Searching for the best assisted living in Murfreesboro? Rather than a paid ranking, here's how the licensed Murfreesboro options actually stack up on the things families weigh — size, setting, and license standing — drawn from current TDH and CMS data.
Below: a ranked shortlist, our ranking criteria, 2026 Murfreesboro costs, and local context. Talk to a free advisor for current openings.
Top assisted living options in Murfreesboro
Ranked by licensed capacity from current TDH Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities records. Confirm any license or certification at tn.gov/health before you commit.
- Morning Pointe Of Murfreesboro — a 80-bed facility in Murfreesboro (License/CCN: n/a).
- Brookdale Murfreesboro — a 60-bed facility in Murfreesboro (License/CCN: n/a).
How we rank
- Active, clean TDH license (verified at tn.gov/health) or CMS certification (verified at medicare.gov/care-compare)
- Licensed capacity and setting (small home vs. larger community)
- Track record and tenure under current ownership
- Transparent, itemized pricing
- A recent in-person advisor visit
What assisted living costs in Murfreesboro (2026)
Murfreesboro pricing runs $4,150–$5,050/month, near the metro average for the Nashville metro — a reflection of local real-estate costs and the mix of residential homes versus large communities.
- Assisted living (ACLF, standard): $4,150–$5,050/month
- Memory care (within ACLF): $4,850–$6,000/month
- Residential Home for the Aged (RHFA): $3,100–$4,650/month
- In-home care: $27–$37/hour
What lowers the bill in Murfreesboro: a shared room (often $600–$1,100/mo less), a Residential Home for the Aged over a large ACLF, right-sizing the care level, and VA Aid & Attendance or TennCare CHOICES for those who qualify.
Senior care in Murfreesboro, Rutherford County
Murfreesboro is Rutherford County's seat, the Nashville metro's third-largest city, home to Middle Tennessee State University and about 155,000 residents, with affordable housing, a diverse economy, and a substantial 65+ population across both established and newer neighborhoods. Anchored by TriStar StoneCrest and Saint Thomas Rutherford hospitals, Murfreesboro is a practical mid-priced market with a strong licensed senior-care inventory — assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing — well below Nashville and Brentwood pricing.
Nearby hospitals: TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center, Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital, Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital (Lebanon, nearby), Nashville VA Medical Center (regional). Hospital nearness is a real factor in Murfreesboro: it smooths rehab hand-offs, dementia crises, and ongoing care, so many families filter by it.
Areas families ask about: Downtown Murfreesboro, Medical Center Pkwy, Blackman, Cason Lane, Northwest Murfreesboro, Siegel Road corridor.
Best for your situation
The right assisted living pick in Murfreesboro depends on care level, budget, and how close you need to be to TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center. A free local advisor can narrow this list to two or three genuine fits — get matched.
What assisted living means — and who it's for
Assisted living fits an older adult who needs daily help — bathing, dressing, medication reminders, meals — but does not require round-the-clock skilled nursing. It's the most common first move when living alone stops being safe.
How Tennessee regulates it: In Tennessee, Assisted-Care Living Facilities (ACLFs) are licensed by the Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) through the Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities under TCA Title 68, Chapter 11 and TDH Rule 1200-08-25. An ACLF accepts primarily aged persons for domiciliary care and services. Memory care is not a separate license — it is a specialty delivered within an ACLF under additional staffing, training, and secured-unit requirements. Always verify the current TDH license at tn.gov/health.
In Murfreesboro specifically, that means weighing the licensed options against Murfreesboro's cost range and your family's timeline. The right choice balances care level, budget, location near TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center, and how quickly you need a spot.
What's included — and what costs extra
Usually included: housing, three meals daily, 24/7 awake staff, housekeeping, laundry, scheduled transportation, social and wellness programming, and a basic care plan. Typically extra: medication management above a basic tier, two-person transfers, incontinence care, on-site hospice coordination, and one-on-one aide hours. Get every Murfreesboro option's pricing in writing, itemized, before you compare them.
How fast you can move in Murfreesboro
Most Murfreesboro moves come together in 7–14 days once the health assessment, finances, and a physician's order are in hand; a hospital discharge from Vanderbilt or TriStar can compress that to 24–72 hours when a bed is open. A free local advisor can tell you which Murfreesboro providers have current openings.
How Murfreesboro families actually pay for care
Very few families cover senior care from a single source. In Murfreesboro, the typical plan layers several of these, often shifting over a multi-year stay:
- Personal savings & Social Security. Most Nashville metro families self-fund the first 12–24 months from savings, pensions, and monthly Social Security before tapping other sources.
- Long-term-care insurance. If a policy is in force, it can cover a large share of assisted living or home care — check the elimination period and daily benefit cap.
- VA Aid & Attendance. Eligible wartime veterans and surviving spouses can receive roughly $1,800–$2,900/month toward care — a major lever in a metro served by the Nashville VA Medical Center and the Tennessee State Veterans Home in Murfreesboro.
- TennCare CHOICES (Tennessee Medicaid LTSS). Tennessee's TennCare CHOICES program — part of TennCare (Medicaid), administered by the Division of TennCare — covers personal care and home- and community-based services for those who qualify by income (≤ $2,982/mo in 2026), assets (≤ $2,000), and nursing-facility level of care. Apply via TennCare Connect (855-259-0701).
- Home equity. Selling the family home or a reverse mortgage frequently funds sustained care once a parent has moved.
- Family cost-sharing. Siblings often split the monthly gap; a written agreement keeps it fair and durable.
Because Murfreesboro assisted living can run into the thousands per month, mapping the funding plan early — before a crisis — often saves a family tens of thousands of dollars. A free local advisor can tell you which of these you qualify for and which Murfreesboro providers accept TennCare CHOICES.