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Home to more than 37,000 residents, 12% of whom are age 65 and older, Mount Juliet is a small suburb in Nashville. To accommodate seniors who need daily assistance, there are three assisted living communities in the area. The city is home to Charlie Daniels Park, which has walking trails and a playground for grandchildren. There are several golf courses, including the Pine Creek Golf Course for those who enjoy playing a round, and there are many antique shops and thrift stores to explore, such as the Gargoyles French Decor.
According to Genworth’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey, the average cost of assisted living in Mount Juliet is $3,720 per month. This cost may vary depending on the types of care offered and the number of amenities.
Note: Data for Mount Juliet was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Nashville, was used instead.
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With an average monthly assisted living cost of $3,720 per month, Mount Juliet is slightly more expensive than the state average of $4,039 and the national average of $4,300. Compared to neighboring cities, Mount Juliet is more costly than Georgia ($3,500), Alabama ($3,150), Kentucky ($3,699) and Mississippi ($3,713).
Compared to other cities in the state, Mount Juliet assisted living facilities tend to cost a little more than those in Jackson ($3,667) and Morristown ($3,435), but average rates are lower than cities like Memphis, Chattanooga and Knoxville where residents can expect to pay $4,391, $4,515 or $3,900 respectively.
The TennCare CHOICES Medicaid Waiver helps low-income seniors pay for home- and community-based services in long-term care. This includes assistance with personal care, homemaker services, home modifications and meal deliveries.
For more information on the CHOICES waiver, including how to apply and eligibility requirements, check out our Assisted Living in Tennessee page.
| Contact | Description | |
| Southeast Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability | (866) 836-6678 | The Southeast Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability helps seniors and those with disabilities live longer and more independently through available services and programs. Some of these offerings include Meals on Wheels, transportation to and from local senior centers, health promotion programs, homemaker services, family support and health insurance assistance. |
| Wilson County Veterans Services | (615) 444-2460 | Wilson County Veterans Services office helps deliver vital resources to prior military and their families. This includes providing health care services, benefit programs and access to national cemeteries. The VA helps prior military transition back to civilian life and can also assist veterans with stress management and educational opportunities. |
| Mount Juliet Senior Center | (615) 758-9114 | The Mount Juliet Senior Center provides seniors age 55 and older with a safe place to gather during the day for recreational activities as well as social and educational opportunities. The center offers card games, arts and crafts, computer classes, bingo, ballroom dancing, painting and fitness programs. It also holds special events like holiday and birthday parties and schedules routine trips to local spots of interest. |
| MyRide Tennessee | (615) 741-2056 | MyRide Tennessee is a nonprofit group that offers senior-friendly transportation to and from medical appointments, for errands and for travel back and forth to senior centers. The group is run by local volunteers and rides are available Monday through Friday with priority given to doctor’s appointments. |
| Tennessee Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (615) 253-5412 | The long-term care ombudsman helps seniors in nursing homes and assisted living facilities resolve complaints and advocates for solutions to problems. The ombudsman handles concerns involving admissions, residents’ rights, insurance, financial information and standards of care. |
In Mount Juliet and the state of Tennessee, assisted living communities are regulated by the Tennessee Department of Health. The agency sets rules and regulations regarding staffing, health and safety, medication administration and the quality of care. Read more about these standards at our Assisted Living in Tennessee page.
