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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
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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.
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
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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.
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.
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Staff was very accommodating and great aunt loved the food. Home cooked meals every breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Great aunt seemed much more happier with Alternative Care than with the larger facility she...
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.
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
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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 Holly Street Home
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
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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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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
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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.
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
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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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I have recommended Stones River Manor highly. My stepfather was there. I was very happy with them. I looked at a lot of places and Stones River Manor was the best fit. They were very cost-effective. They had...
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.
A truly unique faith-based community for senior living, Stones River Manor, in Murfreesboro, offers full-service senior care in a Christian atmosphere for those with financial concerns. Our not-for-profit facility is one of a kind in the county and funded by area Churches for Christ. Newly...
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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 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...
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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...

Cost of assisted living in Poplar Top, TN

The average cost of senior living in Poplar Top is $4,224 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lynnville, TN with an average of $3,297 per month.

Assisted living costs in Poplar Top, TN, vs. nearby cities

Poplar Top, TN
$4,224/mo
$4,113/mo

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

Poplar Top, TN
$4,224/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

Assisted living costs in Poplar Top, TN, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,224/mo
$4,381/mo

Assisted living costs in Poplar Top, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,639/mo
Private
$5,000/mo
Studio
$5,128/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,306/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,881/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,950/mo

Senior living costs in Poplar Top 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: Poplar Top, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typePoplar Top, TNTennesseeU.S.
Assisted Living$4,224/mo$4,139/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,381/mo$4,227/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,925/mo$3,633/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Poplar Top, TN:$4,224/mo
Tennessee:$4,139/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Poplar Top, TN:$4,381/mo
Tennessee:$4,227/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Poplar Top, TN:$3,925/mo
Tennessee:$3,633/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Poplar Top, TN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Poplar Top 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
Poplar Top, TN$4,686/mo$4,397/mo+6.6%
Tennessee$4,552/mo$4,433/mo+2.7%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Poplar Top, TN
2024 average cost:$4,686/mo
2023 average cost:$4,397/mo
Percent change:+6.6%
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 Poplar Top, TN

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What families are saying about assisted living in Poplar Top

Recent reviews for assisted living in Poplar Top

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.

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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Poplar Top review score based on 514 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 514 reviews of 89 Poplar Top assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Poplar Top 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

Poplar Top review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Poplar Top, TN89 facilities
8.3
Mount Pleasant, TN81 facilities
7.3
Columbia, TN9 facilities

Review subcategories for Poplar Top 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 514 reviews of 89 Poplar Top assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Poplar Top 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.
Poplar Top, TN averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.1
Care services
3.4
3.8
Staff
3.6
4.0
Meals & dining
3.3
3.6
Activities
3.3
3.7
Value for cost*
3.4
3.7
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Poplar Top assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Poplar Top assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Poplar Top, 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 Poplar Top 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 Poplar Top that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
62.9%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
53.9%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.5%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
68.5%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
43.8%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.6%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
69.7%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
76.4%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Poplar Top 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 Poplar Top Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Poplar Top, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
67.4%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
38.2%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
57.3%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.4%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Poplar Top 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 Poplar Top partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Poplar Top, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41.6%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.7%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
37.1%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.8%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.9%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Poplar Top 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 Poplar Top communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
31.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.2%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
38.2%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.6%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Poplar Top 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 Poplar Top offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Poplar Top, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
48.3%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.8%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.7%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.4%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.9%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.3%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.3%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.7%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
52.8%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
31.5%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.1%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.3%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Poplar Top

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 Poplar Top protect seniors.
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Brookdale Columbia, Brookdale Belle Meade and The Lodge at Natchez Trace are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Poplar Top, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
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The best assisted living facility near you in Poplar Top, Tennessee is Traditions of Mill Creek. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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