Page 2 of Best Senior Care in Tennessee

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 549 senior care communities in TN using TN Dept. of Health (TDH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank senior care in TN
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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 Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. 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. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving. SC (Senior Care):
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Brookdale Columbia
SC
AL
Columbia (Westwood)
42No 27 Suite48 90.5% A+Jennifer MasseyBrookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc540 days6224.2%75.8%1.6%1.6%0%19.4%22.6%14.5%12.9%27.4%1.6%98.4%-
The Rivers at Maryland Farms
SC
AL
MC
Brentwood (Land Mark)
125Yes 16 Private Rooms28 100.0% -Alexandra Shuell103 Arcaro Operations, LLC4 days12927.9%72.1%0%1.6%3.1%7.8%10.9%27.9%14.7%34.1%2.3%96.1%1.6%
Morning Pointe of Brentwood
SC
AL
MC
Brentwood
80Yes 4 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed28 87.5% A+Lisa MelbyBrentwood Medical Investors, LLC770 days9926.3%73.7%0%0%5.1%4%9.1%20.2%24.2%37.4%-99%1%
Dominion Senior Living of Hixson
SC
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
Hixson
67No 41 -30 92.5% A+Chester MathenyDominion Of Chattanooga Opco, LLC522 days7927.8%72.2%0%0%6.3%5.1%11.4%11.4%26.6%39.2%2.5%97.5%-
Walking Horse Meadows
SC
AL
MC
RC
Clarksville (Evergreen Estates)
99Yes 52 Alcove / Studio29-A+Chanel SmithSnh Tenn Tenant, LLC407 days5121.6%78.4%0%3.9%3.9%19.6%9.8%11.8%41.2%9.8%21.6%76.5%2%
Morning Pointe of Franklin
SC
AL
MC
Franklin
80Yes 25 Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed9 92.5% A+Jenna AlleyFranklin Tn Medical Investors, LLC649 days10436.5%63.5%1%1%1.9%3.8%10.6%25%20.2%36.5%-100%-
Brookdale Colonial Heights
SC
AL
MC
Kingsport
60Yes 45 Studio / 1 Bed48 76.7% A+Spring Melody Weaver-ThompsonBlc Wellington-Colonial Heights, LLC541 days6529.2%70.8%0%1.5%1.5%1.5%4.6%16.9%35.4%38.5%-100%-
Vitality Living Franklin
SC
AL
MC
Franklin
149Yes 37 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed12 85.9% -Amy GartenmanWcp Hometown Franklin Re, LLC708 days9427.7%72.3%0%0%0%5.3%8.5%23.4%29.8%33%2.1%95.7%2.1%
Knoxville Landing
SC
AL
IL
MC
Knoxville
102Yes 13 Studio / 1 Bed27 78.4% -Michele BlankenshipWillow Ridge Senior Living - Knoxville L623 days11733.3%66.7%0%0.9%3.4%8.5%12.8%18.8%25.6%29.9%1.7%97.4%0.9%
Arcadia Senior Living Clarksville
SC
AL
IL
MC
RC
Clarksville
90Yes 26 1 Bed / 2 Bed9 98.9% -Sheila DickmannArcadia Of Clarksville, LLC978 days11726.5%73.5%0%0%0.9%2.6%10.3%23.9%39.3%23.1%2.6%95.7%1.7%
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Overview of Brookdale Columbia

Nestled in the heart of Columbia, TN, Brookdale Columbia offers a vibrant assisted living community that feels more like a vacation retreat. The community features spacious accommodations and luxury amenities, including an on-campus beauty and barbershop, library, and raised garden beds, providing opportunities for relaxation and socialization. Here, seniors enjoy a supportive environment where they can maintain their independence while receiving assistance with daily tasks like dressing and medication management.

