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Overview of Eagle Crest Assisted Living

Eagle Crest Assisted Living offers memory care, independent living, and assisted living services in Chattanooga, TN, located in East Brainerd. Assisted living involves staff helping residents with medication, bathing, and dressing, while the resident maintains a private living area. Independent living refers to private living arrangements and community services, excluding daily care. Memory care gives an environment for individuals who may wander, with supervision and a secured area.

Three levels within a community allow a resident’s evolving requirements to be fulfilled by relocating upward, rather than leaving. It is operated by Twin Eagles LLC, with Debra A. Donohue serving as the administrator. With 16 beds, it’s an intimate setting where people come to recognize one another. Pets can also move in.

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Overview of The Waterford in Hermitage

The Waterford in Hermitage offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Hermitage, TN. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident keeps their own apartment, independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The range of care types may be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time, allowing for care-level changes without leaving the community. The community has 99 beds. Kim Edwards serves as administrator, and Star Group Of Hermitage operates the community.

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Overview of Memory Assisted Living at Uplands Village

Memory Assisted Living at Uplands Village offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, nursing home and skilled nursing care, and respite care in Pleasant Hill, TN. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident keeps a private living space, independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, and memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Because these care levels are available in one community, it may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time and who may want to remain in the same community.

Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing on site around the clock for residents who need that level of support. Respite care offers a short stay, which can suit a family caregiver who needs time to travel or recover. With 31 beds, the community is smaller, giving staff and residents the opportunity to get to know one another.

Starting prices are $4,649 for memory care, $4,080 for assisted living, and $1,007 for independent living. Each rate corresponds to its named care level, from a secured and supervised memory care setting to assisted living support or independent living without daily care. The community accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay; Medicare applies to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay means paying directly for care.

The Home Healthcare program provides healthcare in a resident’s home, while rehabilitation services and short-term rehab support recovery during a limited stay. Pets are allowed, so residents may bring a pet with them. Amanda Waldo serves as administrator, and Uplands Village operates the community.

$1,007/Month Info Pricing updated on March 20th, 2026

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Overview of Fountains of Franklin

Fountains of Franklin offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Franklin, TN. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Having all three care levels on one campus can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community. The community has 68 beds, and Gary Keckley serves as its administrator. Residents can also use the on-site salon and spa for hair and personal grooming services without leaving the community.

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Carrick Glen

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

Carrick Glen offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Mount Juliet, TN. Independent living provides a private home with community services and no daily care, while assisted living helps with tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication without requiring a resident to leave their own apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care gives families a short stay option when their usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The range of care levels can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. Carrick Glen has 40 beds, making it a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. Jill Wagoner is the director, and Carrick Glen Senior Living operates the community. A Walk Score of 49 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride, and a resident who no longer drives would need transportation for those trips.

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Overview of The Crestmoor at Green Hills

Situated in Nashville, Tennessee, The Crestmoor at Green Hills features three distinct levels of care: independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Independent living accommodates seniors who want private quarters alongside community amenities, whereas assisted living assists with daily routines like dressing, bathing, and managing medications. Memory care provides a secure, supervised environment to ensure safety for individuals prone to wandering.

Operated by Bridgewood-Crestmoor TRS under administrator William Allyn, the facility accommodates up to 76 residents. Everyday life is enhanced by chef-prepared meals, an active fitness program, landscaped courtyards, an on-site spa and salon, and a pet-friendly policy.

Individuals looking for comprehensive care options in the Nashville area can reach The Crestmoor at Green Hills to ask about availability or schedule a personal tour.

Starting Price $5,200/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Rutland Place Senior Living

Rutland Place Senior Living is an independent living community in Mt. Juliet, TN. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, so it may suit someone who manages personal care without routine assistance.

Housing includes studios, one-bedroom homes, and two-bedroom homes. A studio keeps everything in one private space, while a two-bedroom layout can work well for a couple moving together; pets are also allowed, giving residents the option to keep a pet in their home.

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Overview of The Leah Rose Residence

The Leah Rose Residence is an independent living community in Nashville, TN, offering private living with community services rather than daily care. It may suit a resident who wants an apartment setting with organized outings, educational programs, and volunteer opportunities.

Located in the Hillsboro West End neighborhood, the residence has private rooms, studios, and a one bedroom converted unit. Private rooms and studios provide single living spaces, while the converted unit has a separate bedroom layout.

A Walk Score of 84 means most errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Weekly grocery trips and mall transportation offer scheduled ways to reach destinations beyond the immediate area, while the garden area and covered top floor walk around provide places for outdoor walking. On site, residents can use the beauty parlor and library, join bingo and weekly games, attend educational and informational seminars, and take part in volunteer opportunities.

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Overview of The Pavilion Senior Living

The Pavilion Senior Living offers nursing home care, assisted living, independent living, memory care, skilled nursing, and respite care in Lebanon, TN. Aside from assistance with daily tasks, the community also provides specialized care for those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Rehabilitation services also provide recovery support to help improve residents’ ability to function.

The community has 74 beds, with total nurse staffing of 4 hours and 22 minutes per resident per day. Those seeking short-term stays are also welcome with respite services, giving their usual caregivers time to rest. Moreover, payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. With Victoria Harrison serving as administrator, the community welcomes pets, so residents can bring small animal companions.

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Overview of Ashwood Square Retirement Community

Managed by Scott Barker, Ashwood Square Retirement Community is an independent living community in Chattanooga, Tennessee, about 9. 6 miles from the city center. The three-story community has served residents for 9 years. It offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments ranging from about 566 to 1,206 square feet.

Dining centers around the Signature Freedom Dining program, with an executive chef preparing three meals each day from a rotating menu that includes diet-conscious choices. Residents who prefer to eat in their apartments can have meals delivered. A chef’s pantry is available for snacks throughout the day. Weekly housekeeping and maintenance are also included, giving residents more time to enjoy community life.

Residents have access to a 150-seat theater, library, billiards room, arcade, lounge with a bar, fitness room, spa, business center, computer room, and Wi-Fi throughout the building. A Lifestyle Director plans regular activities and events, while a travel program allows residents to stay at other Resort Lifestyle Communities locations at no extra cost.

Safety features include a 24/7 emergency alert system, around-the-clock concierge service, and live-in managers. The community is also pet-friendly with no additional pet fee.

The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 36, so a few nearby errands can be completed on foot, but most outings require a car. In return, residents enjoy a quieter setting while remaining within easy reach of Chattanooga.

Families interested in the travel program or meal delivery service should ask how those options work during a tour, as details can vary from one resident to another.

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Independent Living in Tennessee at a glance

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.
National Average: 90