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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
At Woodhaven Personal Care our assisted living community is a lively place in which families and our residents easily make friends. Located out in the country in picturesque Trenton, GA our senior residents have plenty to do outside and inside our home. They can choose to participate in our...
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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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Our loved one has not been there long, but our family is having a much better experience at Regency. Everything is going great so far, we were upfront with them about our loved ones health issues, and they...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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.
Regency Retirement Village is a part of the city of Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama and provides residents with an assisted living community that is prepared to offer them the memory care that they need. This community is a great place to call home. Huntsville has much to offer to its guests...
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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.
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.
Photo of Big Springs Specialty Care center
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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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.
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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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.
Davis Retirement Homes is located in beautiful Chattanooga, Tennessee which the fourth-largest city in the United States. Offering a wide variety of attractions, parks, restaurants and riverboats with scenic beauty and gorgeous riverfront on a lovely river walk. Davis Retirement Home is an...
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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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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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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.
Davis Retirement Home in Chattanooga, TN is the ideal place to rest and relax but also a great place to have some fun. Located right in the middle of Chattanooga, this assisted living community offers plenty of great experiences right within walking distance including a discotheque, park and zoo....
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Great Personal Care Home, staff and caregivers are so nice and caring. the food is great as well, its all home cooked. they have a very down home setting. the caregivers are so sweet and really take great...
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.
Mary & Martha's Personal Care is a senior community located in Rossville, GA. This great community provides its residents with a wonderful place to live in an area with historic meaning. Those who are guests of this community's residents will find that they will want to check out the historic...
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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.
Photo of Windsor House
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of The Rutherford Assisted Living and Memory Care
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
AdamsPlace Retirement Community is a continuing care retirement community located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, just 30 minutes from the Nashville airport.  Our beautifully-landscaped 22 acre campus features garden style apartment with patios and balconies for Independent Living, private...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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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I have recommended Stones River Manor highly. My stepfather was there. I was very happy with them. I looked at a lot of places and Stones River Manor was the best fit. They were very cost-effective. They had...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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.
A truly unique faith-based community for senior living, Stones River Manor, in Murfreesboro, offers full-service senior care in a Christian atmosphere for those with financial concerns. Our not-for-profit facility is one of a kind in the county and funded by area Churches for Christ. Newly...

Cost of memory care in Decherd, TN

The average cost of senior living in Decherd is $3,888 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Huntland, TN with an average of $3,330 per month.

Memory care costs in Decherd, TN, vs. nearby cities

Decherd, TN
$3,888/mo
$3,812/mo

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

Decherd, TN
$3,888/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$3,888/mo

Memory care costs in Decherd, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,685/mo
Studio
$4,476/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,677/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,188/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,750/mo

Senior living costs in Decherd 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: Decherd, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDecherd, TNTennesseeU.S.
Memory Care$3,888/mo$4,227/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,840/mo$4,139/mo$4,558/mo
Independent Living$3,887/mo$3,633/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Decherd, TN:$3,888/mo
Tennessee:$4,227/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Decherd, TN:$3,840/mo
Tennessee:$4,139/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Independent Living
Decherd, TN:$3,887/mo
Tennessee:$3,633/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Decherd, TN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Decherd 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 Decherd, TN

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Decherd 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
Decherd, TN$5,355/mo$5,127/mo+4.5%
Tennessee$5,314/mo$5,174/mo+2.7%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Decherd, TN
2024 average cost:$5,355/mo
2023 average cost:$5,127/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$5,314/mo
2023 average cost:$5,174/mo
Percent change:+2.7%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Decherd

Recent reviews for memory care in Decherd

Ascension Living Alexian Village - Tennessee (Assisted Living) in Signal Mountain, TN

5.0
I was extremely pleased with Ascension. The establishment, as well as the patients, were always very clean. I never detected any smells or odors -- and I have a keen sense of smell! They were communicative, helpful, and caring from my first visit until my Mom's death. My mom suffered from ...
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Regency House Assisted Living in Hixson, TN

4.5
Regency House is great and is the place my Mom calls her home. This facility is run like a finely tuned machine, and the staff is always friendly and attentive to their residents. Recently my Mom broke her hip and was in a rehab facility, and with her Dementia, she was declining due to the ...
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Thrive at Brow Wood in Lookout Mountain, GA

5.0
My actually our mothers loved at Thrive for a year and a half. There are not sufficient words to describe the amazing care she received. Not once did I emet a staff member who was indifferent. Our Mom's called this "home" and we are so thankful they got to live our their days in this amazing ...
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Decherd review score based on 277 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 277 reviews of 70 Decherd memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Decherd 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

Decherd review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Decherd, TN70 facilities
8.4
Winchester, TN76 facilities
8.0
Cowan, TN75 facilities

Review subcategories for Decherd 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 277 reviews of 70 Decherd memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Decherd 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.
Decherd, TN averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.9
Staff
3.8
4.1
Meals & dining
3.5
3.8
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.8
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Decherd memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Decherd memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Decherd, 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 Decherd 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 Decherd 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
41.4%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
35.7%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.3%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
51.4%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.3%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
48.6%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
55.7%
74%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Decherd 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 Decherd Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Decherd, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
48.6%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25.7%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
38.6%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.7%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Decherd 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 Decherd partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Decherd, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.4%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
24.3%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.3%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.3%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Decherd 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 Decherd communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Decherd, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.3%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
20%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.1%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Decherd 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 Decherd offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Decherd, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
38.6%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.9%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.4%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.4%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.7%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.1%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.3%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.1%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
22.9%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.6%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.6%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Decherd

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 Decherd protect seniors.
Learn about Tennessee memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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