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Assisted living costs in Lakeland average about $4,441 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 9 communities in Lakeland. Our detailed directory has 440 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.

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9.8
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35 reviews
9.8
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35 reviews
5 star
77%
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14%
3 star
6%
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0%
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My father moved in about 6 months ago and is thriving here! Like many seniors he didn't particularly want to come but from the point of the initial tour to the moving in process to now being a resident,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Germantown! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we strive to make every...
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9.8
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20 reviews
9.8
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20 reviews
5 star
90%
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10%
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This is a large house converted into a nursing/ assisted living home. Very personal. Very rural. Their staff very hands on. Everyone eats whatever is cooked for the night. No variety. You eat whatever they...
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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9.6
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161 reviews
9.6
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161 reviews
5 star
65%
4 star
19%
3 star
6%
2 star
4%
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6%
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We needed a place for a friends widow for a short term stay until arrangements could be made to get her back to the Philippines. We were very pleased with Shelby Gardens that worked with us to get her placed...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
At Shelby Gardens Place, a pet friendly senior living community, we provide a veteran supported environment through thoughtful, compassionate assistance with their daily routine, while respecting their independence. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a...
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9.3
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63 reviews
9.3
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63 reviews
5 star
66%
4 star
16%
3 star
2%
2 star
10%
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6%
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There have been many management and staff changes during the time my mother has been there. If they could bring more stability, it would make a big improvement. Short staffing has affected several...
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Cordova! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include independent living, assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we...
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8.8
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63 reviews
8.8
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63 reviews
5 star
41%
4 star
32%
3 star
14%
2 star
5%
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8%
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They encourage participation. On family night the staff encourages residents to dance along with them. Staff will even dance with wheelchair bound residents. They know residents by name. They know their...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Providing Assisted Living in the Bartlett area near great shopping and dining and offering a warm, loving environment.
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8.7
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94 reviews
8.7
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94 reviews
5 star
43%
4 star
29%
3 star
19%
2 star
6%
1 star
3%
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Located in the middle of Shelby County is Foxbridge Assisted Living and Memory Care community, a unique, quiet, gated, eight-acre campus featuring five residential cottages with twenty-four apartments each. Walking paths, gardens, pond, ducks and ducklings, geese and goslings, many kinds of birds...
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8.5
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2 reviews
8.5
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2 reviews
5 star
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The staff at Hearthside was very welcoming from the very first day. They continue to take great care of my mother, and she speaks very highly of them. The facility is always clean and inviting to guests. The...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Opened in July 2016, Hearthside of Bartlett is a licensed Assisted Living community in Bartlett, Tennessee.
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11 Floor plan available
6.0
Review score
31 reviews
6.0
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31 reviews
5 star
59%
4 star
32%
3 star
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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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5 star
83%
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My Mom passed away on 30 August 2019, but I can say her stay at Shelby Gardens though short was very nice. The staff were very helpful and nice. Though limited by her health she enjoyed her stay. I know my...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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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.
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Cost of assisted living in Lakeland, TN

The average cost of senior living in Lakeland is $4,441 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gilt Edge, TN with an average of $3,865 per month.

Assisted living costs in Lakeland, TN, vs. nearby cities

Lakeland, TN
$4,441/mo
$4,404/mo
$4,483/mo

Assisted living costs in Lakeland, TN, vs. state and national averages

Lakeland, TN
$4,441/mo
U.S. national average
$4,698/mo

Assisted living costs in Lakeland, TN, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,441/mo
$4,889/mo

Assisted living costs in Lakeland, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,168/mo
Private
$5,000/mo
Studio
$5,032/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,006/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,493/mo

Senior living costs in Lakeland vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Lakeland, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLakeland, TNTennesseeU.S.
Assisted Living$4,441/mo$4,267/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,889/mo$4,358/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$3,734/mo$3,781/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Lakeland, TN:$4,441/mo
Tennessee:$4,267/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Lakeland, TN:$4,889/mo
Tennessee:$4,358/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Lakeland, TN:$3,734/mo
Tennessee:$3,781/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Assisted living costs in Lakeland, TN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Lakeland and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Lakeland, TNTN stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Lakeland, TN

