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Assisted living costs in Southside average about $4,675 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 124 communities in Southside. Our detailed directory has 2709 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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I was at a loss as to where to place my 61yr old husband. The dr suggested Lakeshore Heartland and I knew it was the right placement for him when I walked through the door. I had such a strong feeling of...
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.
Heartland Senior Community is an assisted living residence located in the vibrant and exciting Nashville, Tennessee. You will be able to enjoy the calm and serenity of retirement living while being only a short van or car ride away from all that Nashville has to offer. The well-kept grounds and...
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44 Floor plans available
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.
Somerfield at The Heritage at Brentwood is managed by Life Care Services®, An LCS® Company. Life Care Services ranked highest in customer satisfaction in the J.D. Power 2019 Senior Living Study and achieved the highest score in all seven study factors: resident services and activities; community...
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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.
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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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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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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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Employees do their jobs well and are very caring. Our needs are met and enjoy the opportunities with others daily. I enjoy living here very much.
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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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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
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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.
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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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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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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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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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.
Nursing homes are many things to many people. Whatever your needs, our goal is to provide compassionate nursing care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. Individualized attention begins as soon as you are admitted, and our skilled nurses meet with you regularly to discuss...
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.

Cost of assisted living in Southside, TN

The average cost of senior living in Southside is $4,675 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dover, TN with an average of $3,615 per month.

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

Southside, TN
$4,675/mo
$3,980/mo
$4,636/mo

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

Southside, TN
$4,675/mo
U.S. national average
$4,705/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,675/mo
$4,821/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,104/mo
Studio
$5,365/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,579/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,221/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,350/mo

Senior living costs in Southside 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: Southside, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouthside, TNTennesseeU.S.
Assisted Living$4,675/mo$4,273/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$4,821/mo$4,365/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living$3,401/mo$3,789/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Southside, TN:$4,675/mo
Tennessee:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Southside, TN:$4,821/mo
Tennessee:$4,365/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Southside, TN:$3,401/mo
Tennessee:$3,789/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
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Assisted living costs in Southside, TN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Southside 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 Southside, TN

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Southside 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Southside, TN$4,694/mo$4,397/mo+6.8%
Tennessee$4,552/mo$4,433/mo+2.7%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Southside, TN
2024 average cost:$4,694/mo
2023 average cost:$4,397/mo
Percent change:+6.8%
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 Southside, 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 Southside.

What families are saying about assisted living in Southside

Recent reviews for assisted living in Southside

Maple Cottage Assisted Living Transitions in Portland, TN

4.4
Overall we have been very pleased with our experience. We like that it's a smaller facility (20 residents), easier to talk with staff. However, there has been quite a bit of turnover in the year we have been with them. We have had three "in-charge " people in a year and the position is currently ...
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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.

Grace Manor Assisted Living Community in Nashville, TN

4.0
I have to say my favorite thing about this community is how well maintained and kept clean it is. Every time I go to visit it is completely spotless with a fresh smell throughout the building. My mom has had no complaints about the food and has really enjoyed participating in the many activities ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and caring staff. Numerous reviews mention the kindness and compassion of the staff at various communities. For example, at The Village at Bellevue, the staff is described as being 'great' and 'caring', and at The Kempton of Hermitage, they are praised for going 'above and beyond' to help residents. Families ...
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Great communication with families. Clear and consistent communication between families and staff is important to residents and their families. At Vitality Living Hendersonville, the staff is commended for being 'always available' and 'responding quickly' to concerns. At Canterfield of Franklin, families appreciate being 'kept ...
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Diverse and engaging activities. Activities are an essential part of senior living, and communities that offer a wide range of options cater to residents' various interests. For example, at Clarendale at Bellevue Place, residents enjoy 'fabulous' activities and 'plenty to do', while at Fieldstone Place, they participate in ...
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Delicious and varied meals. High-quality meals are a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Red Cedar Glen, the chef accommodates individual preferences, and at Maristone of Franklin, meals are described as 'delicious' and 'tasty'. Families also appreciate the thought put into catering ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Residents and their families value cleanliness and upkeep, whether it's for private rooms, communal areas, or outdoor spaces. At Belmont Village Green Hills, the facilities are kept 'beautifully clean', and at The Neighborhood at Hopkinsville, the community is praised for its 'nice and clean ...
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Supportive and compassionate care. Compassionate care is crucial for seniors, especially those with complex medical needs. At NHC Place at Cool Springs, the staff is 'very attentive and caring', and at Charter Senior Living of Hermitage, the care services are 'great'. Families also express gratitude for the emotional support ...
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Southside review score based on 751 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 751 reviews of 114 Southside assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Southside 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

Southside review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Southside, TN114 facilities
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Slayden, TN9 facilities
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Review subcategories for Southside 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 751 reviews of 114 Southside assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Southside 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.
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Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.8
Staff
3.8
4.0
Meals & dining
3.5
3.7
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
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Southside assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Southside assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Southside, 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 Southside 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 Southside 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
66.7%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
53.5%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.2%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.1%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75.4%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38.6%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.2%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
70.2%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.8%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Southside 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 Southside Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Southside, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
67.5%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40.4%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
56.1%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.5%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Southside 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 Southside partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Southside, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
44.7%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
42.1%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.2%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
27.2%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Southside 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 Southside communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Southside, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.6%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.3%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
42.1%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.8%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Southside 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 Southside offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Southside, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
57.9%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.2%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.7%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.9%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.5%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.9%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.8%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.5%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
49.1%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.8%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
56.1%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
36%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.7%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.3%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Southside

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

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Brookdale Clarksville, Fieldstone Place and Morningside of Springfield are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Southside, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 124 assisted living facilities near Southside, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Southside, Tennessee are Brookdale Clarksville, Fieldstone Place and Morningside of Springfield. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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