Seniors are drawn to Brookdale Columbia for its engaging activities and robust dining options. From walking clubs to Bible studies, and outings to local attractions such as the Riverbanks Zoo and Columbia Museum of Art, there’s always something to spark curiosity and connection. In their restaurant-style dining room, residents can savor delicious meals tailored to their preferences, with menus that rotate daily based on their feedback and dietary needs. Other amenities include a library, a greenhouse, an arts & crafts studio, a salon, and beautifully landscaped grounds.

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Overview of The Rivers at Maryland Farms

Burrowed in the tranquil community of Brentwoord, TN, The Rivers at Maryland Farms is an enticing senior living community providing assisted living and memory care services. A wide range of cozy and well-appointed accommodations with different floor plans are available for its residents based on their preferences. As for memory care, those with cognitive conditions like dementia receive round-the-clock professional care, specialized programming, and a thoughtfully designed Mary B’s Neighborhood.

Explore its top-notch amenities and services to maximize the living experience in this beautiful place. Experience restaurant-style dining with healthy meals prepared by a talented culinary team. Avail of their HigherPart Care Coordination, medication management, and transportation services. Meet new companions and create unforgetabble memories together through its various social activities and community events coordinated by a professional team. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors are assured of an wondrous retirement with The Rivers at Maryland Farms.

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Overview of Morning Pointe of Brentwood

Set in the quiet neighborhood of Brentwood, TN, Morning Pointe of Brentwood is a cozy senior living community that offers compassionate assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Residents can rest comfortably in their perfectly appointed accommodations built with safety features and handicap accessible, to ensure residents with varying mobility levels enjoy a comfortable residence that matches their needs. Round-the-clock emergency response and dedicated team available ensures residents have access to quick aid, should they need it.

Residents experience a comfortable and maintenance-free living environment, with services like housekeeping and laundry. Additional services like health oversight by a licensed nurse, medication assistance and reminders, periodic check-ins, and personal care assistance, ensure most of residents’ support needs are met. The community offers a wide variety of activities including games, crafts, concerts, exercise and much more, ensuring residents a vibrant and active lifestyle.

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Overview of Dominion Senior Living of Hixson

Tucked in the peaceful residential area of Northpoint Boulevard, Hixson, TN, is the reliable senior living community of Dominion Senior Living of Hixson offering assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Surround yourself with beautifully crafted and senior-friendly residences to maximize comfort and safety. Considering residents’ privacy and boundaries, the community strives to provide just the right care and assistance that best matches their needs and preferences.

The community fosters a bright and welcoming environment, paving the way for seniors to create meaningful interactions and gain valuable experiences. Have the finest dining experience with healthy and delicious meals to meet dietary needs and tastes. Cozy spaces and spacious common areas fill Dominion Senior Living of Hixson, promising a retirement like no other.

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Overview of Walking Horse Meadows

Walking Horse Meadows is one of Clarkville’s premier assisted living and memory care homes. It boasts a home-like ambiance that creates a beautiful experience for the next home for you or your loved one, making sure residents feel like they belong. They encourage independence in their residents, which is why they provide a lifestyle based on your terms. Walking Horse Meadows leads a vibrant and enriching lifestyle that offers a list of living options with customized care created to fit the needs of each individual.

Approaching modern senior care through its person-centered service, the retirement home has fully equipped amenities to help with individual holistic wellness– enriching programs, recreational activities, and nutritious meals. The well-trained staff on duty tend to your needs– on top of the services they offer: housekeeping and maintenance, cleaning, and transportation, among others.

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Overview of Morning Pointe of Franklin

Situated within a couple of miles of historic downtown Franklin, Morning Pointe of Franklin is an assisted living and memory care community in Franklin, Tennessee. The single-story community is operated by Franklin TN Medical Investors, LLC, with Jenna Alley serving as administrator and Steven Stewart as executive director. Residents can choose from studio, alcove, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans, giving them several options based on their space needs.

The community has been serving residents for 9 years. It currently houses 104 residents across 80 beds, with an occupancy rate of about 93%. Residents stay an average of 649 days, which shows that many residents stay here for the long term. Longer stays can help establish a feeling of familiarity, with residents and staff forming meaningful relationships.

