10 Best Nursing Homes in Lancaster, TN

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The average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Tennessee is $4,362, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Lancaster 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.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Lancaster, TN

Cost of nursing homes in Lancaster, TN

The average cost of senior living in Tennessee is $4,362 per month as compared to $5,847 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Tennessee vs. 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 state: Tennessee

Column national: U.S.

Column costDifference: Cost difference

Community type	Tennessee	U.S.	Cost difference
Nursing Homes	$4,362/mo	$5,847/mo	25.4% below national median
Assisted Living	$5,215/mo	$5,830/mo	10.5% below national median
Memory Care	$5,992/mo	$6,999/mo	14.4% below national median
Independent Living	$3,063/mo	$3,520/mo	13.0% below national median

Nursing Homes

Tennessee:$4,362/mo

U.S.:$5,847/mo

Cost difference:25.4% 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

Independent Living

Tennessee:$3,063/mo

U.S.:$3,520/mo

Cost difference:13.0% below national median

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Lancaster

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Lancaster

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 ...

Cedar Hills Senior Living in Cookeville, TN

5.0

When we had my loved one living here it worked out well, for her. We did not experience problems.

Morningside of Cookeville

4.7

Everything is just fine at Morningside of Cookeville. The meals are very good. We have been very pleased with this facility. They do have plenty of activities that are offered though the resident does not participate in them. It has been a good experience so far.

Lancaster nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lancaster nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lancaster, 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.

Lancaster, TNNational

Full medication management

51.5%

2.5%

Doctor on call

43.3%

9.8%

24-Hour awake staff

84.5%

23.7%

Diabetic care

83.5%

23.9%

*Visiting health care professionals

59.8%

10%

Home care agency on-site

30.9%

0.8%

Non-ambulatory care

83.5%

20.3%

Respite or short term stays

56.7%

6.9%

Hospice available on-site

63.9%

17.6%

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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lancaster 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 Lancaster Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.

Lancaster, TNNational

Dementia behaviors care

54.6%

Specialized memory care training for staff

32%

0.3%

Secured community and/or wander guard

39.2%

5.5%

Memory care only community

11.3%

1.2%

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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lancaster 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 Lancaster partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.

Lancaster, TNNational

Nutritionist / dietician

39.2%

0.6%

Low / no sodium

40.2%

1.4%

No sugar

30.9%

1.4%

Vegetarian

34%

3.5%

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Availability of select dining options in Lancaster 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 Lancaster communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.

Lancaster, TNNational

Professional chef

26.8%

0.2%

Restaurant style dining

44.3%

0.5%

Room service

29.9%

0.3%

Anytime dining

11.3%

0.7%

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Availability of select programs and activities in Lancaster 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 Lancaster offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.

Lancaster, TNNational

Activity director

44.3%

0.4%

Pet-focused programs

23.7%

0.3%

Community service programs

30.9%

0.3%

Devotional activities on-site

51.5%

6.5%

Parties / BBQs / happy hour

49.5%

0.5%

Outings / off-site activities

52.6%

6.7%

Piano or organ

41.2%

0.4%

Arts and crafts center

26.8%

0.3%

Educational speakers / life long learning

33%

0.3%

Clubs / games / karaoke

43.3%

0.4%

Live performances

45.4%

0.4%

Dances

26.8%

0.2%

Fitness center

22.7%

0.3%

Fitness classes

44.3%

0.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions

The McKendree Senior Living, Vitality Living Hendersonville and Clarendale at Indian Lake are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Lancaster, Tennessee. See full list of communities.

There are 120 nursing homes facilities near Lancaster, Tennessee. See the full list.

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10 Best Nursing Homes in Lancaster, TN

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