Finding nursing homes in Mt. Juliet starts with two things: knowing the real, licensed options and understanding Mt. Juliet's own cost and care landscape. Both are below. We currently track 1 CMS-certified skilled nursing facilities serving Mt. Juliet.
What's below: the licensed providers, 2026 Mt. Juliet 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 Mt. Juliet specifically, that means weighing the licensed options against Mt. Juliet's cost range and your family's timeline. The right choice balances care level, budget, location near Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital (Lebanon, east), and how quickly you need a spot.
Mt. Juliet nursing homes: by the numbers
1 CMS-certified skilled nursing facilities in Mt. Juliet; about 106 total licensed/certified beds; averaging 106 beds per facility; the largest at 106 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. These are real, current licensed and certified provider counts for the area — not national estimates.
Licensed nursing homes providers in Mt. Juliet
CMS-certified skilled nursing facilities — selected from CMS Nursing Home Compare. Pulled from CMS Nursing Home Compare records (2026). We recommend re-checking each facility's current certification and survey history at medicare.gov/care-compare before signing anything.
| Provider | City | CMS Star Rating | License / CCN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Creek Post Acute | Mount Juliet | — | 445439 |
Senior care in Mt. Juliet, Wilson County
Mt. Juliet is one of Wilson County's fastest-growing cities, with a population now exceeding 45,000, above-average incomes, newer master-planned neighborhoods, and an expanding 65+ cohort of homeowners who moved here in the growth wave of the 2000s. Mt. Juliet sits at the east-metro crossroads of Wilson County, served by Vanderbilt Wilson County and TriStar Summit, with above-average-cost assisted living and a growing demand for memory care in a market still catching up to its population boom.
Nearby hospitals: Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital (Lebanon, east), TriStar Summit Medical Center (Hermitage, west), TriStar Centennial (Nashville, west). Proximity to a hospital matters for rehab discharges, dementia emergencies, and ongoing specialist visits — families in Mt. Juliet often shortlist providers a short drive from these.
Areas families ask about: Downtown Mt. Juliet, Belinda Pkwy corridor, Nonaville, Providence area, Beckwith Road, North Mt. Juliet.
What nursing homes costs in Mt. Juliet (2026)
Mt. Juliet pricing runs $8,550–$9,800/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): $4,450–$5,350/month
- Memory care (within ACLF): $5,150–$6,400/month
- Residential Home for the Aged (RHFA): $3,300–$4,950/month
- In-home care: $29–$39/hour
What lowers the bill in Mt. Juliet: a shared room (often $600–$1,100/mo less), a Residential Home for the Aged over a large ACLF, right-sizing the care level, and VA Aid & Attendance or TennCare CHOICES for those who qualify.
How we vet Mt. Juliet providers
- Active Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) license verified on the state TDH provider lookup, with no open enforcement action
- Last two TDH inspection cycles reviewed for citations and complaints
- Real family references — not curated testimonials
- Transparent monthly pricing (a provider who won't disclose cost is one we won't refer)
- An in-person visit by a local advisor within the last 12 months
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is the staff-to-resident ratio overnight?
- What care changes would force a move-out?
- What is the all-in monthly cost for this care level — every line item?
- How do you handle a sudden change in needs, like a fall?
- What is your current resident average length of stay?
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. Ask any Mt. Juliet provider for an itemized rate sheet so you can compare apples to apples.
How fast you can move in Mt. Juliet
Plan on roughly 7–14 days for a Mt. Juliet placement: assessment, deposit, physician's order, then move-in. Memory-care and post-hospital moves can happen same-day to 72 hours when a secured bed opens. A free local advisor can tell you which Mt. Juliet providers have current openings.
Worth knowing in Mt. Juliet: the strongest nursing homes options aren't always the ones with the biggest marketing budgets. We weigh TDH license standing, staffing, and family feedback over advertising, which is how families here avoid a polished tour that hides a thin overnight staff.