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Known for its Southern friendliness and boot-scootin’ country music, Nashville provides a diverse and welcoming community for accommodating residents. Nashville is home to over 89,000 seniors, creating a vibrant community of older residents. The city accommodates these seniors by providing ever-changing support services and expanding care options. This includes nursing homes, which is used as an umbrella term for various senior living scenarios.

Nursing home care is a specific type of care that includes skilled nursing services. This type of care provides the greatest quality of medical care outside of a hospital and is excellent for seniors needing 24-hour medical supervision, hospice, or rehabilitation therapy.

More often than not, people searching for nursing homes in Nashville require care associated with assisted living or memory care communities. While memory care facilities provide 24-hour care and long-term accommodation for those with memory loss, assisted living facilities support seniors who are somewhat active but require assistance with activities of daily living. If you’re looking for this kind of care, A Place for Mom collaborates with 15 senior care facilities, including assisted living and memory care, within a 10-mile radius of downtown Nashville. These establishments offer personal care, supportive services, tailored activities, and social programs to help seniors maintain their health and well-being.

Our comprehensive guide focuses on our partner communities in Nashville. Read on for a thorough overview of what you and your family can anticipate from these communities, how to pay for them, and what rules and regulations are in place. We’ll also discuss all that Nashville has to offer in health care, transportation, and activities.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Nashville, TN

