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Memory care in Smith County offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Smith County is about $4,445 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 101 communities, read 2062 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Harmony at Brentwood
1212 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.9
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42 reviews
8.9
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42 reviews
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The front desk staff was terrific. The nursing staff and the care assistants didn't feel like they wanted to help as much, even if you had an emergency, if you didn't pay for additional services. There was...
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.
Welcome to Harmony at BrentwoodIndependent Living | Assisted Living | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Brentwood, Tennessee, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services and...
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Photo of AVIVA Maybelle Carter
1919 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.8
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92 reviews
8.8
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92 reviews
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What we like the most about AVIVA Maybelle Carter is the Transportation and amenities. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families. My dad has only been there less than a month, but so far it...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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 well-established and trusted independent living, assisted living, and memory care community in Madison, Tennessee.The lifestyle you’ll discover at AVIVA Maybelle Carter is a balance between independence and support, between at your service and at your pace. It’s where you’ll feel carefree and...
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Photo of The Rutherford Assisted Living
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8.8
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27 reviews
8.8
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27 reviews
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The Rutherford let my loved one stay since I placed him on Hospice and I lived with him. The Rutherford is as good as any of the other places where we lived. It was better than the other residences because...
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.
The Rutherford Assisted Living, a three story facility,opened in 2001. It was designed to provide residents with a superior living experience that is sensitive to their needs.Every detail was carefully planned from the wall finishes to the lighting and carpeting.The facility offers a Formal...
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1010 Photos available
8.8
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41 reviews
8.8
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41 reviews
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5 for all categories. My dad received excellent care at Brookdale. What we like the most about Brookdale is the Care given to patients and we would absolutely recommend this community to other families.
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.
Building Your Best LifeThe relaxed senior living lifestyle that you’ve always dreamed of is still in reach. In fact, it’s waiting for you at our warm, vibrant community just north of Nashville.We are an assisted living community in beautiful Goodlettsville, Tennessee. Our thriving town offers all...
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Photo of Harmony at Mt Juliet
1010 Photos available
2626 Floor plans available
8.8
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41 reviews
8.8
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41 reviews
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Bottom line is that NO facility is going to take care of your loved one as you would. The more presence you can have there, the better for your loved one. Harmony has very kind and compassionate people on...
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.
Welcome to Harmony at Mt. JulietIndependent Living | Assisted Living | Memory CareComfort. Easy elegance. Irresistible cuisine. Friends and family. These are the elements that make a person feel at home, and they are the very essence of everyday senior living at Harmony at Mt. Juliet. Located...
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8.8
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50 reviews
8.8
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50 reviews
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Although I have only been able to visit the facility once, my brother has been several times and noted how clean the facility has been. So for each area noted, I would give 5's for all 8 areas.
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 Clarendale at Indian Lake
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8.7
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33 reviews
8.7
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33 reviews
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Staff is well trained and dedicated to each resident. They all seemed to have a love and passion for their work. Very willing to help and they become family. The facility is well maintained and clean inside...
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.
Clarendale at Indian Lake is managed by Life Care Services®, An LCS® Company. Life Care Services ranked highest in customer satisfaction in the J.D. Power 2019 Senior Living Study and achieved the highest score in all seven study factors: resident services and activities; community staff; food...
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Photo of Jubilee Hills Goodlettsville
1515 Photos available
2626 Floor plans available
8.7
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37 reviews
8.7
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37 reviews
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We were only there a few months before my mom passed. Jubilee was a good place. The staff was very helpful when I had questions.
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.
At Jubilee Hills Goodlettsville, residents enjoy an active, engaging lifestyle that promotes wellness and independence. It is our goal to keep our residents linked to resources and opportunities that will fulfill their needs and interests in the Goodlettsville area. Residents have many...
Photo of Charter Senior Living of Gallatin
1010 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.6
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12 reviews
8.6
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Yes, Charter Senior Living is a great place. It is always clean and friendly. Mom says the food is good. She's made a friend and is getting along very well.
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.
Located on scenic Hartsville Pike approximately one mile from Sumner Regional Medical Center, our charming 'town and country' community has been in Gallatin providing premier assisted living services for more than ten years. Our superior customer service, consistently high resident...
Photo of The Rutherford Memory Care
88 Photos available
8.6
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21 reviews
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Love the staff. Mother in law says food not very good. However, we would recommend The Rutherford Memory Care to other families based on the experience so far.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Rutherford Memory Care is an memory care facility that cares exclusively for those with Alzheimer's disease and other memory impairments. This community is tailored to meet the individual needs of those suffering from a memory-impairment. The community is uniquely designed to accommodate 32...
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Photo of Brookdale Goodlettsville (MC)
66 Photos available
8.2
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39 reviews
8.2
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39 reviews
5 star
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What we liked the most about Brookdale Goodlettsville was that everyone was so nice and seemed to care. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we had.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care From the Industry LeaderAll memory care is not created equal. Just north of Nashville, you can find an industry-leading person-first community that provides exceptional care for exceptional seniors. We specialize in the care of seniors with Alzheimer’s or other dementia, providing a stable,...
