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Photo of Belmont Village Green Hills
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66 Floor plans available
8.6
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71 reviews
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71 reviews
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A place for Mom was instrumental in us finding Belmont Village. Mom was only there for 2 weeks but the transition from Green Hills Rehab was seamless and everyone we dealt with from administration to the...
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.
Belmont Village of Green Hills, Tennessee is just south of Nashville (Music City, USA). The facility is close to hospitals and specialty physicians, places of worship, restaurants, parks, The Mall at Green Hills, and other noteworthy Nashville attractions. But there's so much going on at Belmont...
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Photo of American House Murfreesboro
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69 reviews
8.6
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69 reviews
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Staff is wonderful and caring. Friendly and loving staff along with a smaller population of residents. A Place for Mom was wonderful to me and very helpful.
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.
Providing Assisted Living and Memory Care to the Murfreesboro area.
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The rooms are a comfortable size and easily cleaned. I would very highly recommend the community to others who are searching for senior living for themselves or a loved one.
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.
 We are located in a small town, just northeast of Nashville with a beautiful view of the gentle rolling hills and country side.Our assisted living center is a new facility which opened January 10, 2007. We are the first assisted living center in our town. We have 24 apartments and...
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33 Floor plans available
8.6
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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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1010 Floor plans available
8.6
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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
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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Photo of Charter Senior Living of Gallatin
1010 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.6
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We are very pleased with our experience here at Charter white House. The food is prepared daily and it's absolutely delicious. With a gourmet dessert every day. The staff is excellent and very caring. His...
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.
Located on scenic Hartsville Pike approximately one mile from Sumner Regional Medical Center, our charming 'town and country' community has been in Gallatin providing premier assisted living services for more than ten years. Our superior customer service, consistently high resident...
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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: 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.
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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Photo of Blakeford at Green Hills, a CCRC
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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, 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.
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....
Photo of The Rutherford Memory Care
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8.5
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8.5
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Staff so far seems very friendly and nice to my father. Facility is very clean and they keep his room very clean. They do several activities everyday that my dad enjoys. We are working on the care of my dad...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
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 Charter Senior Living of Hermitage
1313 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.3
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59 reviews
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Overall has been great. Lots of activities, Mom has been very busy. Staff is great. All super helpful. Residence has been clean and well maintained. My only concern has been frequent staff turnover at the...
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.
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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Photo of Lewis Manor Assisted Living
55 Photos available
8.2
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8 reviews
8.2
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8 reviews
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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
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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Photo of AVIVA Maybelle Carter
1919 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
7.8
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96 reviews
7.8
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96 reviews
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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
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.
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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Photo of Brookdale Green Hills Cumberland
1010 Photos available
1414 Floor plans available
7.6
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37 reviews
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The inconvenience of ordering 3 meals daily for a patient who will not go to the dining room is a little tedious to plan. We were in short term need during the holidays and the staff worked so hard to get us...
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.
Exceptional Senior Living for Exceptional SeniorsNot all senior living communities are created equal. Here you’ll find a more refined senior lifestyle as our vibrant community lives life well surrounded by a luxurious, comfortable environment.We are a memory care and assisted living community in...
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Photo of The Pavilion Senior Living at Lebanon
88 Photos available
7.5
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7.5
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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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Photo of Stonecrest Assisted Living Facility
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It is a good place with very good people. It's just very expensive for anyone on a limited income. I wished they would have had more opportunities to get out or get supplies. However, I was very thankful to...
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.
Photo of Viva Senior Living at Wilson Manor
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There were a few minor snags during the first month, but overall I'm quite pleased with Wilson Manor. The facility is clean, the food is very good, and the staff are kind and helpful. I would recommend...
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.
Viva Senior Living at Wilson Manor is located in a residential setting on a 15 acre property surrounded by trees and near the Senior Center. It also lies behind the City Park and Lebanon Golf Course. There are plenty of walking trails and a new Community Center. Viva Senior Living at Wilson Manor...
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Photo of Morningside of Cookeville
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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
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.
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...
Photo of Cedar Hills Senior Living
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This is a small close knit community. Everyone here is just so nice and they treat you like family. It is warm and inviting when you walk in and it feels like home. They genuinely care about the residents at...
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.
If you agree that being active and independent are vital to a healthy and productive life, then we invite you to join our family at Cedar Hills. Located in the rolling hills of Cookeville, TN, Cedar Hills is a place where residents enjoy all the amenities of home — comfort, companionship,...
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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
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.
Photo of Carrick Glen Senior Living
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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
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.
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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I am very pleased with the care this community has provided my mother, they have been very sensitive to her needs and have helped her adjust very nicely into her new apartment. I really enjoy the fact that...
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.
When you visit Park View Meadows, 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 one bedroom...
Photo of Azalea Court and The Arbors at Azalea Court
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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
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.
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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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...
Photo of Maple Cottage Assisted Living Transitions
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Everyone at Maple Cottage was always super nice and friendly. I never worried about my mom's care. They were always very attentive and caring. The facility is so clean! [name removed] was so caring!! I would...
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.
People of all ages thrive in families, and families thrive at home. Home is where we come together to live; to eat, play and rest. Home is where we find understanding, comfort and help.Maple Cottage is a special Assisted Living home for a select group of seniors who desire the comfort and...
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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
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.
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...