Residents can participate in exercise and fitness classes, group outings, volunteer opportunities, community projects and lifelong learning programs throughout the year. Outdoor features like patios, courtyards, walking trails and exercise equipment will attract outdoor lovers. The emergency response system and clinical staff are available 24 hours a day. Pets are allowed, so residents can bring along a companion animal.

The area is somewhat walkable, with a Walk Score of 25. A few nearby errands can be completed on foot, but most trips require driving. It’s close to historic downtown Franklin, so visiting family have a convenient place to enjoy outings together.

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Overview of Brookdale Colonial Heights

At Brookdale Colonial Heights, a comfortable and secure assisted living and memory care community in Kingsport, Tennessee, residents can live life to the fullest with personalized care tailored to their needs. The community handles cooking, cleaning, laundry, and other household chores, allowing residents to enjoy excursions into town, lively card games, or classic movie nights. Residents can choose from a selection of pet-friendly apartment floor plans to find the perfect fit. With staff available 24/7 for emergencies, residents can feel safe and secure. Brookdale Colonial Heights’ assisted living program offers personalized care in a warm, welcoming environment, keeping residents engaged and connected while providing compassionate help with daily tasks like dressing and getting around the community.

The memory care program features specially designed environments and trained associates who gently guide residents living with Alzheimer’s or dementia through a daily path of engagement, helping them enjoy a meaningful and purpose-filled life. Residents can participate in a variety of activities, from morning fitness classes and mental workouts to sensory therapy and resident socials, building confidence and developing friendships. The community also offers restaurant-style dining in the cozy dining room or private dining room, with dementia-friendly menus and a focus on creating a sense of belonging for memory care residents.

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Overview of Vitality Living Franklin

Vitality Living Franklin offers assisted living and memory care in Franklin, TN. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Having both care levels on one campus may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since they may be able to move between care levels without leaving the community. The community has 149 beds and offers studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom housing. A studio provides one private space, while a two bedroom layout can work for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion.

Assisted living starts at $5,325 for a studio and $6,375 for a one bedroom, giving families prices for two available layouts at that care level. A Walk Score of 37 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. Someone who no longer drives would generally need transportation for errands, although scheduled transportation is available for local church services, shopping, and events.

Pets are allowed, and residents can use the beauty salon or barbershop and community walking trails. Amy Gartenman serves as the administrator, and WCP Hometown Franklin RE operates the community. Vitality Living Franklin may be a good fit for someone who needs either daily living support or a secured memory care setting while remaining in the same community as care needs change.

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Overview of Knoxville Landing

Knoxville Landing (Formerly Atria Weston Place) is a pet-friendly retirement community in Knoxville, TN, that offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Promoting a home-like atmosphere, the community ensures older adults are treated like a family. With 24-hour care, recreational activities, and housekeeping services, residents have a worry-free living. The community is dedicated to meeting older adults’ needs with personalized care plans.

Residents can find new interests and live actively with a variety of daily activities, encompassing educational, social, and cultural. An outdoor grill, walking paths, and a library are among the community’s state-of-the-art amenities that provide residents with opportunities to interact with their peers. Surrounded by local amenities, residents have easy access to their necessities. As one of Knoxville’s esteemed senior living communities, the community is a great choice for retirement.

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Overview of Arcadia Senior Living Clarksville

Arcadia Senior Living celebrates purposeful living, which is why they ensure that residents are satisfied with the care and compassion they receive. Offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care options, the family-owned community knows the importance of getting together and understanding everyone’s uniqueness. Arcadia Senior Living practices a service centered on values, the staff ensures that seniors cultivate individual growth in a community that is warm and welcoming.

As an active member of CARE – Coalition for Active Resident Engagement members, residents participate in daily activities and exercise to promote a healthy lifestyle. Other essential features include an all-day cafe, chef-prepared meals in the dining room, a beauty salon, and a full-service salon on-site; services include housekeeping and linen services, personal laundry, and transportation services.

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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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Senior Care in Tennessee at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 32/ 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: 77The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Tennessee. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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