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The average monthly cost of Memory Care in Tennessee is $5,992, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Bear Wallow area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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Photo of The Rutherford Assisted Living and Memory Care
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.
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.
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My father has been in 3 hospital and 3 nursing homes in 3 months and this one twice and I just love it here.. If you have a problem the staff all works hard to help solve your issues and its really a...
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.
The Meadows is a non-profit, private pay facility offering residents a continuum of care from independent living to intermediate nursing care. The facility was designed with seniors in mind with wide hallway on a single level, carpeted throughout. The Meadows offers a varied array of services...
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This is a review for Abe's Garden, the brand new addition to Park Manor specializing in Alzheimer's and Dementia memory care. They have a progressive philosophy and mission. They keep the residents busy with...
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.
A Nashville Tradition of Retirement Living 1 & 2 Bedroom ApartmentsAffordable Monthly Rental RatesNo Endowment or Entry FeesRestaurant-style DiningRegular Housekeeping ServicesConvenient ParkingChauffeured TransportationApartment MaintenanceBasic Utilities IncludedEmergency Phone...
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My mother was there for rehab. The food was very very good. We expected the food would be similar at the next place we move her but it wasn't. The rehab part is good but you don't get individual care. We had...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
When you are ready to retire and enjoy yourself, Richland Place is the place to be. Conveniently located on the former site of the Richland Country Club, near I-440 and West End Avenue, Richland Place provides Nashville with retirement living at its best. Richland Place Residents enjoy meals...
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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I was at a loss as to where to place my 61yr old husband. The dr suggested Lakeshore Heartland and I knew it was the right placement for him when I walked through the door. I had such a strong feeling of...
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.
Heartland Senior Community is an assisted living residence located in the vibrant and exciting Nashville, Tennessee. You will be able to enjoy the calm and serenity of retirement living while being only a short van or car ride away from all that Nashville has to offer. The well-kept grounds and...
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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.
Photo of Optimum Senior Living
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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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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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.
At Park Place Retirement Community we are concerned with the area of appropriate housing. At present, we offer apartments for persons who are still capable of independent active lifestyles as well as those who need assistance with the activities of daily living.In working with families making...
Photo of Olive Branch Assisted Living
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.
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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.
Hearthside at Castle Heights is a locally owned and operated, non-profit Christian Retirement Community. The facility is overseen by a volunteer Board of Directors, all of whom live in Wilson County. The facility opened in November, 1994, and added 16 units and an activity room in 2000. Our...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of memory care in Bear Wallow, TN

The average cost of senior living in Tennessee is $5,992 per month as compared to $6,999 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Tennessee vs. national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeTennesseeU.S.Cost difference
Memory Care$5,992/mo$6,999/mo14.4% below national median
Assisted Living$5,215/mo$5,830/mo10.5% below national median
Independent Living$3,063/mo$3,520/mo13.0% below national median
Memory Care
Tennessee:$5,992/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:14.4% below national median
Assisted Living
Tennessee:$5,215/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:10.5% below national median
Independent Living
Tennessee:$3,063/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:13.0% below national median
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What families are saying about memory care in Bear Wallow

Recent reviews for memory care in Bear Wallow

Somerby Franklin

4.9
I love this place. It's so much better than the other two facilities that my aunt has been in, by far! They're warm and friendly here. When I visit, it's very obvious that they know my aunt. They greet me and tell me details from their conversations with her that tell me they've talked to her ...
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Southern Care Inc in Franklin, TN

4.3
Southern Care is a great facility. The staff is very friendly and attentive. I would recommend them to a friend. They are cost-effective. My sister likes the food. They have a big porch with rockers in the front and other space in the back. The room sizes are of a good size.

Grace Manor Assisted Living Community in Nashville, TN

4.0
I have to say my favorite thing about this community is how well maintained and kept clean it is. Every time I go to visit it is completely spotless with a fresh smell throughout the building. My mom has had no complaints about the food and has really enjoyed participating in the many activities ...
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Bear Wallow memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bear Wallow memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bear Wallow, 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 Bear Wallow memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Bear Wallow that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Bear Wallow, TNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
54.2%
56.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
54.7%
42.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80.7%
75.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.5%
95.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.1%
63.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.6%
24.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88%
81.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
64%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69%
65%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Bear Wallow memory care

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 Bear Wallow Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bear Wallow, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
68.4%
65.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
43.2%
39.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
56.2%
61.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.9%
23.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bear Wallow memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Bear Wallow partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bear Wallow, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35%
24.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.4%
38.7%
No sugar
No sugar
39.7%
35.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.6%
45.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.9%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Bear Wallow memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Bear Wallow communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bear Wallow, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.9%
27.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.3%
34.5%
Room service
Room service
34.3%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.7%
19.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bear Wallow memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Bear Wallow offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bear Wallow, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
45%
39.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.4%
28.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.4%
24.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.5%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.3%
44.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.5%
53.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.1%
34%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.1%
30.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38%
31.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.7%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
46%
41%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
27.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
19.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.1%
39.9%
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State regulations for memory care in Bear Wallow

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Tennessee memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Bear Wallow protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Clarendale West End, The Lodge at Natchez Trace and The McKendree Senior Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Bear Wallow, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 116 memory care facilities near Bear Wallow, Tennessee. See the full list.
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The best memory care facility near you in Bear Wallow, Tennessee is Vitality Living Hendersonville. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 116 memory care facilities near you in Bear Wallow, Tennessee typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Bear Wallow, Tennessee, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Bear Wallow, Tennessee, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
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