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Page 12 of Best Independent Living in Tennessee

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 129 independent living communities in Tennessee using Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in TN
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129 homes
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Avg Walk Score: 34/ 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: 88The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Tennessee. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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The Heritage at Brentwood
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Brentwood
66
Facility 66
TN AVG 88
Rank #266 / 425
No
7
Facility 7
TN AVG 34
Rank #469 / 551
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
26
Facility 26
TN AVG 27
Rank #231 / 386
89.7% A+--------------
Kirby Pines
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Memphis
120
Facility 120
TN AVG 88
Rank #81 / 425
Yes
31
Facility 31
TN AVG 34
Rank #303 / 551
1 Bed / 2 Bed-0-Anna BradfordPsalms, Inc------------
The Health Center at Standifer Place
IL
ADC
AL
HC
HOS
MC
NH
SNF
Chattanooga (Walker Road)
125
Facility 125
TN AVG 88
Rank #67 / 425
No
38
Facility 38
TN AVG 34
Rank #248 / 551
-
34
Facility 34
TN AVG 27
Rank #49 / 386
33.6% A+David BoozerMaturecare Of Standifer Place, LLC
4 days
Facility 4 days
TN AVG 460
Rank #184 / 185
12927.9%72.1%3.1%7.8%10.9%27.9%14.7%34.1%96.1%1.6%
Holiday Uffelman Estates
IL
Clarksville (Evergreen Estates)
-Yes
52
Facility 52
TN AVG 34
Rank #114 / 551
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Cottage
52
Facility 52
TN AVG 27
Rank #8 / 386
-A+--------------
Brookdale Franklin
IL
Franklin
-Yes
61
Facility 61
TN AVG 34
Rank #64 / 551
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
48
Facility 48
TN AVG 27
Rank #14 / 386
-A+--------------
The Pavilion Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Lebanon
74
Facility 74
TN AVG 88
Rank #230 / 425
No
2
Facility 2
TN AVG 34
Rank #505 / 551
----Victoria Harrison-------------
Trezevant
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Memphis (Waynoka)
104
Facility 104
TN AVG 88
Rank #132 / 425
Yes
29
Facility 29
TN AVG 34
Rank #317 / 551
Studio / 1 Bed
49
Facility 49
TN AVG 27
Rank #13 / 386
0A+--------------
Abundant Christian Living Community Assisted Living Center
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Johnson City
24
Facility 24
TN AVG 88
Rank #415 / 425
No
2
Facility 2
TN AVG 34
Rank #505 / 551
-
20
Facility 20
TN AVG 27
Rank #281 / 386
75.0% -Kelly Bradish-
146 days
Facility 146 days
TN AVG 460
Rank #160 / 185
3438.2%61.8%0%5.9%0%20.6%17.6%55.9%97.1%2.9%
Stones River Manor, Inc.
IL
ADC
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Murfreesboro
30
Facility 30
TN AVG 88
Rank #410 / 425
No
5
Facility 5
TN AVG 34
Rank #478 / 551
-
7
Facility 7
TN AVG 27
Rank #357 / 386
85.7% -Amanda Pullias-------------
Holiday Windlands South
IL
Nashville (Paragon Mills)
-Yes
54
Facility 54
TN AVG 34
Rank #99 / 551
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
39
Facility 39
TN AVG 27
Rank #45 / 386
-A+--------------
Morningside of Springfield
IL
AL
RC
Springfield
55
Facility 55
TN AVG 88
Rank #320 / 425
Yes
8
Facility 8
TN AVG 34
Rank #455 / 551
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
27
Facility 27
TN AVG 27
Rank #185 / 386
-A-Juliann BagwellMorningside Of Springfield, LLC
731 days
Facility 731 days
TN AVG 460
Rank #19 / 185
5320.8%79.2%0%11.3%13.2%18.9%24.5%32.1%98.1%1.9%
Viva Senior Living at Oak Ridge
IL
AL
MC
RC
Oak Ridge (Jackson Square)
62
Facility 62
TN AVG 88
Rank #282 / 425
Yes
45
Facility 45
TN AVG 34
Rank #184 / 551
Private / Companion / 1 Bed / 2 Bed Rooms
40
Facility 40
TN AVG 27
Rank #42 / 386
--Angelia CoxOak Ridge Al Opco, LLC
585 days
Facility 585 days
TN AVG 460
Rank #62 / 185
5635.7%64.3%7.1%0%0%58.9%5.4%25%100%-
Stones River Manor
IL
ADC
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Murfreesboro (Regency Park)
100
Facility 100
TN AVG 88
Rank #141 / 425
No
40
Facility 40
TN AVG 34
Rank #230 / 551
Private Rooms
51
Facility 51
TN AVG 27
Rank #9 / 386
88.0% A+Kandie Dawn SmithStones River Manor, Inc-12317.1%82.9%1.6%5.7%8.9%14.6%30.9%38.2%99.2%0.8%
Hickory Valley Retirement
IL
AL
Chattanooga (Shepherd)
-Yes
48
Facility 48
TN AVG 34
Rank #159 / 551
-
41
Facility 41
TN AVG 27
Rank #41 / 386
-A+--------------
Morningside of Belmont
IL
AL
Nashville
130
Facility 130
TN AVG 88
Rank #56 / 425
Yes
81
Facility 81
TN AVG 34
Rank #5 / 551
Studio / 1 Bed
27
Facility 27
TN AVG 27
Rank #185 / 386
-A-William Scott StubblefieldSnh Tenn Tenant LLC------------
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Overview of Viva Senior Living at Franklin

