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The average monthly cost of Independent Living in Tennessee is $3,063, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Smith County area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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Photo of Brookdale Goodlettsville
1010 Photos available
8.9
Review score
46 reviews
8.9
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46 reviews
5 star
58%
4 star
24%
3 star
11%
2 star
7%
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My mom has been living at Brookdale for about a month now and I have nothing but good things to say about them. It was a difficult decision for me to put my mom into assisted living but since it’s just us, I...
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.
Building Your Best LifeThe relaxed senior living lifestyle that you’ve always dreamed of is still in reach. In fact, it’s waiting for you at our warm, vibrant community just north of Nashville.We are an assisted living community in beautiful Goodlettsville, Tennessee. Our thriving town offers all...
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Photo of Grace Haven Senior Living
77 Photos available
8.8
Review score
15 reviews
8.8
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15 reviews
5 star
40%
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46%
3 star
7%
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7%
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The rooms are a comfortable size and easily cleaned. I would very highly recommend the community to others who are searching for senior living for themselves or a loved one.
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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Photo of Legacy Village of Hendersonville
55 Photos available
8.8
Review score
62 reviews
8.8
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62 reviews
5 star
50%
4 star
35%
3 star
8%
2 star
2%
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There's been a lot of staff turnover since his admission. I feel they are short staffed when it comes to cleanliness of his room. But that's everywhere I'm sure especially in the health field. They're very...
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.
Enjoy life on picturesque Main Street in Hendersonville – the city by the lake. As one of the fastest growing communities in Tennessee, Hendersonville has opportunities for everyone. Northeast of Nashville and convenient to interstate 65, Main Street Senior Living is close to restaurants,...
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Photo of Harmony at Mt Juliet
1010 Photos available
2626 Floor plans available
8.7
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55 reviews
8.7
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55 reviews
5 star
50%
4 star
27%
3 star
7%
2 star
11%
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The overall facility and experience is very good. The one big dissatisfaction is the overall quality of the food and the shortage of servers. Every dinner is a slow process for meals that are below average.
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.
Harmony at Mt. Juliet offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in a welcoming community.With comfortable apartments, inviting spaces, and daily experiences, life here feels easy and connected.Here, a family-like atmosphere and supportive care make each day meaningful.
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Photo of Belmont Village Green Hills
1414 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.6
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71 reviews
8.6
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71 reviews
5 star
60%
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30%
3 star
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A place for Mom was instrumental in us finding Belmont Village. Mom was only there for 2 weeks but the transition from Green Hills Rehab was seamless and everyone we dealt with from administration to 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.
Belmont Village of Green Hills, Tennessee is just south of Nashville (Music City, USA). The facility is close to hospitals and specialty physicians, places of worship, restaurants, parks, The Mall at Green Hills, and other noteworthy Nashville attractions. But there's so much going on at Belmont...
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Photo of Maristone of Providence
1111 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.6
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65 reviews
8.6
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65 reviews
5 star
60%
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Yes overall was a good place for us. There was a lot going on it seems when we moved in- people changed in mgt, nursing staff, new website, etc but the staff handled things excellently! Building has some...
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 Bridge at Hickory Woods
1919 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.6
Review score
26 reviews
8.6
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26 reviews
5 star
80%
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8%
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Staff very nice and friendly. Friendly people, construction of the building, cost per month, and the up keep of the facility.
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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1515 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
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8.6
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24 reviews
8.6
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24 reviews
5 star
46%
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They are bringing in new activities and more outings because people have requested this in their monthly meetings. Also a car for individual outings. Office staff and nurses are friendly and know you by...
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 American House Murfreesboro
1313 Photos available
8.6
Review score
69 reviews
8.6
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69 reviews
5 star
38%
4 star
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3 star
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Staff is wonderful and caring. Friendly and loving staff along with a smaller population of residents. A Place for Mom was wonderful to me and very helpful.
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 Sycamores Terrace Senior Apartments
1010 Photos available
8.5
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44 reviews
8.5
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44 reviews
5 star
43%
4 star
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3 star
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Honestly, ALL 5! I am so glad my uncle is there! He is very very happy, and, I'm very pleased with all of the above. Very very clean The management has turned over a couple of times, but, I'm not sure...
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.
The Sycamores Terrace Retirement Community has provided exceptional care and service to Nashville seniors for more than 40 years. Now under new ownership and a new name, Sycamores Terrace Senior Apartments will continue to offer extraordinary service while providing a unique affordable housing...
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Photo of Blakeford at Green Hills, a CCRC
66 Photos available
8.5
Review score
3 reviews
8.5
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3 reviews
5 star
67%
4 star
0%
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2 star
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1 star
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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
8.5
Review score
23 reviews
8.5
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23 reviews
5 star
45%
4 star
13%
3 star
17%
2 star
4%
1 star
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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 The St. Paul
55 Photos available
8.4
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6 reviews
8.4
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6 reviews
5 star
66%
4 star
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3 star
17%
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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
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.
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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Photo of Charter Senior Living of Hermitage
1515 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.3
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59 reviews
8.3
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59 reviews
5 star
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Overall has been great. Lots of activities, Mom has been very busy. Staff is great. All super helpful. Residence has been clean and well maintained. My only concern has been frequent staff turnover at 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 AVIVA Maybelle Carter
1919 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.3
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96 reviews
8.3
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96 reviews
5 star
43%
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3 star
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2 star
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I would definitely give them five stars. I never saw the place myself but my sister Paula loved it there. She liked her room and found it very good for her needs, as was the food. I'm sorry but I don't know...
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...
Photo of Southern Kentucky Senior Living
1111 Photos available
8.2
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8 reviews
8.2
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8 reviews
5 star
37%
4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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Staff friendly, approachable, concerned in providing great care and experience. Excellent cleanliness, excellent food, small facility facilitates close family oriented atmosphere, very structured meal times...
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...
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Photo of The Pavilion Senior Living at Lebanon
88 Photos available
7.5
Review score
12 reviews
7.5
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12 reviews
5 star
42%
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41%
3 star
17%
2 star
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I just had a few complaints. In the beginning it was great but I felt like as time went on and Dad was so confused some seemed to have lost their compassion. The food in the beginning was great but it had...
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 Pavilion Senior Living at Lebanon offers a variety of senior care services including assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care to seniors living throughout Lebanon, Tennessee, and the surrounding areas. Our community is conveniently located within walking distance to...
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Photo of Brookdale Green Hills Cumberland
1919 Photos available
1414 Floor plans available
7.3
Review score
37 reviews
7.3
Review score
37 reviews
5 star
53%
4 star
22%
3 star
8%
2 star
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The inconvenience of ordering 3 meals daily for a patient who will not go to the dining room is a little tedious to plan. We were in short term need during the holidays and the staff worked so hard to get us...
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 Stonecrest Assisted Living Facility
1111 Photos available
5 star
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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 Viva Senior Living at Wilson Manor
77 Photos available
5 star
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There were a few minor snags during the first month, but overall I'm quite pleased with Wilson Manor. The facility is clean, the food is very good, and the staff are kind and helpful. I would recommend...
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.
Viva Senior Living at Wilson Manor is located in a residential setting on a 15 acre property surrounded by trees and near the Senior Center. It also lies behind the City Park and Lebanon Golf Course. There are plenty of walking trails and a new Community Center. Viva Senior Living at Wilson Manor...
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Photo of Morningside of Cookeville
77 Photos available
5 star
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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,...
Photo of NHC Place Sumner
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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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5 star
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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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5 star
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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 Tennessee is $3,063 per month as compared to $3,520 in the United States.

