The Lodge at Natchez Trace in Nashville, Tennessee feels more like a tight-knit family. Its location near the famous Loveless Café adds to the charm and warmth of the South. Its staff are not only dedicated professionals, but they are also trusted members of the community who have their own family members living at the Lodge. This home provides affordable care and patient protection to all of its residents, ensuring that they feel safe and secure in their new home. The community has a beautiful and functional design with high ceilings, well-lit interiors, and carefully curated decor.
They offer a wide range of amenities to residents such as housekeeping, concierge services, a salon and barbershop, manicured green grounds, and emergency call and response systems. Additionally, there’s a library, bistro, multiple dining halls, media room, and beautiful patios where residents can relax and enjoy the outdoors. With caring staff, beautiful design, and a range of amenities, residents can be assured that they are getting the best possible care in a community that supports each other.
Compare Senior Communities around Tennessee
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-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.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
SC (Senior Communities):
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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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.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Typical or reported average length of stay for residents, when the state publishes this aggregate figure.
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Percentage of residents reported as male in state demographics, shown as a whole-number percent.
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Percentage of residents reported as female in state demographics, shown as a whole-number percent.
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| The Lodge at Natchez Trace | SC AL MC | Nashville (Bellevue) | 122 | No | 47 | - | 11 | 41.0% | Russell Wade Ginder | Hsmtn/The Lodge Operating Company | 739 days | 55 | 34.5% | 65.5% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 0% | 7.3% | 9.1% | 20% | 21.8% | 36.4% | - | 100% | - |
| TerraBella Morristown | SC AL RC | Morristown (Crockett Ridge-Wildwood) | 62 | Yes | 3 | - | 27 | 80.6% | Lauren Greene | Morristown Al LLC | 613 days | 50 | 32% | 68% | 4% | 0% | 4% | 6% | 12% | 14% | 20% | 40% | 2% | 96% | 2% |
| American House Murfreesboro | SC AL MC RC | Murfreesboro (Palmer Heights) | 80 | Yes | 36 | - | 26 | 62.5% | Tonie Venable | Ec Opco Murfreesboro, LLC | 329 days | 89 | 50.6% | 49.4% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 9% | 13.5% | 16.9% | 15.7% | 16.9% | 24.7% | 7.9% | 92.1% | - |
| American House Lebanon | SC AL IL MC RC | Lebanon (West End Heights) | 82 | Yes | 39 | - | 26 | 80.5% | Rachel Cherry | Ec Opco Lebanon Tn, LLC | 415 days | 58 | 29.3% | 70.7% | 1.7% | 3.4% | 5.2% | 10.3% | 19% | 22.4% | 15.5% | 22.4% | - | 100% | - |
| Carriage House Inn | SC AL IL MC | Shelbyville | 49 | Yes | 48 | Private / Companion Suites | 22 | 89.8% | Dee Leeanne Reeves | Carriage House Inn Properties LLC | 608 days | 65 | 30.8% | 69.2% | 0% | 1.5% | 0% | 1.5% | 9.2% | 23.1% | 27.7% | 36.9% | 3.1% | 96.9% | - |
| Windsor Ridge Assisted Living | SC AL MC RC | Knoxville (Central Avenue Pike) | 70 | No | 29 | Studio | 27 | 80.0% | Bridgett Burchfield | Windsor Operator, LLC | 541 days | 102 | 38.2% | 61.8% | 0% | 1% | 2% | 2.9% | 14.7% | 16.7% | 25.5% | 37.3% | - | 100% | - |
| American House Bristol | SC AL MC RC | Bristol | 99 | Yes | 17 | - | 27 | 78.8% | Anita R. Plaster | Ec Opco Bristol, LLC | 444 days | 82 | 24.4% | 75.6% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 3.7% | 8.5% | 3.7% | 25.6% | 34.1% | 20.7% | - | 100% | - |
| Charter Senior Living of Jefferson City | SC AL MC RC | Jefferson City | 74 | Yes | - | Studio / Suite | 25 | 98.6% | Taylor Sanders | Snh Se Tenant Trs, Inc | 598 days | 117 | 36.8% | 63.2% | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.4% | 15.4% | 23.9% | 17.9% | 37.6% | - | 99.1% | 0.9% |
| Dyersburg Health and Rehabilitation Center | SC HOS MC NH PC RC SNF | Dyersburg | 123 | No | 36 | - | 34 | - | Blaine Miller | The Bay At Dyersburg Health And Rehabili | 644 days | 89 | 34.8% | 65.2% | 0% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 11.2% | 23.6% | 25.8% | 34.8% | - | 100% | - |
