Clarksville Independent Living

The right Clarksville assisted living facility (ALF) is waiting for you. It's just a matter of doing some research and knowing what questions to ask. We've provided important information like costs and tips for selecting the right facility. And below is some of what makes the "Queen of the Cumberland" special.

Stroll the Downtown Market open every Saturday from May to October. You'll find local vendors selling everything from fresh vegetables to baked goods to handmade jewelry and pottery. Also downtown is the 35,000-square foot Customs House Museum where you can explore science, history, and art. See Jeff Purvis's race car, Wilma Rudolph's baton, a re-built 1842 log cabin, and the works of local artists. Step back in time at Fort Defiance, the well-preserved 18^th century fort on a bluff 200 feet above the confluence of the Red and Cumberland Rivers.

Just outside downtown Clarksville sits Dunbar Cave State Park, a 110-acre area dotted with caves, trails and sinkholes. The 8.1-mile Dunbar Cave has been used by man for thousands of years for its stream and naturally cool interior. The park hosts events such as flower hikes, nature presentations, and a Crawdad Hootenanny. Fishing is popular throughout the Clarksville area in place like Swan Lake, McGregor Park, Cheatham Lake and Port Royal State Park.

An important factor to consider when selecting a Clarksville assisted living facility will be cost. Overall, Clarksville's cost of living is 9% below the U.S. average. According to a Genworth Financial survey, a one-bedroom in a Clarksville assisted living facility averages $3,356 a month compared with the national average of $3,300 a month. A private room in a nursing home averages $5,931 month, while a semi-private averages $5,582. Home health aide services average $3,813 a month and homemaker services (cooking, running errands, etc.) average $3,527.

To make your search for a Clarksville assisted living facility, read, "How to Select a Facility."