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Photo of American House Murfreesboro
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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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Apartment room is clean, food selection is minimal, food quality on scale 1 to 10 is a 5, cost on the high side, equipment maintenance washer, elevators, entrance electric doors, WIFI service poor weeks to...
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.
Vantage Pointe Village in Ashland City is located in Cheatham County, Tennessee. We are tucked away along the pristine Cumberland River. It's peaceful flow is known for miles and miles as one of the most beautiful rivers in the nation. Outdoor recreation and scenic viewing in Ashland are...
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Since we moved my grandmother in a couple years ago, our family’s experience with New Hope has been lovely. We couldn’t be more grateful to have found such a wonderful place for her to call home. The staff...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Our beautiful home features 13 bedrooms with private suites to make all your own. Every room is senior safe and ADA compliant, which means you never have to worry about not being able to get around the gorgeous interior. With a private elevator, on-site salon, and a dining room, you can enjoy the...
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The staff all seem very helpful, kind, and accommodating to the residents and their families. Mom is happy with all of them and considers them all a friend already. They all keep a close watch over the...
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.
Hometown Manor has been serving residents in this community for over 15 years. At Hometown Manor, we strive to serve as a model of quality assisted living care offering affordable living in a home-like environment. We offer a small setting that features family-style dining and engaging common...
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Staff so far seems very friendly and nice to my father. Facility is very clean and they keep his room very clean. They do several activities everyday that my dad enjoys. We are working on the care of my dad...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Rutherford Memory Care is an memory care facility that cares exclusively for those with Alzheimer's disease and other memory impairments. This community is tailored to meet the individual needs of those suffering from a memory-impairment. The community is uniquely designed to accommodate 32...
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My mother has been treated very well by the staff. We liked the size of her shared room. Unfortunately we have had to enter her into hospice so we may be moving her from there so she can be closer to us in...
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.
Belvedere Commons of Franklin Assisted Living and Memory Care Community is conveniently located in beautiful Franklin, Tennessee. Our convenient location to hospitals, shopping, dining and only a short drive from Nashville makes our community the perfect home to many Tennessee seniors. At...
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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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My loved one was the very first resident at this new community ALF. She has been well cared for by all members of the staff. The facility is very inviting of family at any time of the day and they encourage...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Maple Cottage is a special Assisted Living home for a select group of seniors who desire the comfort and intimacy of family, and the safety and security of home. We specialize in Alzheimer's, dementia, and memory care. Our family has over 35 years of experience in caring for seniors, and creating...
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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.
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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
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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.
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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Photo of Richland Place Senior Living
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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.
Richland Place Senior Living, LLC offers an appealing physical structure with residential architecture and interior-design features with a homelike environment. We offer studio and one bedroom apartments tastefully decorated to match your furniture.  Our philosophy of care is centered on...
Photo of The Pavilion Senior Living at Carthage
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My mom was apprehensive after living in her own home for years. After she became a widow, her health and cognition began to decline and she needed more assistance. Once she moved into The Pavillion, she...
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 Maristone of Franklin
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I would definitely recommend Maristone. Primarily the caring and friendly attitude of all the staff. The meals are very good and always on time. The coffee pot is always on. They also provide homemade...
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 of Franklin is a memory care and assisted living community located about 15 miles south of Nashville in the city of Franklin, Williamson County, Tennessee. With both Williamson Square and the Watson Glen Shopping Center less than a mile away, residents of this community have easy access...
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Everything is going great so far. It's clean and the staff is friendly. The food is good, I don't have any complaints so far. It's working out well, and I would rate them very highly.
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.
When the demands of living in your home require more than you’re willing and able to give on your own, you’ll find a welcome home here at Springfield Heights.Springfield Heights is located on South Main Street directly behind the YMCA in beautiful Springfield, TN. Springfield is a beautiful and...
Photo of Azalea Court and The Arbors at Azalea Court
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Our parents have resided in a very nice apartment at Azelea Court Assisted Living for six months. They are very happy there which results in their five children's happiness as well. The facility is always...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
When the demands of living in your home require more than you're willing and able to give on your own, you'll find a welcome home with us here at Azalea Court.Azalea Court and the Arbors at Azalea Court are located in the heart of Smyrna, TN and have been serving seniors for the past 12 years. We...
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5 stars for all! They staff are very kind, professional, well managed, reliable, trustworthy, amazing and caring people. Both of my parents were here and for a couple, the one bedroom was great size. It...
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.
Arcadia is a new approach to senior living. It’s about enjoying life and connecting with people. Arcadia Senior Living is designed for seniors who want to live maintenance free in an apartment home with access to restaurant style meals, recreational, social and educational activities, laundry...
Photo of The Pavilion Senior Living at Lebanon
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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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They absolutely deserve all 5s. Everything from the cleanliness, to the friendliness of the staff, quality of care, the meals and activities has been such a great experience. We would recommend Canterfield...
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.
Canterfield of Franklin is very proud to be a part of a growing service community in Williamson County, Tennessee, meeting the needs of senior adults. We are family owned and operated, with a business model deeply rooted in both the hospitality and restaurant industries. This family tradition...
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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,...
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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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Staff is friendly and helpful. The environment is nice and newly renovated. They're having trouble maintaining staff especially in the kitchen and food service areas so, my dad is frustrated with that not...
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 Park Place Retirement Community in Hendersonville, TN, where over 40 years of compassionate care and vibrant lifestyles have created a haven for those looking to enjoy their retirement years. Just minutes from Nashville and surrounded by serene lakes and local attractions, Park Place...
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The food at this community is good and they offer a variety of healthy choices. The staff are helpful, encouraging and will go the extra mile for you. The community is clean and the grounds are well...
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.
Conveniently located at 1522 Wilson Pike just north of the intersection of Moores Lane and Wilson Pike, Morning Pointe of Brentwood is a state-of-the-art assisted living community located on eight acres. The facility also offers The Lantern Alzheimer's Memory Care program in a secured dedicated...
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We were very pleased with our experience at The Gardens. My mom was there as a respite resident, and they welcomed her from day 1 as if she had been there forever. Her move was sudden from her home, and they...
Provides: Memory Care
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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 Gardens at Providence Place is a wonderful assisted living facility in Mount Juliet Tennessee. Our facility specializes in memory care and we are very proud of the work that we do. We are committed to bringing together all of our residents so that they can lead a fulfilled life. We also take...
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I would tell them that we were very lucky to find this place . Help and information on the veterans discount was vital in getting mom such a nice place. A Place for Mom helped a lot and I would refer them...
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.
The Bridge at Columbia, Tennessee, offers a fulfilling retirement to seniors looking for an active assisted living community to call home.With a variety of resort-style services and amenities, The Bridge at Columbia strives to provide each resident the care and support they deserve. Professional...
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Extremely clean and nice décor throughout. There are quite a few activities for Assisted Living residents if they choose to participate. Very nice looking outdoor appearance and grounds with areas for...
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.
The Reserve at Spring Hill offers a welcoming environment where adults age 65 and older can live stress free. Our friendly staff may provide residents with any assistance they need to maintain their own independent lifestyle. We also take care of housekeeping and home maintenance...
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How we rank order the Nashville community options above