| Brookdale Mount Vernon Drive | SC MC | Cleveland | 40 | Yes | 31 | Suite | 48 | 67.5% | Amy Silvers | Blc-Wellington Gardens, LLC | 158 days | 56 | 32.1% | 67.9% | 0% | 0% | 5.4% | 1.8% | 19.6% | 30.4% | 17.9% | 25% | 3.6% | 94.6% | 1.8% |
Located in the foothills of the Great Smokey Mountains near Cherokee Lake, TerraBella Morristown is a pet-friendly Assisted Living community that offers residents the opportunity to thrive in mind and body. The community is minutes from historic downtown Morristown and provides individualized care plans to meet the needs of each resident. With 24/7 professional care and a licensed nurse on staff, TerraBella Morristown strives to maintain each resident’s health, wellness, and independence. The community plans a variety of activities catered to residents’ interests, from countryside excursions to game nights with friends. Residents can also relax or entertain in the inviting parlor, which features a baby grand piano and pool table.
TerraBella Morristown’s apartments offer privacy, storage space, and convenient access to amenities, activities, and dining. The community also provides lovely outdoor spaces for residents to enjoy the fresh air and sunshine. Additional amenities include scheduled transportation, a hair salon, weekly housekeeping and laundry services, and a robust social and recreational program. TerraBella Morristown is designed to ensure the comfort, convenience, and enjoyment of its residents.
Offering a maintenance-free lifestyle, American House Murfreesboro is a serene senior living community that offers exceptional assisted living, memory care, and respite stays. The community features a variety of studios and one-bedroom apartments that offers residents a comfy and secure residence. With 24-hour medical assistance and a compassionate onsite team, residents enjoy unmatched peace of mind, knowing that their needs will be taken care of anytime of the day.
At American House Murfreesboro, residents indulge in a warm and vibrant atmosphere with well-designed amenities, convenient services and engaging activities all designed around residents’ preferences and needs. Indulge in deliciously prepared meals catered to your dietary preferences and needs. Reignite your passions or discover new interests with an interesting calendar of activities and amenities. At American House Murfreesboro, you’ll enjoy a vibrant and well-supported living experience that elevates overall quality of life.
Tucked away in the quiet neighborhood of Lebanon, TN, American House Lebanon is an exceptional senior living community that offers assisted living, memory care, and respite stays. Featuring an array of studios and one-bedroom apartments, the community provides residents different options to find the residence that best fits their preferences and needs. Residents find comfort, knowing that a compassionate team is available 24/7 to support them. Residents in the memory care community are guaranteed exceptional support and gentle programming that enables them to live a meaningful life despite the challenges they are facing.
Committed to letting residents live confidently and independently in a vibrant environment, American House Lebanon conducts a diverse calendar of activities focused on health, wellness, and making connections. Residents enjoy the convenience of housekeeping, laundry, transportation, postal services, and on-site salon services. With most of the chores handled, residents live a life free of chores with more time to enjoy on-site live entertainments and common spaces like a day spa & jacuzzi, theater, library, activity & game room, and inviting gathering areas.
Discover the charm and warmth of Carriage House Inn in Shelbyville, TN, a premier destination where exceptional care meets vibrant living. With a comprehensive range of services independent living, assisted living, and memory care services, the community ensures personalized support for every resident. Having an experienced and devoted team, an exceptional experience is ensured. The community features a variety of carefully planned accommodations that suit comfort and individuality. Enjoy gracious living with annual events and an enjoyable dining experience.
Amenities abound, including a hobby area, library, TV lounge, a pet-friendly environment, and many more. Services that make living more comfortable are also available including wellness programs, housekeeping and linen services, and physician oversight on site. At Carriage House Inn, life is celebrated with joy, comfort, and excellence.
