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Photo of The Pavilion Senior Living at Smyrna
33 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.0
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31 reviews
9.0
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31 reviews
5 star
45%
4 star
39%
3 star
16%
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0%
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Primary concerns are related to poor overall nutritional value of meals, lack of regard for dietary restrictions, and phone not being manned 24/7 for timely distribution of nighttime meds that are as needed....
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 Waterford in Smyrna is an affordable assisted living and memory care community located near StoneCrest Medical Center on Cedar Grove Road in Smyrna, Tennessee. The Waterford in Smyrna is a 92 apartment community (68 assisted living, 24 memory care) with a welcoming living room with fireplace,...
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Photo of Traditions of Smyrna
1111 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
8.9
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41 reviews
8.9
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41 reviews
5 star
37%
4 star
36%
3 star
10%
2 star
7%
1 star
10%
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The Independent Care facility is newer and up to date. Most of the residents are very friendly and welcoming. They have a lot of activities scheduled every week and different rooms for residents to enjoy...
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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Photo of Rutland Place
44 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.9
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56 reviews
9.9
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56 reviews
5 star
83%
4 star
9%
3 star
4%
2 star
0%
1 star
4%
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I love living here. Beautiful facility, excellently maintained, delicious meals, housekeeping includes washing and folding my sheets. Best of all is the most loving, caring staff ever!
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Welcome to Rutland Place Senior Community in Mount Juliet, Tennessee! Imagine a community created around you... a place where every amenity seems as if it were custom designed for you. Enjoy the privacy of your own home within a community of pleasure and comfort. Rutland Place is a lifestyle...
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1616 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.2
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42 reviews
9.2
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42 reviews
5 star
62%
4 star
21%
3 star
12%
2 star
0%
1 star
5%
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They were very prompt, helpful, and more affordable than I had expected. It's been a great experience so far. They could improve the food score by having more variety. And healthier options. I was told it...
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.
Located in Brentwood, Tennessee, Traditions of Mill Creek is the premier senior living community. Traditions specializes in independent living, assisted living, and memory care that allows adults to be themselves and experience a vital life at any age.
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Photo of American House Murfreesboro
1313 Photos available
8.5
Review score
58 reviews
8.5
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58 reviews
5 star
33%
4 star
31%
3 star
17%
2 star
10%
1 star
9%
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I would definitely recommend to others. The staff is very attentive, available for help and communicate information to family members as quick as possible.
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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Photo of Azalea Court and The Arbors at Azalea Court
1818 Photos available
5 star
73%
4 star
27%
3 star
0%
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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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100%
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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...
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7.5
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2 reviews
7.5
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2 reviews
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50%
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Wonderful apartment complex where everyone gets along well. Elevators, laundry room, & Trash chutes on every floor. Shopping mall with Many Restaurants close by. If your a Senior, Disabled, this is the place...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
    Hickory Hollow Towers is conveniently located near I-24 off the Bell Road exit next to Hickory Hollow Mall. We offer spacious 1 bedroom apartments with basic utilities furnished.      Our apartment homes feature wall-to-wall carpet, central heat &...
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.
5 star
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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
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 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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Cost of independent living in Smyrna, TN

The average cost of senior living in Smyrna is $3,941 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Alexandria, TN with an average of $3,233 per month.

Independent living costs in Smyrna, TN, vs. nearby cities

Smyrna, TN
$3,941/mo
$3,975/mo

Independent living costs in Smyrna, TN, vs. state and national averages

Smyrna, TN
$3,941/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Smyrna, TN, vs. other senior living options

$4,541/mo
Independent Living
$3,941/mo

Independent living costs in Smyrna, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,186/mo
Studio
$4,594/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,110/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,331/mo

Senior living costs in Smyrna 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: Smyrna, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSmyrna, TNTennesseeU.S.
Independent Living$3,941/mo$3,633/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,364/mo$4,139/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,541/mo$4,227/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Smyrna, TN:$3,941/mo
Tennessee:$3,633/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Smyrna, TN:$4,364/mo
Tennessee:$4,139/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Smyrna, TN:$4,541/mo
Tennessee:$4,227/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Smyrna, TN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Smyrna 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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Independent living cost trends in Smyrna, TN

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Smyrna 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
Smyrna, TN$3,008/mo$3,091/mo-2.7%
Tennessee$2,935/mo$2,811/mo+4.4%
National$3,151/mo$2,953/mo+6.7%
Smyrna, TN
2024 average cost:$3,008/mo
2023 average cost:$3,091/mo
Percent change:-2.7%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$2,935/mo
2023 average cost:$2,811/mo
Percent change:+4.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,151/mo
2023 average cost:$2,953/mo
Percent change:+6.7%
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What families are saying about independent living in Smyrna

Recent reviews for independent living in Smyrna

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.

Dandridge Tower in Nashville, TN

4.0
In general things seem to be going well for my loved on at Dandridge Tower. It's a nice enough looking place, but what really sets it apart is the people. Everyone is so friendly, and so welcoming! It's really a tight knit community. My loved one can be a bit of a shut-in, but she's always got ...
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Trevecca Towers I + East in Nashville, TN

4.3
I had been looking for a place for my Aunt for several months. I visited and called several other facilities. My Aunt's opinion of the place was very important to me. She liked several, but she did not qualify because of her income.[Removed] of a Place for Mom was very helpful with guiding us ...
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Smyrna independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Smyrna independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Smyrna, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Smyrna independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Smyrna partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Smyrna, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
44.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
55.6%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Smyrna independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Smyrna communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Smyrna, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
44.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Smyrna independent 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 independent living communities in Smyrna offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Smyrna, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
44.4%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.4%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.6%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
77.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.4%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.6%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.6%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.6%
47%
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