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Costs of nursing homes in the Nashville area

A Place for Mom’s proprietary data shows that assisted living costs $4,311, and memory care costs $4,521, including additional fees and add-ons.[01] At a nursing home (a facility that provides 24-hour short- and long-term medical care to patients) in Nashville, a semi-private room costs an average of $7,270, and a private room costs $7,908.[02]

Assisted living facilities, memory care facilities, and nursing homes each provide distinct services and amenities. Assisted living focuses on fostering independence by offering on-site care for seniors who require assistance with their daily activities. Memory care facilities provide personalized care plans and specialized activities designed for seniors with memory loss, delivering round-the-clock supervision and high-level support for conditions such as Alzheimer’s or dementia. On the other hand, nursing homes provide comprehensive skilled medical care throughout the day, catering to long-term residents’ medical needs.

When considering the appropriate level of care, it is important to consider the services and amenities included within the basic cost of each facility. Certain facilities may include services like transportation, chef-prepared meals, or specialized therapies as part of their standard package, while others may offer them as optional add-ons.

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

Nashville, TN
$4,427/mo
U.S. national average
$5,847/mo

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

$6,124/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,427/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,319/mo
Private
$4,684/mo

Senior living costs in Nashville 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: Nashville, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNashville, TNTennesseeU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,427/mo$4,362/mo$5,847/mo
Assisted Living$5,347/mo$5,215/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,124/mo$5,992/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,159/mo$3,063/mo$3,520/mo
Nursing Homes
Nashville, TN:$4,427/mo
Tennessee:$4,362/mo
U.S.:$5,847/mo
Assisted Living
Nashville, TN:$5,347/mo
Tennessee:$5,215/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Nashville, TN:$6,124/mo
Tennessee:$5,992/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Nashville, TN:$3,159/mo
Tennessee:$3,063/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Nashville, TN, over time

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

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Nursing homes cost trends in Nashville, TN

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Nashville 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 average 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
Nashville, TN$5,164/mo$4,966/mo+4.0%
Tennessee$5,162/mo$5,051/mo+2.2%
National$6,098/mo$5,866/mo+4.0%
Nashville, TN
2024 average cost:$5,164/mo
2023 average cost:$4,966/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$5,162/mo
2023 average cost:$5,051/mo
Percent change:+2.2%
National
2024 average cost:$6,098/mo
2023 average cost:$5,866/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Nashville

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Nashville

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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Claiborne & Hughes Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Franklin, TN

4.0
We are happy with the nursing care at Claiborne and Hughes Health Center. The therapy is going very well so far too. Their communication could be better especially when it comes to telling one person something to the next. For example, if we have a concern it might not get passed along as it ...
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The Sapphire at Music City in Nashville, TN

4.0
Our loved one has been a resident in here for a few months now and the staff members are very professional, very accommodating and we really appreciated how much help the provided while we were moving in. The director is on a first name basis with our family and actually accessible. They keep a ...
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How people pay for a nursing home in Nashville

For family members looking for accommodations for their loved ones, assisted living or memory care for seniors in Nashville requires a commitment of both time and money. This section contains information about payment choices for senior care, such as private pay, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits, Medicare, and Medicaid.