Experience the best of your retirement at Viva Senior Living at Franklin, an idyllic retreat in Winchester, TN, offering assisted living. Residents receive top-notch care for their daily living activities from a respectful and well-trained team available around the clock. Beautifully furnished and cozy accommodations are also available in a nurturing and welcoming environment, ensuring residents feel at ease during their stay.

Residents will not run out of things to do with a jam-packed calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching programs. Delicious and healthy gourmet dining is also available, ensuring residents have a delightful dining experience. Medication management and transportation services are also provided for residents’ convenience and safety. This community is ideal for those looking to spend their golden years blissfully, especially with its dedicated services and state-of-the-art amenities.

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St. Joseph Village

885 Tn-3, Dyersburg, TN 38024
Overview of St. Joseph Village

Located in Dyersburg, Tennessee, St. Joseph Village is an independent living community offering one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments in a single-story building. The community has been newly renovated, providing residents with an updated and well-maintained place to live. Rent includes utilities, making monthly expenses easier to manage for residents who prefer a simpler budget.

Residents have access to on-site laundry facilities, an emergency call system, and optional non-medical in-home services for those who want additional support while continuing to live independently. Transportation services and fitness and recreation programs are also available. Residents can stay active and easily attend appointments or local errands.

Daily life includes opportunities to participate in gardening, educational programs, and group exercise classes. The community also features an entertainment center. There are accessible living spaces that provide comfortable places for residents to relax, socialize, and enjoy activities close to home. Joseph Village should ask about the current activities calendar to get a better sense of what a typical week includes.

The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 57, which is moderately walkable. Some nearby amenities can be reached on foot, but other trips require a car.

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Overview of The Leah Rose Residence

The Leah Rose Residence is a specially designed independent living community in Nashville, TN, that features 17 floors of modern apartments for those 62+. Here, older adults can ease their worries, especially with its lively and welcoming environment. A 24-hour emergency call system, laundry rooms, and an on-site team are also provided to help residents maintain their independence with ease. The community also collaborates with other senior care providers to help residents travel to their appointments and errands.

Monthly gatherings, weekly games, and recreational activities allow residents to connect with friends and have fun. Walking paths, a fitness center, and activity spaces also ensure residents can move around and rest without hassles. With its ideal setting near Massey Performing Arts Center, Belmont University, and public transportation, the community is easily accessible for visitors and families. This independent living community is one of the finest options for senior living in Tennessee, especially with its top-notch amenities.

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Overview of StoryPoint Collierville

Offering independent living and enhanced living options, StoryPoint Collierville is a wonderful senior living community in Collierville, TN that provides a serene environment for seniors wishing to continue living an independent life. The community ensures its residents are receiving the right amount of care and support with personalized care plans tailored to their needs. Residents enjoy the freedom of having their household chores and maintenance taken care of, so they can focus more on relaxing, partaking in various events, or making new friends

With a maintenance-free lifestyle, residents can focus on enjoying the vibrant community and its array of engaging activities, programs, and events. Chef-prepared meals are served daily to provide residents with their daily nourishment and energy. Residents relish in a broad range of delightful amenities, including a salon, business center, a library, cafe, bistro, and massage room.

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Overview of Wesley at Martin

A specially designed senior apartment for adults aged 62 and older, Wesley at Martin in Hannings Lane, Martin, TN, is committed to providing the finest retirement experience with independent living services. The community ensures seniors’ comfort and safety with plenty of secure and cozy amenities. Seniors live without worries with a care team with well-trained and licensed professionals attending to their needs and preferences.

Learning is a lifelong journey and the community empowers residents to enjoy educational opportunities with various programs that enable them to learn new skills. Moreover, wellness programs are also conducted to keep residents physically fit. Wesley at Martin is ideal for seniors aiming to downsize in retirement and make every moment of their best years count with its vibrant and inviting environment.

