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The cost of independent living in Smith County is about $3,944 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 127 options. Read 2561 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 Charter Senior Living of Gallatin
1010 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.0
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14 reviews
9.0
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14 reviews
5 star
79%
4 star
21%
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We are very pleased with our experience here at Charter white House. The food is prepared daily and it's absolutely delicious. With a gourmet dessert every day. The staff is excellent and very caring. His...
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.
Located on scenic Hartsville Pike approximately one mile from Sumner Regional Medical Center, our charming 'town and country' community has been in Gallatin providing premier assisted living services for more than ten years. Our superior customer service, consistently high resident...
Photo of The Carriages of Rivergate
1414 Photos available
8.9
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86 reviews
8.9
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86 reviews
5 star
45%
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24%
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2 star
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We have been there almost a year. It took a couple of months to get everything the way it should be. Bath schedule, cleaning schedule, etc. Now he is under hospice so they are doing some of his care. He has...
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.
Schedule a tour today!The Carriages of Rivergate is located in Madison, Tennessee. Our rich history, 150 years and counting, and promising future make Madison a great place to live, learn and worship. Today, Madison would hardly be recognized as the sleepy little town of only a generation ago. A...
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Photo of The Pavilion Senior Living at Smyrna
11 Photo available
66 Floor plans available
8.9
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36 reviews
8.9
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36 reviews
5 star
42%
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39%
3 star
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The people there stood out. They care a lot for the residents that live there. It's a great place for elderly people! They are very caring people.
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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8.8
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14 reviews
8.8
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14 reviews
5 star
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The staff was great at communicating everything from medical to personal matters. Everyone was always so nice & friendly to our family. They always had fun activities & events for patients & included family...
Provides: Independent Living
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.
Grace Haven Senior Living is a newly updated independent living community for adults 55+ who desire comfort, connection, and a place that truly feels like home.We are excited to welcome residents into a beautifully refreshed environment designed to support independence while fostering meaningful...
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33 Floor plans available
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8.8
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57 reviews
8.8
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57 reviews
5 star
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Friendliness is great except for one lady in the cafeteria that always seems to be irritated about something. Care services -having a hard time getting the doctor to fill out paperwork but other than that,...
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.
Maristone at Providence located in Mt. Juliet, Wilson County, Tennessee provides seniors with a caring assisted living community to call home. This community provides residents and guests with the opportunity to spend time outdoors. Those visiting our guests will find that they have opportunities...
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Photo of The St. Paul
55 Photos available
8.8
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6 reviews
8.8
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6 reviews
5 star
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This independently owned community puts residents first. The service make daily life easy with activities a hair salon, immediate response for any maintenance needs. We never can into corporate rules only a...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
At The Saint Paul, we believe that growing older should be a seamless and joyful journey, not a complicated one. We strive to provide a unique community where personalized care and a vibrant atmosphere ensure every resident feels truly at home. Our walls resonate with joy and laughter, bringing...
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1515 Photos available
2626 Floor plans available
8.7
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37 reviews
8.7
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37 reviews
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We were only there a few months before my mom passed. Jubilee was a good place. The staff was very helpful when I had questions.
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.
At Jubilee Hills Goodlettsville, residents enjoy an active, engaging lifestyle that promotes wellness and independence. It is our goal to keep our residents linked to resources and opportunities that will fulfill their needs and interests in the Goodlettsville area. Residents have many...
Photo of AVIVA Maybelle Carter
1919 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.7
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95 reviews
8.7
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95 reviews
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Great facility compared to many others visited before choosing. Centrally located. It’s a place I see myself coming to if needed. I would definitely recommend at least check it out before you choose...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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 well-established and trusted independent living, assisted living, and memory care community in Madison, Tennessee.The lifestyle you’ll discover at AVIVA Maybelle Carter is a balance between independence and support, between at your service and at your pace. It’s where you’ll feel carefree and...
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1010 Floor plans available
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8.6
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21 reviews
8.6
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The nurses and staff are very friendly and attentive. They have a regular doctor and nurse that come by weekly. Everyone knows my mother. I find Solaris is the urine/blood work service that works with the...
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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Photo of Harmony at Mt Juliet
1010 Photos available
2626 Floor plans available
8.6
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53 reviews
8.6
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53 reviews
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Every time I visit [name removed] she is extremely happy to see me and still knows who I am and my name! As shared since [name removed] has been there and also recorded in a previous...
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.
Welcome to Harmony at Mt. JulietIndependent Living | Assisted Living | Memory CareComfort. Easy elegance. Irresistible cuisine. Friends and family. These are the elements that make a person feel at home, and they are the very essence of everyday senior living at Harmony at Mt. Juliet. Located...
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Photo of American House Murfreesboro
1313 Photos available
8.5
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62 reviews
8.5
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62 reviews
5 star
35%
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All of the staff have been so helpful and kind to my father and our family. The facility is always very clean , and his private room is just the right size. They help Dad with showering, dressing, and daily...
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 The Bridge at Hickory Woods