Private pay methods

The result of a lifetime of saving for you or a loved one will assist you in using private pay methods for your senior living choice. These funds could come from a personal bank account, stock portfolio, 401(k), or individual retirement account.

Any combination of sources can be used to fund skilled nursing, assisted living, or a memory care stay. Additional funding sources are available below.

VA benefits
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Number of veterans who live in Nashville

About 22% of Nashville veterans are 75+

In Nashville, veterans can apply for various VA benefit options to support their senior living expenses. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Pension can help veterans cover housing or costs related to health care. Wartime veterans can also apply for the VA Aid and Attendance benefit (A&A), which supplements the VA Pension and can be used for anything that improves a Nashville veteran’s quality of life. A&A can help pay for a skilled nursing home, assisted living complex, or memory care facility.

Those with disabilities from military service and those with preexisting conditions worsened by military service are also eligible for VA Disability Compensation. This can cover the costs of housing and medical treatment.

Moreover, if veterans in Nashville are enrolled in VA health care, they may be eligible for assistance with several housing options, including assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and live-in or residential care.

Veterans can consult the VA grant and per diem program for more financial support. The VFW also offers financial grants of up to $1,500 to military families experiencing financial hardship due to their service.

Seniors and their families might consider contacting any of the agencies listed below for benefits advice. A veterans service officer would be glad to help answer any and all questions. These trained volunteers can be found at veterans service organizations (VSOs) such as the American Legion, Disabled American Veterans (DAV), and Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW).

Resources for Nashville veterans

Government offices

Nashville Regional VA Office

110 Ninth Ave. S

Nashville, TN 37203

Phone: 800-827-1000

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Tennessee Department of Veterans Services

Nashville Field Office

1310 24th Ave. S, Rooms G116, G117, G118

Nashville, TN 37212

Phone: 615-741-2345

Contact: Jacquline Bumpas, veterans services officer

Phone: 615-982-5181

Contact: Ben Welch, veterans services officer

Phone: 615-981-9956

VSOs and nonprofits

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1291

1907 Lebanon Pike Pass

Nashville, TN 37210

Phone: 615-889-9755

Email: vfwnashville@outlook.com

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1970

7220 Charlotte Pike

Nashville, TN 37209

Phone: 615-352-9933

Disabled American Veterans Nashville Chapter

110 Ninth Ave. S, Suite C166B

Nashville, TN 37203

Phone: 615-695-6384

The American Legion Department of Tennessee

318 Donelson Pike

Nashville, TN 37214

Phone: 615-391-5088

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Wounded Warrior Project

223 Rosa L. Parks Ave., Suite 301

Nashville, TN 37203

Phone: 615-782-7226

Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Medicaid

TennCare, Tennessee’s Medicaid program, provides health insurance to people in Nashville who qualify for a low income. While it does pay for nursing home custodial costs, it doesn’t cover room and board in an assisted living or memory care facility.

Those who are eligible must confirm regularly that they continue to meet the program’s eligibility criteria. If you don’t have TennCare, you can apply through TennCare Connect, a user-friendly portal that enables you to monitor your application status and access additional features.

There is a way to get some health care delivered where you live if you’re eligible. Home and community based services (HCBS) waivers can also be used to pay for needed in-home care services in memory care or assisted living facilities. Keep in mind that a medical professional must regard the in-home care as medically necessary.

You can seek assistance in understanding and signing up for these programs from your local Area Agency on Aging or the Long-Term Care Ombudsman. Ombudsmen are knowledgeable volunteers who can address your questions related to Medicaid. For additional guidance and support, reach out to Mid-Cumberland for ombudsman services or contact the Greater Nashville Regional Council Area Agency on Aging and Disability.

