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Overview of Signature Healthcare of Putnam County

Signature Healthcare of Putnam County is a nursing home in Cookeville, TN offering skilled nursing and respite care. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while respite care offers a short term stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. These services make the community a good fit for someone who needs ongoing nursing care or a temporary care arrangement.

The community has 175 beds, placing it among larger communities with more residents, staff and usually more programming. Rehabilitation services and short term rehab support residents recovering during a temporary stay. There is a salon and spa for personal grooming within the community, along with religious services and a full time chaplain for regular spiritual support.

Total nurse staffing is 3 hours 14 minutes per resident per day, which is the daily nurse time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to cover eligible care or services. Paula Boone serves as administrator, and LP Cookeville operates the community.

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.

Overview of Life Care Center of Ooltewah

The resident this place is built for needs two things braided together: nursing care that does not stop, and therapy aimed at getting some ground back. Life Care Center of Ooltewah in Ooltewah, Tennessee, keeps licensed nursing on site at any hour and runs rehabilitation services alongside it.

One hundred twenty beds sit under the license.

Medicare and private pay are the two routes in, Medicare covering skilled care after a qualifying hospital stay and private funds covering the rest directly. A salon handles grooming inside the building. Ashley Borja serves as administrator, and Ooltewah Medical Investors Limited Partn operates the home.

Overview of The Pearl of Fairview

Situated in Fairview, Tennessee, The Pearl of Fairview supplies assisted living, specialized memory care, hospice, and palliative care. Residents in the assisted living section get assistance with routine activities like dressing, bathing, and managing medications. For seniors dealing with cognitive decline, the memory care wing features a secured layout with dedicated supervision to prevent wandering. Having multiple care levels across 74 beds enables residents to adjust their support services seamlessly as health demands change.

The property features expansive outdoor areas, including gardens, courtyards, and walking paths. Indoor activity choices range from art workshops and gardening programs to salon visits. Dining centers on a restaurant-style setup with multiple menu choices daily. Operated by The Pearl at Fairview under administrator Rebekah Tidwell, the location registers a walk score of 40, meaning routine off-site trips require vehicular transit.

Interested representatives seeking a multi-tiered senior community in Fairview can contact the staff to review open accommodations or plan a facility tour.

Overview of Someroak Senior Living

Someroak Senior Living offers assisted living in Somerville, TN, with help for daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management while residents maintain their own living space. The 40-bed community is smaller in scale and can suit someone who prefers a setting where staff and residents have the chance to get to know one another.

Kelly Boyette serves as the administrator. A Walk Score of 52 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete certain outings independently.

Overview of Standing Stone Care and Rehabilitation Center

Standing Stone Care and Rehabilitation Center offers nursing home, hospice care, memory care, palliative care, and skilled nursing in Monterey, TN. Nursing home and skilled nursing include licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while hospice and palliative care focus on comfort. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, so it may be a good fit for someone living with dementia who is at risk of wandering.

The community has 115 beds. Rehabilitation services and short-term rehab give residents access to therapy during a temporary recovery stay. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families those payment routes for care. Total nurse staffing is 3h 7m per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time assigned to each resident.

Kathryn Shaffer serves as the administrator, and LP Monterey operates the community. An on-site chapel supports religious services, while an outdoor courtyard and patio provide designated areas for time outside. Transportation to community events gives residents a way to attend those activities without arranging transportation independently, and a Walk Score of 52 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot for a resident who no longer drives.

Stone River Post Acute offers nursing home care, skilled nursing, hospice care, memory care, palliative care, and respite care in Murfreesboro, TN. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide ongoing residential support with licensed nursing care on site. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone living with dementia.

Hospice and palliative care focus on comfort for residents with serious or terminal illness. Respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs temporary relief. The facility has 68 beds and offers Short-Term Rehab and rehabilitation services, giving residents a defined setting for recovery-focused care without a permanent placement.

The range of care options may be a good fit for a resident whose needs change over time or for a family seeking a short-term respite stay. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to cover care costs. Natalie Dickson serves as administrator, and Murfreesboro SNF Healthcare operates Stone River Post Acute.

Overview of The Lantern at Morning Pointe of East Hamilton

The Lantern at Morning Pointe of East Hamilton offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Ooltewah, TN. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident lives in a studio or suite. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. Respite care offers a short stay when a person’s usual caregiver needs time away.

Having these care types in one community can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. The community has 70 beds and opened in 2025. Studios and suites give residents a choice between a single living space and a larger suite style arrangement.

The community may be a good fit for someone who needs memory care or for a family seeking a short term respite stay. Programming includes purposeful activities, music and art therapy, and cuddle therapy, giving residents structured ways to take part in creative and therapeutic activities. Signature programs include the Best Friends™ Approach, Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach™ to Care, and Meaningful Day™.

Pets are allowed, so a resident may continue living with a pet. Abby Lockerby Medley serves as administrator, and East Hamilton Alzheimer’s Investors operates the community. The community is in the Collegedale neighborhood.

The Sapphire at Music City provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Nashville, TN. Assisted living supports residents with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while they continue living in their own apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Respite care offers a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover. Having multiple care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time, while the respite option can help a family arrange temporary care. There are 115 beds, and the community is administered by Lisa Boling and operated by Pearl Care.

An outdoor courtyard gives residents access to an outdoor area. Scheduled local transportation supports planned trips without requiring a family member to arrange every ride. Chef-inspired dining includes freshly prepared meals served in dining rooms designed for residents to gather, and rehabilitation services are available as part of the community’s care offerings.

Sycamores Terrace is an independent living community in Nashville, Tennessee, with private apartments, community services, and no daily care. The community has 55 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other, which may suit someone who prefers a more familiar environment.

Renovated one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments are available. A one-bedroom gives one resident a private living space, while a two-bedroom can accommodate a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Pamela Martin Leptic serves as the administrator.