Senior Living in Jefferson County, Tennessee
Assisted living, memory care & independent living in Jefferson County
2 communities licensed by the state of Tennessee. Listed alphabetically; Lilisity publishes no score or ranking for communities that have not earned an award.
| Community | City | Care types | Licensed capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charter Senior Living of Jefferson City | Jefferson City | Assisted Living | 74 | Charter Senior Living of Jefferson City, |
| Signature Lifestyles | Jefferson City | Assisted Living | 60 | Signature Living of Jefferson City, LLC |
Also in Jefferson County, from public records: 1 income-restricted senior apartments
Costs: assisted living in Tennessee costs a median of $5,845 a month (CareScout 2025). Nursing home costs in Tennessee: CareScout medians and the private-pay rates nursing homes publish.
Income-restricted senior apartments in Jefferson County
1 building from public records. Rent is set by income, there are age and income limits, and there is often a wait list. Apply through the property manager.
| Building | City | Apartments | Managed by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roy J. Messer Apartments | White Pine | 12 | Douglas Cherokee Economic Authority |
Nursing homes in Jefferson County
4 Medicare-certified nursing facilities with CMS ratings.
| Facility | City | CMS Rating | Beds | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County Nursing Home | Dandridge | ★★★★☆ | 160 | Government - City/county |
| Life Care Center of Jefferson City | Jefferson City | ★★★☆☆ | 121 | For profit - Corporation |
| Jefferson City Health and Rehab Center | Jefferson City | ★★☆☆☆ | 170 | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Jefferson Park at White Pine | White Pine | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 30 | Government - County |
What will senior living cost, and how will we pay?
Our free guide shows the starting prices communities post for each kind of care, walks you through a monthly budget, and explains how insurance, VA benefits, Medicaid and Medicare can help.
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Paying for Senior Living
Costs by type of care, a monthly budget, and how insurance, the VA, Medicaid and Medicare help.