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The cost of independent living in Murfreesboro is about $4,277 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 15 options. Read 253 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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Photo of Harmony at Victory Station
1111 Photos available
3131 Floor plans available
9.1
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47 reviews
9.1
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47 reviews
5 star
62%
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26%
3 star
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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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Photo of Creekside at Three Rivers and Creekside Villas
99 Photos available
8.9
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65 reviews
8.9
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65 reviews
5 star
40%
4 star
41%
3 star
5%
2 star
5%
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9%
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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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Photo of The Rutherford Assisted Living
2121 Photos available
8.7
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24 reviews
8.7
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24 reviews
5 star
38%
4 star
33%
3 star
4%
2 star
8%
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17%
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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
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 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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Photo of American House Murfreesboro
1313 Photos available
8.3
Review score
43 reviews
8.3
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43 reviews
5 star
35%
4 star
30%
3 star
21%
2 star
12%
1 star
2%
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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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Photo of Traditions of Smyrna
1111 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
8.4
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27 reviews
8.4
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27 reviews
5 star
33%
4 star
42%
3 star
7%
2 star
7%
1 star
11%
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It is a very nice facility but also at the high end of the price scale. Her room started at $[removed]/month and then was increased to$[removed]/month. It is well staffed with capable and friendly workers....
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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Photo of Park View Meadows
99 Photos available
5 star
74%
4 star
0%
3 star
13%
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13%
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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
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 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
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...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Sunshine Square is an independent living facility designed for active seniors who want to enjoy a lifestyle free from the responsibility of home maintenance. The Square offers a secure Christian environment and a range of social, educational and leisure activities. It is located in the...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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...
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.
Photo of Creekside Villas
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.
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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...
Photo of Grace House
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.

Cost of independent living in Murfreesboro, TN

The average cost of senior living in Murfreesboro is $4,277 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dowelltown, TN with an average of $3,341 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Murfreesboro, TN vs. nearby cities

Murfreesboro, TN
$4,277/mo
$4,025/mo
$4,109/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Murfreesboro, TN vs. the state and national average

Murfreesboro, TN
$4,277/mo
U.S. national average
$4,035/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Murfreesboro vs. other types of senior living

$4,736/mo
Independent Living
$4,277/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Murfreesboro, TN by room type

Semi-Private
$4,640/mo
Studio
$5,054/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,549/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,213/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Murfreesboro over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Murfreesboro

Recent reviews for independent living in Murfreesboro

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.

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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Holiday Windlands South in Nashville, TN

5.0
I have lived here for 2 years and I absolutely love this place. I get my apartment cleaned once a week, 3 hot meals a day, and the staff makes sure I get to my dialysis appt 3 times a week. Staff works hard to make sure that we all have a safe and clean environment to live in and someone is ...
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Murfreesboro independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Murfreesboro independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Murfreesboro, 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 Murfreesboro 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 Murfreesboro partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Murfreesboro, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
26.7%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.3%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Murfreesboro 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 Murfreesboro communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Murfreesboro, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.7%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Murfreesboro 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 Murfreesboro offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Murfreesboro, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.7%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.7%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.3%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.7%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
46.7%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
26.7%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.7%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Rutland Place, Charter Senior Living of Franklin and Holiday Windlands South are the top-rated independent living facilities near Murfreesboro, Tennessee. See full list of communities.

There are 15 independent living facilities near Murfreesboro, Tennessee. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Murfreesboro, Tennessee are Rutland Place and Holiday Windlands South. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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