When you search nursing homes in Murfreesboro, you deserve more than a directory. This page combines current Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) licensing data with local cost and hospital context specific to Murfreesboro. We currently track 6 CMS-certified skilled nursing facilities serving Murfreesboro.
What's below: the licensed providers, 2026 Murfreesboro cost ranges, the local hospital and neighborhood context, what to ask on a tour, and how to act fast if a hospital discharge is looming. Prefer to talk it through? Get matched with a free local advisor — no fees, ever.
What nursing homes means — and who it's for
A nursing home is for someone who needs 24-hour licensed nursing — complex medical conditions, advanced mobility loss, or recovery requiring skilled care that an ACLF cannot legally provide.
How Tennessee regulates it: Skilled nursing facilities in Tennessee are licensed by TDH under TCA Title 68, Chapter 11 and TDH Rule 1200-08-06, and most are also federally certified for Medicare and TennCare (Medicaid). They provide 24-hour licensed nursing — a different, higher level of care than assisted living. Check the facility's CMS Five-Star rating alongside its TDH inspection history.
In Murfreesboro specifically, that means weighing the licensed options against Murfreesboro's cost range and your family's timeline. The right choice balances care level, budget, location near TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center, and how quickly you need a spot.
Murfreesboro nursing homes: by the numbers
6 CMS-certified skilled nursing facilities in Murfreesboro; about 590 total licensed/certified beds; averaging 98 beds per facility; the largest at 181 beds. Skilled nursing facilities in Tennessee are both TDH-licensed under TCA Title 68, Chapter 11 and federally certified through CMS — this table reflects CMS certification data. Every figure here is drawn from live TDH or CMS records rather than guesswork.
Licensed nursing homes providers in Murfreesboro
CMS-certified skilled nursing facilities — selected from CMS Nursing Home Compare. Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare / Provider Data Catalog (data.cms.gov), current 2026. Always confirm current CMS certification and Five-Star ratings at medicare.gov/care-compare before signing.
| Provider | City | CMS Star Rating | License / CCN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nhc Healthcare, Murfreesboro | Murfreesboro | — | 445108 |
| Stones River Manor, Inc | Murfreesboro | — | 445534 |
| Stone River Post Acute | Murfreesboro | — | 445373 |
| Adamsplace, Llc | Murfreesboro | — | 445392 |
| Tennessee Veterans Home | Murfreesboro | — | 445270 |
| Community Care Of Rutherford | Murfreesboro | — | 445406 |
Senior care in Murfreesboro, Rutherford County
Murfreesboro is Rutherford County's seat, the Nashville metro's third-largest city, home to Middle Tennessee State University and about 155,000 residents, with affordable housing, a diverse economy, and a substantial 65+ population across both established and newer neighborhoods. Anchored by TriStar StoneCrest and Saint Thomas Rutherford hospitals, Murfreesboro is a practical mid-priced market with a strong licensed senior-care inventory — assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing — well below Nashville and Brentwood pricing.
Nearby hospitals: TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center, Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital, Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital (Lebanon, nearby), Nashville VA Medical Center (regional). Hospital nearness is a real factor in Murfreesboro: it smooths rehab hand-offs, dementia crises, and ongoing care, so many families filter by it.
Areas families ask about: Downtown Murfreesboro, Medical Center Pkwy, Blackman, Cason Lane, Northwest Murfreesboro, Siegel Road corridor.
What nursing homes costs in Murfreesboro (2026)
Murfreesboro pricing runs $8,050–$9,200/month, near the metro average for the Nashville metro — a reflection of local real-estate costs and the mix of residential homes versus large communities.
- Assisted living (ACLF, standard): $4,150–$5,050/month
- Memory care (within ACLF): $4,850–$6,000/month
- Residential Home for the Aged (RHFA): $3,100–$4,650/month
- In-home care: $27–$37/hour
In Murfreesboro, the levers on price are room type (shared saves the most), facility size (Residential Homes for the Aged run cheaper), an honest care-level assessment, and programs like VA Aid & Attendance and TennCare CHOICES.
How we vet Murfreesboro providers
- Verified active TDH licensure and enforcement status
- Recent survey and complaint history reviewed
- Candid references from families who live it daily
- Itemized monthly cost shared before any tour
- In-person walkthrough notes from our local team
Questions to ask on a tour
- How fast can staff respond to a call button at night?
- What would trigger a move to a higher care level?
- What's the true all-in monthly cost for our parent's needs?
- How are falls and med changes communicated to family?
- How long have caregivers worked here on average?
What's included — and what costs extra
Usually included: 24-hour skilled nursing, room and board, all meals, therapy access, medication administration, and personal care. Typically extra: private room upgrades, specialized rehab intensives, and certain therapies beyond the covered plan. Get every Murfreesboro option's pricing in writing, itemized, before you compare them.
How fast you can move in Murfreesboro
In Murfreesboro, a non-urgent move typically takes one to two weeks end to end. After a hospital stay near TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center, families often need placement within a few days — line up paperwork early. A free local advisor can tell you which Murfreesboro providers have current openings.
For Murfreesboro families specifically, timing matters as much as choice. Lining up nursing homes before a fall or a hospital discharge forces the issue means you choose calmly instead of taking the first open bed. If you're early, that's an advantage — use it.