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Senior Living in Nashville, TN: Verified Testimonials & 2026 Costs

Data updated November 2026·Testimonials verified by phone through Aug 2026·Ratings from CMS Care Compare

Senior living in Nashville, Tennessee spans 3 verified communities and 62 Medicare-certified nursing homes across Davidson, Rutherford, Williamson, Sumner, Wilson, Maury, Robertson, Dickson, Cheatham, Macon, Hickman, Smith, Cannon, and Trousdale counties in Tennessee. Published starting rates at featured communities run $4,350–$5,595 per month, 13 area nursing homes hold a 5-star CMS rating, and every community testimonial here comes from a verified phone interview, 60+ in total. 101 state-licensed assisted living, memory care, and independent living communities are listed below by county.

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Every community below has testimonials from recorded phone interviews with its own residents and families. Prices shown are the operators’ published starting rates — not estimates, and not gated behind a form.

CommunityLocationCare typesStarting pricePhone-verified testimonialsCMS rating
FranklinFranklin, TNAssisted LivingMemory CareFrom $5,050/mo20+ verifiedlatest Aug 2026—
HendersonvilleHendersonville, TNAssisted LivingMemory CareFrom $4,350/mo20+ verifiedlatest Aug 2026—
Somerby FranklinFranklin, TNIndependent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareFrom $5,595/mo20+ verifiedlatest Aug 2026—

Starting rates published by each operator, verified June 2026. Skilled nursing is typically billed by payer (Medicare/Medicaid/private) rather than a monthly rate. CMS ratings apply to Medicare-certified skilled nursing only — assisted living is state-licensed and has no federal rating.

Franklin

Franklin, TN · Assisted Living · Memory Care
“My father is doing great here, and it's a wonderful company. The team is on top of what's happening with my parents 24 hours a day, they're caring and very…”
— Christopher Mariades, Aug 2026 · phone-verified
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Hendersonville

Hendersonville, TN · Assisted Living · Memory Care
“I think it's a really good place, and they do a good job. When we moved my mother-in-law to memory care, management was very helpful and supportive throughout the…”
— Jean Dollard, Aug 2026 · phone-verified
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Somerby Franklin

Franklin, TN · Independent Living · Assisted Living · Memory Care
“The food has a large variety of things, if you can't find what you want they have a long list of things that are available all the time. Eating in the dining room is…”
— Ruth Palmer, Jul 2024 · phone-verified
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All senior living in Nashville: 101 licensed communities by county

Every assisted living, memory care, and independent living community licensed by the state in Davidson, Rutherford, Williamson, Sumner, Wilson, Maury, Robertson, Dickson, Cheatham, Macon, Hickman, Smith, Cannon, and Trousdale counties in Tennessee, from state licensing records. Listing here is not a rating: Lilisity publishes no score for any community that has not earned an award. Communities marked verified testimonials have phone-verified resident and family interviews on file.

Also listed from public records: 4 independent living, life plan or 55+ communities and 54 income-restricted senior apartment buildings. Independent living is not licensed by the state, so they are listed apart on each county page.

Davidson County, TN 29 communities

Sumner County, TN 17 communities

Williamson County, TN 17 communities

Rutherford County, TN 12 communities

Wilson County, TN 8 communities

Maury County, TN 7 communities

Robertson County, TN 4 communities

Dickson County, TN 2 communities

Cannon County, TN 1 communities

Cheatham County, TN 1 communities

Macon County, TN 1 communities

Smith County, TN 1 communities

Trousdale County, TN 1 communities

How much does senior living cost in Nashville?

Verified starting rates at featured Nashville communities range from $4,350 per month at Hendersonville (assisted living) to $5,595 at Somerby Franklin (independent living and assisted living). Memory care generally runs $1,000–$1,500 above assisted living; skilled nursing is billed through Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay rather than monthly rent.

Care typeTypical Nashville rangeWhat it covers
Independent living$3,000 – $4,500Private apartment or cottage, meals and services optional
Assisted living$4,500 – $6,500Daily personal care, meals, medication management
Memory care$5,500 – $8,000Secured neighborhood, dementia-trained staff
Skilled nursingPayer-based24/7 medical care; Medicare/Medicaid/private pay

Ranges reflect published rates at verified Nashville-area communities plus operator-published market rates, November 2026. Tennessee’s Medicaid waiver programs and VA Aid & Attendance can offset costs — see the FAQ below.

What are the highest-rated nursing homes in Nashville?

13 of the 62 Medicare-certified nursing homes in the Nashville metro hold the highest possible 5-star overall rating from CMS — including Nhc Healthcare, Dickson in Dickson. Every facility below links to its full inspection history, staffing hours, and deficiency record.

