Located east of Nashville in Wilson County, Lebanon is known for its theaters and recreation options, which are part of why so many older adults live there: Seniors 65 years of age and above comprise 16.6% of the city’s 36,479 inhabitants. Lebanon’s health care infrastructure includes Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital, which offers orthopedics, oncology, and rehabilitation services. Also in Lebanon is Ascension Saint Thomas Heart, a resource for those with cardiovascular needs. Lebanon’s average senior pays $7,270 per month for a semiprivate room in a nursing home, per the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey. That rate is lower by nearly $500 than the national average of $7,756.
Geared toward residents with advanced needs, nursing homes offer attention from licensed nurses and physicians, around-the-clock supervision, and detailed care plans. Their extensive services also mean nursing homes tend to be expensive compared to other care types. Seniors may also want to consider assisted living or home health care, which delivers less extensive but still helpful services at lower rates.
This guide’s next segment covers the cost of various care setups, including nursing homes, in Lebanon. Then, it closes by listing useful resources for Lebanon’s elders.
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731 CASTLE HEIGHTS COURT, Lebanon, TN, 37087
4.7
(3 reviews)
"If you are looking for a fantastic nursing home in middle Tennessee, I'm going to suggest Lebanon Health and Rehab. I would put anyone there because they were magnificent. This was where I put my client friend. It was clean, and they were very caring..."
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932 BADDOUR PARKWAY, Lebanon, TN, 37087
3.8
(5 reviews)
"I have nothing bad to say about Quality Care Health Center. It's wonderful. It's clean. The people are so friendly. I love this place. The staff is very caring. They provide my father with rehabilitation on his hip and his leg. I think shortly, they'..."
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4347 LEBANON ROAD, Hermitage, TN, 37076
3.9
(23 reviews)
"My husband is staying at McKendree Village. It was one of two places that I could find where my husband needed long-term care, and I will be moving into independent living, so it had both. My husband's room is quite large. I've moved in DVDs and a TV..."
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Each month, Lebanon’s nursing homes charge an average of $7,270 for semiprivate rooms and $7,908 for private rooms.
Sticking with semiprivate room rates, Lebanon compares well to the average American city, which is a bit more expensive at $7,756. However, Lebanon’s prices are $198 higher on average than the Tennessee median rate.
As for nearby cities, Clarksville offers an average cost of $6,753, giving it a noticeable price advantage over Lebanon. To a lesser extent, other nearby cities are also cheaper than Lebanon. For instance, the average rate in both Chattanooga and Knoxville is $7,148, or $122 below Lebanon’s typical price. Jackson’s rate, meanwhile, is $7,209, making for an even smaller price difference.
Lebanon
$7,270
Tennessee
$7,072
The United States
$7,756
Clarksville
$6,753
Jackson
$7,209
Chattanooga
$7,148
Knoxville
$7,148
In Lebanon, nursing homes are the most expensive care option; on average, they charge $7,270 and $7,908 per month for semiprivate and private rooms, respectively. Home care and home health care services both typically come in around $4,185. For assisted living, seniors can expect to pay roughly $3,720 per month. With its median rate of $1,788, adult day health care represents the most affordable option.
Home care
$4,185
Home health care
$4,185
Adult day health care
$1,788
Assisted living
$3,720
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$7,270
Nursing home (private room)
$7,908
Note: Data for Lebanon was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Nashville, was used instead.
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
To meet the needs of Lebanon’s older population, the following agencies and services are available. Seniors looking to live at home may be interested in some of the below offerings as a way to make doing so easier. Other services, meanwhile, are geared toward making the transition to and living in a facility setting easier, once that becomes a senior’s best option.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Greater National Regional Council Aging and Disability Services | (615) 255-1010 | The GNRC oversees certain home repair programs for the elderly. For Lebanon residents, the GNRC is the local contact for the State Health Insurance Assistance Program, through which seniors can talk to Medicare counselors regarding their current and potential benefits. Additionally, the GNRC helps older adults access in-home assistance by connecting them with the appropriate agencies. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (615) 850-3918 | The LTC Ombudsman program’s clients are Tennesseeans living in facilities such as nursing homes, plus their family members. The program has connections with various agencies involved in elder care, which helps it resolve residents’ complaints and answer questions. Information is available on nursing homes and related matters from its representatives. In Lebanon, the LTC Ombudsman program is handled by the Mid-Cumberland Human Resource Agency, covered in more detail next. |
| Mid-Cumberland Human Resource Agency | (615) 331-6033 | Along with representing the LTC Ombudsman program, the MCHRA offers non-medical in-home assistance and homemaker services. Another MCHRA program is Meals on Wheels, which delivers food to homebound seniors 60 years of age and up and other individuals whose needs meet state-outlined criteria. Low-cost curb-to-curb transportation is also available from this organization as well. |
| Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency | (615) 742-1113 | The MCCAA’s weatherization assistance program is designed to improve the energy efficiency of low-income clients’ homes. It also has a program offering utility bill relief and one that supports veterans, the elderly and individuals with disabilities. Additionally, it may provide emergency financial aid in certain circumstances, such as when a mortgage payment is past due. |
| Veterans Affairs Nashville Regional Office | (615) 695-6122 | The Nashville RO offers many services that may be helpful for older military veterans; for instance, it provides information on VA-conducted health care. The office also performs benefits counseling, and it administers pensions and compensation. One of its focus areas is outreach to elderly veterans. |
Nursing Homes
Marcia
5
Review of McKendree Village
My husband is staying at McKendree Village. It was one of two places that I could find where my husband needed long-term care, and I will be moving into independent living, so it had both. My...
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Lora
5
Review of McKendree Village
McKendree Village has been very kind, very caring, and really helpful to mom. All the rooms could be painted warmer, though. Other than that, her room is fine. She has great therapy. They had music...
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MaryEllen
5
Review of McKendree Village
I stayed at McKendree Village just to get me moving. The staff was excellent. I didn't have a problem with them at all. The food was better than the last rehab I was in. The facility was very big...
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