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Assisted living costs in Smyrna average about $4,746 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 10 communities in Smyrna. Our detailed directory has 251 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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Photo of The Pavilion Senior Living at Smyrna
11 Photo available
66 Floor plans available
9.0
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31 reviews
9.0
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31 reviews
5 star
45%
4 star
39%
3 star
16%
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Primary concerns are related to poor overall nutritional value of meals, lack of regard for dietary restrictions, and phone not being manned 24/7 for timely distribution of nighttime meds that are as needed....
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.
The Waterford in Smyrna is an affordable assisted living and memory care community located near StoneCrest Medical Center on Cedar Grove Road in Smyrna, Tennessee. The Waterford in Smyrna is a 92 apartment community (68 assisted living, 24 memory care) with a welcoming living room with fireplace,...
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Photo of Traditions of Smyrna
1111 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
8.8
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40 reviews
8.8
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40 reviews
5 star
35%
4 star
37%
3 star
10%
2 star
8%
1 star
10%
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What we like the most about the community is that they keep good care of my mother. Yes, we would recommend the community to other families based on the experience so far.
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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1717 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
9.2
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42 reviews
9.2
Review score
42 reviews
5 star
62%
4 star
21%
3 star
12%
2 star
0%
1 star
5%
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They were very prompt, helpful, and more affordable than I had expected. It's been a great experience so far. They could improve the food score by having more variety. And healthier options. I was told it...
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.
Located in Brentwood, Tennessee, Traditions of Mill Creek is the premier senior living community. Traditions specializes in independent living, assisted living, and memory care that allows adults to be themselves and experience a vital life at any age.
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Photo of The Bridge at Hickory Woods
1919 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.7
Review score
25 reviews
8.7
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25 reviews
5 star
80%
4 star
8%
3 star
8%
2 star
0%
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4%
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5 for each. My friend really enjoyed her stay there and I was very confident she was safe and being cared for. The staff treated her with lots of love and care. The facility is like living in a nice...
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.
The Bridge at Hickory Woods in Antioch, Tennessee, is the ideal assisted living option for active seniors looking for a resort-style community to call home.Located just outside Nashville, Antioch offers hometown friendliness with the attractions of a large city just minutes away.Residents of The...
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Photo of American House Murfreesboro
1313 Photos available
8.6
Review score
57 reviews
8.6
Review score
57 reviews
5 star
32%
4 star
32%
3 star
18%
2 star
11%
1 star
7%
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I would definitely recommend to others. The staff is very attentive, available for help and communicate information to family members as quick as possible.
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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Photo of Azalea Court and The Arbors at Azalea Court
1818 Photos available
5 star
73%
4 star
27%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
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Our parents have resided in a very nice apartment at Azelea Court Assisted Living for six months. They are very happy there which results in their five children's happiness as well. The facility is always...
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.
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 with us here at Azalea Court.Azalea Court and the Arbors at Azalea Court are located in the heart of Smyrna, TN and have been serving seniors for the past 12 years. We...
Photo of River Wick
77 Photos available
5 star
100%
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0%
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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
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.
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: 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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5 star
75%
4 star
0%
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25%
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Staff was very accommodating and great aunt loved the food. Home cooked meals every breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Great aunt seemed much more happier with Alternative Care than with the larger facility she...
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.
5 star
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4 star
23%
3 star
6%
2 star
0%
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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...
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Cost of assisted living in Smyrna, TN

The average cost of senior living in Smyrna is $4,746 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Alexandria, TN with an average of $4,067 per month.

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

Smyrna, TN
$4,746/mo
$4,751/mo

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

Smyrna, TN
$4,746/mo
U.S. national average
$4,740/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,746/mo
$4,909/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,850/mo
Studio
$4,983/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,451/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,357/mo

Senior living costs in Smyrna 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: Smyrna, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSmyrna, TNTennesseeU.S.
Assisted Living$4,746/mo$4,267/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,909/mo$4,358/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$4,220/mo$3,781/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Smyrna, TN:$4,746/mo
Tennessee:$4,267/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Smyrna, TN:$4,909/mo
Tennessee:$4,358/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Smyrna, TN:$4,220/mo
Tennessee:$3,781/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Assisted living costs in Smyrna, TN, over time

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

Smyrna, TNTN stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Smyrna, TN

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Smyrna 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
Smyrna, TN$4,190/mo$4,192/mo-0.0%
Tennessee$4,570/mo$4,377/mo+4.4%
National$5,322/mo$5,061/mo+5.2%
Smyrna, TN
2024 average cost:$4,190/mo
2023 average cost:$4,192/mo
Percent change:-0.0%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$4,570/mo
2023 average cost:$4,377/mo
Percent change:+4.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,322/mo
2023 average cost:$5,061/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Smyrna, TN

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What families are saying about assisted living in Smyrna

Recent reviews for assisted living in Smyrna

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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Smyrna review score based on 86 family reviews

8.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 86 reviews of 10 Smyrna assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Smyrna 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

Smyrna review score compared against nearby cities

8.9
Smyrna, TN10 facilities
8.9
La Vergne, TN6 facilities
8.8
Nolensville, TN23 facilities

Review subcategories for Smyrna 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 86 reviews of 10 Smyrna assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Smyrna 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.
Smyrna, TN averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
4.1
Friendliness
3.8
4.2
Care services
3.3
3.8
Staff
3.5
4.0
Meals & dining
3.2
3.7
Activities
3.2
3.7
Value for cost*
3.3
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Smyrna assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Smyrna assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Smyrna, 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 Smyrna 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 Smyrna that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Smyrna, TNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
70%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
60%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
60%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
70%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
80%
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 Smyrna 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 Smyrna Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Smyrna, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
90%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60%
41.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Smyrna 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 Smyrna partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Smyrna, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
60%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Smyrna 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 Smyrna communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Smyrna, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
70%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Smyrna 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 Smyrna offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Smyrna, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
70%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
70%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
70%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
40%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Smyrna

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 Smyrna protect seniors.
Learn about Tennessee assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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The Pavilion Senior Living at Smyrna, Traditions of Smyrna and Traditions of Mill Creek are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Smyrna, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 10 assisted living facilities near Smyrna, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Smyrna, Tennessee is Traditions of Mill Creek. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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