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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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.
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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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We like the care that we reveived. The staff was nice and caring. The community was clean with good environs. They offered good activities for her. The menu was very appealing and she was pleased with the...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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.
McMinnville Boarding Home for the Elderly is an assisted living community offering modern, beautiful property with ample onsite amenities to our senior residents in McMinnville, Tennessee. We're also only a few minutes away from Dottie West Park, various restaurants, and numerous local amenities,...
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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 Uplands Retirement Village
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
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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
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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
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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: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.

Cost of assisted living in Difficult, TN

The average cost of senior living in Difficult is $3,799 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Red Boiling Springs, TN with an average of $3,200 per month.

Assisted living costs in Difficult, TN, vs. nearby cities

Difficult, TN
$3,799/mo
$3,586/mo

Assisted living costs in Difficult, TN, vs. state and national averages

Difficult, TN
$3,799/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Difficult, TN, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,799/mo
$3,955/mo

Assisted living costs in Difficult, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,015/mo
Studio
$4,497/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,558/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,845/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,000/mo

Senior living costs in Difficult vs. state and 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 destination: Difficult, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDifficult, TNTennesseeU.S.
Assisted Living$3,799/mo$4,139/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,955/mo$4,227/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,359/mo$3,633/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Difficult, TN:$3,799/mo
Tennessee:$4,139/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Difficult, TN:$3,955/mo
Tennessee:$4,227/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Difficult, TN:$3,359/mo
Tennessee:$3,633/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Difficult, TN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Difficult 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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Assisted living cost trends in Difficult, TN

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

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Difficult, TN$4,222/mo$4,032/mo+4.7%
Tennessee$4,552/mo$4,433/mo+2.7%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Difficult, TN
2024 average cost:$4,222/mo
2023 average cost:$4,032/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$4,552/mo
2023 average cost:$4,433/mo
Percent change:+2.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Difficult, TN

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Difficult.

What families are saying about assisted living in Difficult

Recent reviews for assisted living in Difficult

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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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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Traditions of Smyrna

4.5
Overall Traditions of Smyrna is a very nice place. It is very clean and friendly. Care of the residents is their top priority. I know that they are working on making some changes to the food.

Difficult review score based on 541 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 541 reviews of 87 Difficult assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Difficult review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Difficult review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Difficult, TN87 facilities
8.2
Carthage, TN7 facilities
8.4
South Carthage, TN10 facilities

Review subcategories for Difficult assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 541 reviews of 87 Difficult assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Difficult resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Difficult, TN averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.8
Staff
3.8
4.0
Meals & dining
3.4
3.7
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
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Difficult assisted living services and amenities

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

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Difficult that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Difficult, TNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
52.9%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
43.7%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.6%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
65.5%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.6%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.6%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.1%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Difficult assisted living

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 Difficult Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Difficult, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
58.6%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29.9%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.5%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.5%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Difficult assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Difficult partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Difficult, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41.4%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.2%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
32.2%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.9%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.9%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Difficult assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Difficult communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Difficult, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.6%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.8%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
28.7%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.5%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Difficult assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Difficult offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Difficult, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
48.3%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.6%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.2%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.9%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.2%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.7%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.7%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.6%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
47.1%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
27.6%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.3%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Difficult

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Difficult protect seniors.
Learn about Tennessee assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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