Murfreesboro Independent Living

Explore Murfreesboro assisted living facilities (ALFs) with our easy-to-search database. But before you do, see what this Middle Tennessee city has to offer.

The crack of muskets, the acrid smell of gunpowder and the cries of men in blue and gray uniforms permeated the woods in this area 150 years ago. The Battle of Murfreesboro (aka The Battle of Stones River) was one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War. Visit the Stones River National Battlefield and see where these men and boys fought, died and were buried. Another link to the city’s past is the Oaklands Historic House, a 19^th century plantation house, and once one of the grandest homes in Middle Tennessee.

Explore the city by bike or on foot on the Murfreesboro Greenway System, a 12-mile system of trails that connect historical sites, parks, and neighborhoods. Two popular city parks are the 430-acre Barfield Crescent Park and Old Fort Park.

The costs for a Murfreesboro ALF and other care options vary depending on many factors. Here are the average costs according to a Genworth Financial survey. A one-bedroom in a Murfreesboro assisted living facility averages $3,103 per month. The level of care in nursing homes is higher than in ALFs so the costs are higher. A private room in a Murfreesboro nursing home averages $6,175 month, while a semi-private averages $5,658. At-home care options such as home health aides (help with bathing, dressing, etc.) average $3,337 a month and homemaker services (cooking, running errands, etc.) average $3,241. Murfreesboro’s overall cost of living is 7% below the national average.

Do you know the right questions to ask when searching for a Murfreesboro assisted living facility? We do. Check out “How to Select a Facility,” And be sure to read the resident reviews included in some of the listings.