Nashville Memory Care (Alzheimer's & Dementia)

For seniors considering assisted living options in the Music City, you'll find the city is affordable and full of amenities. Nashville is the capital of Tennessee and country music. It boasts a colorful history. And with Vanderbilt University, the NFL's Titans and the NHL's Predators, Nashville has big city sports without being too big of a city.

You'll really stretch your retirement dollars in Nashville. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , the cost of living is 12% lower than the national average. Residents pay just 7.6% for their combined state and local taxes. The median sales price for homes in the city is $145,000 (home prices have remained unchanged for the last year) while average property taxes are $1,324. And Nashville drivers pay an average of $1,484 for auto insurance.

For assisted living locations, consider the Belmont/Hillsboro neighborhoods around Vanderbilt. Here you'll find Morningside of Belmont assisted living community. The Green Hills neighborhood south of the city center is known for its upscale mall, boutiques and restaurants. The Cumberland assisted living facility is located in the heart of Green Hills.

The city's Parks and Recreation Department manages 113 green spaces totaling 11,000 acres of golfing, nature trails and dog parks. Some of the more popular parks are Centennial Park, Shelby Park, and Radnor Lake State Natural Area with its 6 miles of hiking trails. The Coleman, East, Hadley and Hartman Community Centers hold special senior fitness classes at discounted prices ($1.50 a day).

Explore Nashville's rich history with visits to Fort Negley, a Civil War era fort, and the colonial era Fort Nashborough. Other sites of interest are The Hermitage, Andrew Jackson's plantation home, the Tennessee State Museum and the Parthenon, a replica of Greece's most recognizable structure. Popular cultural sites include Music Row, the Grand Ole Opry, and the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

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