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.
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...
We moved into StoryPoint about 4 and 1/2 years ago, so we have seen StoryPoint grow. Our experience has been very positive. [name removed], the Executive Director of StoryPoint is very caring and supportive...
A good value for the money. There are many varied activities. The place really feels like a home. Most if not all of needs are met. Management does all they can to assist. It gives you a real opportunity to...
I would give them a 5 in all categories. They were great at a very difficult time. The staff and the condition of the facility. Yes, we would absolutely recommend Brookdale Belle Meade to other families...
The rooms are large. I love my balcony. I don't feel like I'm in a retirement home, but like I'm in a vacation home. The food is great. The staff are sweet and kind. I love the trees, wildlife and the...
Staff - not business like. Had to leave because of not receiving a lease and trying to charge [fee removed] more than first told rent was to be. Never was treated like by anyone before. Rate them as 1. No. I...
The staff is wonderful. There are a lot of activities including crafts, bingo, lots of board games. The food is o.k. They are adding more items to the menu.
I’ve been here for several years and it is so nice here! And that’s from the heart, this is my home and some of the workers here are some of my best friends. Since I’ve moved here I am so happy with my...
A good value for the money. There are many varied activities. The place really feels like a home. Most if not all of needs are met. Management does all they can to assist. It gives you a real opportunity to...
My father moved in about 6 months ago and is thriving here! Like many seniors he didn't particularly want to come but from the point of the initial tour to the moving in process to now being a resident,...
Easy process, all were very helpful in the transition. Great place for seniors that are independent and do not require assistance.
I believe the staff took good care of my husband (who was sometimes difficult to handle). The staff was always pleasant and welcoming when I was there. Many of them expressed to me that they enjoyed working...
I recently visited my aunt at the community and she was happy with the food her apartment and the activities. She has made friends and enjoys socializing. She said the staff and nice and cater to her needs.
What we like the most about the community is that they do lots of community events and give them transportation when needed. Yes, we would recommend Creekside at Shallowford to other families based on the...
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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