The Rutherford Assisted Living is a senior care community located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The facility specializes in assisted living, with additional support and environments specifically tailored for individuals living with memory loss. The primary care model is designed for seniors who need support with daily living activities, which may include full assistance with bathing and self-care support with dressing, eating, and toileting. Staff at The Rutherford are trained to help manage medication, diabetes care, and incontinence care, ensuring residents’ varying health needs are addressed appropriately. The community is structured to accommodate those with memory impairment, operating as a memory care–only community with secured areas to help prevent wandering and promote resident safety.
The Rutherford Assisted Living features both indoor and outdoor walking paths, which provide safe environments for exercise and mobility within the community. Fitness programs, including yoga and chair yoga, are available to encourage physical wellness and engagement. Social and recreational activities are also offered, led by dedicated staff such as activity directors, and amenities include housekeeping, a barber and beauty salon, and meal service. The community operates primarily in English and provides environments specifically designed to support residents living with memory loss.
As part of its services, The Rutherford offers complimentary transportation for residents. This transportation service can be used for medical appointments and non-medical purposes, such as excursions or errands, enhancing residents’ mobility and facilitating access to necessary destinations outside the community.
Resident and family reviews of The Rutherford Assisted Living present a mixed perspective. Many families note positive experiences, describing the facility as welcoming and the staff as caring, particularly highlighting the support provided during transitions to memory care. Some staff members, especially those in activities roles, are frequently mentioned for their positive impact. However, other reviews consistently raise concerns about staffing levels, high employee turnover, delays in responding to residents’ needs, communication issues, and challenges with management—especially after leadership changes. Feedback also references inconsistent cleanliness, dissatisfaction with food quality, billing and fee issues, and the use of temporary or inexperienced staff. Employees report perceived favoritism, inadequate training, and workplace dissatisfaction, which may further contribute to turnover. These varied reports indicate that the quality and consistency of care at The Rutherford Assisted Living may fluctuate depending on timing, specific personnel, and individual resident needs.
As of mid-2024, The Rutherford Assisted Living had not reported any major recent changes in management or service offerings. The facility continues to provide assisted living and memory care in Murfreesboro, TN, within a setting designed to support the health, safety, and social needs of seniors.
Costs at this community start at $3,190 and range up to $6,996. The average price in the community is $5,093, which is more than the average price in the area of $4,412. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
