Currently, A Place for Mom partners with more than 65 independent living communities in Tennessee.
The median monthly cost of independent living in Tennessee is about $2,000.
Answered all our questions. Were quick to return text messages. Beautifully decorated facilities. Very clean! A printed menu with choices for each meal. An assortment of daily activities. Staff friendly and...
Very warm, pleasant environment. They are very kind to my mom and dad. Food is good. I looked at every facility in town for my parents and thought Story Point was the best.
Visiting my mother and knowing she so well cared for and happy keeps me at ease. This place is well maintained with a very courteous staff! They always go above and beyond. I’m thankful to know I don’t have...
Staff is wonderful and are always ready to help. I feel my aunt is in the best facility. Highly recommend!!! They really go above and beyond to help families adjust to these life changes.
The main staff are very helpful from the beginning of taking your love one into the facility. And so far for me they continue to care about your concerns.
Moving into this senior living community has truly been one of the best decisions I’ve made. From the very beginning, I’ve been impressed by the level of care and attention provided here. The staff is not...
Dad has been at ST-knoxville for 4 weeks now. The staff has been so kind and proactive in helping dad to adjust to his new lifestyle. He says there is much to do. Special thanks to the lead receptionist...
They are patient and kind. My mother had shoulder surgery the end of [date removed] and I had to stay with her for a week to take care of her. They welcomed me without question. Highly recommend to others.
A key point for me was that Knoxville Landing felt warm and like a home for my parents rather than a facility. The staff is knowledgeable, caring, and professional but also very friendly and supportive.
What they could improve on would be the food. but it is institutional food, they do well with what they have. I like the friendliness and a staff that cares. The soups are very good. Sunday brunch is always...
I'd give 5 stars. Room size is a little small but perfect for the need. Quality of care is excellent. PT/OT on site. Low to zero staff turnover in about 10 months. Each staff member seems to know each...
We have been here since January 2026. We foind out that we had to go to assisted living and this was a highly recommended place and we are so glad that we came here.
The staff are always very helpful and available. All inclusive amenities. Everything is set up beautifully. The design of the facility is very comforting. The food is absolutely delicious.
They are extremely friendly and have been overly accommodating. They have worked diligently to ensure my family member feels like it's her home and has the hands on assistance where she needs it while...
My sister has problems of her own that have little to do with the facility and staff. She does not want to get dressed in the morning because of the hassle with her oxygen. She often stays in her PJs all...
Tennessee’s state agencies don’t regulate independent living communities unless they share a building or campus with an assisted-care living facility (ACLF) or memory care facility. Because of this, general housing and rental regulations are all stand-alone independent living communities need to follow. However, some communities may have their own requirements, such as residents needing to be 55+.
In cases of independent living communities sharing a campus or building with an ACLF and/or memory care unit, they must follow the same regulations those facilities do. The Tennessee Department of Health, Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities licenses these facilities and ensures state policy compliance.
Stand-alone independent living communities don’t have statewide regulations, so landlords and tenants carry the responsibility of complying with housing and apartment guidelines. A landlord’s obligations to tenants include:[01]
Similarly, tenants are required to:[01]
The Fair Housing Act, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act protect Tennessee tenants from renting discrimination. The Tennessee Human Rights Act further prohibits prejudice based on a person’s:[02]
Landlords must also allow reasonable accommodations and modifications to the property. Reasonable accommodations refer to a change in rules, policies, or procedures to allow a person with a disability to use or fully enjoy a dwelling or common area. This includes requests such as waiving a no-pets policy for someone with a service animal or reserving a parking spot near a building entrance for someone with mobility issues.
Reasonable modifications are similar but involve physical changes to a property. Though landlords often pay for these modifications, provided there is no extreme financial burden, tenants may pay under certain circumstances. Examples that qualify as reasonable modifications include installing a ramp into a building, lowering the entry threshold of a unit, or adding grab bars in the bathroom.[03]
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Though Tennessee doesn’t require inspection reports at a state level, it advises tenants and landlords to examine the property before signing a lease and after the tenant’s move-out date.[01]
Independent living communities that share a building or campus with an ACLF and/or memory care unit are subject to periodic inspections. The Department of Health sends a representative to a facility within 15 months of its last inspection as part of the license renewal process and to ensure compliance with state regulations. If the representative discovers a violation, a Plan of Correction (PoC) is sent to the facility, who must develop a corrective proposal with 10 days of receiving the PoC. Staff and residents can file complaints with the Division of Health Care Facilities to prompt an earlier inspection.
Licensure inspection reports are unfortunately not as readily available as other states. The Department of Health’s online tool does allow you to see a facility’s licensure status and any disciplinary actions filed against it, though. You can find a specific facility by typing its name or county, or by selecting the “assisted care living facility” option from the dropdown menu. The department’s website also recommends calling the Division of Health Care Facilities at 615-741-7221 with any questions you may have about a facility. You can similarly contact the long-term care ombudsman if you’re curious about a facility’s violation history.
Tennessee Department of Health
710 James Robertson Parkway
Nashville, TN 37243
Phone Number: 615-741-3111
Legal Aid of East Tennessee. (2024). Your Rights as a Tenant Under the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act.
Tennessee Human Rights Commission. (2024). Housing.
Tennessee Housing Development Agency. (2022). Fair Housing for Persons with Disabilities.
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