1919 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.5
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25 reviews
8.5
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25 reviews
5 star
80%
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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 Blakeford at Green Hills, a CCRC
66 Photos available
8.5
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3 reviews
8.5
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3 reviews
5 star
67%
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The most important part in choosing a Independent Senior Living Community is the residents and staff. Sure you want a nice apartment and common areas but you will be living with 100s of people and receive...
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.
Blakeford is a local, established, nonprofit, Life Plan Community (CCRC) offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, skilled nursing and physical and occupational rehabilitation. It is the only senior living retirement community in the Nashville area to receive CARF-CCAC accreditation....
Photo of Hermitage Senior Living
2121 Photos available
8.4
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7 reviews
8.4
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7 reviews
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All 5s...They have been really wonderful. There was a sudden tragic death of the Marketing Manager [name removed] in the middle of everything. [name removed] had given my brother and me the tour at the end...
Provides: Independent Living
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.
Thank you for your interest in The Hermitage Towers! The Hermitage has served the Middle Tennessee area for nearly 60 years. Situated on 42 beautiful acres in the “Heart of Hermitage,” our campus is complete with residential and recreational areas. Residents enjoy the convenience of our Chapel,...
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Photo of Morningside of Belmont
55 Photos available
8.4
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43 reviews
8.4
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43 reviews
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Morningside has been great and seems to be a good fit for Scott. He wanted to move there. I feel like he is safe, staff checks on him and he loves the food.
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.
At Morningside of Belmont, our Independent and Assisted Living residents live, work and play together. This means that as your needs change, you will never need to change apartments. Our assisted living apartments are certified by the state of Tennessee, to provide assisted living care, if...
Photo of Charter Senior Living of Hermitage
99 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.3
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54 reviews
8.3
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54 reviews
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From the moment we walked through the doors at Charter of Hermitage, we knew we found the right place for our loved one. The staff is warm, attentive, and truly treats each resident like family. The...
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.
Whether it is the Independent Living Villas; the roomy Assisted Living apartments; or the specialized Memory Care Neighborhood, Charter Senior Living of Hermitage provides a sense of community, of home.The beautiful Independent Living Villas provide all the comforts of home in a carefree...
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Photo of Southern Kentucky Senior Living
1111 Photos available
8.2
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7 reviews
8.2
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7 reviews
5 star
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Pros: The architecture is beautiful - Chip and Joanna style, with great natural light throughout the building. The wide patio doors make moving in and out of the facility easy, which is especially helpful...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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 the Southern Kentucky Senior Living, where our primary mission is to help residents age with grace and dignity by providing a safe and comfortable place to live. As a licensed social model assisted living facility, we strive for the highest quality care for residents. We offer long...
Photo of Brookdale Green Hills Cumberland
1919 Photos available
1414 Floor plans available
7.2
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33 reviews
7.2
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33 reviews
5 star
58%
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The support staff were very kind and checked on us as appropriate. My spouse is virtually deaf which can be confusing to others since there is not a visual alert that he needs to respond to questions or,...
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.
Exceptional Senior Living for Exceptional SeniorsNot all senior living communities are created equal. Here you’ll find a more refined senior lifestyle as our vibrant community lives life well surrounded by a luxurious, comfortable environment.We are a memory care and assisted living community in...
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Photo of The Pavilion Senior Living at Carthage
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The Pavilion is a nice and clean facility with friendly personnel. They took real good care of my loved one and were friendly to her. They were always checking on her to make sure she was okay.
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 Carthage Pavilion Assisted Living opened our community in September of 2015. Our staff have a combined of 25 plus years in senior living experience. We are locally owned and operated. We are conveniently located only 6 miles from I-40 East in-between Lebanon and Cookeville, TN. Our property...
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Photo of Stonecrest Assisted Living Facility
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It is a good place with very good people. It's just very expensive for anyone on a limited income. I wished they would have had more opportunities to get out or get supplies. However, I was very thankful to...
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 Morningside of Cookeville
77 Photos available
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They were excellent. We couldn't get over how friendly they were. Each of the staff actually came in to introduce themselves to us. From the nurses, to the food service people, to housekeeping, everybody...
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.
Located in the heart of Putnam County, Morningside of Cookeville has provided assisted living since 1998. We recognize that a person's optimum health and well being are the result of caring for the whole person - physically, emotionally, spiritually, intellectually and socially.  Morningside...
Photo of Cedar Hills Senior Living
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This is a small close knit community. Everyone here is just so nice and they treat you like family. It is warm and inviting when you walk in and it feels like home. They genuinely care about the residents at...
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.
If you agree that being active and independent are vital to a healthy and productive life, then we invite you to join our family at Cedar Hills. Located in the rolling hills of Cookeville, TN, Cedar Hills is a place where residents enjoy all the amenities of home — comfort, companionship,...
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Our family is having such a great experience with this community, it is completely night and day. There is no lacking when it comes to housekeeping and attention to detail - they clean our loved ones room...
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 Carrick Glen Senior Living
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Carrick Glen is a wonderful place. My mother spent 22 wonderful months there. I am so thankful it was available. Gail and the staff are great and you are always made to feel welcome. Mother received...
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.
Home away from home…that’s what residents will find at Carrick Glen Senior Living. In the heart of Mt. Juliet,TN, yet situated in a bucolic setting, our assisted living facility and independent villas will provide a first class worry-free lifestyle for our residents, along with a caring,...
Photo of Park View Meadows
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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...

