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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Rutherford County, TN
Assisted living costs in Rutherford County average about $4,581 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 13 communities in Rutherford County. Our detailed directory has 246 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 Murfreesboro, Smyrna and Nolensville.
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Everything was very good. I visited 5 other assisted living facilities and none compared to Harmony. Courteous staff, nice facility, good food. Room sizes are adequate. Nurses desk had a variety of snacks,...
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 Harmony at Victory StationIndependent Living | Assisted Living | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services...
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65 reviews
The nurses and care have been amazing. We also have hospice involved to maximize her care. The only thing that I hear from the residents as well is the food is bland and they get rice everyday. Mom needs...
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.
Creekside at Three Rivers Assisted Living opened in June of 2010. We are proud to have been voted 'BEST ASSISTED LIVING IN RUTHERFORD COUNTY' for the second consecutive year in a row. At Creekside at Three Rivers Assisted Living, we provide comfortable living areas, cozy parlors, an intimate...
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8.7
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24 reviews
We had a few hiccups when she first moved in, but they have been worked through. All in all it's a great place. rooms are nice, open 24 hours, so family could sleep over. Pets are allowed. Only 68 residents...
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.
The Rutherford Assisted Living, a three story facility,opened in 2001. It was designed to provide residents with a superior living experience that is sensitive to their needs.Every detail was carefully planned from the wall finishes to the lighting and carpeting.The facility offers a Formal...
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43 reviews
Everyone there has a positive attitude and are ALWAYS willing to help or answer any questions that you might have.[names removed] on weekends just to name a few. MOM is cared for,they give Mom...
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.
Providing Assisted Living and Memory Care to the Murfreesboro area.
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20 reviews
I am well pleased with the facility. The activity director is fantastic. She keeps the residents busy with activities and trips. The staff interact with the residents and my husband enjoys their attention....
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Rutherford Memory Care is an memory care facility that cares exclusively for those with Alzheimer's disease and other memory impairments. This community is tailored to meet the individual needs of those suffering from a memory-impairment. The community is uniquely designed to accommodate 32...
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I am very pleased with the care this community has provided my mother, they have been very sensitive to her needs and have helped her adjust very nicely into her new apartment. I really enjoy the fact that...
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.
When you visit Park View Meadows, you'll find a warm, friendly community where folks can thrive and connect. It's a place full of friendly local faces where you and your loved one will feel right at home, whether that's in our inviting community spaces or homey studio apartments and one bedroom...
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It is unbelievably good. The personnel is excellent, the facilities are excellent. I talk to other families and residents, and everyone has shown marked improvement since coming here. The layout looked like...
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.
When you have made the decision that assisted living is the best choice for you or someone you love, you'll find a welcome home at RiverWick. All the help you need is right here, but you may not notice it right away. That's part of the charm of RiverWick. We believe in being felt more than being...
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.
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.
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.
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.
AdamsPlace Retirement Community is a continuing care retirement community located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, just 30 minutes from the Nashville airport. Our beautifully-landscaped 22 acre campus features garden style apartment with patios and balconies for Independent Living, private...
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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.
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I have recommended Stones River Manor highly. My stepfather was there. I was very happy with them. I looked at a lot of places and Stones River Manor was the best fit. They were very cost-effective. They had...
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.
A truly unique faith-based community for senior living, Stones River Manor, in Murfreesboro, offers full-service senior care in a Christian atmosphere for those with financial concerns. Our not-for-profit facility is one of a kind in the county and funded by area Churches for Christ. Newly...
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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Cost of assisted living in Rutherford County, TN
The average cost of senior living in Rutherford County is $4,581 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Shelbyville, TN with an average of $3,805 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Rutherford County, TN vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Rutherford County, TN vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Rutherford County, TN by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Rutherford County over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Rutherford County, TN
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What families are saying about assisted living in Rutherford County
Recent reviews for assisted living in Rutherford County
Southern Care Inc in Franklin, TN
4.3
Southern Care is a great facility. The staff is very friendly and attentive. I would recommend them to a friend. They are cost-effective. My sister likes the food. They have a big porch with rockers in the front and other space in the back. The room sizes are of a good size.
Traditions of Smyrna
4.5
Overall Traditions of Smyrna is a very nice place.
It is very clean and friendly. Care of the residents is their top priority.
I know that they are working on making some changes to the food.
The Bridge at Hickory Woods in Antioch, TN
4.4
The staff and facility have been really good. [Name removed], who was the director when we got there, has left and he was great. I haven't had much interaction with the new director. The facility is always clean. I would recommend the bridge to others. The cost seems a little expensive, but I ...
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Rutherford County review score based on 76 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 76 reviews of 13 Rutherford County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Rutherford County 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
Rutherford County review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Rutherford County 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 76 reviews of 13 Rutherford County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Rutherford County 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.Rutherford County, TN averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
4.5
Friendliness
4.2
4.6
Care services
3.8
4.2
Staff
4.1
4.5
Meals & dining
3.7
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.1
Value for cost*
3.8
4.1
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Rutherford County assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rutherford County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rutherford County, 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 Rutherford County 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 Rutherford County 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
46.2%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
61.5%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
61.5%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
46.2%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.5%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69.2%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Rutherford County 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 Rutherford County 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
61.5%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.8%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46.2%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.7%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Rutherford County 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 Rutherford County 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
46.2%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.2%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
23.1%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.5%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.1%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Rutherford County 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 Rutherford County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
30.8%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.5%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
30.8%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.4%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rutherford County 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 Rutherford County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
46.2%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.1%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.8%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.5%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.8%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.8%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.2%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.5%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.8%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.2%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
53.8%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
30.8%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.1%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.2%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Rutherford County
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 Rutherford County protect seniors.
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Charter Senior Living of Franklin, Traditions of Mill Creek and The Bridge at Hickory Woods are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Rutherford County, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
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