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Photo of Traditions of Smyrna
1111 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
8.1
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31 reviews
8.1
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31 reviews
5 star
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Administrative staff - they are very attentive before signing but dragging feet on some issues after signed and moved on. Food - taste is good but availability and quantity inconsistent. Activities - ...
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 Providence Place Assisted Living
1212 Photos available
8.0
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23 reviews
8.0
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23 reviews
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Overall, the place is great. It's small but quaint and tight knit. The staff have been great. My father-in-law is really happy there. We found out that as a private facility, they are able to take a...
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.
Providence Place Assisted Living is committed to bringing people together in a loving, nurturing environment. We are committed to providing our residents the highest quality of service available and doing that with the utmost care. Our staff is specially trained to meet the needs of those we...
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Photo of The Gardens at Providence Place
1313 Photos available
8.0
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8.0
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We were very pleased with our experience at The Gardens. My mom was there as a respite resident, and they welcomed her from day 1 as if she had been there forever. Her move was sudden from her home, and they...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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 Gardens at Providence Place is a wonderful assisted living facility in Mount Juliet Tennessee. Our facility specializes in memory care and we are very proud of the work that we do. We are committed to bringing together all of our residents so that they can lead a fulfilled life. We also take...
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Photo of Park Place Retirement Community
99 Photos available
8.0
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Staff is friendly and helpful. The environment is nice and newly renovated. They're having trouble maintaining staff especially in the kitchen and food service areas so, my dad is frustrated with that not...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
At Park Place Retirement Community we are concerned with the area of appropriate housing. At present, we offer apartments for persons who are still capable of independent active lifestyles as well as those who need assistance with the activities of daily living.In working with families making...
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Photo of Clarendale West End
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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.
Life Care Services has been in the senior living business for over 50 years, operating more than 150 communities. Our company is the most awarded company in the history of the J.D. Power U.S. Senior Living Satisfaction Study. Clarendale West End is a brand-new Life Care Services community that...
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Photo of Blakeford at Green Hills, a CCRC
66 Photos available
8.0
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My sister lives there --not me. But I know she is very pleased with it, even though it's expensive. There attention endless activities and opportunities to socialize, many educational events, exercise...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Blakeford is a local, established, nonprofit, Life Plan Community (CCRC) offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, skilled nursing and physical and occupational rehabilitation. It is the only senior living retirement community in the Nashville area to receive CARF-CCAC accreditation....
Photo of Southern Kentucky Senior Living
1111 Photos available
7.8
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I would love to move her back there if the price was right! It was a great facility that was close to family. I highly recommend Lewis Manor.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
An ideal place to call home, Southern Kentucky Senior Living is a local, privately physician owned, licensed 'social model' assisted living. Nestled in the picturesque rolling hills of south-central Kentucky, the beauty of the natural surrounding is only surpassed by the friendliness of the staff...
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Photo of Charter Senior Living of Hermitage
1313 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
7.6
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50 reviews
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I like how friendly people are. When there is an issue they try to address it promptly. They have a system where my dad picks out ideas he wants for his meal the next day. He doesn't always get what he's...
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.
Whether it is the Independent Living Villas; the roomy Assisted Living apartments; or the specialized Memory Care Neighborhood, Charter Senior Living of Hermitage provides a sense of community, of home.The beautiful Independent Living Villas provide all the comforts of home in a carefree...
Photo of Brookdale Green Hills Cumberland
1010 Photos available
1414 Floor plans available
7.7
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31 reviews
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31 reviews
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Brookdale Green Hills Cumberland is a lovely facility. I have gotten very comfortable there and I like the style and the layout of my apartment. There are a few area areas of weaknesses that occur...
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.
Exceptional Senior Living for Exceptional SeniorsNot all senior living communities are created equal. Here you’ll find a more refined senior lifestyle as our vibrant community lives life well surrounded by a luxurious, comfortable environment.We are a memory care and assisted living community in...
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Since we moved my grandmother in a couple years ago, our family’s experience with New Hope has been lovely. We couldn’t be more grateful to have found such a wonderful place for her to call home. The staff...
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.
Our beautiful home features 13 bedrooms with private suites to make all your own. Every room is senior safe and ADA compliant, which means you never have to worry about not being able to get around the gorgeous interior. With a private elevator, on-site salon, and a dining room, you can enjoy the...
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It is a good place with very good people. It's just very expensive for anyone on a limited income. I wished they would have had more opportunities to get out or get supplies. However, I was very thankful to...
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.
Photo of Morningside of Cookeville
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They were excellent. We couldn't get over how friendly they were. Each of the staff actually came in to introduce themselves to us. From the nurses, to the food service people, to housekeeping, everybody...
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.
Located in the heart of Putnam County, Morningside of Cookeville has provided assisted living since 1998. We recognize that a person's optimum health and well being are the result of caring for the whole person - physically, emotionally, spiritually, intellectually and socially.  Morningside...
Photo of Cedar Hills Senior Living
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This is a small close knit community. Everyone here is just so nice and they treat you like family. It is warm and inviting when you walk in and it feels like home. They genuinely care about the residents at...
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.
If you agree that being active and independent are vital to a healthy and productive life, then we invite you to join our family at Cedar Hills. Located in the rolling hills of Cookeville, TN, Cedar Hills is a place where residents enjoy all the amenities of home — comfort, companionship,...
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Our family is having such a great experience with this community, it is completely night and day. There is no lacking when it comes to housekeeping and attention to detail - they clean our loved ones room...
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.