Cost of assisted living in Smith County, TN

The average cost of senior living in Smith County is $4,951 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Trousdale County, TN with an average of $4,668 per month.

Assisted living costs in Smith County, TN, vs. nearby counties

Smith County, TN
$4,951/mo

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

Smith County, TN
$4,951/mo
U.S. national average
$5,909/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,951/mo
$5,740/mo

Assisted living costs in Smith County, TN, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,274/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,581/mo

Senior living costs in Smith County 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: Smith County, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSmith County, TNTennesseeU.S.
Assisted Living$4,951/mo$5,333/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$5,740/mo$6,016/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Livingunavailable$3,088/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Smith County, TN:$4,951/mo
Tennessee:$5,333/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Smith County, TN:$5,740/mo
Tennessee:$6,016/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Smith County, TN:unavailable
Tennessee:$3,088/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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Assisted living costs in Smith County, TN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living 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.

Smith County, TNTN stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Smith County, TN

The table below shows how monthly assisted living 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$3,903/mo$3,810/mo+2.4%
National$4,458/mo$4,582/mo-2.7%
Smith County, TN
2024 average cost:$4,617/mo
2023 average cost:$4,746/mo
Percent change:-2.7%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$3,903/mo
2023 average cost:$3,810/mo
Percent change:+2.4%
National
2024 average cost:$4,458/mo
2023 average cost:$4,582/mo
Percent change:-2.7%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Smith County, 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 Smith County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Smith County

Recent reviews for assisted living 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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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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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.

Smith County review score based on 15 family reviews

8.8
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Smith County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Smith County assisted living 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 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 Smith County 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
58.3%
45.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
45.8%
29.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.4%
91.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.4%
93.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
61.6%
49.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38%
26.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.1%
91.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.4%
41.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.1%
46%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Smith County 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 Smith County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.6%
44.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.8%
28.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45.5%
35.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.6%
12%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Smith County 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 Smith County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41.8%
24%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.8%
35.9%
No sugar
No sugar
35.1%
32.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
32%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.9%
16.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Smith County 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 Smith County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
31.4%
27.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.9%
37.1%
Room service
Room service
31%
32.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.7%
15.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Smith County 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 Smith County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50.9%
40.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.8%
27.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.2%
26.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.3%
43.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.6%
43.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.6%
45.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.1%
36.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.5%
31.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.1%
33.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.9%
40.9%
Live performances
Live performances
52%
41%
Dances
Dances
27.7%
26.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.7%
21.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.1%
40.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Smith County

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

Frequently Asked Questions

American House Lebanon, Bellwood Assisted Living and The Pavilion Senior Living at Carthage are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Smith County, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 96 assisted living facilities near Smith County, Tennessee. See the full list.
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The best assisted living facility near you in Smith County, Tennessee is Vitality Living Hendersonville. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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