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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Gainesville, TN
Assisted living costs in Gainesville average about $4,159 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 11 communities in Gainesville. Our detailed directory has 135 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.
As you explore assisted living near you, you may also want to consider assisted living options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Germantown, Millington and Oakland.
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We are totally pleased with GSSL. The staff is great and she is very happy there. The facility is smaller and staff have a more personal relationship with the residents unlike some of the larger facilities....
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Great Southern Senior Living is a residential care home offering all the amenities you expect at a large facility in the comfort of a beautifully-appointed residence to give our residents the highest quality of living. With over 20 years experience in senior care, our highly experienced ownership...
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31 reviews
The food is good here but there is limited selection for meals and the service in the dining room is quite slow. This may be due to fewer staff since occupancy is only about 50% in independent living.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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52 reviews
Our experience has been very good. The staff is very professional and understanding. We would definitely recommend this community.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Providing Assisted Living in the Bartlett area near great shopping and dining and offering a warm, loving environment.
Quail Ridge Transitional Assisted Living and Memory Care
2820 Kirby Whitten Parkway, Bartlett, TN 38134Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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30 reviews
The staff treats residents like family. They are well staffed and residents are allowed to go about their day as they wish. They offer lots of interactive activities. The staff is kind to residents and...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Quail Ridge is an assisted living community in the quaint city of Bartlett, Shelby County, Tennessee. Enjoy our community's courtyard and beautiful grounds. With close proximity to the city of Memphis, the town of Bartlett offers many exciting opportunities for residents and visiting family...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
When the demands of living in your home require more than you’re willing and able to give on your own, you’ll find a welcome home here at Parkway Cove.Parkway Cove is located in beautiful Covington, TN. Covington has a delightful combination of shopping, dining and recreational activities in a...
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It has been a decent experience for my mother here at this community. There are some improvement that they need to make before I would recommend them. The community looks nice, they do a very good job with...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
SomerOak Senior Living is located in Somerville, TN. This assisted living community provides the best care to seniors who are looking to call Somerville their home. A part of Fayette County, Somerville offers much to do and see. Residents and their guests enjoy spending time at Davis Square and...
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My loved one was very ill, and they assisited with everything she needed in every way. And they made her last days as good as they could possibly be.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Home Care, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Opened in July 2016, Hearthside of Bartlett is a licensed Assisted Living community in Bartlett, Tennessee.
Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Cost of assisted living in Gainesville, TN
The average cost of senior living in Gainesville is $4,159 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ripley, TN with an average of $3,598 per month.
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Gainesville, TN
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What families are saying about assisted living in Gainesville
Recent reviews for assisted living in Gainesville
StoryPoint Germantown
4.6
Our situation was unique-transitional between needing memory care versus assisted living. It was important that I was in residence with my spouse. The staff was accommodating of our unique status.
American House Bartlett
4.3
Everyone there was very nice! Especially [name removed] and [name removed]. I don't know what we would've done without them.
She said the best meal she had was the first day she was there. I think they changed chefs or something. She also complained that she had chicken almost every meal.
Cordova
5.0
Shelby Gardens might not be the newest, fanciest assisted living facility, but it does have the best staff. In fact, they just won a bunch of awards! The staff really care for my mom and look out for her best interests - and she’s not always the easiest to get along with. Shelby Gardens has ...
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Gainesville review score based on 48 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 48 reviews of 11 Gainesville assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Gainesville review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
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Review subcategories for Gainesville assisted living
When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 48 reviews of 11 Gainesville assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Gainesville resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Gainesville, TN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.5
Friendliness
4.2
4.6
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.1
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.1
Value for cost*
3.7
4.1
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Gainesville assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gainesville assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gainesville, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Gainesville assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Gainesville that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
45.5%
52.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.3%
33.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.9%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45.5%
56.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.2%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
36.4%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
45.5%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Gainesville assisted living
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Gainesville Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
36.4%
51%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27.3%
32%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
27.3%
40.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.1%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gainesville assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Gainesville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.3%
26.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.5%
39.8%
No sugar
No sugar
54.5%
36.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.4%
35%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
13.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Gainesville assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Gainesville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
18.2%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.5%
41.7%
Room service
Room service
27.3%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gainesville assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Gainesville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
45.5%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.1%
29.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.4%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.5%
48.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.5%
52.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.5%
40.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.3%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.3%
37.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.5%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
45.5%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
18.2%
29.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.1%
24.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.5%
45.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Gainesville
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Tennessee assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Gainesville protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Great Southern Senior Living, StoryPoint Cordova and Foxbridge Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Gainesville, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 11 assisted living facilities near Gainesville, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Gainesville, Tennessee are Great Southern Senior Living and StoryPoint Cordova. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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