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Last Updated: 12/11/25
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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
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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.
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, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
AdamsPlace Retirement Community is a continuing care retirement community located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, just 30 minutes from the Nashville airport.  Our beautifully-landscaped 22 acre campus features garden style apartment with patios and balconies for Independent Living, private...
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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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Cost of assisted living in Kirby, TN

The average cost of senior living in Kirby is $3,860 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Red Boiling Springs, TN with an average of $3,200 per month.

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

Kirby, TN
$3,860/mo
$3,558/mo

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

Kirby, TN
$3,860/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,860/mo
$3,991/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,025/mo
Studio
$4,485/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,579/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,801/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,000/mo

Senior living costs in Kirby 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: Kirby, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeKirby, TNTennesseeU.S.
Assisted Living$3,860/mo$4,139/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,991/mo$4,227/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,411/mo$3,633/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Kirby, TN:$3,860/mo
Tennessee:$4,139/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Kirby, TN:$3,991/mo
Tennessee:$4,227/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Kirby, TN:$3,411/mo
Tennessee:$3,633/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Kirby, TN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Kirby 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Kirby, TN$4,228/mo$4,025/mo+5.0%
Tennessee$4,552/mo$4,433/mo+2.7%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Kirby, TN
2024 average cost:$4,228/mo
2023 average cost:$4,025/mo
Percent change:+5.0%
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 Kirby, 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 Kirby.

What families are saying about assisted living in Kirby

Recent reviews for assisted living in Kirby

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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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.

The Bridge at Hickory Woods in Antioch, TN

4.4
The staff and facility have been really good. [Name removed], who was the director when we got there, has left and he was great. I haven't had much interaction with the new director. The facility is always clean. I would recommend the bridge to others. The cost seems a little expensive, but I ...
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Kirby review score based on 505 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 505 reviews of 78 Kirby assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Kirby 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

Kirby review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Kirby, TN78 facilities
8.0
Lafayette, TN6 facilities

Review subcategories for Kirby 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 505 reviews of 78 Kirby assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Kirby 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.
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Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.8
Staff
3.8
4.0
Meals & dining
3.5
3.7
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
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Kirby assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kirby assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kirby, 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 Kirby 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 Kirby that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Kirby, TNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
53.8%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.3%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.2%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.9%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
34.6%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.2%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
64.1%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69.2%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Kirby 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 Kirby Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Kirby, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
61.5%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
43.6%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.4%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kirby 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 Kirby partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kirby, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.6%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
35.9%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.4%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Kirby 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 Kirby communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kirby, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.8%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.2%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
28.2%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.8%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kirby 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 Kirby offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kirby, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
51.3%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.4%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.7%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.6%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.2%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.5%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
30.8%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.1%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.3%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Kirby

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 Kirby protect seniors.
Learn about Tennessee assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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The Bungalows at Bowling Green, Vitality Living Hendersonville and Legacy Village of Hendersonville are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Kirby, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
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