Located off Interstate 40 in south-central Dickson County, Dickson sits about 40 miles west of Tennessee's state capital, Nashville. The city itself contains 2 assisted living facilities but a further 7 lie nearby. At $3,450 per month, the estimated charge for assisted living in Dickson in 2024 is lower than the Tennessee norm of $4,900 and the nationwide median of $5,350.
Our directory of Dickson's assisted living communities contains 78 reviews reviews, which feature real-life insights from past and present residents. These communities receive an average reviewer rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars stars.
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110 LUTHER ROAD, Dickson, TN 37055
4.5
(7 reviews)
"My father will be moving into Olive Branch Senior Living Community. It's a great place. Everything's up to par. The staff was very nice, very helpful, and very informative. They had more activities than where he's located now. They had exercises, shu..."
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812 N. Charlotte St., Dickson, TN 37055
4.2
(4 reviews)
"The nurses at NHC cared for my Papa in his final days as if he was a member of their own family. When he passed, they delicately took care of him and left a rose on his body. I would recommend this place to anyone who asked. The nurses showed my fami..."
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7632 Highway 70 South, Nashville, TN 37221
5.0
(3 reviews)
"My dad moved into Clarendale at Bellevue in February 2020. He is quite happy and the family is very grateful to the staff and facility for providing such wonderful services. He lives in a very large independent living apartment with tons of natural..."
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8234 Highway 100, Nashville, TN 37221
4.5
(10 reviews)
"I toured Harmony at Bellevue. They were very personable and nice. My daughter and I went. They showed us three apartments. They looked very good. I was impressed with the apartments and the space that they had and the activities they had available fo..."
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8207 Highway 100, Nashville, TN 37221
4.3
(22 reviews)
"The Lodge at Natchez Trace was a good community. When you walked in, it had a good community feel. We really liked everything about it. The reason we didn't choose it was it wasn't close to any of us. It would have been like a 45-minute drive to the ..."
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2035 Vantage Pointe, Ashland City, TN 37015
4.6
(19 reviews)
"I liked the small environment of Vantage Pointe Village at Ashland City. They have a low turnover rate. They have a lot of resources and they are very accommodating. The facility is very nice, clean, and modern. I have a family member who has tried t..."
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112 Dickson Rd, Centerville, TN 37033
4.2
(4 reviews)
"My stay at Life Care was terrific! Rooms clean, food good, but most important was the compassionate care I got from all the nurses and aids. A special thanks to nurse director MARY who never failed to smile at me and give me a warm hug. I would reco..."
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8044 Coley Davis Rd, Nashville, TN 37221
4.1
(7 reviews)
"My friend moved into The Meadows. This is the only facility that can take care of her long-term medical needs. It is a very nice place. They have a gorgeous view out a sun room of the hills out there. The staff is all very polite. I met a couple of t..."
READ MORE8353 Highway 100, Nashville, TN 37221
3.0
(2 reviews)
"NHC Place at The Trace is the most excellent place I've ever seen, the absolute attention to detail of their staff, their organization, and the personal care given to every resident. The facility was pristine. It's sort of the gold standard. You just..."
READ MOREAccording to Genworth’s 2024 Cost of Care Survey, seniors in Dickson pay around $3,450 for assisted living, making the city one of the most affordable in Tennessee. In Nashville and Memphis, expected monthly costs are considerably more expensive at $5,316 and $5,155, respectively. Although slightly cheaper, Knoxville's assisted living facilities still charge roughly $1,375 more than Dickson's. Approximate expenses in Jackson, meanwhile, exceed Dickson's median by $690 per month.
Dickson
$3,450
Tennessee
$4,900
United States
$5,350
Nashville
$5,316
Jackson
$4,140
Memphis
$5,155
Knoxville
$4,825
Many senior citizens turn to the Home and Community Based Services waiver for help covering the cost of assisted living; however, this won’t pay for room and board. TennCare CHOICES in Long-Term Care Program helps eligible seniors who want to live in an assisted living communities by paying for nursing and personal care services in such a facility. Room and board aren’t eligible for the Medicaid Waiver.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Tennessee page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Tennessee page.
In Dickson, assisted living communities charge approximately $3,450 per month. This price equates to less than half the cost of $8,258 for a semi-private room in a nursing home. The estimated charge for assisted living is also about $1,300 more affordable than home health care in the city, which costs nearly $4,767.
Home Health Care
$4,767
Assisted Living Facility
$3,450
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$8,258
Note: Since data for Dickson is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Clarksville, instead.
Nonprofit organizations and government agencies provide a variety of free resources and services for Dickson-area residents. These include benefits counseling, wellness programs, financial assistance and help with choosing an option for long-term care.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Nashville Regional Council Aging and Disability Services | (615) 255-1010 | Dickson residents can speak with a GNRC counselor to learn about social services and helpful programs near them. Counselors also provide needs assessments and referrals to resources that are low-cost or free. Its website has information about the CHOICES home and community-based services program for Medicaid recipients. |
| Tennessee Department of Veterans Services | (615) 981-9567 | Seniors can contact the Tennessee Department of Veterans Services to get help applying for disability compensation, pensions and other benefits they may be entitled to receive. Resource coordinators also provide assistance with claims, denials and appeals. |
| Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands | (931) 552-6656 | This organization gives free legal aid to Dickson residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Its attorneys can assist with civil matters such as debt collection, wills, elder discrimination and benefits denials. Lawyers may also be able to connect seniors with social services and programs that help them pay for long-term care. |
| Dickson Senior Center | (615) 446-9350 | The Dickson Senior Center offers fun activities for residents 55 and up, including exercise classes, book readings, games and crafts. Guest speakers regularly visit the center to talk about healthy eating, diabetes management and other health-related topics. A nurse is available to check blood pressure and take glucose readings several times per month. |
Dickson-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Tennessee are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Tennessee page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living
David
5.0
Review of Olive Branch Senior Living Community
My father will be moving into Olive Branch Senior Living Community. It's a great place. Everything's up to par. The staff was very nice, very helpful, and very informative. They had more activities...
Assisted Living
John
4.0
Review of Olive Branch Senior Living Community
Olive Branch was a very comfortable Christian family community led by caretakers who work very hard to make their residents happy and comfortable. I walked through with the general manager herself,...
Assisted Living
Candy
5.0
Review of Olive Branch Senior Living Community
My mother-in-law will move into Olive Branch Senior Living. We toured the place, and it was great. The staff is knowledgeable, the lady who runs it is really nice, and they answered our questions....
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