Cost of independent living in Smith County, TN

The average cost of senior living in Smith County is $3,944 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Livingston, TN with an average of $1,893 per month.

Independent living costs in Smith County, TN, vs. nearby counties

Smith County, TN
$3,945/mo
$3,742/mo

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

Smith County, TN
$3,945/mo
U.S. national average
$4,211/mo

Independent living costs in Smith County, TN, vs. other senior living options

$4,691/mo
Independent Living
$3,945/mo

Independent living costs in Smith County, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,400/mo
Studio
$2,833/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,646/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,602/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,175/mo

Senior living costs in Smith County 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: Smith County, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSmith County, TNTennesseeU.S.
Independent Living$3,945/mo$3,799/mo$4,211/mo
Assisted Living$4,541/mo$4,328/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$4,691/mo$4,422/mo$5,014/mo
Independent Living
Smith County, TN:$3,945/mo
Tennessee:$3,799/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
Assisted Living
Smith County, TN:$4,541/mo
Tennessee:$4,328/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
Smith County, TN:$4,691/mo
Tennessee:$4,422/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
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Independent living costs in Smith County, TN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Smith County 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.

Smith County, TNTN stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Smith County, TN

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Smith County 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
Smith County, TN$2,881/mo$2,634/mo+9.4%
Tennessee$2,908/mo$2,960/mo-1.8%
National$3,259/mo$3,168/mo+2.9%
Smith County, TN
2024 average cost:$2,881/mo
2023 average cost:$2,634/mo
Percent change:+9.4%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$2,908/mo
2023 average cost:$2,960/mo
Percent change:-1.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,259/mo
2023 average cost:$3,168/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Smith County

Recent reviews for independent living in Smith County

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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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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Smith County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Smith County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Smith County, 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 Smith County 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 Smith County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Smith County, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.2%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.9%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
29.3%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.6%
33.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.8%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Smith County 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 Smith County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Smith County, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31.9%
36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.8%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
31.9%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.2%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Smith County 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 Smith County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Smith County, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
45.7%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.9%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.3%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.7%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.3%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.2%
43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.2%
42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.6%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
44%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
28.4%
33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.2%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.4%
46.8%
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