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East Ridge Residence

1417 North Mack Smith Road, East Ridge, TN

Independent Living

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About East Ridge Residence

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Family and resident feedback

4.5 out of 5 from 39 reviews

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★★★★★

Positive

I am/was a resident of this facility

I moved into East Ridge Residence. So far, I've had a good experience with them. The basic rent includes utilities and one meal a day, but you can pay another $150 a month and get two meals a day. The rent is lower than in other places that I checked out. You're allowed a pet up to 25 pounds. They have activities, like bingo. It's a nice place and I like it. The food is excellent. It's like a sit-down restaurant. You sit down there, they come out, and they take your order. They have options that…

★★★★★

Positive

I visited this facility

We went to look at East Ridge Residence. Everything was very nice, clean, organized, and smelled nice. The staff was excellent. She was explaining everything and taking her time. She showed me several different apartments and options and took the time to sit down and answer all my questions and go through everything. She did a great job. I met the activities director. She showed me the activity rooms and the different things that they do. The rooms were very nice, very clean, very efficient looking as far as the sp…

★★★★★

Positive

I visited this facility

I'm going to move to East Ridge Residence. It's very nice and friendly. It's a medium-sized place, but I like it for its convenience. It's right down the road from Cracker Barrel and Portofino, and it's on a dead-end street so there's not a lot of traffic down there. I think it's a good location. The staff was very friendly. The studio has a walk-in shower which I need, so that's a plus to me. I can't use it now, but it has an outdoor swimming pool, which I look forward …

★★★★★

Positive

I visited this facility

We have decided on East Ridge Residence because the overall cost per month is a very good value and everything is included. Another thing I liked was they had a pool, and they do water aerobics. It was kind of appealing; but overall, the price was one of the better ones. They have been remodeling it and making it new. I was impressed with a lot of the things that they had. The entire building hasn't been completely remodeled, but it is something they're working towards. The executive director was really f…

★★★★★

Critical

I visited this facility

We went to East Ridge Retirement Home. It had an older feel to it, and it does not have as much of a home feeling as other places. I didn't get to meet that many staff that day, I had limited interaction with them, but the lady that showed us around was nice. Their rooms were spacious. They did provide lunch and it was tasty. They had a whole calendar of activities there. They had a workout space, an activity room, and a swimming pool out in the courtyard.

★★★★★

Positive

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My mom is at East Ridge Residence. It's the one we chose. So far, we love it. They're very attentive. They have bingo, chair exercises, and bible studies. They have a big cafeteria, a meeting room, and a small room where people gather to play cards, there's a small library, and a lobby area where people sit, read the paper, and gossip. Everybody is friendly, helpful, and proactive. They ask, "How can I help you," instead of waiting for you to go and ask for help. We are very pleased with Ea…

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What we know from public sources

Care options: Independent Living
Operator: Veritas Senior Living
Public price status: Not publicly found
Last source check: October 22, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

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Meals & dining

Restaurant Style Dining
Meals Provided
Professional Chef
Guest Meals
Private Dining Room

Health & wellness

Staffing & Ancillary Services
Medication Management

Services & convenience

Uncovered Parking
Property Convenient to Public Transit
Complimentary Transportation
Resident Parking Available
Cats Allowed
Dogs Allowed
Laundry Service / Drycleaning
Housekeeping
Beautician
Grocery Shopping and Errands
English

Activities & engagement

Bible Study Group
Live Musical Performances
Water Aerobics
BBQs or Picnics
Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
Birthday Parties
Other Religious Services
Resident Band or Musicians
Day Trips and Outings
Bridge Club
Live Well Programs
Karaoke
Wii Bowling
Wine Tasting
Holiday Parties
Devotional Activities On-Site
Devotional Activities Offsite
Activities On-site
Trivia Games
Activities Off-site

Outdoor spaces

Computer or Media Center
Indoor Common Areas
Central Fireplace
TV Lounge
Library
Outdoor Common Areas
Beauty Salon
Piano or Organ
Movie or Theater Room
Swimming Pool
Fitness Center

Apartment & room features

Air Conditioned
Kitchenette
Bath Tubs

Official oversight

Inspection and quality records

Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”

Coverage last checked October 22, 2026.

Questions to confirm with the community

Additional care fees: Not publicly disclosed
Move-in fee: Not publicly disclosed
Exact unit availability: Confirmation required

East Ridge Residence

About East Ridge Residence

4.5 out of 5 from 39 reviews

I am/was a resident of this facility

I visited this facility

I visited this facility

I visited this facility

I visited this facility

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

What we know from public sources

Amenities and services

Meals & dining

Health & wellness

Services & convenience

Activities & engagement

Outdoor spaces

Apartment & room features

Inspection and quality records

Questions to confirm with the community

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