Facility ↕Location ↕CMS rating ↕Beds ↕Operator ↕
Nhc Healthcare, DicksonDickson, TN★★★★★ 5/5191National Healthcare Corporation
Nhc Healthcare, MurfreesboroMurfreesboro, TN★★★★★ 5/5181National Healthcare Corporation
Life Care Center of Hickory WoodsAntioch, TN★★★★★ 5/5124Life Care Centers Of America
Nhc Place at Cool Springs (Skilled Nursing)Franklin, TN★★★★★ 5/5121National Healthcare Corporation
Nhc-Maury Regional Transitional Care CenterColumbia, TN★★★★★ 5/5112National Healthcare Corporation
Nhc Place SumnerGallatin, TN★★★★★ 5/592National Healthcare Corporation
White House Health CareWhite House, TN★★★★★ 5/584Independent
Woodcrest at BlakefordNashville, TN★★★★★ 5/583Independent
The Reserve at Spring Hill (Skilled Nursing)Spring Hill, TN★★★★★ 5/568Independent
Somerfield at the HeritageBrentwood, TN★★★★★ 5/566Life Care Services
Lebanon Center for Rehabilitation and HealingLebanon, TN★★★★★ 5/560Carerite Centers
Pavilion-ThsLebanon, TN★★★★★ 5/560Independent
Stones River Manor (Skilled Nursing and Continuing Care)Murfreesboro, TN★★★★★ 5/530Independent
Trevecca Center for Rehabilitation and HealingNashville, TN★★★★☆ 4/5240Carerite Centers
Gallatin Center for Rehabilitation and HealingGallatin, TN★★★★☆ 4/5207Carerite Centers

Source: CMS Care Compare, federal five-star quality rating system, retrieved November 2026. Lilisity republishes this government data unmodified; no facility can pay to change its rating.

Which Nashville areas have senior living?

Senior living in the Nashville metro is spread across Davidson, Rutherford, Williamson, Sumner, Wilson, Maury, Robertson, Dickson, Cheatham, Macon, Hickman, Smith, Cannon, and Trousdale counties in Tennessee. The cities with the most licensed communities and nursing homes are listed below; most sit within a short drive of the region’s hospital systems, which matters for families coordinating specialist care or hospital discharge.

Tennessee

  • Nashville (34)
  • Murfreesboro (16)
  • Franklin (13)
  • Hendersonville (10)
  • Columbia (8)
  • Brentwood (8)
  • Lebanon (7)
  • Gallatin (5)
  • Spring Hill (5)

How these testimonials were collected and how we’re paid

  1. We interview residents and family members by phone, voice to voice — never web forms, never scraped from other sites.
  2. Every testimonial is named and dated, and verified against the community’s current resident or family list before publishing.
  3. Testimonials are published as given, including critical ones. Of the 60 on this page, 57 are five-star and 3 are four-star. None were removed.

How Lilisity is paid: Communities can pay Lilisity a flat monthly fee to manage their own listing: photos, prices, contact details, and receiving the inquiries families choose to send them. The fee is the same no matter how many families contact them or move in. Senior Living Alliance, which runs Lilisity, offers the same listing to its member communities as part of their membership; members pay SLA for its resident and family interview program. No community pays Lilisity per inquiry, per referral or per move-in. Payment never changes a testimonial, a rating, or the order of search results. The "Nearby Senior Living Alliance communities" box shows member communities only. CMS ratings come from the federal government, and testimonials come from residents. Read the full methodology → · How we are paid →

Recent verified testimonials from Nashville families

★★★★★

“I think it's a really good place, and they do a good job. When we moved my mother-in-law to memory care, management was very helpful and supportive throughout the process. The activity director has become a friend who helps me reach the right person. Crafts, bingo, and other activities have kept…”

Jean Dollard · Aug 2026 · Hendersonvillephone-verified
★★★★★

“All around, it's a great place, and I really like the people, from the staff to my neighbors in the hallway. My needs are met, and everybody is very cheerful and attentive. If the food isn't to my liking, there are other options, and the staff is great. There's a theater with relatively new…”

Jean Salfen · Aug 2026 · Somerby Franklinphone-verified
★★★★

“The management was responsive and respectful, which makes communication easy. The activities offered are engaging and the dining experience is good, with plenty of choices available. Overall, the community feels welcoming and safe, and I would highly recommend it to others looking for a…”

Jean Rippy · May 2025 · Franklinphone-verified

Assisted living and memory care by city

Assisted Living in Nashville 22Assisted Living in Murfreesboro 11Assisted Living in Franklin 10Assisted Living in Hendersonville 10

Nashville senior living questions, answered

Most states, including Tennessee, offer a Medicaid waiver that covers care costs (not room and board) at participating assisted living communities for people who qualify financially and medically. Not every community accepts the waiver, so ask early. Veterans and surviving spouses may also qualify for VA Aid & Attendance, worth up to roughly $2,300 per month toward care.

Assisted living provides housing, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and medications in an apartment setting, state-licensed and mostly private pay. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24/7 medical care, are federally certified and CMS-rated, and are typically paid through Medicare, Medicaid, or long-term-care insurance.

Every facility in the table above links to its full record — CMS star ratings, health-inspection findings, staffing hours per resident, and any fines or penalties, sourced from Medicare's Care Compare data. 13 Nashville-area facilities currently hold a 5-star overall rating.

Assisted living moves can happen in days when a community has availability — after a nurse assessment and paperwork. Memory care placements after a crisis often complete within one to two weeks. Ask each community about openings when you call.

Yes. All 60 testimonials on this page come from recorded, voice-to-voice phone interviews with named residents and family members, conducted and verified by Senior Living Alliance. Nothing is scraped, anonymous, or edited, including the four-star testimonials.

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