Nursing home and long-term care costs in Tennessee
CareScout's 2025 survey median for a semi-private nursing home room in Tennessee is $113,150 a year ($9,429 a month) — 2% below the national median of $114,975.
Median costs in Tennessee (2025)
| Setting | Annual median | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing home — semi-private room | $113,150 | $9,429 |
| Nursing home — private room | $120,450 | $10,038 |
| Assisted living community | $70,140 | $5,845 |
| Adult day health care | $20,800 | $1,733 |
| Homemaker services (44 h/week) | $70,928 | $5,911 |
| In-home caregiver (hourly median) | $31/hour | — |
What drives cost in Tennessee
State medians reflect local wages, staffing requirements and demand. Within Tennessee, urban facilities usually cost more than rural ones, private rooms cost more than semi-private, and memory care or skilled nursing costs more than basic assisted living. The median is a starting point: ask each facility for its complete fee schedule, including medication management, therapy, laundry, transport and any entrance or community fee.
What the survey does not include
The figures are private-pay medians for the base service. Nursing home rates generally exclude medications, specialised therapies and transport; assisted living rates often exclude a la carte care charges. Long-term insurance, Medicaid and VA benefits can change what a family actually pays — see the payment guides below.
Nursing homes in Tennessee
Compare the local facilities and their CMS ratings: all certified nursing homes in Tennessee.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing home cost in Tennessee?
The 2025 CareScout survey median for a semi-private room in Tennessee is $113,150 a year ($9,429 a month); a private room is $120,450. Actual prices vary by facility and contract.
How much is assisted living in Tennessee?
The median assisted living rate in Tennessee is $70,140 a year ($5,845 a month), excluding a la carte care charges.
How much does in-home care cost in Tennessee?
The median non-medical caregiver rate in Tennessee is $31 per hour; homemaker services at 44 hours a week cost $70,928 a year.
Written and maintained by the US Nursing Homes data team · last reviewed 2026-10-24 · sources and methodology.