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Best Independent Living in Tennessee

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 128 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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Last updated
Jun 2026
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128 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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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 MetzgerHendersonville 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 EctonMeadow 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 CainTn 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 NotowichIrene 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 HickersonBlc 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 HickersonBlc 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 StubblefieldSnh 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 EnfingerS-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 BagwellMorningside 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 CaronFountains 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 SmithStones 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 RogersGoodworks 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 GarbusMemphis Senior Housing Opco K6, LLC
237 days
Facility 237 days
TN AVG 465
Rank #158 / 201
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Overview of Parkview Senior Living – North Knoxville

A prominent senior living community located in the quiet grounds of East Emory Road, Knoxville, TN, Parkview North Knoxville focuses on independent living. The community goes above and beyond to provide top-notch care and assistance for seniors to spend their best years experiencing meaningful things. Moreover, a compassionate and highly qualified team supports residents 24/7 with their daily activities to meet their needs and aspirations.

Providing opportunities for residents to create unforgettable moments, the community promotes a vibrant and friendly environment for a better quality of life. Explore places with friends through planned outings and make the most out of your day with enjoyable activities. Parkview North Knoxville is great for seniors aiming to optimize their freedom while receiving the utmost attention that they deserve.

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Overview of Southern Heritage Assisted Living

Set in the lively neighborhood of Clemons Road, East Ridge, TN, Southern Heritage Assisted Living is an outstanding senior living community that offers assisted living and independent living. Treat yourself to a peaceful and safe retirement with sophisticated and well-designed accommodations, carefully crafted to optimize comfort and safety. With an unwavering dedication to enhancing seniors’ quality of life, the community provides top-notch care and assistance.

Southern Heritage Assisted Living orchestrates diverse enjoyable activities and fun educational programs to ensure residents continue learning and discover new hobbies. Have the finest dining experience with delicious and nutritious meals catering to dietary needs and tastes. Southern Heritage Assisted Living strives to provide a safe place for seniors to live without worries in their golden years.

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Overview of Harborchase

20 minutes from downtown Memphis, Harborchase offers luxury senior living near me with  the perfect blend of small-town charm and easy access to the city’s cultural attractions. Residents enjoy a vibrant and fulfilling atmosphere with chef-prepared meals, a full-service salon, and a fitness center designed to promote healthy living.

Harborchase prioritizes resident health and safety. Their use of Viking Solutions, an all-natural cleaning system, ensures a clean and sanitized environment. The community welcomes furry companions a pet-friendly atmosphere.

For residents who require assistance with daily living tasks, Harborchase offers a variety of care options.  Their assisted living program provides support while residents maintain independence.  For those with mild cognitive decline, The Sound program offers a specialized approach with blended activities and social events.  Harborchase also provides memory care and respite care services, ensuring a continuum of care that meets individual needs. Residents can explore the Memphis Botanic Garden or Graceland with ease, while also participating in on-site activities and social events.

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Overview of Opus East Memphis

Opus East Memphis occupies a 3-story building at 1029 Cherry Rd in the Audubon Park neighborhood, 9.3 miles from downtown Memphis, Tennessee. The community emerged two years ago and represents a newer addition to Shelby County’s assisted living landscape. Kim Tanner leads the facility. The facility holds a Better Business Bureau rating of A (Not Accredited), assessed on complaint history and business transparency.

The neighborhood is car-dependent (walk score 21), requiring transportation for most errands.

Opus East Memphis operates across three distinct residential care tiers. Independent living accommodates active adults 55 and older prioritizing community engagement without personal care requirements; amenities include fitness facilities and recreational programming. Assisted living provides hands-on support for activities of daily living: medication management, bathing, dressing, grooming, and meal preparation within the framework of 24-hour staff availability. Memory care serves residents with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias in a controlled, secured setting staffed by personnel trained in cognitive impairment management, with routines and environmental design aimed at reducing confusion and wandering.

Unit configurations span studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans. Housekeeping and laundry support are included. Transportation services connect residents to external appointments and activities. Recreational programming and dining services operate across the community.

Opus East Memphis does not carry Medicare or Medicaid certification and does not accept those payment sources. The community operates on a private-pay model. Residents and families must arrange payment through private funds or alternative financial assistance mechanisms available at the state level.

Opus East Memphis suits independent living seekers, assisted living candidates, and memory care residents in the Memphis area pursuing residential options with private payment arrangements.

