning, and case management.

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Overview of The Village at Germantown

The Village at Germantown offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Germantown, TN. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision, and skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock, so a resident’s care can continue within the community as needs grow. The range may suit someone who wants independent living now or may need assisted living, memory care, or skilled nursing over time.

The 60 bed community is administered by Julie Elizabeth Repking. Total nurse staffing is 6 hours and 50 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time assigned to each resident. Medicare and private pay are accepted. Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, while private pay means the family pays directly.

Therapy and rehabilitation are available on site, so residents can receive rehabilitation services without arranging outside transportation. Three on site restaurants, including the Monarch Fine Dining Room, Café Bistro, and Polo Lounge & Grille, provide dining choices within the community. A fitness center, heated saltwater pool, gardens, courtyards, walking paths, putting green, and outdoor firepits support exercise and time outdoors, while scheduled transportation serves medical appointments, shopping, and educational and cultural events.

Respite care is available, including 10 free days each year in the Healthcare Center. Families therefore have a short term care option when a usual caregiver needs time away. A Walk Score of 63 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot for a resident who wants limited access to nearby destinations without driving.

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Overview of Hardin Home Nursing Home

Operating since 1992, Hardin Home Nursing Home provides nursing home, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing within a 39-bed capacity in Savannah, TN. Residents have access to a variety of services with 24-hour staffing available. The community also provides specialized care in a secure environment for those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.

Additionally, respite care provides a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Rehabilitation services also support residents working to recover or maintain function, and activity and recreation programs provide organized opportunities for participation.

The area has a Walk Score of 60 and is somewhat walkable, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still complete select errands independently. Medicaid is accepted as a payment option. Michael C. Reeves serves as administrator, and J. Park and Son operates the community.

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Overview of Spring Meadows Health & Rehabilitation

Spring Meadows Health & Rehabilitation provides skilled nursing and memory care in Clarksville, TN. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for residents who may be at risk of wandering. The community may be a good fit for someone who needs nursing support alongside dementia care.

The community has 121 beds. Short term rehabilitation offers a temporary stay focused on recovery and therapy, while long term care supports residents who need ongoing assistance. Dementia care is also available. Jennifer Robinson serves as the administrator, and Spring Meadows SNF Operations operates the community.

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Weighting overview

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    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
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    Visual Media
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    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
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    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.

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  • Review Volume
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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

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  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

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  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

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  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

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  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
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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.

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  • 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.