Nashville resident Medicaid resources

Medicaid offices and resources

TennCare

310 Great Circle Road

Nashville, TN 37243

Phone: 800-342-3145

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Greater Nashville Regional Council Area Agency on Aging and Disability
501 Union St., Sixth Floor

Nashville, TN 37219
Phone: 615-862-8828

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Greater Nashville Regional Council

44 Vantage Way, Suite 450

Nashville, TN 37228

Phone: 615-862-8828

Fax: 615-862-8840

Mid-Cumberland Human Resource Agency

1101 Kermit Drive, Suite 300

Nashville, TN 37217

Phone: 615-850-3918

Email: mlunday@mchra.com

State Long-Term Care Ombudsman

502 Deaderick St., Ninth Floor

Nashville, TN 37243

Phone: 615-253-5412

Fax: 615-741-3309
Email: teresa.teeple@tn.gov

Medicare

Medicare, the federal government’s health care program, pays medical expenses for persons 65 and older. Although Medicare does not cover expenses such as custodial costs for memory care or assisted living, it does provide coverage for medically necessary in-home care during short-term medical situations. Medicare covers specific skilled nursing on a limited, short-term basis but doesn’t cover nursing homes as a long-term care option.

Services covered by Medicare in a skilled nursing facility include semi-private rooms, medication, the facility’s medical supplies and equipment, and meals. The Medicare Coverage of Skilled Nursing Facility Care booklet is a great resource for understanding how skilled nursing facility care is covered. The coverage is only for short-term needs.

For those looking for more cost savings, the Tennessee Medicare Savings Programs will help low-income seniors pay their Medicare deductibles and copays. The CoverRx program offers affordable access to more than 200 generic medications. You can contact the Tennessee Department of Health to find out if you are qualified and apply on TennCareConnect to get started.

The Tennessee State Health Insurance Help Program (TN SHIP) provides free support and counseling for Medicare-eligible people, families, and caregivers. You can reach them by phone, email, or through their website for help with the process of getting on Medicare.

You have the option to sign up for Medicare online or reach out to a nearby Social Security office for assistance with the enrollment process. More information on benefits and enrollment can be obtained from your local Social Security office and Long-Term Care Ombudsman. The ombudsman assists seniors and their families understand their health care rights, options, and financial obligations.

Nashville resident Medicare resources

Medicare offices and resources

Nashville Social Security Administration Office

120 Athens Way

Nashville, TN 37228

Phone: 877-808-5461

Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Nashville Social Security Administration Office

221 Cumberland Bend

Nashville, TN 37228

Phone: 877-583-4103

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Greater Nashville Regional Council (SHIP)

44 Vantage Way, Suite 450

Nashville, TN 37228

Phone: 615-862-8828

Fax: 615-862-8840

Mid-Cumberland Human Resource Agency

1101 Kermit Drive, Suite 300

Nashville, TN 37217

Phone: 615-850-3918

Email: mlunday@mchra.com

State Long-Term Care Ombudsman

502 Deaderick St., Ninth Floor

Nashville, TN 37243

Phone: 615-253-5412

Fax: 615-741-3309
Email: teresa.teeple@tn.gov

Understand Tennessee laws and regulations for nursing homes

The Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities within the Tennessee Department of Health licenses and regulates all health care facilities, such as hospitals, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, homes for the elderly, home care organizations, assisted living facilities, and residential hospices. Senior living facilities have to meet minimum requirements for patient care in health care institutions and establish minimal compliance standards or regulations and specifications for health care facility development plans.

As per the Tennessee Board of Nursing Home Administrators, nursing homes must adhere to several requirements, such as:

  • A certified administrator or a registered nursing home administrator must be on-site.
  • A designated attendant must be awake and responsible for delivering personal services to residents, and a licensed nurse must be available as needed.
  • A qualified dietitian must be hired on staff or as a consultant.
  • All personnel must undergo a criminal background check before working in a nursing home.

