23 Assisted Living Facilities near Collierville, TN

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Collierville

• The cost of living in Collierville is 23.6 percent above the national average of 100 and 27.4 percent higher than the average for Tennessee. Families looking for more affordable assisted living may find less expensive options in other areas of the state.
  
• Seniors may find assisted living in Collierville more affordable because of Tennessee's friendly tax policies for seniors. The state does not have a standard income tax, meaning Social Security and all income from retirement accounts is not taxed at the state level. The only state-level taxes that may affect seniors is interest and dividend income.
  
• The rate of both violent and property crime in Collierville is very low, giving many seniors in the community a sense of safety and security. The violent crime rate is 13.6 points below the national average of 22.7, and the property crime rate is 9.1 points below the national average of 35.4.
  
• With 55 inches of rain and 216 sunny days per year, Collierville experiences a wide range of weather conditions. In July, temperatures reach above 90 degrees, so seniors should be cautious about going outside during the summer.
  
• Seniors in Collierville, which is in Shelby County, don't have to worry too much about particle pollution, but they should be aware of potentially high ozone levels. The American Lung Association gives the county a passing grade for annual particle pollution and an F for ozone. High ozone can cause serious respiratory and cardiovascular problems.
  
• The Collierville area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Baptist Memorial Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.

Note: Data on this page was updated in 2019 and based on the latest 2018 figures.