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Spring Hill is located just south of Nashville, Tennessee, and close enough to allow residents to access world-class healthcare, including the Vanderbilt University Medical Centers, yet far enough removed from the hustle and bustle to provide a slower pace of life. Spring Hill is known as a farming area, and crime rates here are low, both for property and violent crimes, which may make seniors feel a little more secure when out and about. The weather is generally pleasant, with long, warm summers and mild winters with little snow.
The cost of living in Spring Hill is a little higher than the national average, but Tennessee doesn’t levy a state income tax, which can help seniors stretch their retirement budgets and afford their preferred community for assisted living. There are four assisted living communities in Spring Hill proper and many more in the greater Nashville area. The average cost for assisted living in the area is $3,720 per month.
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Spring Hill’s assisted living cost ($3,720) is lower than the Tennessee average, which is $4,039 according to Genworth Financial’s Cost of Care Survey 2020. The average in Tennessee, in turn, is a couple of hundred dollars lower than the national median of $4,300. However, Tennessee’s average assisted living cost is higher than the median rates in neighboring states.
Spring Hill has lower assisted living than most other cities in the state. Only Morristown, at $3,435, has a lower average cost. Knoxville, to the east, is fairly close in cost at $3,900 per month. Costs in Chattanooga ($4,515), Memphis ($4,391), Kingsport ($4,200) and Clarksville ($4,190) are all notably higher than what seniors pay in Spring Hill.
Note: Data for Spring Hill was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Nashville, was used instead.
Seniors who are enrolled in TennCare, Tennessee Medicaid, may be eligible for a waiver to help pay for care in an assisted living community. The TennCare CHOICES in Long-Term Care Program waiver is intended for people who need a nursing home level of care, but would prefer to continue living in the community and enjoy a less restrictive lifestyle. Learn more about the CHOICES waiver and its eligibility requirements on our Assisted Living in Tennessee page.
| Contact | Description | |
| Greater Nashville Regional Council Area Agency on Aging and Disability | (615) 862-8828 | The Greater Nashville Regional Council Area Agency on Aging provides a number of free or low-cost resources for seniors and disabled adults. Staff of the AAA can help with long-term placement and applications for government benefits, including healthcare, the CHOICES assisted living waiver and Social Security. Other programs include transportation services and an information and referral helpline that aids seniors in finding local resources to meet their individual needs. |
| VA Nashville Regional Office | (800) 827-1000 | The Veterans Affairs regional office in nearby Nashville can help senior veterans apply for various service-related benefits, including VA health care, disability compensation and pensions. Representatives can also advise seniors about their eligibility for available pension supplemental benefits, such as Aid and Attendance or the Housebound Allowance, which may provide extra monthly income to help cover the cost of assisted living care. |
| Tennessee Technology Access Program (TTAP) | (615) 313-5183 | Tennessee seniors who need TTY and other assistive technology equipment may receive it at a reduced cost, or free, through this program. Seniors must demonstrate that they meet the program’s income guidelines and have documentation of their medical needs. |
| Tennessee Senior Law Alliance | (800) 238-1443 | Elderly Spring Hill residents who meet income guidelines may be eligible for pro bono legal assistance through the Tennessee Senior Law Alliance and the Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands. Seniors may be eligible for help with civil legal matters such as fraud, elder abuse and neglect and landlord-tenant disputes. Available services may include preparing legal documents to protect the financial and health decisions of seniors, such as trusts and living wills, and estate planning. |
| Spring Hill Senior Center | (931) 486-0291 | The local senior center offers a variety of activities for Spring Hill seniors, along with group outings and day trips. The center provides the community’s older residents with fun and fellowship, including weekly bingo games, informal gatherings to chat and socialize, weekday lunches and age-appropriate fitness classes such as chair yoga. |
| Tennessee Office of the Long Term Care Ombudsman | (615) 840-9311 | The Long Term Care Ombudsman Office protects the interests of residents of long-term care facilities, including assisted living communities. Ombudsmen can answer questions and advise seniors and their families about resident rights. They also investigate complaints and act as resident advocates to resolve concerns. The Office also works with state and local governments to create stricter regulations for long-term care communities and required training and certification for staff members. |
Spring Hill’s assisted living communities are licensed and regulated by the Tennessee Department of Health Board For Licensing Health Care Facilities. The Department conducts regular inspections of facilities to ensure compliance with state regulations. Visit our Assisted Living in Tennessee page for more information about these requirements.