Cost of memory care in Smith County, TN

The average cost of senior living in Smith County is $4,445 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Red Boiling Springs, TN with an average of $3,200 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Smith County, TN vs. nearby counties

Smith County, TN
$4,445/mo
$3,638/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Smith County, TN vs. the state and national average

Smith County, TN
$4,445/mo
U.S. national average
$4,907/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Smith County vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$4,445/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Smith County, TN by room type

Semi-Private
$4,673/mo
Studio
$5,220/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,342/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,214/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$1,000/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Smith County over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Smith County

Recent reviews for memory care in Smith County

Maple Cottage Assisted Living Transitions in Portland, TN

4.4
Overall we have been very pleased with our experience. We like that it's a smaller facility (20 residents), easier to talk with staff. However, there has been quite a bit of turnover in the year we have been with them. We have had three "in-charge " people in a year and the position is currently ...
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Clarendale at Indian Lake in Hendersonville, TN

4.9
Clarendale Memory Care is a very special place. The dignity and respect shown to the residents by All of the staff is heart felt. Very grateful that my husband is receiving such wonderful care and comforting to know he is safe and secure.

Cloverland Park in Brentwood, TN

4.3
Families should know that there is a high turnover rate at the executive level. Communicate by email to have a paper trail. The memory care staff is kind and caring, but not professional. Some of the white residents are racist to the Caregivers, and I wonder how long these workers will put up ...
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Smith County review score based on 582 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 582 reviews of 96 Smith County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Smith County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Smith County review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Smith County, TN96 facilities
8.5
South Carthage, TN11 facilities
8.2
Carthage, TN7 facilities

Review subcategories for Smith County memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 582 reviews of 96 Smith County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Smith County resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.4
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.0
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Smith County memory care services and amenities

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

Availability of select care services in Smith County memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Smith County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Smith County, TNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
63.5%
65.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
52.1%
48.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
99%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70.8%
71.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
39.6%
28.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
99%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
69.8%
61.4%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70.8%
72.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Smith County memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Smith County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Smith County, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
65.6%
74.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.5%
46.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
49%
70.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
26.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Smith County memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Smith County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Smith County, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
46.9%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.9%
45.2%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
42%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.6%
50.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
24%
20%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Smith County memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Smith County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Smith County, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.5%
32.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.2%
40.5%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
37.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
23.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Smith County memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Smith County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Smith County, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
56.3%
46.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.2%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.7%
29%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.5%
54.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.4%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.5%
61.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51%
40%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.4%
35.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.8%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.3%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
56.3%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
34.4%
32.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.2%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.3%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Vitality Living Hendersonville, Belmont Village Green Hills and Traditions of Mill Creek are the top-rated memory care facilities near Smith County, Tennessee. See full list of communities.

There are 101 memory care facilities near Smith County, Tennessee. See the full list.

The best memory care facility near you in Smith County, Tennessee is Traditions of Mill Creek. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

The 101 memory care facilities near you in Smith County, Tennessee typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Smith County, Tennessee, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Smith County, Tennessee, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Smith County, Tennessee ranges from $525 to $14450. The average Memory Care cost in Smith County, Tennessee is $4,445. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Smith County, Tennessee typically starts at $525. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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