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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Brentwood, TN

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The cost of independent living in Brentwood is about $4,296 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 40 options. Read 1144 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Wonderful apartment complex where everyone gets along well. Elevators, laundry room, & Trash chutes on every floor. Shopping mall with Many Restaurants close by. If your a Senior, Disabled, this is the place...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
    Hickory Hollow Towers is conveniently located near I-24 off the Bell Road exit next to Hickory Hollow Mall. We offer spacious 1 bedroom apartments with basic utilities furnished.      Our apartment homes feature wall-to-wall carpet, central heat &...
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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...
Provides: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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In the Summer of 2015, my Father passed away after 3 months of hospitalization. He was my Mother's true love, soulmate and caregiver as he was 86 and she was 92. At the time, Mother had Neuropathy in her...
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.
The emphasis at Southerland Place is on independence and freedom of choice in an elegant atmosphere of subtle taste and charm.Our personal care residence is a place you can call home....with complete confidence that your medical and personal assistance needs will be met, and that your dignity...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Our beautiful new community is now open! We can't wait to show you what everyone is talking about. Visit us today and join the first group of lucky residents who are now calling Avenida Cool Springs their home.Located in the heart of Franklin, Tennessee, at the former WAKM radio site, we do...
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The staff is great and easy to communicate with. I enjoy that he is able to make his own meals and we can join him for meals. The Dandridge Tower offers activities for the residents to enjoy. The community...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Dandridge Tower is a community apartment complex for seniors, located in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee. Nashville is most famous for its music. Nashville is an extremely attractive city, with many things to do and see. Tennessee boasts a warm climate, which attracts many visitors....
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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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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
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: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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My mother was there for rehab. The food was very very good. We expected the food would be similar at the next place we move her but it wasn't. The rehab part is good but you don't get individual care. We had...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
When you are ready to retire and enjoy yourself, Richland Place is the place to be. Conveniently located on the former site of the Richland Country Club, near I-440 and West End Avenue, Richland Place provides Nashville with retirement living at its best. Richland Place Residents enjoy meals...
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This is a review for Abe's Garden, the brand new addition to Park Manor specializing in Alzheimer's and Dementia memory care. They have a progressive philosophy and mission. They keep the residents busy with...
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 Nashville Tradition of Retirement Living 1 & 2 Bedroom ApartmentsAffordable Monthly Rental RatesNo Endowment or Entry FeesRestaurant-style DiningRegular Housekeeping ServicesConvenient ParkingChauffeured TransportationApartment MaintenanceBasic Utilities IncludedEmergency Phone...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Discover the comfort, convenience, and companionship of apartment living for seniors 55+ at Argyle Avenue. This community is centrally located near regional attractions including the Davidson County Library, Veterans' Medical Center and Vanderbilt University Hospital. Shopping, dining and worship...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Brentwood, TN

The average cost of senior living in Brentwood is $4,296 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lebanon, TN with an average of $3,729 per month.

Independent living costs in Brentwood, TN, vs. nearby cities

Brentwood, TN
$4,296/mo
$4,315/mo

Independent living costs in Brentwood, TN, vs. state and national averages

Brentwood, TN
$4,296/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Brentwood, TN, vs. other senior living options

$4,943/mo
Independent Living
$4,296/mo

Independent living costs in Brentwood, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,156/mo
Studio
$6,047/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,880/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,030/mo

Senior living costs in Brentwood 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: Brentwood, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBrentwood, TNTennesseeU.S.
Independent Living$4,296/mo$3,781/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$4,765/mo$4,267/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,943/mo$4,358/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Brentwood, TN:$4,296/mo
Tennessee:$3,781/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Brentwood, TN:$4,765/mo
Tennessee:$4,267/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Brentwood, TN:$4,943/mo
Tennessee:$4,358/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Brentwood, TN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Brentwood 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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Independent living cost trends in Brentwood, TN

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Brentwood 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
Brentwood, TN$3,020/mo$2,715/mo+11.2%
Tennessee$2,903/mo$2,940/mo-1.3%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Brentwood, TN
2024 average cost:$3,020/mo
2023 average cost:$2,715/mo
Percent change:+11.2%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$2,903/mo
2023 average cost:$2,940/mo
Percent change:-1.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Brentwood

Recent reviews for independent living in Brentwood

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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Dandridge Tower in Nashville, TN

4.0
In general things seem to be going well for my loved on at Dandridge Tower. It's a nice enough looking place, but what really sets it apart is the people. Everyone is so friendly, and so welcoming! It's really a tight knit community. My loved one can be a bit of a shut-in, but she's always got ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful staff. Numerous reviews highlight the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities like Somerby Franklin, Manor at Steeplechase, and Brookdale Franklin (Independent Living), creating a supportive and caring environment for residents.
Diverse activities for socializing. Residents enjoy engaging in a range of activities at their communities, such as museum outings, art classes, and singing sessions, fostering a sense of community and camaraderie at Harmony at Brentwood, Manor at Steeplechase, and Windlands South.
Thoughtfully maintained living spaces. Cleanliness and upkeep are priorities in residents' reviews, with mentions of well-kept common areas and private apartments at Somerby Franklin, Traditions of Mill Creek, and Windlands South.
Resident-focused communication. Clear and consistent communication between staff and families is valued at several communities, including Brookdale Franklin (Independent Living), Somerby Franklin, and Windlands South, ensuring everyone is informed and involved in their loved ones' care.
Reasonable affordability. Some residents express satisfaction with the cost of living at their communities, such as Brookdale Franklin (Independent Living), Manor at Steeplechase, and Somerby Franklin, making it an attractive option for those seeking value for their budget.
Personalized care and accommodations. Many reviews mention the accommodating nature of their communities, with staff going above and beyond to meet residents' unique needs and preferences at Windlands South, Somerby Franklin, and Brookdale Franklin (Independent Living).
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Brentwood independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Brentwood independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Brentwood, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Brentwood independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Brentwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Brentwood, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.4%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
36.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.1%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Brentwood independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Brentwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Brentwood, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
39.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Brentwood independent 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 independent living communities in Brentwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Brentwood, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
52.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.5%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.9%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.2%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.4%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.7%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
52.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
36.8%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.1%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.3%
46.4%
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