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Lakeland have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Lakeland, TN$4,255/mo$4,915/mo-13.4%
Tennessee$4,552/mo$4,433/mo+2.7%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Lakeland, TN
2024 average cost:$4,255/mo
2023 average cost:$4,915/mo
Percent change:-13.4%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$4,552/mo
2023 average cost:$4,433/mo
Percent change:+2.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Lakeland, TN

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What families are saying about assisted living in Lakeland

Recent reviews for assisted living in Lakeland

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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Brookdale Dogwood Creek in Germantown, TN

4.4
I live out of state, but my sister and brother both live in Memphis and visit our mom frequently. There have been several issues that have come up, but they have now been resolved. I am pleased that my mom has gained weight and talks much clearer when I am on the phone with her.

The Village at Germantown a CCRC

4.8
I was happy with the care that my husband received here at this community. It is very clean and taken care of. The staff was very attentive and friendly. He was pleased with the variety of meals. They did offer activities for him to participate. I would highly recommend the care and value here ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and compassionate staff. Several reviews mention the kind and caring nature of the staff at various communities, including Shelby Garden Place, Foxbridge Assisted Living and Memory Care, and American House Bartlett, who go above and beyond to make residents and their families feel welcome and valued.
Clean and well-maintained facilities. A common theme in reviews is the importance of cleanliness and maintenance, with residents of StoryPoint Cordova, Shelby Garden Place, and American House Bartlett praising the modern and clean facilities, as well as regular upkeep of living spaces and common areas.
Engaging activities and social opportunities. Residents and their families frequently comment on the wide range of activities and opportunities for socializing at different communities, such as StoryPoint Cordova, American House Bartlett, and Shelby Garden Place, which help keep residents active and engaged.
Individualized care and attention. Reviews highlight the importance of individualized care and attention, with residents of Shelby Garden Place, Foxbridge Assisted Living and Memory Care, and American House Bartlett sharing stories of caregivers who take the time to understand and accommodate each resident's unique needs an ...
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Delicious and varied meals. Quality meals are a major factor in residents' satisfaction, with families at StoryPoint Cordova, Shelby Garden Place, and American House Bartlett praising the taste and variety of meals offered, as well as accommodations for dietary restrictions and preferences.
Supportive and helpful staff communication. Residents and their families express appreciation for the consistent and clear communication between staff members and loved ones, ensuring everyone stays informed and cares needs are being met, as seen in reviews for Shelby Garden Place, Foxbridge Assisted Living and Memory Care, and Ameri ...
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Lakeland review score based on 142 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 142 reviews of 9 Lakeland assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Lakeland 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

Lakeland review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Lakeland, TN9 facilities
8.4
Arlington, TN83 facilities
8.9
Bartlett, TN20 facilities

Review subcategories for Lakeland 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 142 reviews of 9 Lakeland assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Lakeland 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.
Lakeland, TN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
4.0
3.8
Staff
4.1
4.0
Meals & dining
3.9
3.7
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
4.0
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Lakeland assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lakeland assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lakeland, 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 Lakeland 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 Lakeland that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lakeland, TNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.7%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
55.6%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.9%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
77.8%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.9%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.6%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
52.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lakeland 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 Lakeland Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lakeland, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.4%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.2%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lakeland 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 Lakeland partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lakeland, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
66.7%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.6%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Lakeland 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 Lakeland communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lakeland, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.6%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
44.4%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lakeland 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 Lakeland offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lakeland, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
55.6%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.4%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
55.6%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
44.4%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Lakeland

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Tennessee assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Lakeland protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

StoryPoint Germantown, Great Southern Senior Living and Shelby Garden Place are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Lakeland, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 9 assisted living facilities near Lakeland, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Lakeland, Tennessee are StoryPoint Germantown and StoryPoint Cordova. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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