Murfreesboro, TN, one of America’s fastest-growing cities, is home to an estimated 146,900 residents, of whom 9.3% are aged 65 and older. Seniors here can look to Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital and Trustpoint Hospital for urgent and acute medical care. Veterans are fortunate to have close access to the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, as well. Nursing home care in Murfreesboro is relatively inexpensive compared to the national average, according to the Genworth Financial 2020 Cost of Care Survey. A semiprivate room here costs $7,270 per month, while across the country, the average price is $7,756.
Nursing homes deliver a wide range of personal and medical services for individuals who can no longer manage their care at home or in an assisted living community. Services commonly include 24/7 supervision, skilled nursing care, therapies and social programming. This institutional level of care makes nursing homes more costly than other senior living options. Seniors who don’t require such extensive support may opt for home health care or assisted living as more suitable and affordable alternatives.
This guide reviews nursing home prices and compares them with the costs of other senior care options in and near Murfreesboro. It also discusses some long-term care resources that can assist the area’s seniors and their families.
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1927 Memorial Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN, 37129
3.9
(18 reviews)
"AdamsPlace was a great place. It's just very expensive for what we can afford. It's very nice and very high-end. They have a lot of activities. They take care of everything. They go everywhere from rehab to full stay there. It's very professionally r..."
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205 Haynes Dr, Murfreesboro, TN, 37129
4.6
(10 reviews)
"My experience with Stones River Manor has been positive. They provided care for my grandmother and a good amount of activities for the residents to do. They have an arts and crafts fair once a year, a yard sale, have nice birthday celebrations, and o..."
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345 Compton Road, Murfreesboro, TN, 37129
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I have toured Tennessee Veterans' Home, they have various stages of care for whatever your person would need. The only staff person that stands out is the lady I've talked to on the telephone quite frequently. She's been really good about following u..."
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420 N University Street, Murfreesboro, TN, 37130
"Rooms are spacious and clean. Staff is unbelievably friendly and courteous, as well as helpful. PT staff was wonderful, helped me through an injury to my left knee without any problems...."
READ MORE901 COUNTY FARM RD, Murfreesboro, TN, 37127
3.3
(7 reviews)
"Community Care is top notch. My family member has been in other facilities, and CCRC is by far the best. The nurses are caring, knowledgeable, and well-informed. They get to know each resident’s personality, likes and dislikes, as well as the fam..."
READ MORE1530 Middle Tennessee Blvd., Murfreesboro, TN, 37130
2.2
(6 reviews)
"My brother is at Boulevard Terrace. I have no complaints at all. Everybody is very nice. It’s good. I go and see him every singe day. I live in Nashville, so it is like a 30 to 45-minute drive. It’s very nice. The room is good. He is in a single room..."
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4200 Murfreesboro Pike, Antioch, TN, 37013
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mom stayed at the Life Care Center of Hickory Woods for rehab. That was a very good community. I like the facility itself; it was very clean and well maintained. The rooms are spacious. The staff is very, very caring. The food was good; it was ver..."
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119 West High Street, Woodbury, TN, 37190
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We chose Woodbury Health and Rehabilitation Center for my mother because they were willing to help me. I went through their facility and everything looked good, I was impressed with it. They showed me everything. We have open communication, I had som..."
READ MORE200 Mayfield Drive, Smyrna, TN, 37167
4.0
(7 reviews)
"Mayfield Rehabilitation Center was very nice. We went on a Sunday, so it was really hard to meet everybody, but they would not take my brother. He has dialysis 3 times a week, and they don’t have the staff that would do transportation. He also has wo..."
READ MORE329 MURFREESBORO RD, Nashville, TN, 37210
2.3
(8 reviews)
"Trevecca has been a great facility for my sister. She has done well in therapy. She will be home for Christmas thanks to the great rehab and respiratory department. I can't say enough good things about them. ..."
READ MORE202 Enon Springs Road East, Smyrna, TN, 37167
2.0
(4 reviews)
"My husband is staying in The Waters Of Smyrna. Some of the staff are very nice and helpful, while others are not helpful or just not available. They quarantined the residents because they had cases of COVID, and especially on nights and weekends, it ..."
READ MORESemiprivate rooms in Murfreesboro nursing homes cost an average of $7,270 per month. Private rooms cost an average of $7,908 per month.
At $7,370 per month, semiprivate nursing home accommodations in Murfreesboro are almost $500 cheaper than the nationwide average of $7,756. However, the local average is about $200 higher than Tennessee’s statewide median of $7,072.
Murfreesboro’s nursing home costs are among the highest in Tennessee. Rates in Knoxville are about $120 lower than prices here. The difference is greater for Morristown’s residents, who see an average cost that’s approximately $430 less. The average in Clarksville’s nursing homes is about $520 below the median price in Murfreesboro. In contrast, facilities in Memphis charge an average of $30 more per month than those in Murfreesboro.
Murfreesboro
$7,270
Tennessee
$7,072
The United States
$7,756
Clarksville
$6,753
Morristown
$6,844
Knoxville
$7,148
Memphis
$7,300
Comparing nursing home care with other types of senior care can help family members determine the most affordable and suitable placement for their aging loved one. Adult day health care is the most economical option, with an average monthly cost of $1,788. Assisted living has an average cost of $3,720 per month, while home care and home health care rates are identical at $4,185. Nursing home care is the most expensive option in Murfreesboro. A semiprivate room costs $7,270, while a private room costs $7,908, on average.
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 Murfreesboro 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.
Murfreesboro seniors and their families can turn to the following resources for a wide range of aging-related services. Some of these free or low-cost resources can provide support that enables elders to continue living at home. Other programs offer assistance with making the transition to a nursing facility.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Nashville Regional Council (GRNC) Aging and Disability Services | (615) 255-1010 | GRNC’s Aging and Disability Program coordinates services for local seniors living at home or in long-term care facilities. This agency provides information and referrals for in-home health care services, Medicare counseling, transportation and legal aid. Family caregiver support and nutrition assistance are also available. GRNC counselors assess the needs of callers and can connect seniors with appropriate resources from over 2,000 programs. |
| Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability (TCAD) | (866) 836-6678 | TCAD facilitates access to information and home-based services that can help seniors delay institutional care. For prospective and current nursing home residents, the Long-Term Care Ombudsman informs individuals and families of their rights and receives complaints made by or on behalf of residents. TCAD also administers the state’s Public Guardianship for the Elderly Program for people aged 60 and over who are unable to manage their own financial resources or health care. |
| Rutherford County Veteran’s Services | (615) 849-5711 | Rutherford County’s Veteran’s Services office works with veterans and their spouses, dependents and survivors to secure county, state and federal benefits and entitlements earned through their military service. These may include VA pensions, health care and Aid and Attendance benefits and nursing care in a state veterans home. |
Nursing Homes
Jerry0315
5
Review of Nhc Healthcare, Murfreesboro
Rooms are spacious and clean. Staff is unbelievably friendly and courteous, as well as helpful. PT staff was wonderful, helped me through an injury to my left knee without any problems.
Nursing Homes
sister
5
Review of Nhc Healthcare, Murfreesboro
My brother was moved from St Thomas Midtown to NHC Murfreesboro for long term care and rehab. We received so much help and support from the social worker and bookkeeper in regards to his medicare...
Nursing Homes
Jerry0315
5
Review of Nhc Healthcare, Murfreesboro
Rooms are outstanding! Much improved over what they were several years ago. Food is better than most healthcare facilities. Staff is incredibly friendly and knowledgeable! Overall a five star...
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