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

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Photo of Villages of Farragut -Fall '19
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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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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We've had a very good experience with Autumn Care, overall! The facility itself looks very nice, they do a great job of keeping it clean, and there's usually some sort of activity going on for the residents....
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.
Autumn Care Autumn Care is a family-owned assisted living community in scenic Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee. Our cozy, welcoming community is located in a quiet residential neighborhood surrounded by mature trees and lush green lawns. Knoxville offers the perfect mix of Southern hospitality,...
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.
Provides: Memory Care
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.
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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.
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Our mom has lived at Shannondale Assisted Living for about 4 years. While her mind and body have declined during her 90 years, we find peace in the fact that she is so happy everyday. The staff at...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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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Photo of Heritage Assisted Living Papermill Knoxville TN
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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.
Heritage Assisted Living is an assisted living community that provides care for seniors who are looking to live in Knoxville, TN. This community is located in a great city that provides residents and visitors with great views of natural beauty. This city offers many entertainment options,...
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My aunt lives at The Courtyards in Knoxville. Every time I call and talk with her. She goes on about how amazing the food tastes. She says it's homecooked, always fresh and hot, and how amazing the staff is.
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
We are a secured community that specializes in caring for those with dementia.  Our premises are safe and secure with keypads designed for safe entry and more importantly, safe exits.   We have private and semi-private rooms.  Our rooms are approximately 245 square feet...
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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.
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What I like about Renaissance Terrace is it's relatively small, so the residents get a lot of individualized attention. It's also a non-profit, so they're driven by their mission statement as opposed to a...
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.

Cost of memory care in Deer Lodge, TN

The average cost of senior living in Deer Lodge is $3,613 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Winfield, TN with an average of $3,517 per month.

Memory care costs in Deer Lodge, TN, vs. nearby cities

Deer Lodge, TN
$3,613/mo
$3,671/mo
$3,828/mo

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

Deer Lodge, TN
$3,613/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$3,613/mo

Memory care costs in Deer Lodge, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,697/mo
Studio
$4,412/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,042/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,437/mo

Senior living costs in Deer Lodge 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: Deer Lodge, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDeer Lodge, TNTennesseeU.S.
Memory Care$3,613/mo$4,227/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,566/mo$4,139/mo$4,558/mo
Independent Living$3,078/mo$3,633/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Deer Lodge, TN:$3,613/mo
Tennessee:$4,227/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Deer Lodge, TN:$3,566/mo
Tennessee:$4,139/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Independent Living
Deer Lodge, TN:$3,078/mo
Tennessee:$3,633/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Deer Lodge, TN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Deer Lodge 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Deer Lodge, TN$5,244/mo$4,857/mo+8.0%
Tennessee$5,314/mo$5,174/mo+2.7%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Deer Lodge, TN
2024 average cost:$5,244/mo
2023 average cost:$4,857/mo
Percent change:+8.0%
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 Deer Lodge

Recent reviews for memory care in Deer Lodge

River Oaks Place - Loudon

5.0
I've enjoyed all the times I've been here.

Northshore Heights - Knoxville

5.0
The Northshore Heights community is a top notch facility, the staff are absolutely wonderful to work with. They give 5 stars across the board, they are always on top of it. We have been there while our loved one is eating and she never has any complaints to say. Based on our overall experience ...
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Autumn Care in Knoxville, TN

4.5
They are doing a great job. The only thing is the scheduled cleaning is once a week and I think they may need it a little more often. I have been overall very pleased with Autumn care and with Brenda the administrator, they helped make this as painless as possible. They eat well and enjoy the ...
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Deer Lodge review score based on 271 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 271 reviews of 66 Deer Lodge memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Deer Lodge 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

Deer Lodge review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Deer Lodge, TN66 facilities
8.1
Sunbright, TN75 facilities
9.5
Wartburg, TN9 facilities

Review subcategories for Deer Lodge 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 271 reviews of 66 Deer Lodge memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Deer Lodge 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.
Deer Lodge, TN averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.9
Staff
3.8
4.1
Meals & dining
3.6
3.8
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
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Deer Lodge memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Deer Lodge memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Deer Lodge, 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 Deer Lodge 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 Deer Lodge 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
56.1%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
48.5%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.5%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.5%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.6%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
34.8%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.5%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
59.1%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60.6%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Deer Lodge 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 Deer Lodge Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Deer Lodge, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
54.5%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.3%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
43.9%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.7%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Deer Lodge 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 Deer Lodge partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Deer Lodge, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.8%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.8%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.1%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Deer Lodge 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 Deer Lodge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Deer Lodge, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25.8%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
25.8%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.2%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Deer Lodge 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 Deer Lodge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Deer Lodge, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
40.9%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.4%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.4%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.5%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.4%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.1%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.9%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.4%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.5%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
40.9%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.2%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Deer Lodge

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Sycamore Trace, Atria Weston Place and StoryPoint Knoxville West are the top-rated memory care facilities near Deer Lodge, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 74 memory care facilities near Deer Lodge, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Deer Lodge, Tennessee are Sycamore Trace and StoryPoint Knoxville West. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 74 memory care facilities near you in Deer Lodge, Tennessee typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Deer Lodge, 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 Deer Lodge, 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 Deer Lodge, Tennessee ranges from $145 to $8075. The average Memory Care cost in Deer Lodge, Tennessee is $3,613. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Deer Lodge, Tennessee typically starts at $145. 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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