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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
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 TableAL (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.
ADC (Adult Day Care):
Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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.
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.
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other TN independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 129 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Royal Retreat Assisted Living’s care in Memphis, TN, is independent living. Residents have private living spaces and use the community’s services, which suits someone set on living independently. Hickory Hill is the Memphis neighborhood it calls home.
Studios, one-bedrooms, and two-bedrooms are available across 99 beds, and residents may bring pets. The area is car-dependent, with a score of 37 on Walk Score. Manivannan (Mike) Sivalingam is the administrator, and Rakshan Residency LLC operates the community.
Park Place Retirement Community offers assisted living and independent living in Hendersonville, TN. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Having both care levels in one community can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving to a different care level does not require leaving the community.
The community has 49 beds, with studio and one bedroom housing options. A Walk Score of 60 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to handle some nearby errands independently. Scheduled transportation is available for errands and appointments. A salon and spa provide personal grooming services on site, and pets are allowed.
Renysia Fugghett serves as administrator, and Park Place Senior Living operates the community.
Step into the charm of River Oaks Place in Lenoir City, TN, where living comes with stunning views of Tellico Lake and the Smoky Mountains. Offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and residential homes for the aged, this spacious community features beautifully designed one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments with private balconies, large studios, and efficiencies, ensuring a perfect fit for every lifestyle.
This community provides top-notch amenities like a craft and hobby area, a beauty salon, and a TV lounge. Residents can enjoy personalized care, housekeeping, wellness programs, and nutritious meals, all supported by a dedicated team. With a variety of activities and outings, residents stay engaged while enjoying the rich history and scenic beauty of Lenoir City. River Oaks Place combines affordability with elegance, creating a welcoming environment that seniors will love to call home.
Overview of Abundant Christian Living Community Assisted Living Center
Abundant Christian Living Community Assisted Living Center in Johnson City, Tennessee, brings together independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home services, and skilled nursing. Active since 1965, the location offers assisted living for residents needing assistance with bathing, dressing, or medication management, alongside secured memory care for individuals with cognitive impairments. Independent living provides private apartment setups without daily assistance, while short-term rehabilitation and respite options cater to temporary stays.
A 24-bed capacity creates an intimate setting where staff can focus on individual resident needs under administrator Kelly Bradish. Daily nurse coverage averages three hours per resident across the site. Financial options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private payment methods. Campus life features scheduled entertainment, social gatherings, educational programs, and worship services, with pet-friendly policies in place.
Prospective families can connect with Abundant Christian Living Community Assisted Living Center to check open bed space, discuss specific levels of care, or arrange a walkthrough of the facility.
Richland Place Healthcare Center provides nursing home, skilled nursing, assisted living, hospice care, and independent living in Nashville, TN. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, and hospice care includes general inpatient hospice services.
Having several care levels may make Richland Place a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time, since care can continue within the community as those needs change. The community opened in 1993 and has 30 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Richland Place operates the community, and Hunter Blake Harris serves as administrator.
The starting price is $15,000, but the available facts do not connect that amount to a specific care level or explain what it includes. Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families several stated ways to cover care depending on eligibility and financial resources. Total nurse staffing is 3h 19m per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident.
Residents can use the swimming pool, salon, barber, spa, and rehabilitation services without arranging those features elsewhere. Restaurant style dining includes a chef prepared meal, while lunch and dinner are available for an additional charge. Residents with special dietary needs can receive meal ordering advice from the dining manager or staff dietitian.
Pets are allowed. Planned social engagements, recreational activities, and special activities give residents scheduled ways to participate in community programming.
The Health Center at Richland Place offers skilled nursing, assisted living, and independent living in Nashville, Tennessee. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living supports daily tasks and independent living provides private living with community services rather than daily care. Several care levels may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community.
Respite care and short term rehabilitation are available for temporary stays. Respite can help when a usual caregiver needs time away, while rehabilitation supports a resident who needs recovery before returning to a prior living arrangement. Rehabilitation services give residents recovery focused support as part of their care.
