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Overview of Kirby Pines

Kirby Pines is a luxurious life care community in Memphis, TN, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. The community is dedicated to improving older adults’ quality of life through a full continuum of care within a 60-acre setting. Housekeeping, laundry, transportation, and healthy meals are among the services provided to help residents maintain their independence. Through personalized care plans, the community strives to meet residents’ unique needs and preferences.

Games, fitness programs, and social events foster interactions and encourage residents to live actively. The community’s memory care setting can also accommodate up to 30 residents, ensuring their comfort and safety. Along with on-site amenities, like walking trails, an indoor pool, and four specialty dining rooms, local amenities in Memphis are also easily accessible. This life care community has comprehensive care options and upscale amenities, making it a great choice for senior living in Tennessee.

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Overview of Stones River Manor

Stones River Manor provides nursing home and skilled nursing care, assisted living, memory care, independent living, adult day care, and respite care in Murfreesboro, TN. Nursing home and skilled nursing care include licensed nursing on site around the clock. Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while residents maintain their own apartment.

Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Adult day care provides care during the day, while respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs time away.

Several care levels are available in one community. Stones River Manor may be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time and who may be able to remain in the same community. The community has 30 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other.

Total nurse staffing is 6 hours and 21 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nurse staffing time assigned to each resident. Medicare and private pay are accepted. Opened in 1977, Stones River Manor offers Assured Care and an Adult Day Program & Respite Care program.

Rehabilitation services and short term rehabilitation support recovery focused care for a limited stay. Amanda Pullias serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Westmoreland Health and Rehabilitation Center

Westmoreland Health and Rehabilitation Center provides nursing home, hospice, palliative, respite, and skilled nursing care in Westmoreland, TN. Skilled nursing and nursing care include licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while hospice care addresses end of life needs and palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom management. Respite care offers a short stay, which can suit a family whose usual caregiver needs time to recover or travel.

The center has 100 beds, and its 86% occupancy rate indicates that occupancy was below full capacity when measured. Total nurse staffing is 3h 5m per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nurse staffing time counted for each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families public program and out of pocket payment routes.

Lakyn Harper serves as the administrator, and LP Westmoreland operates the center. The combination of nursing, hospice, palliative, and respite services may be a good fit for someone whose care needs include ongoing nursing support, comfort focused care, or a temporary stay.

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Overview of Tennessee State Veterans‘ Home – Clarksville

Tennessee State Veteran’s Home prides itself on its excellent resident-centered approach to senior recovery. Specializing in long-term nursing care and short-term rehabilitation, the nursing home offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere where residents are guaranteed to be treated with honor, dignity, and respect in a family-like environment.

The nursing home for veterans provides comprehensive results-driven programs that specifically cater to the varying needs of its residents. TSVH offers 24-hour skilled nursing therapies, rehabilitative services, licensed nurses, social services, housekeeping, and linen services. Amenities include restaurant-style dining areas, an on-site hair salon, wheelchair-accessible apartment features, spacious indoor common areas, and outdoor common areas.

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Overview of Magnolia Healthcare and Rehabilitation

Magnolia Healthcare and Rehabilitation is a nursing home in Columbia, TN, offering rehabilitation and skilled nursing. Fostering comfort and healing, the community strives to provide older adults with a clean and welcoming environment. With 24-hour care, a fine dining program, and health services, residents experience a maintenance-free lifestyle. The community also works closely with residents to meet their needs and preferences.

Music therapy, recreational activities, and light exercises aim to keep residents active and gain meaningful experiences. Cozy, private rooms, a beauty shop, and a spacious dining room are also available for residents’ comfort and wellness. Situated near I-65, Maury Regional Hospital, and other local amenities, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. This nursing home is dedicated to helping older adults thrive in retirement, making it a good option for senior living in Tennessee.

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AHC Clarksville

900 Professional Park Dr, Clarksville, TN 37040
Overview of Ahc Clarksville

The American Health Communities (AHC) Cumberland is Clarksville’s skilled nursing and rehabilitation home. Quality nursing homes aim to change the meaning of recovery for seniors through the exceptional care delivered by their patient-friendly staff to offer the best care possible for their residents. Ahc Clarksville strives to have all its residents experience the comprehensive and exemplary care offered.

The community boasts its Collaborative Care Plans that offer physicians, nurses, therapists, dietary specialists, and social workers who are directly involved in the holistic care of each resident. Speech, physical, and occupational needs are also provided, and outpatient rehabilitation services are available.

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Overview of Signature Healthcare of Putnam County

Signature Healthcare of Putnam County is a nursing home in Cookeville, TN offering skilled nursing and respite care. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while respite care offers a short term stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. These services make the community a good fit for someone who needs ongoing nursing care or a temporary care arrangement.

The community has 175 beds, placing it among larger communities with more residents, staff and usually more programming. Rehabilitation services and short term rehab support residents recovering during a temporary stay. There is a salon and spa for personal grooming within the community, along with religious services and a full time chaplain for regular spiritual support.

Total nurse staffing is 3 hours 10 minutes per resident per day, which is the daily nurse time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to cover eligible care or services. Paula Boone serves as administrator, and LP Cookeville operates the community.

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Avina Milwaukee

437 Alexian Way, Signal Mountain, TN 37377
Overview of Avina Milwaukee

Avina Milwaukee is a retirement community in Signal Mountain, TN, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. With a 185-bed capacity, the community maintains a lively, welcoming environment for older adults’ comfort and safety. Along with its multiple levels of care, flexible dining options, housekeeping, laundry, and utilities, except phone, are also provided. To provide personalized care plans, the community strives to understand residents’ unique needs and habits.

Exercises, fun events, and games provide residents with more opportunities to socialize and live actively. For residents’ leisure and wellness, a salon and barbershop, garden areas, and spacious communal areas are provided. The community is also easily accessible, as it is located near Rainbow Lake Wilderness Park, Julia Falls, and other local amenities. As one of the trusted options for senior living in Tennessee, the community ensures older adults can age in place with its comprehensive care options.

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Overview of Life Care Center of Ooltewah

The resident this place is built for needs two things braided together: nursing care that does not stop, and therapy aimed at getting some ground back. Life Care Center of Ooltewah in Ooltewah, Tennessee, keeps licensed nursing on site at any hour and runs rehabilitation services alongside it.

One hundred twenty beds sit under the license.

Medicare and private pay are the two routes in, Medicare covering skilled care after a qualifying hospital stay and private funds covering the rest directly. A salon handles grooming inside the building. Ashley Borja serves as administrator, and Ooltewah Medical Investors Limited Partn operates the home.

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The Pearl of Fairview

7112 Old Nashville Highway, Fairview, TN 37062
Overview of The Pearl of Fairview

Situated in Fairview, Tennessee, The Pearl of Fairview supplies assisted living, specialized memory care, hospice, and palliative care. Residents in the assisted living section get assistance with routine activities like dressing, bathing, and managing medications. For seniors dealing with cognitive decline, the memory care wing features a secured layout with dedicated supervision to prevent wandering. Having multiple care levels across 74 beds enables residents to adjust their support services seamlessly as health demands change.

The property features expansive outdoor areas, including gardens, courtyards, and walking paths. Indoor activity choices range from art workshops and gardening programs to salon visits. Dining centers on a restaurant-style setup with multiple menu choices daily. Operated by The Pearl at Fairview under administrator Rebekah Tidwell, the location registers a walk score of 40, meaning routine off-site trips require vehicular transit.

Interested representatives seeking a multi-tiered senior community in Fairview can contact the staff to review open accommodations or plan a facility tour.

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Weighting overview

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    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    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 Sentiment
  • 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.