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Assisted living costs in Shady Acres average about $5,244 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 48 communities in Shady Acres. Our detailed directory has 858 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Tullahoma, Shelbyville and Manchester.

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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Photo of Ascension Living Valley Residence
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My mother is very happy and feels safe. She reports often that she has many friends there! The staff really appear to enjoy her as well!I have recommended many times.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Alexian Brothers Senior Ministries in Chattanooga, TN is sponsored by the Alexian Brothers, an 800 year old Catholic religious order committed to quality and compassionate care for older adults. Alexian Brothers offer an array of services and programs in the Chattanooga region ranging from...
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While I was visiting a family member at this facility and the staff was very friendly and professional. They were very patient with my aunt that I was visiting was visiting. I was able to have lunch with her...
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.
McMinnville Boarding Home for the Elderly is an assisted living community offering modern, beautiful property with ample onsite amenities to our senior residents in McMinnville, Tennessee. We're also only a few minutes away from Dottie West Park, various restaurants, and numerous local amenities,...
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Loved the experience. Great place. It is very clean almost always it smelled freshly sanitized. The staff is very friendly and will go out of their way to assist the family and the resident. The quality was...
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.
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: 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.
Alterra Sterling House is an assisted living residence that provides housing and assistance to older adults who want to retain their independence while receiving the daily support they need. The intimate setting for those with limited mobility, as well as specialized programming, help residents...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Photo of Golden Living Center Mountain View
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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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.
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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 Celebration Way in Shelbyville. All the help you need is right here, but you may not notice it right away. That's part of the charm. We believe in being felt more...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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Photo of Tree Of Life Residential Care LLC
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.
Photo of Grace House
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.
Photo of The Rutherford Assisted Living and Memory Care
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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, 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.
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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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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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: Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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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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.
Photo of The Webb House Retirement Center, Inc
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.
Photo of Valley View
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.
Photo of Connie's Care Home
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.
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.
Photo of Haven For Greater Living Inc
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.

Cost of assisted living in Shady Acres, TN

The average cost of senior living in Shady Acres is $5,244 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Viola, TN with an average of $4,434 per month.

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

Shady Acres, TN
$5,244/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Shady Acres, TN, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,244/mo
$5,606/mo

Assisted living costs in Shady Acres, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,368/mo
Studio
$4,370/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,687/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,389/mo

Senior living costs in Shady Acres 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: Shady Acres, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShady Acres, TNTennesseeU.S.
Assisted Living$5,244/mo$5,215/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,606/mo$5,992/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Livingunavailable$3,063/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Shady Acres, TN:$5,244/mo
Tennessee:$5,215/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Shady Acres, TN:$5,606/mo
Tennessee:$5,992/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Shady Acres, TN:unavailable
Tennessee:$3,063/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Shady Acres, TN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Shady Acres 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.

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Assisted living cost trends in Shady Acres, TN

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Shady Acres 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 average 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Shady Acres, TN$4,735/mo$4,815/mo-1.7%
Tennessee$4,464/mo$4,089/mo+9.2%
National$5,128/mo$4,791/mo+7.0%
Shady Acres, TN
2024 average cost:$4,735/mo
2023 average cost:$4,815/mo
Percent change:-1.7%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$4,464/mo
2023 average cost:$4,089/mo
Percent change:+9.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,128/mo
2023 average cost:$4,791/mo
Percent change:+7.0%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Shady Acres, TN

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Shady Acres.

What families are saying about assisted living in Shady Acres

Recent reviews for assisted living in Shady Acres

Autumn Oaks in Manchester, TN

4.0
Things are going well for my mother since her move to the Autumn Oaks. She is happy, the food is good and the staff is very friendly and welcoming. She is still adjusting but so far everything is going well.

Viva Senior Living at Lincoln Manor in Fayetteville, TN

5.0
Our experience was great, the director was very hands on and had great communication. The nursing staff was very professional and experience which we appreciated. The rooms were pretty good size for the money.

Ascension Living Valley Residence in Chattanooga, TN

4.4
Mom is happy which is what matters the most. They are always short on staff...but that is everywhere. the staff that they do have are very caring. The facility has 4 pods of no more that 8 residents in each community. Circular and safe, staff that know their residents and can meet their needs ...
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Shady Acres review score based on 220 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 220 reviews of 48 Shady Acres assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Shady Acres 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

Shady Acres review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Shady Acres, TN48 facilities
8.5
Shelbyville, TN106 facilities
8.9
Winchester, TN10 facilities

Review subcategories for Shady Acres 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 220 reviews of 48 Shady Acres assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Shady Acres 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.
Shady Acres, TN averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.1
3.4
Friendliness
3.3
3.5
Care services
3.0
3.2
Staff
3.0
3.4
Meals & dining
2.8
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Activities
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Shady Acres assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shady Acres assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shady Acres, 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 Shady Acres 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 Shady Acres 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
41.7%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.5%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.6%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.9%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
56.3%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.2%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.7%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52.1%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
58.3%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Shady Acres 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 Shady Acres 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
58.3%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35.4%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shady Acres 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 Shady Acres 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
35.4%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.7%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.2%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
19.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Shady Acres 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 Shady Acres communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
18.8%
32.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
27.1%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shady Acres 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 Shady Acres offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
41.7%
47.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.8%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.8%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.2%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.8%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.2%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.8%
48%
Live performances
Live performances
47.9%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
22.9%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.6%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.7%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Shady Acres

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 Shady Acres protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

McArthur Manor, Gardens of Hazel Green and StoryPoint Chattanooga are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Shady Acres, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 48 assisted living facilities near Shady Acres, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Shady Acres, Tennessee is Gardens of Hazel Green. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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