The community has 107 beds, with total nurse staffing of 4 hours and 28 minutes per resident each day, representing the combined daily nursing time assigned per resident. Medicare and private pay are accepted, giving families two payment routes for eligible services and stays. A Walk Score of 54 places the area in the somewhat walkable range, so some errands can be completed on foot, although a resident who no longer drives may still need a ride for other trips. Hunter Blake Harris administers The Health Center at Richland Place, which is operated by Richland Place.
Offering skilled nursing and rehabilitation, Haywood Post Acute is a 115-bed nursing home in Brownsville, TN. The community also provides Alzheimer’s and dementia care and hospice services for older adults with memory-related conditions and those terminally ill. With 24-hour staffing, residents have access to services around the clock.
Short-term stays are welcome, particularly for older adults whose primary caregiver needs time away, with respite services. Moreover, recovery support is given to help improve residents’ ability to function. Occupancy is at 82.5%, with residents receiving a total of 3 hours and 10 minutes of nursing care daily.
Additionally, rehabilitation services, including short-term rehab, provide temporary support for those recovering after an illness or injury, while subacute care addresses needs between hospital-level treatment and routine ongoing care. Programs also include complex wound care, behavioral health, and diabetes care, giving residents access to those types of support on-site. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted payment methods.
A Walk Score of 67 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete some nearby errands.
Viva Senior Living at Franklin offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Winchester, TN. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care is available for short stays, which can give a family caregiver time to travel or recover.
Several care levels are available here. If a resident’s needs grow, they may be able to move to a different level without leaving the community. The community has 46 beds, creating a smaller setting for someone who prefers fewer residents. Housing includes studios, one-bedroom residences, and two-bedroom residences, with the two-bedroom option able to suit a couple moving together or a resident who wants a companion.
Monthly pricing ranges from $4,000 to $5,500, giving families a planning range for residence costs. A salon and spa support grooming within the community, and transportation and rehabilitation services are available to residents who need them. Daily exercise, bingo, crafts, movie nights, monthly family events, and weekly church services provide scheduled activities to join. This may be a good fit for someone who wants a smaller community with multiple care options, or for a couple or companion pair seeking a two-bedroom residence. Kim Gulley serves as the administrator, and Winchester AL OpCo operates the community.
Seated in the heart of “Music City” Nashville, Morningside of Belmont independent living facility provides a vibrant community geared towards seniors seeking an active and fulfilling life. Being surrounded by friendly faces, taking part in lively discussions while enjoying tasty meals, bolsters a healthy social life. Spacious apartments that put an emphasis on natural light, and provide a cozy spot for you to kick back, relax, and recharge.
Wherever your interests lie, Morningside of Belmont has got something for you. Music enthusiasts, fitness buffs, lifelong learners, will be able to enjoy many concerts and performances, a top-class gym, and various educational workshops, respectively. All with the peace of mind that you’ll be receiving amazing service from an expert staff, should you require it. This independent living system encourages and empowers residents to safely live life on their own terms, exploring more of what they enjoy and even picking up hobbies they never imagined being interested in.
Assisted Living at Trezevant offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Memphis, Tennessee. Assisted living helps with daily tasks while residents keep their own apartments, while independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.
Nursing home and skilled nursing include licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Having these care levels in one community can allow a resident’s support to increase as needs change without requiring a move elsewhere. The community has 151 beds and is administered by Crystal Birch.
The area has a Walk Score of 54 out of 100, so it is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain nearby destinations independently. On site, residents can use the Aquatic Center, Exercise Studio, and Fitness Center for exercise, while the salon and spa provide personal care services within the community. Rehabilitation services help residents recover or maintain function, and community transportation provides rides when needed.
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 other independent living communities in the same state — never against a different care type.
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
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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
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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
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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
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Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
Includes
Occupancy Rate
Bed Options
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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
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Avg Walk Score:38/ 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:81The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Tennessee. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
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.
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