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10 Best Nursing Homes in Darden, TN

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Darden is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 57 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Darden, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Darden is about $3,375, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 191 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Darden, TN

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Last Updated: 12/5/25
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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 Lynnfield Place
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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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Countryside Living
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 Chateau Maurice
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 Country View Estates
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 Trenton Place Care and Rehabilitation Center
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Sometimes a little help is all that's needed for older adults to maintain their independence. At Trenton Healthcare Center, we offer apartments for independent residents, assisted living units, and skilled nursing for residents needing short- and long-term care. Our assisted living community...
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.
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.
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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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Darden, TN

The average cost of senior living in Darden is $3,375 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McLemoresville, TN with an average of $2,856 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Darden, TN, vs. nearby cities

Darden, TN
$3,375/mo
$3,538/mo

Nursing homes costs in Darden, TN, vs. state and national averages

Darden, TN
$3,375/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

Nursing homes costs in Darden, TN, vs. other senior living options

$3,508/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,375/mo

Nursing homes costs in Darden, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,000/mo
Studio
$3,919/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,515/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,649/mo

Senior living costs in Darden vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Darden, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDarden, TNTennesseeU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,375/mo$4,358/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$3,508/mo$4,267/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$3,508/mo$4,358/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$3,466/mo$3,781/mo$4,153/mo
Nursing Homes
Darden, TN:$3,375/mo
Tennessee:$4,358/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Darden, TN:$3,508/mo
Tennessee:$4,267/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Darden, TN:$3,508/mo
Tennessee:$4,358/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Darden, TN:$3,466/mo
Tennessee:$3,781/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Darden, TN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Darden 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.

Darden, TNTN stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Darden, TN

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Darden 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
Darden, TN$4,004/mo$4,211/mo-4.9%
Tennessee$4,794/mo$4,589/mo+4.5%
National$5,616/mo$5,314/mo+5.7%
Darden, TN
2024 average cost:$4,004/mo
2023 average cost:$4,211/mo
Percent change:-4.9%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$4,794/mo
2023 average cost:$4,589/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,616/mo
2023 average cost:$5,314/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
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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 nursing homes in Darden

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Darden

Heritage Place of Lexington

5.0
An excellent amount of care was given to my father in law in this community. The staff went above and beyond with all the help they gave us. The community was clean and the food was good. It was a very exceptional community. Highly recommended to family and friends.

Regency Retirement Village - Jackson

5.0
My parents are doing so well here in the memory care. The staff makes sure that they take part in the activities, and join them in the dining room and my parents like the food. They have a very nice room together and I know that my parents are safe and that the memory care is well secured. My ...
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West Tennessee Skilled Nursing in Jackson, TN

5.0
My grandmother was here for care from the hospital. She loved it and so did the family. All the nurses and therapist were caring and friendly. My Grandmother can be a bit of a handful at times, but the employees continued to help and care for her without hesitation. Transitional care isn't ...
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Darden nursing homes services and amenities

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

Availability of select care services in Darden nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Darden that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Darden, TNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
30.6%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.4%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.4%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
41.7%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.2%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.4%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
41.7%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
41.7%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Darden nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Darden Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Darden, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
11.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
19.4%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.3%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Darden nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Darden partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Darden, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.6%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
22.2%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Darden nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Darden communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Darden, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.6%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
13.9%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Darden nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Darden offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Darden, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
27.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.9%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.4%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.1%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
27.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
13.9%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
2.8%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.2%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Jackson Oaks, Loving Care Assisted Living Facility and Magnolia Place are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Darden, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 57 nursing homes facilities near Darden, Tennessee. See the full list.
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