Tennessee’s capital, Nashville, is home to 689,447 people, of whom roughly 83,400 are aged 65 or older. Warm summers, a trio of nationally renowned medical facilities and a lack of income taxes provide plenty of reasons for older adults to choose this cultural center as a retirement location.
Seniors who need some support in their later years may choose assisted living care as a solution. Moving into an assisted living facility allows seniors to always have access to help with basic tasks such as eating and bathing while still enjoying as much independence and day-to-day freedom as possible. Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey reports that the average monthly cost of assisted living care in Nashville is $4,100.
This guide covers some of the benefits and drawbacks of living in Nashville, the costs of assisted living in other Tennessee cities and the prices of other types of long-term care. It also includes a list of government and nonprofit programs that help support Nashville seniors financially, socially and intellectually.