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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Gallatin, TN for 2024

Gallatin sits just 30 miles from Nashville. Because of its proximity, seniors can enjoy some solitude without giving up their favorite museums, restaurants and entertainment venues. In 2022, 16.2% of Gallatin's 48,194 residents were aged 65 and older. This statistic is significant given the city's appeal to seniors who enjoy the outdoors; it's home to multiple parks, outdoor recreation facilities, lakes and golf courses.

When it's time to consider senior living care options, assisted living is designed for those who need a bit of extra help with their daily activities. Each community provides daily meals, social activities, enhanced security features and other amenities to ensure the safety and well-being of its residents. Furthermore, some facilities even have physical therapists, speech-language pathologists and other health care professionals on staff. Regarding costs in Gallatin, seniors pay an average of $4,100 per month for assisted living care, which is less than both the state and national averages of $4,105 per month and $4,500 per month, respectively.

This guide explains how seniors in Gallatin pay for assisted living services. It also provides an overview of the licensing regulations that all Tennessee assisted living communities must follow.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Gallatin

In Tennessee, the Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities is responsible for licensing and supervising all assisted living communities. The agency conducts inspections, enforces current regulations and proposes new regulations when needed. Under agency rules, every assisted living community must conduct a background check before hiring a new employee.

 

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Gallatin

  • The overall cost of living in Gallatin is about 2.7% higher than the national average, but it's slightly lower than the cost of living in Nashville. Additionally, the city also benefits from lower-than-average health care and transportation costs.
  • Gallatin has a BestPlaces Comfort Index of 7.1, indicating that it has a more comfortable year-round climate than many other parts of Tennessee. The city also has four distinct seasons, with average temperatures ranging from 26 degrees Fahrenheit in January to 88.6 degrees Fahrenheit in July.
  • Although Gallatin gets more than 50 inches of rain each year, it averages 209 days of sunshine, giving residents plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors.
  • Like other cities in Tennessee, Gallatin has no income tax, making it attractive to seniors with multiple sources of retirement income. Tennessee also offers property tax relief to homeowners aged 65 and older.
  • Residents of Gallatin can enjoy convenient access to Sumner Regional Medical Center, Nashville General Hospital and Vanderbilt Health. Gallatin is also home to Sumner Station, a health care facility equipped with a state-of-the-art emergency department, women's imaging center, cancer center and diagnostic center.
  • Gallatin joined the AARP network of Senior-Friendly States and Communities in 2020. Every member of the network must include seniors in its planning processes and develop long-term plans to meet the changing needs of older adults.
  • Seniors who are concerned about crime can rest easy knowing that Gallatin has some of the lowest crime rates in Tennessee. The city has a violent crime index of 16.6/100, which is well below the Nashville Metro index of 33.1 and the Tennessee index of 34.3. Furthermore, Gallatin has a property crime index of 23.6/100, while the Nashville Metro area has a property crime index of 37.9.

Paying for Assisted Living in Gallatin

In Gallatin, seniors pay an average of $4,100 per month for assisted living care.

 

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Comparing the cost across different cities, seniors in Gallatin pay an average of $4,100 per month for assisted living, which is about the same as the state average and 9.8% higher than the U.S. average. Gallatin is also one of the most affordable cities in Tennessee, as assisted living costs 2.9% less there than it does in Chattanooga and 2.4% less than it does in Memphis. Interestingly enough, out of Tennessee's major cities, only Knoxville has lower costs than Gallatin. Seniors there pay an average of $3,823 per month, which is 7.2% less than Gallatin's average cost of care.

 

Gallatin

$4,100

Tennessee

$4,105

United States

$4,500

Chattanooga

$4,220

Knoxville

$3,823

Memphis

$4,200

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Assisted living is one of the most affordable types of senior care available in Gallatin, as it costs an average of $4,100 per month. This is 16.3% less than the cost of in-home care, which typically includes meal preparation, light housekeeping and personal care. Assisted living also costs 16.3% less than home health care, or care provided by nurses and other medical professionals. Nursing home care is the most expensive option, as nursing homes provide 24/7 medical care and supervision. In Gallatin, seniors pay an average of $7,270 per month for semiprivate nursing home accommodations, which is 77.3% more expensive than assisted living care.

 

In-Home Care

$4,767

Home Health Care

$4,767

Adult Day Health Care

$1,842

Assisted Living Facility

$4,100

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$7,270

Note: Data for Gallatin was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Nashville, was used instead.

 

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Gallatin

The TennCare CHOICES in Long-Term Care Program may provide some funding for assisted living services for those who need financial help in Gallatin. It's available for seniors who qualify for the state's Medicaid system. 

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Tennessee page.

Financial Assistance in Tennessee

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Tennessee page.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Gallatin

Gallatin and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free assisted living resources in Gallatin, please visit our Assisted Living in Tennessee page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Gallatin

Gallatin Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in Tennessee are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Tennessee page for more information about these laws.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Tennessee

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Dewayne

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Review of Brookdale Gallatin

My mother-in-law has moved into Brookdale Gallatin. Everything is good with the upkeep and the layout. It's very easy to maneuver around. Everything looked clean. It was very nice outside and...

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Marcella

I visited this facility

Review of Charter Senior Living of Gallatin

Charter Senior Living of Gallatin was a very nice community. It was a welcoming community. However, I wasn't expecting their version of what they call an apartment because there's no capability of...

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Hello Marcella, thank you for sharing your positive experience! We're glad to hear we delivered such a great experience. If there's anything further we can do for you, we are happy to help!

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Jane

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

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My mother is now at NHC Place, Sumner. So far, it has been phenomenal. The staff are really, really nice, and they work with her so well because she didn't come as far in her recovery as what we...

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