Serving the area since 1999, Windsor Ridge Assisted Living is a one-story, 70-bed assisted living community in Knoxville, Tennessee. Operating under Windsor Operator, LLC, with administrator Bridgett Burchfield overseeing daily operations, it maintains an 80 percent occupancy rate, indicating it operates near capacity.
The community occupies a moderately walkable neighborhood with a Walk Score of 29, so most errands and activities demand a quick drive. The area is typical of Knoxville’s residential settings, offering a calmer environment for residents. Windsor Ridge Assisted Living offers studio-style housing options for occupants needing assisted living support.
Windsor Ridge Assisted Living is subject to oversight by the Tennessee Department of Health, Division of Health Care Facilities. Regulatory inspections have been conducted since 2019, documenting the facility’s active compliance efforts.
Touring can provide families evaluating the facility firsthand insight into its accommodations, available services, and daily life there.
Located in Bristol, TN, American House Bristol is a remarkable senior living community that offers assisted living, memory care, and respite stays. The community offers a warm and welcoming environment with well-appointed apartments and a dedicated team that provides personalized care for each resident. Residents’ lives are enhanced with mindful programs and an array of enrichment activities.
Residents enjoy added assistance with services like housekeeping, laundry, medication reminders, physical therapy, assistance with the activities of daily living and more. Three chef-prepared meals and dining assistance are provided to ensure residents enjoy a comfortable and filling dining experience. Amenities include an arts and crafts studio, postal services, a well-curated library, secure walking paths and gardens, courtyard, patios and seating areas, and inviting common areas for social interaction and relaxation.
Discover an inspiring and supportive lifestyle that meets your changing needs at Charter Senior Living of Jefferson City, an elegant senior living community in Jackson, TN, offering assisted living, memory care, and short term stays. The community features elegantly designed accommodations, complemented with 24/7 assistance and support by well-experienced caregivers. Wellness assessments by a licensed nurse and emergency call system in each apartment contributes to residents’ peace of mind, knowing they have access to all the support they need.
Located in a scenic, countryside neighborhood, the community provides beautiful mountain views and easy access to popular shopping and entertainment places, providing a vibrant lifestyle. A wide array of convenient amenities and services further enhances residents’ vibrant experience. These amenities include delicious, well-balanced meals, worship services, fitness classes, cultural and recreational opportunities, and inviting spaces like a reading lounge, card room, salon, courtyard and garden.
Dyersburg Health and Rehabilitation provides one of Tennessee’s most trusted nursing homes. Specializing in outpatient therapy, skilled nursing, and rehabilitative care, the health center consists of professional staff committed to providing seniors with a safe and comfortable environment. With its professional approach to quality post-acute nursing, Dyersburg Health and Rehab aims to change the meaning of skilled nursing for seniors through the exceptional care of compassionate staff.
They provide state-of-the-art features that cater to short-term or long-term care nursing home residents; they are also guaranteed to feel comfortable and know that they belong in a home that offers 24-hour care with specialized programs such as therapies and memory care services in a resort-like community.
Located in Mount Vernon, Illinois, Brookdale Mount Vernon Drive is a memory care community designed from the ground up to provide seniors with a warm, welcoming, and home-like environment. No matter where a resident is on their life journey, they can enjoy a full and dignified life in this community. The peaceful surroundings resemble a private residence, and the activities are designed to engage residents’ minds and encourage the use of their current skills. Residents and their families can have peace of mind knowing the care team is available to assist with daily living activities.
When residents move into Brookdale Mount Vernon Drive, their world often opens up with new relationships and activities. The care team provides personalized and meaningful experiences, ensuring residents feel well-known. Residents can participate in a variety of engaging activities, from age-appropriate fitness classes and cornhole tournaments to trivia nights, painting workshops, and music performances. The community also organizes outings to local attractions and scenic drives. Residents can savor delicious, nutritionally balanced meals three times a day in the restaurant-style dining room, with dementia-friendly menu options and personal dining assistance available.
How we rank these communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials. Rank badges compare each community against others offering the same care type in the same state — never against a different care type.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
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
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
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
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
Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
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- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
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
Senior Communities in Tennessee at a glance
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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.