All facility administrators must go through a criminal background check and possess at least one of the following certifications:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Health Care Administration from an accredited school
  • Completion of a board-certified training program in any subject completed no less than six months from obtaining a college degree
  • An associate degree, three years of experience as a manager, and a state training program certification

Each nursing facility must submit to periodic inspections by department surveyors for compliance with these requirements to renew its license. If inadequacies are found, the licensee must submit an acceptable corrective action plan and address the shortcomings. Furthermore, each licensee must submit a renewal form approved by the board and the necessary renewal cost before the license expires.

Assisted living and memory care facilities

Tennessee also has laws and regulations in place to protect residents of assisted living facilities, which also includes memory care. These facilities are also licensed by the Tennessee Department of Health’s Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities. These facilities, along with residential homes for the aged, are inspected once every It’s done within 15 months; results are available online.

These regulations ensure that all facilities have certified administrators, dietitians, and a sufficient number of staff members to meet residents’ needs. Certain training is also required to be provided,  including fire safety and other emergency preparedness procedures.

Assisted living and memory care facilities must assess residents within 72 hours of admission and create a care plan within five days. The individualized plan addresses all the needs of the resident from needed personal care assistance and medical service to dietary needs and recreational opportunities.

All of Nashville’s long-term care facilities have their inspection reports online for public viewing.

Tennessee Department of Health contact information

Tennessee Department of Health

710 James Robertson Parkway

Nashville, TN 37243

Phone: 615-741-3111

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

COVID-19 regulations for Nashville nursing homes

Nashville has no set requirements for nursing homes, assisted living communities, and memory care facilities to follow regarding COVID-19. It may, however, differ from one facility to the next. Here are some broad guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to follow to keep the disease from spreading.

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Vaccinations.

You can schedule a vaccination by appointment at Metro Public Health Department health clinics. Vaccines are highly encouraged by the CDC.

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Staff safety.

Cleaning and disinfecting high-touch surfaces regularly is strongly advised. Staff should wash their hands often with soap and water for a minimum of 20 seconds.

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Quarantining.

Vaccination status has no bearing on the CDC’s isolation status. Those who test positive for the virus, have come into contact with COVID-19, or develop symptoms should be isolated for five days.

What to expect from nursing homes in Nashville

With its warm Southern hospitality and vibrant history, Nashville attracts numerous seniors as a favored retirement destination. Many retirement facilities in this Tennessean capital offer residents a cozy country ambiance with soft, soothing lighting and a charming rural aesthetic, creating a comforting and welcoming atmosphere for retirees to enjoy.

In Nashville, you’ll find a wide range of senior care communities, each dedicated to providing exceptional care tailored to different conditions and needs. When searching for the right option, it’s important to differentiate between nursing homes and other facilities. Nursing homes, also known as skilled nursing facilities, specialize in offering constant and specialized medical care for individuals with significant and chronic health issues, whether they require short-term or long-term assistance. While A Place For Mom doesn’t directly partner with stand-alone skilled nursing facilities, we collaborate with communities that have skilled nursing wings or medical care services available on-site. This section delves into senior care facilities in Nashville, shedding light on the amenities and the overall living experience you can expect in the area.

Various senior living facilities available in and around the area

Within a 10-mile radius of Nashville’s city center, there are 15 partner senior care facilities. Three are independent assisted living facilities; nine provide assisted living and memory care. There are a few other combination facilities, too, such as:

  • 1 facility offering both assisted living and independent living
  • 1 combined assisted living, independent living, and memory care facility
  • 1 combined assisted living, senior apartment, independent living, and memory care facility

Within a broader 25-mile radius, there are even more possibilities, such as five more stand-alone assisted living facilities, as well as:

  • 3 more assisted living and independent living facilities
  • 12 more assisted living, independent living, and memory care facilities
  • 10 more assisted living and memory care facilities
  • 1 adult day care, residential care home, and memory care facility

Comprehensive health care services provided

Sixty-seven percent of our community partners in Nashville offer on-site nursing, and the same number of facilities have a doctor on-call.[01] Medication management, diabetes care, rehabilitative care, ambulatory care, incontinence care, oxygen care, memory care, and palliative care are some of the services provided by these facilities. Additionally, Nashville boasts some of the best hospitals in the state and country.