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Overview of Town Village Audubon Park

Located in Memphis, TN, Town Village at Audubon Park is guaranteed to provide exceptional service and high-quality care for those in search of independent living and respite stays. Town Village is a premier senior living community that maintains a trusted reputation for delivering exemplary service to its residents. Management understands that every person entering the community is a unique individual, so they proudly offer their personalized care options available to them.

Town Village is a community where residents are sure to thrive with blossoming friendships and successful achievement of goals. Specializing in independent living and respite stays, Town Village ensures that the residential lifestyle is focused on comfort and security. Residents are free to enjoy their impressive amenities such as their world-class dining service, fully-equipped fitness center, and furnished apartments.

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Overview of Premier Residences at Tellico Village

Located near Loudon, Tennessee, Premier Residences at Tellico Village is a remarkable senior living community that provides both respite care and independent living. The community offers a wide range of independent living options including alcove, one and two-bedroom suites, ensuring a comfortable residence. With the community’s ideal location, residents can easily visit attractions like Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Knoxville, and the Great Smoky Mountains. Residents also enjoy housekeeping, transportation services, and thorough security, making their lives much secure and easier.

Through a partnership with Ageility, Premier Residences provides specialized rehabilitation and fitness training solutions at their onsite clinic. Dining here is a treat, with restaurant-style meals crafted by a celebrity chef, focusing on fresh, seasonal ingredients and nutrition. For those who enjoy cooking, the community offers recipes, tips, and cooking competitions, adding a fun and engaging twist to daily life.

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Overview of Manor at Steeplechase – a Provincial Senior Living Community

Set in the neighborhood of Franklin, TN, Manor at Steeplechase is a dependable senior living community that provides a comfortable oasis for dynamic and active individuals. The community offers independent living in a vibrant environment that fosters independence and a maintenance-free lifestyle, so residents can fully enjoy their golden years. A caring and attentive housekeeping and maintenance team are available to keep residents’ spaces clean and safe, giving them comfort and the convenience of not needing to do the tedious tasks.

Dedicated to making residents’ living experience as vibrant and enriching as possible, the community plans and regularly conducts a broad array of exciting activities and programs. The community also provides access to a wide variety of amenities, including a library, salon, business center, TV lounge, activity room, fitness gym, game room and relaxing outdoor and indoor common areas. From three homestyle meals to inviting amenities and advanced safety features and emergency response systems, residents have what they need to live life fully in comfort and security.

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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 The St. Paul Senior Living Community

Emphasizing that senior independent living need not be a complicated thing, The Saint Paul Senior Living Community strives to create individualized care plans, and foster a supportive community while making sure that residents feel right at home as they enter the golden years. Driven by the firm belief that active, engaged seniors lead more fulfilling lives, activities that encourage socialization to build bonds amongst fellow residents, lead to a positive culture for all. Compassionate staff prioritize comfort and safety as they help with settling into beautiful modern living spaces, while recognizing unique needs and interests. For those that prefer some quiet literary time to themselves, the community has a library, while seniors can meet new friends over games or coffee, in the Card Room or Drawing Room, respectively.

Musical, movie and game nights are held weekly for everyone to join and get to know each other, then maybe share a delicious meal from The Saint Pauls’ executive chef at the elegant Windsor dining room. A simple and clean independent living program, well-worth settling down into.

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Overview of Everleigh Cool Springs

Everleigh Cool Springs, situated in Franklin, Tennessee, caters to individuals aged 55 and older, providing a unique blend of top-notch care and a lifestyle designed for the enjoyment of retirement years with just the right level of support. The community offers an array of amenities designed to enhance daily living, featuring a premier and mature home-like environment. The luxurious setting boasts high-end finishes, including quartz countertops, wood-style plank flooring, built-in microwaves, dishwashers, under-cabinet lighting, and more, creating a peaceful and upscale neighborhood.

Residents here not only experience exceptional living spaces but also have access to a well-appointed environment that includes a gym, various common areas, an outdoor luxurious pool, and vibrant colors that exude a sense of exquisite living. The community goes beyond basic amenities, providing additional features such as a beauty and barber salon, a theater room, numerous outdoor spaces, and dining areas. Everleigh Cool Springs stands as an ideal choice for those seeking independent living facilities with premium options tailored for a fulfilling senior living experience.

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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 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.