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| Clarendale at Indian Lake | IL AL MC RC | Hendersonville (Indian Lake Boulevard) | 78
Facility
78
TN AVG
88
Rank
#216 / 426 | No |
38
Facility
38
TN AVG
34
Rank
#248 / 553 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 6
Facility
6
TN AVG
27
Rank
#362 / 385 |
93.6%
Facility
93.6%
TN AVG
73.7%
Rank
#36 / 287 | A+ | Mitchell Metzger | Hendersonville Tn Senior Living Leaseco, | 508 days
Facility
508 days
TN AVG
465
Rank
#91 / 201 |
| Somerby Franklin | IL AL MC | Franklin | 96
Facility
96
TN AVG
88
Rank
#169 / 426 | No |
51
Facility
51
TN AVG
34
Rank
#127 / 553 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 8
Facility
8
TN AVG
27
Rank
#345 / 385 |
86.5%
Facility
86.5%
TN AVG
73.7%
Rank
#78 / 287 | A+ | Elizabeth Ecton | Meadow Senior Care, LLC | 258 days
Facility
258 days
TN AVG
465
Rank
#154 / 201 |
| Rockbridge Oaks | IL AL MC | Chattanooga (Concord Heights) | 74
Facility
74
TN AVG
88
Rank
#230 / 426 | Yes |
35
Facility
35
TN AVG
34
Rank
#269 / 553 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 3
Facility
3
TN AVG
27
Rank
#377 / 385 |
51.4%
Facility
51.4%
TN AVG
73.7%
Rank
#250 / 287 | A+ | Tammy Cain | Tn Rockbridge Property LLC | - |
| Heritage at Irene Woods | IL AL MC | Collierville (Lakes Of Forest Hill) | 60
Facility
60
TN AVG
88
Rank
#289 / 426 | Yes |
14
Facility
14
TN AVG
34
Rank
#426 / 553 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 13
Facility
13
TN AVG
27
Rank
#314 / 385 |
91.7%
Facility
91.7%
TN AVG
73.7%
Rank
#45 / 287 | A+ | Sam Notowich | Irene Woods Senior Living, L.l.c | 796 days
Facility
796 days
TN AVG
465
Rank
#13 / 201 |
| Brookdale at Home® Jackson Oaks | IL AL MC | Jackson | 75
Facility
75
TN AVG
88
Rank
#227 / 426 | Yes |
52
Facility
52
TN AVG
34
Rank
#114 / 553 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 16
Facility
16
TN AVG
27
Rank
#302 / 385 |
41.3%
Facility
41.3%
TN AVG
73.7%
Rank
#272 / 287 | A+ | James Clinton Hickerson | Blc Jackson Oaks, LLC | 373 days
Facility
373 days
TN AVG
465
Rank
#125 / 201 |
| Brookdale Jackson Oaks | IL AL MC | Jackson | 75
Facility
75
TN AVG
88
Rank
#227 / 426 | Yes |
52
Facility
52
TN AVG
34
Rank
#114 / 553 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 16
Facility
16
TN AVG
27
Rank
#302 / 385 |
41.3%
Facility
41.3%
TN AVG
73.7%
Rank
#272 / 287 | A+ | James Clinton Hickerson | Blc Jackson Oaks, LLC | 373 days
Facility
373 days
TN AVG
465
Rank
#125 / 201 |
| Trezevant | IL AL MC NH | Memphis (Waynoka) | 104
Facility
104
TN AVG
88
Rank
#132 / 426 | Yes |
29
Facility
29
TN AVG
34
Rank
#317 / 553 | Studio / 1 Bed | 49
Facility
49
TN AVG
27
Rank
#13 / 385 | 74.1% | A+ | - | - | - |
| Morningside of Belmont | IL AL | Nashville | 130
Facility
130
TN AVG
88
Rank
#56 / 426 | Yes |
81
Facility
81
TN AVG
34
Rank
#5 / 553 | Studio / 1 Bed | 27
Facility
27
TN AVG
27
Rank
#183 / 385 | - | A- | William Scott Stubblefield | Snh Tenn Tenant LLC | - |
| Brookdale Dogwood Creek | IL AL MC NH | Germantown | 60
Facility
60
TN AVG
88
Rank
#289 / 426 | Yes |
4
Facility
4
TN AVG
34
Rank
#488 / 553 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 48
Facility
48
TN AVG
27
Rank
#14 / 385 |
76.7%
Facility
76.7%
TN AVG
73.7%
Rank
#143 / 287 | A+ | Sandra Enfinger | S-H Opco Germantown, LLC | 269 days
Facility
269 days
TN AVG
465
Rank
#152 / 201 |
| Morningside of Springfield | IL AL RC | Springfield | 55
Facility
55
TN AVG
88
Rank
#320 / 426 | Yes |
8
Facility
8
TN AVG
34
Rank
#457 / 553 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 27
Facility
27
TN AVG
27
Rank
#183 / 385 | - | A- | Juliann Bagwell | Morningside Of Springfield, LLC | 731 days
