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Overview of Sanders Ferry Assisted Living

Sanders Ferry Assisted Living, a 148-bed independent living community in Hendersonville, TN, is open to adults 55 and older. Residents have their own living quarters and make use of the community’s services. It suits someone who can still manage the day’s tasks without assistance.

At 52, the area’s Walk Score is somewhat walkable, so errands work on foot and others call for transportation. The operator is Sanders Ferry Opco, LLC.

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Overview of Millington Healthcare Center

Millington Healthcare Center in Millington, Tennessee, delivers round-the-clock medical care alongside hospice and respite services. Registered nurses manage ongoing health needs, short-term recovery, and end-of-life care. Temporary stays accommodate family caregivers who require planned breaks from daily responsibilities.

Operating with 85 beds, the building hosts a wide array of specialized clinical programs. The medical support covers IV therapy, respiratory care with tracheostomies, outpatient dialysis, podiatry, dental care, vision, and psychiatric services. Staff members deliver an average of three hours and twenty-six minutes of direct nursing time per resident daily. Administrator Felicia Nicks Speaks leads the operations with Millington OpCo, and financial coverage includes Medicare, Medicaid, and private payments.

Prospective representatives may contact Millington Healthcare Center to inquire about specific clinical capabilities or tour the campus.

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Overview of Tn State Veterans Home

Tn State Veterans Home is a dedicated nursing home in Murfreesboro, TN, offering long-term care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation for Veterans. The community continuously promotes a compassionate and welcoming environment, ensuring older adults can keep their peace of mind in retirement. With daily housekeeping, 24-hour RN coverage, and restaurant-style dining, residents can maintain their independence without worries. Alongside a multidisciplinary team, personalized care plans are also provided to help veterans live with dignity in their later years.

Off-site trips, assistance with shopping, and recreational opportunities foster camaraderie and encourage residents to create meaningful memories. Thoughtfully furnished rooms, spacious lounges, and outdoor patio areas are also available, so residents can relax and focus on their wellness. The Tennessee Valley Healthcare system and a variety of restaurants are located in the area, providing quick access to necessities. This nursing home strives to help older adults thrive in retirement, making it one of the best options for senior living in Tennessee.

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Overview of Waynesboro Post Acute and Rehabilitation

Waynesboro Post Acute and Rehabilitation provides nursing home care, memory care, and skilled nursing in Waynesboro, Tennessee. Nursing home care and skilled nursing provide ongoing nursing support, and 24 hour staffing means nursing coverage is available around the clock.

Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering. Short term rehabilitation supports recovery after an illness or procedure, while orthopedic rehabilitation and post surgical care focus on recovery involving movement or surgery. Pulmonary care addresses respiratory needs, and bariatric and oncology care serve residents with weight related or cancer related clinical needs.

Respite care offers a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The community has 66 beds, with total nurse staffing of 2 hours and 55 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, while Medicaid can help when savings may not cover a long stay. Private pay allows a family to fund care directly.

Miles Bergin serves as administrator, and Waynesboro SNF Operations operates the community. The community may be a good fit for someone needing ongoing nursing care, supervised memory care, or short term rehabilitation after surgery.

A Walk Score of 50 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot. A resident who no longer drives may be able to complete some errands independently.

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Overview of Applingwood Post Acute

Applingwood Post Acute is a nursing home and skilled nursing community in Cordova, TN. Its 24 hour skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, so residents have nursing support available at any time. Rehabilitation includes physical, occupational, and speech therapy for residents working on movement, daily activities, or communication. The community has 78 beds.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare can be used for short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a longer stay, and private pay allows families to pay directly. A salon is available for personal grooming without leaving the community. Applingwood Post Acute is administered by Stacey Marie Wallace and operated by Doheny Beach Holdings. The community may be a good fit for a resident who needs skilled nursing alongside physical, occupational, or speech therapy.

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Overview of The Lantern at Morning Pointe Franklin, Tn

Settled in the serene city of Franklin, TN, The Lantern at Morning Pointe is a thriving senior living community that offers specialized memory care in a cozy, one-story community. The community features various open and spacious floor plans that residents are free to decorate to make it feel like home. With its close proximity to Reid Hill Commons and the popular Leiper’s Fork area, seniors at The Lantern have plenty of opportunities to engage in local activities and enjoy the city they love.

The Lantern at Morning Pointe Franklin provides a structured, home-like environment designed to make residents feel safe and secure. The community offers specialized programs for early to moderately severe stages of Alzheimer’s, focusing on individual interests and personal strengths. Residents can benefit from personalized care plans, medical assistance, transportation services, delicious meals, exercise programs, and a variety of activities and group outings, all aimed at ensuring a better quality of life for seniors and peace of mind for their families.

Contact The Lantern at Morning Pointe Franklin, TN

Overview of The Courtyards Senior Living- Johnson City

The Courtyards Senior Living in Johnson City offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Johnson City, TN. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident maintains 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, while the Respite/Day Stay program also supports short term daytime care.

The community has 83 beds. Assisted living and memory care in one community can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move elsewhere. The Courtyards Senior Living in Johnson City is administered by William Joseph Arnold and operated by Continuum Courtyards. Open air kitchens let residents see and smell meals as they are prepared, with fresh ingredients and a family friendly dining atmosphere shaping the meal setting.

The community may be a good fit for someone who needs memory support, a resident seeking help with daily tasks, or a family needing short term respite care.

Contact The Courtyards Senior Living- Johnson City

Avail at Cleveland

1400 Stuart Road North East, Cleveland, TN 37312
Overview of Avail at Cleveland

Operating for over five years, Avail at Cleveland offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Cleveland, TN. Residents receive assistance with their daily tasks, while those living with memory-related conditions receive specialized care in a supervised environment. Licensed nurses and CNAs are also available on-site, along with 24-hour staffing, ensuring residents receive care as needed.

The community has 84 beds, with Christopher Beckstrand serving as administrator. Moreover, pharmacy coordination helps with pharmacy-related arrangements, while brain-healthy meals and activities shape the programming and dining around that focus.

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Overview of Rockbridge at the Palms

Rockbridge at the Palms provides assisted living in Chattanooga, Tennessee, with 74 beds and operation by Rockbridge Comunity Two. Residents receive help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication management while continuing to maintain their own living space. The arrangement offers support with everyday needs without giving up a private place to live.

Chef prepared dining with anytime dining options lets residents choose when to eat instead of following a single meal time. A quiet courtyard provides outdoor space within the community. The salon and spa support personal grooming, while the fitness center supports exercise. Scheduled transportation offers a planned way to travel beyond the community.

Rehabilitation Therapy Services and short term rehabilitation support residents during a temporary recovery period when therapy is needed. Rockbridge at the Palms may be a good fit for a resident who needs help with daily tasks and medication while also using rehabilitation services and scheduled transportation. A Walk Score of 61 describes the area as somewhat walkable, meaning some errands can be done on foot.

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Overview of Jubilee House

The 110 beds at Jubilee House in Clarksville, TN, are all alloted to independent living. That level offers private living with the benefits of the community services provided by the building around it and none of the daily care high care levels provide.

The 40 on Walk Score marks the surrounding area as car-dependent. Anything not immediately nearby will need a car to get to. A resident here can have a pet, and that’s the deciding factor for some people when it comes to choosing where to stay.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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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
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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.

  • Includes
  • 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.

  • Includes
  • 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
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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