Tennessee Assisted Living

Tennessee has a population of 6.7+ million residents. Its growth has remained steady yet not quite as rapidly expanding as other regions of the United States. It is several million behind Georgia in terms of number of people, yet it is bigger than Kentucky.

Why look for assisted living in Tennessee?

Affordability. Tennessee just misses the cut for the Top 5 most affordable states for assisted living, and it is comparable to how it relates to the rest of the country in terms of other forms of senior housing.

Tennessee also does not carry an additional tax for prescription meds, which is extremely rare and a nice benefit considering that pharmaceutical costs for seniors are already outrageous.

The state has one of the finest histories in America, and is also one of the hotbeds for country and blues music. As a result, do not be surprised if the assisted living center you choose hosts a local country music act on occasion.

Tennessee is also home to a number of iconic Civil War sights, the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, and many other outdoor opportunities.

Tennessee Assisted Living - Cost

The Top 5 Most Affordable Cities for Assisted Living in Tennessee per month:

1. Newport, TN - $3,110
2. Ripley, TN - $3,120
3. Rogersville, TN - $3,200
4. Dayton, TN - $3,215
5. McMinnville, TN - $3,215

The Top 5 Most Expensive Cities for Assisted Living in Tennessee:

1. Brentwood, TN - $4,575
2. Franklin, TN - $4,385
3. Germantown, TN - $4,160
4. Collierville, TN - $4,150
5. Mount Juliet, TN - $4,000

The Top 5 Most Affordable Counties in Tennessee for Assisted Living per month:

1. Cocke County - $3,105
2. Lauderdale County - $3,115
3. Rhea County - $3,200
4. Warren County - $3,210
5. Hawkins County - $3,210

The Top 5 Most Expensive Counties in Tennessee for Assisted Living:

1. Williamson County - $4,465
2. Wilson County - $3,850
3. Montgomery County - $3,715
4. Hamilton County - $3,710
5. Sumner County - $3,705

Types of Assisted Living Available in Tennessee

Tennessee delivers all the common types of assisted living from large complexes to smaller, more specialized units.

Tennessee offers a fair combination and number of senior living facilities between is good sized cities in Nashville and Memphis, to midsize or college towns like Knoxville, as well as rural towns.

Paying for Assisted Living in Tennessee

Financial assistance is available for members of the TennCare CHOICES in Long-Term Care program. It helps cover personal care services related to senior communities.

Unfortunately, the CHOICES in Long-Term Care program does not cover room and board, just personal care related to senior living.

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