Convenient Living is a senior community in Murfreesboro, TN.
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1837 Alysheba Run, Murfreesboro, TN 37128
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
4 from 45 reviews
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Overall Review of Convenient Living
common14 reviews mention this
Staff responsiveness gets mixed praise
Residents and families often describe staff as friendly, caring, and responsive.
Many reviews highlight staff who answer questions, make residents comfortable, and follow up with families. Several people also describe staff as hard-working and resident-centered, including during visits and community life. At the same time, some residents and family members report major breakdowns in day-to-day support, including difficulty finding someone at the front desk and concerns about how issues were handled. Taken together, the reviews suggest a staff that can feel very supportive, but with inconsistent experiences for different families.
common11 reviews mention this
Dining quality is a recurring theme
Dining stands out, with both strong praise and serious complaints.
Some residents and guests say the food is amazing, flavorful, and better than expected, and a few mention enjoying dining service and chef-led quality. Others describe meals as institutional, unhealthy, or lacking choices, including complaints that memory care residents received poor food. A few negative reviews also connect dining problems to broader care concerns. Overall, the dining experiences in the reviews vary widely.
caveat3 reviews mention this
Memory care care and respect
Reviews raise concerns about how memory care residents are treated.
Multiple reviewers describe negative experiences during the time a loved one was in memory care. Complaints include hygiene and care gaps, a lack of respect for memory care residents, and distressing situations reported to families. A separate review also calls out how staff responded to night-time needs and supervision concerns. While some other reviews are broadly positive about care, these specific memory care comments are consistently critical.
caveat5 reviews mention this
Rent increases draw sharp criticism
Several reviews complain about steep and frequent rent increases.
A number of reviews say rent rose rapidly over time and outpaced what families expected, including multiple mentions of year-over-year or semi-annual increases. One reviewer describes increases from the low-$3,000s to the high-$4,000s over about two years, while another describes rent reaching over $6,000 per month. Others report monthly increases of around $1,000 and annual increases that exceeded the promised cap. These complaints appear alongside broader dissatisfaction in the same reviews.
caveat3 reviews mention this
Front desk coverage and access issues
Some reviews describe difficulty reaching staff when needed.
Several negative reviews point to issues with front desk coverage, including periods when no one is available and phone calls that reportedly go unanswered. Others mention concerns about service changes, including reduced hours for desk coverage and difficulty getting timely help after hours. One reviewer also describes problems with contacting the community through its website. While some reviews describe helpful staff and smooth communication, these access complaints repeat across multiple experiences.
common3 reviews mention this
Activities and outings keep residents busy
Activities and outings are mentioned as a way residents stay engaged.
Some reviewers say activities and outings help them feel busy and connected, and a few mention meeting friends and enjoying the social side of community life. A Thanksgiving dinner guest review also points to event-style dining paired with service. In more critical reviews, families also mention that the community atmosphere changed over time, including when dining and support didn’t meet expectations. On balance, the reviews include evidence that daily life can include structured engagement, though not consistently for everyone.
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Features
Types of Care
Board and Care Home
Transportation
Nashville International (24 miles away)
Nearby Places of Interest
This section of Murfreesboro, Tennessee offers a convenient and diverse range of amenities for seniors looking to relocate. With several dining options such as Taco Bell, McDonald's, and Cracker Barrel within close proximity, residents can enjoy easy access to a variety of meal choices. Additionally, there are multiple pharmacies nearby including Walgreens and CVS Pharmacy, ensuring convenient access to necessary medications and healthcare supplies. For medical care, there are several physician offices and hospitals in the area such as TriStar Medical Group Family Physicians and Allergy & Asthma Center PC. Nearby parks like Kids' Castle At Old Fort Park offer opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation. Places of worship such as Experience Community and Trinity United Methodist Church provide spiritual support for individuals seeking community connections. Overall, this part of Murfreesboro provides a well-rounded environment for seniors to consider for their next chapter in life.
Restaurants
Taco Bell (1 miles)
McDonald's (1 miles)
Toots West (1.3 miles)
McDonald's (1.7 miles)
Captain D's (1.7 miles)
Sonic Drive-In (1.8 miles)
Cracker Barrel (2.2 miles)
Pharmacies
Walgreens (1 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
US Pharmacy 001 (1.5 miles)
Vanderbilt Health Clinic at Walgreens Murfreesboro (1.8 miles)
Walgreens (1.9 miles)
Walgreens (2.9 miles)
Cafes
Panera Bread (2.6 miles)
Just Love Coffee Cafe - The Fountains at Gateway (3.5 miles)
Starbucks (4.3 miles)
Starbucks (5 miles)
Physicians
TriStar Medical Group Family Physicians (2.9 miles)
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Nashville International (24 miles away)
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