Facility
731 days
TN AVG
465
Rank
#22 / 201 |
| Fountains of Franklin | IL AL MC | Franklin | 77
Facility
77
TN AVG
88
Rank
#221 / 426 | Yes |
8
Facility
8
TN AVG
34
Rank
#457 / 553 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 13
Facility
13
TN AVG
27
Rank
#314 / 385 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
TN AVG
73.7%
Rank
#1 / 287 | A+ | Patricia Corvin Caron | Fountains Of Franklin, LLC | 249 days
Facility
249 days
TN AVG
465
Rank
#157 / 201 |
| Stones River Manor | IL ADC AL MC NH RC | Murfreesboro (Regency Park) | 100
Facility
100
TN AVG
88
Rank
#141 / 426 | No |
40
Facility
40
TN AVG
34
Rank
#230 / 553 | Private Rooms | 51
Facility
51
TN AVG
27
Rank
#9 / 385 |
91.9%
Facility
91.9%
TN AVG
73.7%
Rank
#68 / 287 | A+ | Kandie Dawn Smith | Stones River Manor, Inc | - |
| The Heritage at Brentwood | IL AL MC NH | Brentwood | 66
Facility
66
TN AVG
88
Rank
#266 / 426 | No |
7
Facility
7
TN AVG
34
Rank
#471 / 553 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed | 26
Facility
26
TN AVG
27
Rank
#229 / 385 |
88.2%
Facility
88.2%
TN AVG
73.7%
Rank
#65 / 287 | A+ | - | - | - |
| The Villages of Murfreesboro | IL MC | Murfreesboro (Willowoak Trail) | 22
Facility
22
TN AVG
88
Rank
#420 / 426 | Yes |
27
Facility
27
TN AVG
34
Rank
#328 / 553 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 8
Facility
8
TN AVG
27
Rank
#345 / 385 |
95.5%
Facility
95.5%
TN AVG
73.7%
Rank
#25 / 287 | A+ | Hope Rogers | Goodworks Unlimited, LLC | 567 days
Facility
567 days
TN AVG
465
Rank
#72 / 201 |
| The Summit of Germantown | IL AL MC RC | Memphis (Kirby Trace) | 58
Facility
58
TN AVG
88
Rank
#311 / 426 | Yes |
27
Facility
27
TN AVG
34
Rank
#328 / 553 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 30
Facility
30
TN AVG
27
Rank
#157 / 385 |
50.0%
Facility
50.0%
TN AVG
73.7%
Rank
#257 / 287 | A+ | Kathy Garbus | Memphis Senior Housing Opco K6, LLC | 237 days
Facility
237 days
TN AVG
465
Rank
#158 / 201 |
Clarendale at Indian Lake is a luxury retirement home in Hendersonville. Offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care services, the community offers an unmatched quality of service that promotes and improves individual wellness in a home-like atmosphere. The senior living community offers the best convenience and comfort for seniors who want to stay active and have a quaint lifestyle. The nurturing environment empowers and enhances the lifestyles of each individual for purposeful living.
The residential living at Clarendale is where Southern hospitality meets elegant luxury in an expansive retirement home setting. Adults and seniors will nurture their holistic wellness through the community’s accommodations; these include a cafe, a game room, a fitness center, a dining room, individualized care plans, specialized memory care training, and life-enriching programs.
The Health Center at Standifer Place specializes in delivering personalized services tailored to meet the unique needs of your loved ones. With an emphasis on independent living, assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, and adult day care services, the staff strives to maintain an atmosphere of growth and patience– perfect for residents who seek to relax and recover.
The lifestyle at The Health Center is easy and results-driven thanks to the extensive services offered; residents can live a fulfilling everyday life. Some all-inclusive features include ALDs, medication management, transfer assistance, housekeeping, specialized programs, tailored care plans, and medical aid.
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.
