Best Independent Living in Tennessee

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 129 independent living communities in TN using TN Dept. of Health (TDH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in TN
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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: 83The 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-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. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
Belmont Village Senior Living Memphis
IL
AL
MC
Memphis
120
Facility 120
TN AVG 83
Rank #49 / 327
No
55
Facility 55
TN AVG 36
Rank #66 / 417
-
28
Facility 28
TN AVG 25
Rank #98 / 306
85.0%
Facility 85.0%
TN AVG 74%
Rank #59 / 187
A+Stephanie CrumpBelmont Village Memphis Tenant, LLC
663 days
Facility 663 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #38 / 182
9338.7%61.3%2.2%5.4%8.6%9.7%17.2%28%15.1%14%3.2%95.7%1.1%
Germantown Plantation Senior Living Community
IL
AL
Germantown
152
Facility 152
TN AVG 83
Rank #18 / 327
No
55
Facility 55
TN AVG 36
Rank #66 / 417
1 Bed / 2 Bed
21
Facility 21
TN AVG 25
Rank #204 / 306
73.0%
Facility 73.0%
TN AVG 74%
Rank #114 / 187
A+Cynthia Ellen WorkmanGermantown Plantation Retirement Communi
1261 days
Facility 1261 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #2 / 182
14427.1%72.9%0.7%0%1.4%5.6%4.9%11.1%29.2%47.2%1.4%98.6%-
AdamsPlace
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Murfreesboro (Haynes Haven)
149
Facility 149
TN AVG 83
Rank #21 / 327
Yes
49
Facility 49
TN AVG 36
Rank #115 / 417
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
Facility 29
TN AVG 25
Rank #94 / 306
67.8%
Facility 67.8%
TN AVG 74%
Rank #126 / 187
-Buckley WinfreeAdamsplace, LLC
770 days
Facility 770 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #12 / 182
11620.7%79.3%0%0%0.9%0.9%9.5%13.8%30.2%44.8%-100%-
Dominion Senior Living of Hixson
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
Hixson
67
Facility 67
TN AVG 83
Rank #189 / 327
No
41
Facility 41
TN AVG 36
Rank #166 / 417
-
30
Facility 30
TN AVG 25
Rank #88 / 306
92.5%
Facility 92.5%
TN AVG 74%
Rank #30 / 187
A+Chester MathenyDominion Of Chattanooga Opco, LLC
522 days
Facility 522 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #76 / 182
7927.8%72.2%0%0%6.3%5.1%11.4%11.4%26.6%39.2%2.5%97.5%-
Knoxville Landing
IL
AL
MC
Knoxville
102
Facility 102
TN AVG 83
Rank #84 / 327
Yes
13
Facility 13
TN AVG 36
Rank #350 / 417
Studio / 1 Bed
27
Facility 27
TN AVG 25
Rank #124 / 306
78.4%
Facility 78.4%
TN AVG 74%
Rank #87 / 187
-Michele BlankenshipWillow Ridge Senior Living - Knoxville L
623 days
Facility 623 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #49 / 182
11733.3%66.7%0%0.9%3.4%8.5%12.8%18.8%25.6%29.9%1.7%97.4%0.9%
Arcadia Senior Living Clarksville
IL
AL
MC
RC
Clarksville
90
Facility 90
TN AVG 83
Rank #117 / 327
Yes
26
Facility 26
TN AVG 36
Rank #277 / 417
1 Bed / 2 Bed
9
Facility 9
TN AVG 25
Rank #263 / 306
98.9%
Facility 98.9%
TN AVG 74%
Rank #7 / 187
-Sheila DickmannArcadia Of Clarksville, LLC
978 days
Facility 978 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #5 / 182
11726.5%73.5%0%0%0.9%2.6%10.3%23.9%39.3%23.1%2.6%95.7%1.7%
Traditions of Smyrna
IL
AL
MC
Smyrna
110
Facility 110
TN AVG 83
Rank #71 / 327
Yes
20
Facility 20
TN AVG 36
Rank #308 / 417
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
7
Facility 7
TN AVG 25
Rank #278 / 306
97.3%
Facility 97.3%
TN AVG 74%
Rank #11 / 187
-Abra KentNic Smyrna Senior, LLC
570 days
Facility 570 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #62 / 182
10534.3%65.7%0%0%1.9%3.8%14.3%28.6%24.8%26.7%4.8%93.3%1.9%
Stones River Manor
IL
ADC
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Murfreesboro (Regency Park)
100
Facility 100
TN AVG 83
Rank #86 / 327
No
40
Facility 40
TN AVG 36
Rank #179 / 417
Private Rooms
51
Facility 51
TN AVG 25
Rank #3 / 306
88.0%
Facility 88.0%
TN AVG 74%
Rank #44 / 187
A+Kandie Dawn SmithStones River Manor, Inc-12317.1%82.9%0%0%1.6%5.7%8.9%14.6%30.9%38.2%-99.2%0.8%
The Rutherford Memory Care
IL
AL
MC
NH
RC
Murfreesboro (Lascassas Villa)
32
Facility 32
TN AVG 83
Rank #312 / 327
No
32
Facility 32
TN AVG 36
Rank #235 / 417
Studio / Suite
19
Facility 19
TN AVG 25
Rank #213 / 306
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
TN AVG 74%
Rank #1 / 187
-Brent BrewerInspirit Rutherford Mc Operator, LLC
563 days
Facility 563 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #64 / 182
3318.2%81.8%3%9.1%3%15.2%18.2%18.2%9.1%24.2%6.1%93.9%-
Harmony at Brentwood
IL
AL
MC
Brentwood (Brentwood Highland Apartments)
120
Facility 120
TN AVG 83
Rank #49 / 327
Yes
39
Facility 39
TN AVG 36
Rank #186 / 417
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
6
Facility 6
TN AVG 25
Rank #286 / 306
99.2%
Facility 99.2%
TN AVG 74%
Rank #6 / 187
-Paul SilvaBrentwood Opco Tenant LLC
698 days
Facility 698 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #26 / 182
18035%65%0.6%0%0%3.3%15%32.2%36.7%12.2%-100%-

