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Assisted Living Communities in Dickson, TN
Located off Interstate 40 in south-central Dickson County, Dickson sits about 40 miles west...
of Tennessee's state capital, Nashville. The city itself contains assisted living facilities but a further lie nearby. At $3,450 per month, the estimated charge for assisted living in Dickson in 2024 is lower than the Tennessee norm of $4,900 and the nationwide median of $5,350.
Our directory of Dickson's assisted living communities contains 147 reviews reviews, which feature real-life insights from past and present residents. These communities receive an average reviewer rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars stars.
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Christy
4.0
Review of Olive Branch Senior Living Community
Mom moved to Olive Branch Senior Living. It's very clean when you walk in. The staff seems to be very friendly. I was talking to Mom this morning, and she said that she feels like they try to help...
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David
5.0
Review of Olive Branch Senior Living Community
My father will be moving into Olive Branch Senior Living Community. It's a great place. Everything's up to par. The staff was very nice, very helpful, and very informative. They had more activities...
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John
4.0
Review of Olive Branch Senior Living Community
Olive Branch was a very comfortable Christian family community led by caretakers who work very hard to make their residents happy and comfortable. I walked through with the general manager herself,...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
According to Genworth’s 2024 Cost of Care Survey, seniors in Dickson pay around $3,450 for assisted living, making the city one of the most affordable in Tennessee. In Nashville and Memphis, expected monthly costs are considerably more expensive at $5,316 and $5,155, respectively. Although slightly cheaper, Knoxville's assisted living facilities still charge roughly $1,375 more than Dickson's. Approximate expenses in Jackson, meanwhile, exceed Dickson's median by $690 per month.
Dickson
$3,450
Tennessee
$4,900
United States
$5,350
Nashville
$5,316
Jackson
$4,140
Memphis
$5,155
Knoxville
$4,825
Paying for Assisted Living in Dickson
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Dickson
Many senior citizens turn to the Home and Community Based Services waiver for help covering the cost of assisted living; however, this won’t pay for room and board. TennCare CHOICES in Long-Term Care Program helps eligible seniors who want to live in an assisted living communities by paying for nursing and personal care services in such a facility. Room and board aren’t eligible for the Medicaid Waiver.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Tennessee page.
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.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
In Dickson, assisted living communities charge approximately $3,450 per month. This price equates to less than half the cost of $8,258 for a semi-private room in a nursing home. The estimated charge for assisted living is also about $1,300 more affordable than home health care in the city, which costs nearly $4,767.
Home Health Care
$4,767
Assisted Living Facility
$3,450
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$8,258
Note: Since data for Dickson is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Clarksville, instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Dickson
Nonprofit organizations and government agencies provide a variety of free resources and services for Dickson-area residents. These include benefits counseling, wellness programs, financial assistance and help with choosing an option for long-term care.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Nashville Regional Council Aging and Disability Services | (615) 255-1010 | Dickson residents can speak with a GNRC counselor to learn about social services and helpful programs near them. Counselors also provide needs assessments and referrals to resources that are low-cost or free. Its website has information about the CHOICES home and community-based services program for Medicaid recipients. |
| Tennessee Department of Veterans Services | (615) 981-9567 | Seniors can contact the Tennessee Department of Veterans Services to get help applying for disability compensation, pensions and other benefits they may be entitled to receive. Resource coordinators also provide assistance with claims, denials and appeals. |
| Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands | (931) 552-6656 | This organization gives free legal aid to Dickson residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Its attorneys can assist with civil matters such as debt collection, wills, elder discrimination and benefits denials. Lawyers may also be able to connect seniors with social services and programs that help them pay for long-term care. |
| Dickson Senior Center | (615) 446-9350 | The Dickson Senior Center offers fun activities for residents 55 and up, including exercise classes, book readings, games and crafts. Guest speakers regularly visit the center to talk about healthy eating, diabetes management and other health-related topics. A nurse is available to check blood pressure and take glucose readings several times per month. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Dickson
Dickson-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Tennessee are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Tennessee page for more information about these laws.