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

Studio
$2,505/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,039/mo

Senior living costs in Tennessee vs. 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 state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeTennesseeU.S.Cost difference
Independent Living$3,063/mo$3,520/mo13.0% below national median
Assisted Living$5,215/mo$5,830/mo10.5% below national median
Memory Care$5,992/mo$6,999/mo14.4% below national median
Independent Living
Tennessee:$3,063/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:13.0% below national median
Assisted Living
Tennessee:$5,215/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:10.5% below national median
Memory Care
Tennessee:$5,992/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:14.4% below national median
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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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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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Trevecca Towers I + East in Nashville, TN

4.3
I had been looking for a place for my Aunt for several months. I visited and called several other facilities. My Aunt's opinion of the place was very important to me. She liked several, but she did not qualify because of her income.[Removed] of a Place for Mom was very helpful with guiding us ...
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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
36.8%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.2%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.1%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.8%
11.7%
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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
32.5%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.6%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
32.5%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.4%
17.8%
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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
45.6%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.3%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.1%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.6%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.9%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.1%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.6%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.8%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.5%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
44.7%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
28.9%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.7%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.4%
47.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

American House Lebanon, Bellwood Assisted Living and The Pavilion Senior Living at Carthage are the top-rated independent living facilities near Smith County, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 114 independent living facilities near Smith County, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Smith County, Tennessee is Vitality Living Hendersonville. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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