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Overview of Belmont Village Senior Living Memphis

Belmont Village in Memphis is an assisted living and memory care, resident-centered community. Belmont Village proudly stands as one of the premier senior living communities in the Germantown area where care and comfort are continuously offered and balanced. Belmont Village ensures that residents are given the best and only the top-tier services and amenities exclusively for them. At the luxury senior living community, Belmont Village Senior Living in Memphis continues to provide the highest standard of care.
Living at the Los Gatos branch of the Belmont Village senior living group, only the quality service is given to residents–the Belmont Village way. Promoting world-class health and medical services to provide the best features, while altogether maintaining a level of independence, is essentially the Belmont way of providing an excellent level of service and care.

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Overview of Germantown Plantation Senior Living Community

Enjoy the comforts of home without the responsibility of maintaining it at Germantown Plantation, a dependable senior living community in Shelby County, Germantown, TN, offering independent living and assisted living. Residents enjoy their peace of mind with emergency call pendants that immediately alerts the dedicated team of licensed nurses to their aid 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The community offers spacious apartments in multiple floor plans and equipped with modern conveniences and high ceilings or plenty of natural light and good ventilation.

Various supportive services, including weekly housekeeping, laundry services, transportation to appointments, and meal room service during illness are provided to make residents’ lives easier and convenient. Three nutritious and tasty chef-prepared meals are provided to ensure residents are always eating on time and healthily with the supervision of a licensed nutritionist. Residents also enjoy various amenities for entertainment and relaxation, including a 50 seat movie theater, indoor swimming pool and Jacuzzi, fitness center, game room, and a jam-packed calendar of activities.

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AdamsPlace

1927 Memorial Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Overview of AdamsPlace

Tucked in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, AdamsPlace is a premier destination for seniors seeking gracious living. Offering a range of services, including residential living, memory care, assisted living, health center, and rehab care, AdamsPlace boasts a spacious campus with numerous apartments tailored for residential living. Here, seniors find an ideal environment to enjoy their independence, fostering socialization and a strong sense of community.

The on-site community activity areas, well-appointed living spaces, and elegant surroundings contribute to a secure and enriching experience. Residents benefit from fully equipped kitchens, individually controlled heating and cooling, and full outside balconies or patios providing panoramic views of the landscape. AdamsPlace ensures a secure community with covered parking, a library, business center, furnished guest apartments, state-of-the-art fire safety systems, and much more, making it a comprehensive and attractive option for those seeking senior living and independent living services.

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Overview of Dominion Senior Living of Hixson

Tucked in the peaceful residential area of Northpoint Boulevard, Hixson, TN, is the reliable senior living community of Dominion Senior Living of Hixson offering assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Surround yourself with beautifully crafted and senior-friendly residences to maximize comfort and safety. Considering residents’ privacy and boundaries, the community strives to provide just the right care and assistance that best matches their needs and preferences.

The community fosters a bright and welcoming environment, paving the way for seniors to create meaningful interactions and gain valuable experiences. Have the finest dining experience with healthy and delicious meals to meet dietary needs and tastes. Cozy spaces and spacious common areas fill Dominion Senior Living of Hixson, promising a retirement like no other.

