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Tennessee Assisted Living: The Key Numbers
The Tennessee partner network spans 30 cities, led by Nashville and Knoxville.
Tennessee Assisted Living Costs Compared With VA Benefits
The Tennessee median for assisted living is $5,845 a month ($70,140 a year), according to the CareScout (Genworth) 2025 Cost of Care Survey. That is 6% below the national median of $6,200. At the maximum benefit of up to $3,845 a month, a qualifying Tennessee family would have roughly $2,000 a month left to pay from income or savings.
| Setting | Tennessee median per month | U.S. median per month | Covered by up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assisted living | $5,845 | $6,200 | 66% |
| In-home care (non-medical) | $5,911 | $6,673 | 65% |
| Adult day care | $1,733 | $2,058 | 100% |
| Nursing home, semi-private room | $9,429 | $9,581 | 41% |
| Nursing home, private room | $10,038 | $10,798 | 38% |
Statewide medians for Tennessee from the CareScout (Genworth) Cost of Care Survey 2025. Prices at individual communities depend on apartment size and care level.
Related Patriot Angels guides
GuideCan a Veteran Qualify for Aid & Attendance After Moving Into Assisted Living?Coming soon
Guide2026 Aid and Attendance Benefit RatesRead guide →Check Tennessee Aid & Attendance Eligibility
At the Tennessee median of $5,845 a month, up to $3,845 in Aid & Attendance would pay about 66% of the cost for a qualifying veteran or surviving spouse. Tell us about your Tennessee veteran and we will help you see what is possible.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (844) 757-3047
399,814 Tennessee Veterans and Their Families
Tennessee is home to 399,814 veterans, 189,431 of them 65 or older, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024). In Tennessee, as everywhere, wartime service counts, not combat, so a veteran who served stateside during Vietnam may still qualify.
Veteran-Approved Assisted Living Across Tennessee
Patriot Angels works with 51 Tennessee assisted living partners. These cities have the most:
| City | Partner communities | Also offer memory care |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville | 6 | 5 |
| Knoxville | 5 | 5 |
| Murfreesboro | 4 | 3 |
| Kingsport | 3 | 1 |
| Chattanooga | 2 | 2 |
| Brentwood | 2 | 2 |
| Jackson | 2 | 2 |
| Germantown | 2 | 1 |
The largest operators in our Tennessee network are Brookdale (19), Discovery Senior Living (7), Inspirit Senior Living (4).
Featured Tennessee Partners
How Tennessee Licenses Assisted Living
Tennessee Health Facilities Commission, Division of Licensure and Regulation (HFC) licenses assisted care living facilities in Tennessee. License categories in Tennessee:
- Assisted Care Living Facility (ACLF)
- Home for the Aged (residential home for the aged)
What it means for your family: Tennessee ACLFs that serve residents with dementia in a secured unit must meet added requirements. 35 of our 51 Tennessee partners also offer memory care, so a resident whose needs grow may not need to move again.
Inspection reports for Tennessee communities are available through the HFC licensing page.
How Tennessee Families Combine VA Benefits With Other Sources
TennCare CHOICES in Long-Term Services and Supports
CHOICES can cover services in assisted care living facilities for eligible members.
Aid & Attendance in Tennessee
The benefit is paid to the Tennessee veteran or surviving spouse, not the community, so it can go toward any assisted living bill. It is not federally taxable.
The family home
Selling or renting a Tennessee home can fund several years of care. Time the sale with the VA claim in mind.
Long-term care insurance
Older policies often pay a daily amount for assisted living in Tennessee. Check the elimination period before move-in.
Find Assisted Living in Your Tennessee City
31 Tennessee cities have an assisted living page. Counts show partner communities.
Neighboring states: Kentucky, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Missouri.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Tennessee Assisted Living Questions, Answered
How much is assisted living in Tennessee?
The Tennessee statewide median is $5,845 a month, or $70,140 a year (CareScout 2025). Each community sets prices by apartment and level of care.
Can Aid & Attendance pay for assisted living in Tennessee?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse can receive up to $3,845 a month and use it toward a Tennessee assisted living bill, about 66% of the state median.
Who licenses assisted living in Tennessee?
Tennessee Health Facilities Commission, Division of Licensure and Regulation.
Does Tennessee Medicaid cover assisted living?
TennCare CHOICES in Long-Term Services and Supports: CHOICES can cover services in assisted care living facilities for eligible members.
How many Patriot Angels partners are in Tennessee?
51 assisted living partners in 30 cities, and 35 of them also offer memory care.
New to Assisted Living? Start Here
For services, care levels and tour questions that apply in Tennessee and every other state, see the national guide.
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