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Regency Senior Living

6711 Mountain View Rd #205, Collegedale, TN 37363
Overview of Regency Senior Living

Create meaningful moments in retirement at Regency Senior Living, a blissful community in Ooltewah, TN, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing rehabilitation, and respite care. Residents receive the highest quality of care tailored to their unique needs from a kind and highly trained team available around the clock. Housekeeping, laundry, and other chores are taken care of, ensuring residents have more time to do the things they love.

Residents are encouraged to live actively and make new friends with a carefully planned calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With several locations across the country, the community ensures older adults find the place that best matches their needs and preferences.

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Overview of Hickory Gardens Assisted Living

Hickory Gardens Assisted Living is a privately owned and locally operated assisted living community in Madison, TN, that offers personal care and memory support. The community also promotes a warm and home-like environment, ensuring residents’ comfort and familiarity. 24-hour care, restaurant-style dining, and housekeeping services are among the exceptional services provided to improve residents’ quality of life. Here, residents receive the utmost attention and care, with personalized care plans tailored to their needs.

Educational programs, exercise classes, and fun gatherings provide residents with more opportunities to explore new interests and have fun. With cozy living spaces and lively gathering areas, residents can ease their worries and rest comfortably. Residents also have a laid-back lifestyle with the community’s ideal location in the quiet residential area of Madison. As one of the trusted choices for senior living in Tennessee, this assisted living community ensures older adults have a worry-free retirement.

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Overview of Nhc Healthcare Murfreesboro

Nhc Healthcare Murfreesboro is a single-story nursing home on North University Street in central Murfreesboro, in a moderately walkable area. The 181-bed facility focuses on short-term rehabilitation and ongoing nursing care, particularly therapy-focused recovery. Families often choose NHC for managing post-hospitalization rehab, orthopedic recovery, or neurological conditions.

The facility’s services include physical, occupational, and speech therapy, as well as a specialized LSVT program for residents with Parkinson’s disease. This breadth of programming shows its full commitment to hands-on recovery work rather than maintenance care alone.

Daily nurse staffing comprises registered nurses averaging 46 minutes per resident, nurse aides providing 2 hours and 29 minutes of direct care, and LPNs and LVNs contributing 35 minutes. This layered staffing structure is to provide consistent and attentive daily care.

Meals are prepared under the oversight of a dietitian and a chef to meet each resident’s specific nutritional needs. Residents have access to in-house services, such as barbering, housekeeping, and laundry, as well as optional home care support for those with complex needs. Families can pay through Medicare and Medicaid, which broadens options for families considering admission.

Visitors walking around the neighborhood can expect a moderately walkable setting. Some errands and nearby services are within walking distance, but most trips require a vehicle.

The facility is best suited for residents who are recovering or need ongoing skilled nursing care, with therapy services and 24-hour staffing for seniors undergoing rehabilitation.

Contact NHC Healthcare Murfreesboro

Overview of Canterfield of Franklin

Canterfield of Franklin is a senior living community in Franklin, Tennessee, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Operated by Canterfield of Franklin, this 99-bed community has a multi-level care structure that allows residents to transition between different levels of care under one roof.

The community offers 24-hour staffing and access to rehabilitation and respite care services, along with scheduled transportation, onsite maintenance, and wellness-focused services. Shared spaces and recreational areas are also available, as well as dining services with a varied menu.

Located along Moores Lane in Franklin, the community benefits from a highly walkable setting with convenient access to nearby shopping, restaurants, healthcare services, and local attractions, which appeals to residents who value remaining connected to the broader Franklin community without relying entirely on transportation services.

Canterfield of Franklin is well-suited for older adults seeking an active residential lifestyle with the reassurance of higher levels of care available on-site if needs progress.

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Carrick Glen

400 Rutland Road, Mount Juliet, TN 37122
Overview of Carrick Glen

Carrick Glen is a senior living community in Mount Juliet, Tennessee, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Operated by Carrick Glen Senior Living, LLC, the 40-bed community provides care in a smaller residential setting, which allows for a more intimate and personalized atmosphere compared to larger senior living campuses.

Services include help with activities of daily living, such as dressing, bathing, medication management, and mobility support, specialized dementia support, and respite services. Licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants are among the staff available.

The community’s Mount Juliet location provides access to the greater Middle Tennessee region, though the area is considered less walkable, suggesting that most errands, appointments, and outings may require transportation support.

Carrick Glen is a good option for older adults and families seeking a smaller assisted living or memory care setting with a more individualized residential atmosphere in the Mount Juliet area. However, its limited recent regulatory information warrants careful due diligence, including direct communication with the community and state licensing authorities.

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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.