The largest city in Putnam County, Cookeville, Tennessee, is located approximately 79 miles east of Nashville. Approximately 35,000 people live in Cookeville, with 14% ages 65 and older. Active seniors can explore nearby Cummins Falls State Park or Dogwood Park. The Cookeville Antique Mall offers a place to shop, and there are several museums for day trips, including the Cookeville History Museum and the Cookeville Depot Museum.
Cookeville seniors have access to three senior centers within city limits. According to Genworth’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey, assisted living communities in the area have a monthly cost of $3,900. The actual cost varies depending on the size and location of the community and the number of amenities offered.
Note: Data for Cookeville was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Knoxville, was used instead.
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At $3,900 per month, Cookeville assisted living communities have some of the highest monthly costs compared to facilities in neighboring states. However, they are lower than the state average of $4,039 and the national average of $4,300. Alabama residents can expect to pay around $3,150, while Kentucky seniors pay approximately $3,699. North Carolina residents pay around $100 less than those in Cookeville.
The cost of assisted living also varies throughout the state of Tennessee. Residents in Nashville and Johnson City pay less at $3,720 and $3,750 respectively, but those in Memphis and Clarkesville pay more at $4,391 and $4,190. Chattanooga seniors pay the highest rates at $4,515 per month.
Seniors in long-term care who need help paying for home and community-based services in Cookeville may apply for the Tennessee CHOICES waiver program. This waiver covers the cost of personal care, housekeeping, medication administration and other homemaker services. To find out more about this waiver, visit our Assisted Living in Tennessee page.
Contact | Description | |
Upper Cumberland Area Agency on Aging and Disability | (931) 432-4111 | The Upper Cumberland AAA provides a wide range of programs and services to individuals ages 60 and older throughout the community. The agency operates several senior centers in the area including the Putnam County Senior Center, the Algood Senior Center and the Baxter Senior Center. Other programs include insurance counseling, legal assistance and transportation. |
MyRide Upper Cumberland | (833) 969-7433 | MyRide is a door-to-door transportation service for seniors ages 60 and older. The service is available for medical appointments, grocery and pharmacy shopping, transportation to and from senior centers and sightseeing. |
Putnam County Veterans Services Office | (931) 526-2432 | The Putnam County Veterans Services Offices helps veterans and surviving spouses with filing claims and obtaining health care benefits, compensation and other services. Veterans can also file for assisted living benefits that help pay for home and community-based services in assisted living communities. |
Tennessee Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (615) 741-3309 | The Tennessee Long-Term Care Ombudsman serves as an advocate for seniors in long-term care communities throughout the state. The ombudsman receives and investigates complaints of elder abuse and neglect and investigates facilities to ensure they maintain state and federal guidelines. |
Cookeville Senior Activity Center | (931) 526-9318 | The Cookeville Senior Activity Center serves as a safe place for older adults to gather during the day for fellowship and activities. Services include exercise classes, nutrition, bingo, cards games and puzzles, travel and day trips, shuffleboard and volleyball. The center also holds special events including holiday and birthday parties and arts and craft classes. |
Assisted living communities throughout Cookeville are regulated by the Tennessee Department of Health’s Office of Health Care Facilities. The rules and regulations set by this department cover items such as staffing requirements, quality of care and accommodations. Learn more about these laws at our Assisted Living in Tennessee page.