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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Gainesville, TN

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We are totally pleased with GSSL. The staff is great and she is very happy there. The facility is smaller and staff have a more personal relationship with the residents unlike some of the larger facilities....
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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 Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Great Southern Senior Living is a residential care home offering all the amenities you expect at a large facility in the comfort of a beautifully-appointed residence to give our residents the highest quality of living. With over 20 years experience in senior care, our highly experienced ownership...
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51 reviews
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Providing Assisted Living in the Bartlett area near great shopping and dining and offering a warm, loving environment.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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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The staff treats residents like family. They are well staffed and residents are allowed to go about their day as they wish. They offer lots of interactive activities. The staff is kind to residents and...
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.
Quail Ridge is an assisted living community in the quaint city of Bartlett, Shelby County, Tennessee. Enjoy our community's courtyard and beautiful grounds. With close proximity to the city of Memphis, the town of Bartlett offers many exciting opportunities for residents and visiting family...
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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.
When the demands of living in your home require more than you’re willing and able to give on your own, you’ll find a welcome home here at Parkway Cove.Parkway Cove is located in beautiful Covington, TN. Covington has a delightful combination of shopping, dining and recreational activities in a...
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It has been a decent experience for my mother here at this community. There are some improvement that they need to make before I would recommend them. The community looks nice, they do a very good job with...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
SomerOak Senior Living is located in Somerville, TN. This assisted living community provides the best care to seniors who are looking to call Somerville their home. A part of Fayette County, Somerville offers much to do and see. Residents and their guests enjoy spending time at Davis Square and...
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My loved one was very ill, and they assisited with everything she needed in every way. And they made her last days as good as they could possibly be.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Home Care, Nursing Homes
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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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.
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Gainesville, TN

The average cost of senior living in Gainesville is $4,194 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ripley, TN with an average of $3,598 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Gainesville, TN vs. nearby cities

Gainesville, TN
$4,194/mo
$4,676/mo
$4,324/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Gainesville, TN vs. the state and national average

Gainesville, TN
$4,194/mo
U.S. national average
$4,515/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Gainesville vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,194/mo
$4,730/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Gainesville, TN by room type

Semi-Private
$4,577/mo
Private
$4,800/mo
Studio
$5,745/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,343/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,132/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Gainesville over time

Gainesville, TNTN stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Gainesville, TN

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Gainesville.

What families are saying about assisted living in Gainesville

Recent reviews for assisted living in Gainesville

HarborChase of Germantown

4.6
Our situation was unique-transitional between needing memory care versus assisted living. It was important that I was in residence with my spouse. The staff was accommodating of our unique status.

American House Bartlett

4.3
Everyone there was very nice! Especially [name removed] and [name removed]. I don't know what we would've done without them. She said the best meal she had was the first day she was there. I think they changed chefs or something. She also complained that she had chicken almost every meal.

Cordova

5.0
Shelby Gardens might not be the newest, fanciest assisted living facility, but it does have the best staff. In fact, they just won a bunch of awards! The staff really care for my mom and look out for her best interests - and she’s not always the easiest to get along with. Shelby Gardens has ...
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Gainesville review score based on 48 family reviews

7.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 48 reviews of 11 Gainesville assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Gainesville review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Gainesville review score compared against nearby cities

7.5
Gainesville, TN11 facilities
7.7
Braden, TN14 facilities
7.9
Mason, TN23 facilities

Review subcategories for Gainesville assisted living

When assisted living 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 48 reviews of 11 Gainesville assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Gainesville resident and family assisted living 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.
Gainesville, TN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.5
Friendliness
4.3
4.6
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.1
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.1
Value for cost*
3.8
4.1
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Gainesville assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gainesville assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gainesville, 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 Gainesville assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Gainesville that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
26.7%
44.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
66.7%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
73.3%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
26.7%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
13.3%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
73.3%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
26.7%
41%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
45.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Gainesville assisted living

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 Gainesville Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
26.7%
43.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20%
35%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.7%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gainesville assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Gainesville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
22.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.7%
29.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Gainesville assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Gainesville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gainesville, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.3%
26.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.7%
35.5%
Room service
Room service
13.3%
30.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.7%
14.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gainesville assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Gainesville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
26.7%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.7%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
26.7%
44.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.7%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
28.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.7%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
26.7%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
13.3%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.7%
20.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.7%
38.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Gainesville

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Tennessee assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Gainesville protect seniors.

Learn about Tennessee Assisted Living regulations

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Great Southern Senior Living, American House Bartlett and HarborChase of Germantown are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Gainesville, Tennessee. See full list of communities.

There are 11 assisted living facilities near Gainesville, Tennessee. See the full list.

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