Engaging activities offered to residents

Because Nashville’s senior care facilities seek to enrich the lives of their residents, it’s not uncommon for them to provide a diverse range of activities that cater to various interests and lifestyles. Again, this will vary by facility, but it’s common to find:

  • On-site devotional activities
  • Pet-focused programs
  • Live musical performances
  • Cooking classes
  • Art classes
  • Trivia nights
  • Movie nights
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga
  • Holiday parties

With 87% of our partners offering complimentary transportation, residents can enjoy group outings to local attractions such as Nashville Zoo, Centennial Park, Country Music Hall of Fame, and more.[01]

Nashville nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Nashville nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Nashville, 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 Nashville 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 Nashville that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Nashville, TNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
56.8%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
49.7%
9.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.8%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
83.9%
24%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.2%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84.5%
20.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.9%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
67.1%
17.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Nashville 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 Nashville Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Nashville, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.4%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.1%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
47.7%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.6%
1.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Nashville 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 Nashville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Nashville, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40.6%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.5%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
38.7%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.4%
3.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Nashville 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 Nashville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Nashville, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.9%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
34.2%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.5%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Nashville 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 Nashville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Nashville, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
48.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.1%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.5%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.3%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.8%
6.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.9%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.6%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
49.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
31.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.8%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

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Number of seniors over the age of 65 currently living in Nashville
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Percentage of seniors 65 and older within the Nashville population
$51,858

Median annual income for Nashville seniors 65 and older

Health care for seniors in Nashville

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Vanderbilt University Medical Center

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Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital

Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital ranks second in the state and among the top 12% of hospitals nationwide. It’s considered one of the finest for treating 15 adult diseases and treatments, including stroke transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), joint replacements, cancer therapies, and heart surgery.

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TriStar Centennial Medical Center

The U.S. News & World Report has given TriStar Centennial Medical Center excellent ratings for its work in various adult procedures and illnesses, including colon cancer, heart attack, heart failure, stroke, hip replacement, and knee replacement. The clinic exceeds patients’ expectations by delivering complete medical and surgical treatments.

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Transportation for seniors in Nashville

Nashville assisted living and memory care residences provide some degree of transportation to its residents. Eighty-seven percent of our partner facilities offer complimentary transportation, and 33% offer at-cost transportation.[01] The staff frequently arranges these transportation services for medical appointments, social outings, and other area events and activities.

If residents prefer public transportation, WeGo Public Transit operates 34 bus lines and one train service from Lebanon to the city. Seniors and disabled people over 65 can pay a fare of 85 cents by presenting a driver’s license, Medicare, or a Seniors-MTA Golden Age card.

Disabled people use the WeGo Access Program, which costs $3.70 per ride. It travels on predetermined routes, and riders may need the aid of a personal care attendant.

Senior Ride Nashville provides transportation to persons aged 60 and up, which costs $6, with a $25 yearly membership charge. It’s a dependable choice for seniors, although you may need to wait in their queue if no drivers are available. Riders must pre-register for the program, and there is a waitlist. Riders will be notified when they are eligible to participate in the program. These rides are wheelchair accessible and offer the most convenience for senior mobility.

Another option is PrimeCare Transportation Services, a non-emergency medical transportation company specializing in providing transportation services for individuals who require assistance getting to and from medical appointments or health care facilities. Their services are particularly beneficial for individuals with mobility challenges, disabilities, or medical conditions that require specialized transportation. They provide door-to-door service and can accommodate patients’ specific needs, including wheelchair accessibility, stretcher transportation, or other specialized medical equipment.

Senior activities in Nashville

Nashville, known as The Music City, offers a wide range of activities that residents of senior care facilities can safely enjoy. Most facilities in the area are close to various spots that can be great for residents, their families, and friends to enjoy.

