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Senior Care in Tennessee

Browse 303 government-rated nursing homes across 159 cities. Find the safest care for your loved one.

303

Total Facilities

$7,000

Avg. Monthly Cost

2.85/5

Avg CMS Rating

50

5-Star Facilities

Top Cities for Care in Tennessee

All Tennessee Cities

Showing 159 cities with nursing homes

Memphis (16) Knoxville (13) Nashville (11) Chattanooga (6) Jackson (6) Johnson City (6) Murfreesboro (6) Clarksville (5) Elizabethton (5) Kingsport (5) Maryville (5) Savannah (5) Cleveland (4) Columbia (4) Franklin (4) Bartlett (3) Cookeville (3) Cordova (3) Crossville (3) Dyersburg (3) Erwin (3) Gallatin (3) Greeneville (3) Lawrenceburg (3) Lebanon (3) Union City (3) Winchester (3) Antioch (2) Ashland City (2) Athens (2) Blountville (2) Bolivar (2) Collierville (2) Covington (2) Dayton (2) Dickson (2) Dresden (2) Etowah (2) Fayetteville (2) Goodlettsville (2) Humboldt (2) Jefferson City (2) Lafollette (2) Lewisburg (2) Lexington (2) Manchester (2) Martin (2) Mc Kenzie (2) Mcminnville (2) Morristown (2) Newport (2) Oak Ridge (2) Paris (2) Pulaski (2) Ripley (2) Smyrna (2) Sparta (2) Springfield (2) Sweetwater (2) Tullahoma (2) Waverly (2) Adamsville (1) Alamo (1) Andersonville (1) Ardmore (1) Bells (1) Brentwood (1) Brownsville (1) Bruceton (1) Byrdstown (1) Camden (1) Carthage (1) Celina (1) Centerville (1) Chuckey (1) Church Hill (1) Clinton (1) Collegedale (1) Copperhill (1) Dandridge (1) Decatur (1) Decaturville (1) Dover (1) Dunlap (1) Dyer (1) Erin (1) Gainesboro (1) Gallaway (1) Germantown (1) Gray (1) Harriman (1) Harrogate (1) Hartsville (1) Henderson (1) Hendersonville (1) Hermitage (1) Hixson (1) Hohenwald (1) Huntingdon (1) Huntsville (1) Jamestown (1) Jellico (1) Jonesborough (1) Lafayette (1) Medina (1) Linden (1) Livingston (1) Loudon (1) Louisville (1) Lynchburg (1) Madison (1) Madisonville (1) Maynardville (1) Milan (1) Millington (1) Monteagle (1) Monterey (1) Mount Juliet (1) Mount Pleasant (1) Mountain City (1) New Tazewell (1) Old Hickory (1) Oneida (1) Ooltewah (1) Parsons (1) Pigeon Forge (1) Pikeville (1) Pleasant Hill (1) Portland (1) Puryear (1) Red Boiling Springs (1) Ridgely (1) Roan Mountain (1) Rockwood (1) Rocky Top (1) Rogersville (1) Rutledge (1) Selmer (1) Sevierville (1) Shelbyville (1) Signal Mountain (1) Smithville (1) Sneedville (1) Soddy-daisy (1) Somerville (1) South Pittsburg (1) Spencer (1) Spring City (1) Spring Hill (1) Tazewell (1) Tiptonville (1) Trenton (1) Wartburg (1) Waynesboro (1) Westmoreland (1) White House (1) White Pine (1) Whites Creek (1) Woodbury (1)

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Understanding CMS Nursing Home Data

All information comes directly from Medicare's official nursing home database.

Overall Rating

CMS 5-star rating combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures

Staffing Rating

Based on RN, LPN, and CNA hours per resident per day

Abuse Icon

CMS flag indicating substantiated findings of abuse, neglect, or exploitation

All data sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Data. Last updated: December 2025

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Care Questions in Tennessee

Yes, Tennessee Medicaid can help cover nursing home costs for eligible residents. Most states require applicants to meet income and asset limits. Contact your local Area Agency on Aging or Medicaid office for specific eligibility requirements in Tennessee.

You can file a complaint with the Tennessee Long-Term Care Ombudsman program or the state's health department survey agency. For immediate concerns about abuse or neglect, contact Adult Protective Services. All complaints can be made anonymously.

The average monthly cost for nursing home care in Tennessee is approximately $7,000. However, costs vary significantly by city and level of care needed. Private rooms typically cost 10-20% more than semi-private rooms.

Start by reviewing CMS 5-star ratings, which combine health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Visit facilities in person, talk to current residents and families, and check for any history of abuse or violations. Look for facilities with consistent staffing and specialized care if needed.