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Overview of Knoxville Landing

Knoxville Landing (Formerly Atria Weston Place) is a pet-friendly retirement community in Knoxville, TN, that offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Promoting a home-like atmosphere, the community ensures older adults are treated like a family. With 24-hour care, recreational activities, and housekeeping services, residents have a worry-free living. The community is dedicated to meeting older adults’ needs with personalized care plans.

Residents can find new interests and live actively with a variety of daily activities, encompassing educational, social, and cultural. An outdoor grill, walking paths, and a library are among the community’s state-of-the-art amenities that provide residents with opportunities to interact with their peers. Surrounded by local amenities, residents have easy access to their necessities. As one of Knoxville’s esteemed senior living communities, the community is a great choice for retirement.

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Overview of Arcadia Senior Living Clarksville

Arcadia Senior Living celebrates purposeful living, which is why they ensure that residents are satisfied with the care and compassion they receive. Offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care options, the family-owned community knows the importance of getting together and understanding everyone’s uniqueness. Arcadia Senior Living practices a service centered on values, the staff ensures that seniors cultivate individual growth in a community that is warm and welcoming.

As an active member of CARE – Coalition for Active Resident Engagement members, residents participate in daily activities and exercise to promote a healthy lifestyle. Other essential features include an all-day cafe, chef-prepared meals in the dining room, a beauty salon, and a full-service salon on-site; services include housekeeping and linen services, personal laundry, and transportation services.

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Overview of Traditions of Smyrna

Based in the vibrant community of Smyrna, TN, the Traditions of Smyrna is an esteemed senior living community offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Here, well-appointed and comfortable accommodations with several floor plans are available for its residents. Having a highly equipped and dedicated team, residents can receive round-the-clock care and services whenever needed. As for memory care, those with cognitive conditions are served with evidence-based and activity-centered approaches to personalize care plans.

With its top-notch amenities and services, residents can enjoy three delightful and nutritious meals, weekly housekeeping and maintenance services, medication management, and many more. Meet new people and create meaningful memories through its social activities and wellness programs. With Traditions of Smyrna, seniors can enjoy a glorious living experience.

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Overview of Stones River Manor

Situated in the lively community of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Stones River Manor is a comprehensive senior living facility, presenting independent living, assisted living, and assured care services. As a not-for-profit establishment, Stones River Manor streamlines senior living, fostering a supportive and dynamic environment. Their services extend to adult day care and restorative care chairs, along with advanced care tailored for independent living.

With a steadfast reputation built over 40 years, this community has brought happiness to numerous families in the region, offering a vibrant and enjoyable social community. Stones River Manor provides a variety of floor plans and includes weekly housekeeping services, cable television, monthly health assessments, laundry services, and much more, ensuring a reliable and enriching experience for residents seeking independent living options.

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Overview of The Rutherford Memory Care

Burrowed in the enticing neighborhood of Murfreesboro, TN, The Rutherford Memory Care is an idyllic senior living community offering memory care services. Spacious and convenient accommodations with several floor plans are available for its residents. Having a trained and dedicated team, residents can receive round-the-clock care and support to ensure their comfort and security.

With its top-tier amenities and services, residents can enjoy the following: home-cooked meals, daily health care supervision, medication administration, personal care products, and transportation services. Participate in diverse social activities and recreational programs such as movie nights and daily exercise program. Meet new people and create meaningful memories in the beautiful shared spaces of this community. With Rutherford Memory Care, seniors are assured of the utmost care and support.

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Overview of Harmony at Brentwood

Discover the convenience and vibrant lifestyle of independent living at Harmony at Brentwood, located in Brentwood, Tennessee. As a standout, pet-friendly assisted living and memory care community, Harmony at Brentwood offers an engaging calendar of events, enriching activities, and exceptional services. Residents can indulge in restaurant-style dining, unwind in a friendly neighborhood pub, and enjoy welcoming community spaces for socializing, relaxation, and learning. For those seeking pampering, the beauty salon and barbershop provide the perfect retreat, while engaging conversations by the fireplace create memorable evenings with friends. The caring and professional team at Harmony at Brentwood offers concierge services, scheduled transportation, and a warm greeting every day.

Choose from a variety of spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans at Harmony at Brentwood, each thoughtfully designed for style and comfort. These bright and airy apartments are move-in ready, featuring walk-in closets, attractive hardwood-style floors, upgraded full-size kitchens, and the convenience of a washer and dryer. With no costly buy-ins or long-term leases, residents can enjoy the simplicity of a single monthly fee that covers rent, utilities, maintenance, and an extensive list of services and amenities. 

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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 Independent Living in Tennessee

What is independent living?

Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.

How many independent living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 129 independent living communities in Tennessee. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living 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 independent living 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.