It’s home to iconic venues, such as the Country Music Hall of Fame, which offers the best of the genre. It’s a fantastic opportunity for seniors to learn about the lives of some of their favorite performers and country music’s rich history. This educational museum displays a diverse collection of historically significant artifacts associated with country music. Those with disabilities can readily tour the museum, but it’s recommended that they visit during non-holiday hours, Monday through Thursday when things are less crowded.

The Grand Ole Opry is another place seniors can enjoy shows highlighting country music’s past, present, and future. The biggest stars in country music have performed at this iconic venue, and it is an excellent way to experience live music in Nashville. Watching and listening to live music is a terrific choice for nursing home patients. For the concerts, assistive listening devices are available at the Tour Desk within the lobby. The venue is ADA-compliant and provides wheelchairs to those who require them. The Ryman Auditorium is an additional iconic music venue to visit, and it also offers a range of accessibility options.

A unique venue to listen to some of Nashville’s top musicians is General Jackson Showboat, one of the largest showboats ever constructed. Guests can dine and see a show while floating down the Cumberland River and seeing breathtaking city views in all directions. Most boats are wheelchair accessible, thanks to an inclined ramp on the dock and an onboard elevator. However, the top deck isn’t wheelchair accessible.

In addition to its renowned music scene, Nashville offers a haven for sports enthusiasts with a variety of professional sports teams to support. Immerse yourself in the excitement of a Tennessee Titans NFL game at Nissan Stadium, where you can cheer on the team at kickoff. Bridgestone Arena is the ultimate destination for those passionate about ice hockey, hosting thrilling Nashville Predators games. And if you’re a fan of America’s favorite pastime, make sure not to miss the chance to attend a Nashville Sounds minor league baseball game. In Nashville, sports lovers have a multitude of exhilarating options.

With the help of a caregiver or family member, nursing home patients can enjoy the fresh air and landscape within Centennial Park. It has miles of walking trails, Lake Watauga, the Centennial Art Center, historical sites like the Nashville Parthenon, an arts activity center, a magnificent sunken garden, and much more. Seniors can enjoy this wonderful park anytime, but you can check out an updated list of planned park events online.

For seniors looking to embark on an adventure through the animal kingdom, the Nashville Zoo is an ideal destination. With meticulously maintained habitats that house an impressive collection of 3,000 animals from 325 diverse species, there’s something for everyone. The zoo goes above and beyond to provide well-shaded seating areas, creating the perfect spot for seniors to unwind and reconnect with nature in a serene environment. Accessibility is a top priority at the Nashville Zoo, ensuring that all pathways, exhibits, and facilities are designed to accommodate every visitor. For those who require a wheelchair but don’t have their own, wheelchair rentals are available starting at $12, allowing everyone to fully enjoy the zoo’s offerings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Clarendale West End, The McKendree Senior Living and The Lodge at Natchez Trace are the top-rated Nursing Homes facilities near Nashville, TN. These Nursing Homes facilities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews. See full list of communities.
The average cost of Nursing Homes in Nashville is $4,427 per month. This cost may vary based on location, amenities, floorplan, level of care and other factors.

References

  1. A Place for Mom. (2023). A Place for Mom proprietary data.

  2. Genworth Financial. (2021). Cost of Care Survey.

  3. United States Census Bureau. (2021). Veteran Status (S2101) [Data Set]. American Community Survey.

  4. United States Census Bureau. (2021). Age and Sex (S0101) [Data Set]. American Community Survey.

  5. U.S. News and World Report. (2023). Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

  6. U.S. News and World Report. (2023). Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital.

  7. U.S. News and World Report. (2023). TriStar Centennial Medical Center.

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A Place for Mom. (2023). A Place for Mom proprietary data.

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Genworth Financial. (2021). Cost of Care Survey.

3.

United States Census Bureau. (2021). Veteran Status (S2101) [Data Set]. American Community Survey.

4.

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