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.
I think Brookdale is an excellent facility. They are very caring to both family & resident. The activity director ([name removed]) is terrific! Mom has done more fun things in the last 2 months than the last...
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.
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...
5 for all categories. It's been a wonderful experience. My friend, who is there is well taken care of. Every time I visit I'm always impressed by the cleanliness of the facility. My friend has complicated...
It's been great. They got my dad back on his feet and driving again, etc. I would certainly recommend the community to others who are searching for senior living for their loved one.
The administration and staff are always friendly, welcoming, and helpful. A special thank you to [name removed], the technician on the third floor, who truly stood out. She was knowledgeable, attentive, and...
The staff have always been kind and helpful. We're getting started with therapy and the in house doctor, which we are optimistic about. The care team has encouraged my dad to get involved in the group...
My mom likes it there. She likes the food. She likes the staff and says they are friendly. She likes the other residents. Said everyone says hi and seems to know her. She enjoys the Bingo activities
My mother had to have surgery and due to the hours, Park Place let me stay in her apartment so that I could go to and from the hospital for my mother. The staff was great in asking about updates and checking...
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...
Great experience. Dedicated staff. No turnover in have seen. Its always clean & smells nice. Plenty of stuff to do for those who choose to participate. Food is good quality with nice dining experience. Room...
The kitchen staff and servers are wonderful. Food is good. Building is maintained extremely well. Apartment is extremely clean and well managed. Care staff take care of laundry and do a great job. An animal...
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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