Top Home Care Agencies in Nashville, TN

 

Learn More About Home Care in Nashville, TN

 

Home care, or in-home care, is a service which offers compassion and help to seniors who need assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) and wish to remain in their homes. Levels of care vary according to need, and can include companionship, meal prep, cleaning, transportation, and help with ADLs like bathing and dressing. Home care aides are trained to understand the nuances of senior care but generally aren’t licensed to provide medical services.

Cost of Home Care in Nashville, TN

The median monthly cost of in-home care is about $4,195 in Nashville, and $3,892 in the state of Tennessee, according to Genworth.

A Place for Mom’s local Senior Living Advisors can help find the right home care provider in Nashville for you or your loved one.

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Cost of Living

 

The overall cost of living is a major influence when deciding which destination is best for you or your loved one. Nashville has a cost-of-living index rating and a grocery index rating of 100, which is equal to the national average, and which makes Nashville an appealing, moderately affordable place to live.

Cost-of-living index	Grocery index	Median rent	Rent burden	Median home value	Median family income
100	100	$1,120	18.8%	$191,588	$52,858

 

 

Local Hospitals

 

Three of the highest-rated hospitals in the Nashville area are:

• Vanderbilt University Hospital – An academic hospital which receives over 2 million patient visits per year, Vanderbilt is an 864-bed community and Level I Trauma Center which specializes in a wide range of procedures. Vanderbilt University Hospital performs the second largest amount of heart transplants in the country and is also known for their cancer treatment programs.
• TriStar Centennial Medical Center – Staffing over 1,000 physicians and providing 24-hour emergency services, TriStar Centennial offers comprehensive care to the Nashville area. Specialties at the 43-acre campus include heart and vascular services, joint replacement, and cancer care.
• St. Thomas West Hospital – St. Thomas West of Nashville is part of the Ascension network of faith-based medical communities. The hospital specializes in a number of fields, which include stroke care, heart surgery, and orthopedics.

 

 

Weather and Climate

 

Nashville has a humid subtropical climate. This means that the city experiences hot and humid summers but mild and cool winters. Nashville receives a limited amount of snow in the winter, but it tends to melt after only a few days. Nashville has a relative humidity level of 83% in the mornings and 60% in the afternoon.

Seasonal Temperatures

Average summer temp	Typical summer high	Typical summer low	Average winter temp	Typical winter high	Typical winter low
79°F	90°F (July)	65°F (June)	37°F	52°F (February)	29°F (January)

 

Air Quality

Average air quality index rating	Average maximum air quality index rating
45 (good)	55 in December (moderate)

Moderate conditions mean that those who are sensitive to particulates in the air should consider limiting the amount of time they spend on outdoor exertion.

Precipitation and Inclement Weather

Average monthly precipitation	Average maximum monthly precipitation	Average annual snowfall	Inclement weather
49”	6” in May	5”	Tornadoes, floods

 

 

Demographics and Values

 

2016 Presidential Election Results for Davidson County

Voted Democratic	Voted Republican	Voted Third Party or abstained
34.7%	60.7%	4.5%

 

Population Statistics

Population metro area	Population city proper	Population density
1,076,645	667,560	541 people per square mile

 

Age

Median	60+	70+	80+
34	9%	5%	3%

 

Highest Level of Education

High-school diploma	College degree	Graduate degree
23%	39%	14%

 

Race & Ethnicity

Asian	Black	Hispanic	Native American	Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian	White	Two or more
3.6%	27.9%	10.4%	0.2%	0.1%	55.4%	2.6%

 

Miscellaneous

Unemployed	Participate in the labor force	Have some form of disability	Live in poverty	Widows	Veterans
5%	71%	12%	17%	5%	6%

 

 

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, Recreation

 

Nashville is a town founded on Blues and Country music. As one of the largest music hubs in the country and a pillar of Southern culture, Nashville deserves its nicknames the “Athens of the South” and “Music City.” Popular destinations in the city include the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Hermitage — which was home to President Andrew Jackson, and the Parthenon, which is a full size replica of the famous ancient Greek structure.

The Tennessee Performing Arts Center is also home to the Nashville Opera and the Schermerhorn Symphony Center is home to the Grammy-winning Nashville Symphony. Music Row is a series of blocks in Nashville that are home to a number of gospel choirs. Lovers of old-time radio can catch a live performance of the Grand Ole Opry, which is the longest running live radio show in the world.

For fans of history, there are a number of Civil War sites in and around the city related to the Battle of Nashville, the Battle of Franklin, and the Battle of Stones River. The city also includes several museums, such as the Johnny Cash Museum, the National Museum of African American Music, and the Tennessee State Museum.

In addition to all that, Nashville is a college town, home to Vanderbilt University, among others. There are a number of professional sports teams based in Nashville as well, including the Tennessee Titans (NFL) and the Nashville Predators (NHL). Other notable Nashville events include the Nashville Film Festival, the CMA Music Festival, the Tennessee State Fair, and the Veterans Day Parade.

 

Transportation

The Nashville Metro Transit Authority operates public transportation in the city. Nashville MTA offers transportation solutions between Downtown and the surrounding cities with options including commuter rail connections, express buses, vanpools, and carpools.