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10 Best Nursing Homes in Nashville for 2024

Nashville is a large city in Tennessee that is known as the home of country music. The city has a population of about 692,000 people, and 11.7% of those residents are aged 65 and older. Seniors in the city have access to excellent medical care facilities, such as Vanderbilt University Medical Center, a teaching hospital that is nationally ranked by USN in nine different procedures. Nursing home care costs in Nashville are relatively low, according to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020. A semi-private room in Nashville has an average monthly cost of $7,270, which is lower than the national average of $7,756.

Nursing home care provides 24/7 medical care and assistance for seniors with chronic illness or disabilities that have left them frail and unable to care for themselves. This type of care is generally expensive, and family members may want to look at care alternatives, such as assisted living and home care services, if nursing home care is not necessary.

This guide looks at the costs of nursing home care in Nashville and neighboring cities. It also provides a few resources that may be of use to seniors and their families.

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Nursing Home Costs in Nashville, Tennessee

The average monthly cost of nursing home care in Nashville is $7,270 for a semi-private room and $7,908 for a private room.

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

Using the average monthly cost of a semi-private room as a point of comparison, nursing home costs in Nashville are about $500 per month lower than the national average. The cost of care in Nashville is slightly higher than the statewide average of $7,072.

The average cost of nursing home care is similar in Memphis ($7,300) and Jackson ($7,209). However, nursing home care costs are lower in Clarksville ($6,753), Cleveland ($6,844) and Morristown ($6,844).

Nashville

$7,270

Tennessee

$7,072

The United States

$7,756

Memphis

$7,300

Jackson

$7,209

Clarksville

$6,753

Cleveland

$6,844

Morristown

$6,844

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Family members may find it useful to compare the costs of other types of senior care in Nashville to find the option that best suits their loved one’s needs. The most economical care option is adult day health care, at an average monthly cost of $1,788. Assisted living has an average monthly cost of $3,720. Both home health aide services and homemaker services have an average monthly cost of $4,185. Nursing home care is the most costly option, at an average monthly cost of $7,270 for a semi-private room and $7,908 for a private room.

Adult day care

$1,788

Assisted Living

$3,720

Home Health Aide

$4,185

Homemaker Services

$4,185

Nursing Care (semi-private)

$7,270

Nursing Care ( private)

$7,908

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Nashville, Tennessee

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.

  • Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
  • Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including 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.

Free Resources for Seniors in Nashville, Tennessee

These resources may be of assistance to seniors in the Nashville area who want to remain independent in their homes for as long as possible. Some of the resources can assist those wanting to move into a nursing home in the near future. 

ResourceContactService
Medicare Counseling1-877-801-0044The SHIP program is funded by the Federal Government and assists seniors with Medicare benefits. Volunteers provide unbiased information to help seniors choose the best plan for their needs. All services offered by the program are free, and assistance is available 24/7.
Senior Ride(615) 610-4040Senior Ride Nashville is a nonprofit organization that matches seniors who require transportation with volunteer drivers in the area. To be eligible for the program, seniors must be aged 60 years and over, unable to drive and without access to a vehicle. There is a small fee for each return journey, but financial assistance is available for those who cannot afford the fees. Transportation is provided to a range of destinations, including medical appointments, social services, banks and grocery stores. All rides must be booked at least a week in advance to ensure that a driver is available.
Meals on Wheels(615) 850-3910The Meals on Wheels program provides hot meals to homebound seniors in the Nashville area. To be eligible for the program, seniors must be aged 60 and over and no longer able to prepare meals for themselves. There is a small charge for each meal, and financial assistance is available. Volunteers provide a smile and a safety check when they deliver the meals each day. 

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