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If your loved one needs memory care in Big Sandy, A Place for Mom can help. With 44 memory care facilities in Big Sandy, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Big Sandy incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Big Sandy memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Big Sandy, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Erin, India and Paris.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
When you visit Dogwood Pointe, you'll find a warm, friendly community where folks can thrive and connect. It's a place full of friendly local faces where you and your loved one will feel right at home, whether that's in our inviting community spaces or homey studio apartments. Our care partners...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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I am really happy with the care thqt my father is receiving here with great. Thestaff is friendly and caring. I like knowing that he is in a clean community. He seems happy with the food and variety. They do...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
This fine, new facility offers the very best in Senior Living. Our caring and supportive staff provides assistance to our residents as needed, while allowing them the privacy they desire. Residents can retire from the stresses of life - bills, cooking, cleaning, repairs, and upkeep and look...
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Barkley Plantation
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Cost of memory care in Big Sandy, TN

The average cost of senior living in Big Sandy is $3,369 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Clarksburg, TN with an average of $2,958 per month.

Memory care costs in Big Sandy, TN, vs. nearby cities

Big Sandy, TN
$3,369/mo
$3,356/mo
$3,294/mo

Memory care costs in Big Sandy, TN, vs. state and national averages

Big Sandy, TN
$3,369/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Memory care costs in Big Sandy, TN, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$3,369/mo

Memory care costs in Big Sandy, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,436/mo
Studio
$4,386/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,889/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,996/mo

Senior living costs in Big Sandy vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Big Sandy, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBig Sandy, TNTennesseeU.S.
Memory Care$3,369/mo$4,227/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,369/mo$4,139/mo$4,558/mo
Independent Living$2,950/mo$3,633/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Big Sandy, TN:$3,369/mo
Tennessee:$4,227/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Big Sandy, TN:$3,369/mo
Tennessee:$4,139/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Independent Living
Big Sandy, TN:$2,950/mo
Tennessee:$3,633/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Big Sandy, TN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Big Sandy and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Big Sandy, TN

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Big Sandy have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Big Sandy, TN$6,041/mo$5,291/mo+14.2%
Tennessee$5,273/mo$4,872/mo+8.2%
National$6,210/mo$5,847/mo+6.2%
Big Sandy, TN
2024 average cost:$6,041/mo
2023 average cost:$5,291/mo
Percent change:+14.2%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$5,273/mo
2023 average cost:$4,872/mo
Percent change:+8.2%
National
2024 average cost:$6,210/mo
2023 average cost:$5,847/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
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What families are saying about memory care in Big Sandy

Recent reviews for memory care in Big Sandy

Heritage Place of Lexington

5.0
An excellent amount of care was given to my father in law in this community. The staff went above and beyond with all the help they gave us. The community was clean and the food was good. It was a very exceptional community. Highly recommended to family and friends.

Arcadia Senior Living Clarksville

5.0
5 stars for all! They staff are very kind, professional, well managed, reliable, trustworthy, amazing and caring people. Both of my parents were here and for a couple, the one bedroom was great size. It was not huge, but definitely enough space and well designed. It has a great layout.

The Bungalows at Mayfield

4.6
It's been good so far my mom is doing good there. They keep her fed and gives her activities to do there is always something going on there.

Big Sandy review score based on 89 family reviews

9.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 89 reviews of 35 Big Sandy memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Big Sandy review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Big Sandy review score compared against nearby cities

9.2
Big Sandy, TN35 facilities
8.8
Camden, TN38 facilities
8.9
Paris, TN46 facilities

Review subcategories for Big Sandy memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 89 reviews of 35 Big Sandy memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Big Sandy resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Big Sandy, TN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
4.2
3.9
Staff
4.3
4.1
Meals & dining
3.9
3.8
Activities
4.1
3.7
Value for cost*
4.0
3.8
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Big Sandy memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Big Sandy memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Big Sandy, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Big Sandy memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Big Sandy that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
20%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
5.7%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
31.4%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.1%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
31.4%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
48.6%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Big Sandy memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Big Sandy Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Big Sandy, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
25.7%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
8.6%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
14.3%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.6%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Big Sandy memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Big Sandy partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Big Sandy, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.4%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.9%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
22.9%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.4%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.7%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Big Sandy memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Big Sandy communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Big Sandy, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.6%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.7%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
8.6%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.9%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Big Sandy memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Big Sandy offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Big Sandy, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
11.4%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.4%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.1%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.4%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.4%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.6%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.7%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
5.7%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.9%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.4%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
31.4%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
2.9%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Big Sandy

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Tennessee memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Big Sandy protect seniors.
Learn about Tennessee memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Clarksville, Fieldstone Place and Brookdale Murray are the top-rated memory care facilities near Big Sandy, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 44 memory care facilities near Big Sandy, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Big Sandy, Tennessee are Brookdale Clarksville, Fieldstone Place and Brookdale Murray. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 44 memory care facilities near you in Big Sandy, Tennessee typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Big Sandy, Tennessee, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Big Sandy, Tennessee, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Big Sandy, Tennessee ranges from $1097 to $7290. The average Memory Care cost in Big Sandy, Tennessee is $3,369. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Big Sandy, Tennessee typically starts at $1097. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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