Nestled in the neighborhood of Franklin, TN, the Somerby Franklin is a dedicated senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. This community is popularly known as an exceptional place to retire in the United States. Inviting and spacious accommodations with a variety of floor plans are designed depending on individual tastes or preferences. In terms of memory care, Lilac Trace Memory Care Neighborhoods are created to help its residents with cognitive conditions with a personalized care approach. Residents can also access medical care with physician space within the community.
With its top-tier amenities and services, residents can enjoy four dining features, two theaters, a health hub, heated indoor aerobics pool, and a physical therapy area. Moreover, the community offers its library and media center, coffee bar, lounge, and craft rooms for other social activities. Meet new friends and build lasting connections in this beautiful place. Thus, Somerby Franklin assures seniors of a promising retirement.
Offering a safe haven for senior loved ones with Alzheimer’s or dementia, Rockbridge Oaks in Chattanooga, provides the exceptional Valeo™ memory care program in a peaceful, park-like setting. This memory care facility prioritizes personalized attention with a boutique-style approach, fostering a close-knit environment where residents feel secure and understood.
A compassionate team of professionals crafts individualized care plans to support each resident’s cognitive and physical needs, ensuring a sense of dignity and well-being. Residents are also treated to beautiful landscaped grounds with walking paths, perfect for enjoying the outdoors, socializing at the pet park or gathering for cookouts at the grilling stations. Spacious apartment options, ranging from studios to two-bedrooms, provide modern amenities with warm finishes, creating a comfortable and familiar atmosphere.
Clarendale Bellevue Place is a contemporary residential community situated in the core of Nashville, offering affordable living options without any exorbitant entrance fees. With a range of living options that include independent living, assisted living, and memory care, the community features a variety of stunning layouts to choose from. More than just a place to live, residents will find themselves falling in love with the community more and more each day. The community’s approach to wellness focuses on eight dimensions of wellness, including emotional, intellectual, physical, social, environmental, spiritual, vocational, and health.
With elegant dining areas and a hotel-like lobby, the interiors of Clarendale Bellevue Place are sophisticated and relaxing, providing residents with a satisfying living experience. The community’s state-of-the-art fitness facilities are also equipped with everything residents need to stay fit and healthy. All in all, Clarendale Bellevue Place provides a welcoming living experience, ensuring residents’ comfort and well-being above anything else.
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.
Conveniently located in the thriving neighborhood of Lebanon, TN, Viva Senior Living at Wilson is an astounding community that offers assisted living. Residents receive top-tier care tailored to their daily living activities and personal needs from a kind and highly trained team available 24/7. Purposely built and spacious accommodations are provided in a nurturing and welcoming environment to ensure residents feel at ease during their stay.
Dedicated to improving residents’ quality of life, a carefully curated calendar of engaging programs and enriching activities is conducted. Residents have a delightful dining experience with delicious and healthy dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management, respite care, and transportation services are provided for residents’ convenience. Residents have the finest retirement experience with the community’s top-tier services and exceptional amenities.
Offering assisted living and memory care, the Heritage at Irene Woods is ranked to be one of the best in the city, and is entrusted by many to enroll their loved ones or themselves. Heritage proudly provides a home-like environment where their residents are treated like family; as well as be part of a community that boasts a lifestyle of comfort. The assisted living community is where seniors thrive with everyday senior living. Heritage promotes a community that is able to enhance the quality of life for each resident in their new home.
Senior living at the Heritage in Irene Woods is delivered through the person-centered approach to senior living. providing a reliable environment through the maintenance-free services, housekeeping services, comfortable common spaces, and delicious dining experience. The memory care program that focuses on seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia is a trusted care plan that aims to satisfy and secure an individual.
Located in Jackson, TN, Brookdale at Home Jackson Oaks is a compassionate home care provider offering various in-home care services, including companion care, personal care, and respite care. From companion care, including housekeeping and meal preparation, to personal care, assisting with grooming and medication reminders, Brookdale at Home’s services cater to a variety of needs. Seniors can enjoy the peace of mind that comes with having reliable support for errands and pet care, allowing them to focus on what brings them joy.
Whether it’s sharing meals with family or pursuing hobbies, our caregivers are dedicated to enhancing independence and quality of life. Choosing Brookdale at Home Jackson Oaks means choosing compassionate care that respects your lifestyle and preferences. The home care provider’s commitment to thorough caregiver training and background checks ensures a safe and supportive environment. With services tailored to individual needs and a focus on fostering independence, seniors can maintain their routines and enjoy a fulfilling daily life with the added convenience of professional support.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these independent living 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.
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 128 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.



















