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.
I am so very happy and impressed with every limited component and attention to detail. Am so pleased with the cross-training of everyone. Wonderful place to live.
My mother-in-law was only there for 3 months but everyone could not have been nicer. During the ice storm they welcomed us and our pets in when we didn't have power for days. They welcomed us to meals and...
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...
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...
The staff is friendly and responsive. My mom has lots of activities to participate in and she really likes everyone there. It's helpful that the have a bus to take her to doctor appointments. Yes, I would...
I have never seen a more compassionate, listening staff. Our needs were immediate and they worked a miraculous scenario to make it happen. My brother didn't last long, but until his death they were caring,...
She does not like the food.. says it's the same and everything is fried and burnt. It is overall clean despite a lingering feces smell upstairs in the hall by her room . She seems to be receiving proper care
My mom's apt at Park Place is perfect for her. Any concerns she had are quickly taken care of by the staff. So many activities are available and rides are provided as requested and regularly to area stores....
The staff is great and does their jobs well. There were some communication challenges at first, but whenever we reached out, staff was responsive and took care of what was needed. Most importantly, our loved...
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
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.
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...
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...
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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