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Smith County 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 142 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Smith County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Smith County is about $4,288, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase.

To learn more, browse our 2404 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area. You may also consider nearby communities such as Paynes Store, Willard and Johntown.

 

Nursing Homes Facilities near Smith County, TN

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The studio apartment is very spacious. My Dad enjoys the food and is eating much more. Staff are all friendly and helpful. The Red Cedar truly feels like a 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.
Red Cedar Glen is a senior care community offering independent living and assisted living care services in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Hendersonville is a vibrant city just minutes from downtown Nashville. Named as one of the best ten cities for families by Family Circle Magazine, Hendersonville...
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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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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
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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.
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I would rate everything within the staffs control a 5 across the board - especially the administration and staff. [name removed] and [name removed] are beyond top notch. The only thing I would probably...
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.
Providing Assisted Living and Memory Care to the Murfreesboro area.
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Every time I visit [name removed] she is extremely happy to see me and still knows who I am and my name! As shared since [name removed] has been there and also recorded in a previous...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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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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 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
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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.
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....
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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
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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 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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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
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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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
A well-established and trusted independent living, assisted living, and memory care community in Madison, Tennessee.The lifestyle you’ll discover at AVIVA Maybelle Carter is a balance between independence and support, between at your service and at your pace. It’s where you’ll feel carefree and...
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The facility is very nice. The staff is very helpful when you need them for something. I really appreciated the care they gave my Aunt...
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.
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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Photo of Southern Kentucky Senior Living
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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
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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.
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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The staff has been wonderful and caring, from administration to aides. Yes, we would recommend Charter Senior Living of Hermitage to others
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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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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
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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.
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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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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...
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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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Morningside has been great and seems to be a good fit for Scott. He wanted to move there. I feel like he is safe, staff checks on him and he loves the food.
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
At Morningside of Belmont, our Independent and Assisted Living residents live, work and play together. This means that as your needs change, you will never need to change apartments. Our assisted living apartments are certified by the state of Tennessee, to provide assisted living care, if...
Photo of 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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I would recommend you go visit and it's a good place for your loved one. The community and staff are inviting. They keep the residents busy, and sometimes my loved one leaves me to go do activities during...
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 visit Riverview Terrace, 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 1-bedroom...
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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
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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.
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...
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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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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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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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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
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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.
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
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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.
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...

Cost of nursing homes in Smith County, TN

The average cost of senior living in Smith County is $4,288 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gainesboro, TN with an average of $4,320 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Smith County, TN, vs. nearby counties

Smith County, TN
$4,288/mo
$4,427/mo

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

Smith County, TN
$4,288/mo
U.S. national average
$5,847/mo

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

$5,785/mo
Nursing Homes
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Nursing homes costs in Smith County, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,301/mo
Private
$4,628/mo

Senior living costs in Smith County 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: Smith County, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSmith County, TNTennesseeU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,288/mo$4,362/mo$5,847/mo
Assisted Living$4,940/mo$5,215/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,785/mo$5,992/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Livingunavailable$3,063/mo$3,520/mo
Nursing Homes
Smith County, TN:$4,288/mo
Tennessee:$4,362/mo
U.S.:$5,847/mo
Assisted Living
Smith County, TN:$4,940/mo
Tennessee:$5,215/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Smith County, TN:$5,785/mo
Tennessee:$5,992/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Smith County, TN:unavailable
Tennessee:$3,063/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Smith County, TN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Smith County and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Nursing homes cost trends in Smith County, TN

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Smith County have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 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
Smith County, TN$4,617/mo$4,746/mo-2.7%
Tennessee$4,261/mo$4,342/mo-1.9%
National$5,088/mo$5,040/mo+1.0%
Smith County, TN
2024 average cost:$4,617/mo
2023 average cost:$4,746/mo
Percent change:-2.7%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$4,261/mo
2023 average cost:$4,342/mo
Percent change:-1.9%
National
2024 average cost:$5,088/mo
2023 average cost:$5,040/mo
Percent change:+1.0%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Smith County

Recent reviews for nursing homes 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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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.

Smith County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Smith County nursing homes 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 care services in Smith County 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 Smith County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Smith County, TNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
51.3%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
46%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
83.2%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.4%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.7%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84.1%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.5%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.8%
17.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Smith County 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 Smith County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Smith County, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
54%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
32.7%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
41.6%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.7%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Smith County 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 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
38.9%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
31%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.6%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Smith County 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 Smith County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Smith County, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31.9%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.1%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
31.9%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Smith County 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 Smith County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Smith County, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
45.1%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.8%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.3%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.6%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.2%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.2%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
46%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
28.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.9%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Bellwood Assisted Living, American House Lebanon and The McKendree Senior Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Smith County, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 142 nursing homes facilities near Smith County, Tennessee. See the full list.
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