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6 Best Memory Care Facilities in Elk Mills, TN

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The average monthly cost of Memory Care in Tennessee is $5,992, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Elk Mills area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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Gosh. I would give the facility a 5 on all 8 categories. The facility is wonderful and would recommend it to others for sure It's the staff. They are genuinely very caring and understanding to all the...
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.
Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City is an assisted living and secure memory care community located on the south side of Johnson City, Tennessee. Christian Assisted Living consists of 18 secure memory care apartments and 51 assisted living apartments. Each apartment is ground level with a...
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The facility is clean and the staff are very helpful! They have many different activities and events, like the picnic they had last week. A few weeks ago, they even had a senior prom! They just love my...
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.
Cranberry House is a memory care community located in Newland, NC. Newland is known as 'The Crossroads of The High Country'. With beautiful scenic views, Cranberry House is tucked away in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. This mountain town makes it a perfect choice for our residents....
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I was searching with no luck and when I called[name removed] she said yes immediately. It was in ten minutes of where I live. I feel my loved one got adequate care. He can care for all his personal needs....
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.
The Heritage of Sugar Mountain is an assisted living community situated in the beautiful mountains of Newland, North Carolina. Not only do we provide our residents with a warm, caring environment, but we also have spectacular views of Sugar Mountain. Our safe, caring and nurturing environment is...
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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
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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Cost of memory care in Elk Mills, TN

The average cost of senior living in Tennessee is $5,992 per month as compared to $6,999 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Tennessee vs. 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 state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeTennesseeU.S.Cost difference
Memory Care$5,992/mo$6,999/mo14.4% below national median
Assisted Living$5,215/mo$5,830/mo10.5% below national median
Independent Living$3,063/mo$3,520/mo13.0% below national median
Memory Care
Tennessee:$5,992/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:14.4% below national median
Assisted Living
Tennessee:$5,215/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:10.5% below national median
Independent Living
Tennessee:$3,063/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:13.0% below national median
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What families are saying about memory care in Elk Mills

Recent reviews for memory care in Elk Mills

Princeton Transitional Care and Assisted Living in Johnson City, TN

4.6
Other than the food, we have been incredibly pleased with everything. My favorite part is the staff. They are friendly and responsive. They have been very helpful through all of the ups and down. The facility itself is gorgeous. Mom's only complaint is ever and always the food. It is quite ...
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Brookdale Johnson City

5.0
Our mother lived at Brookdale Johnson City for 3 years until her passing in June, 2024. The staff provided caring support as her needs increased, and she was treated like family by her caregivers. We appreciated the open lines of communication we had with the Executive Director, nursing staff, ...
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American House Johnson City

5.0
Loved the place from the first time we walked in. From the friendly management to staff. Everyone always has a smile on their face. Very clean place too. We’re so happy this is were we placed our uncle.

Elk Mills review score based on 283 family reviews

8.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 283 reviews of 13 Elk Mills memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Elk Mills 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

Elk Mills review score compared against nearby cities

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Review subcategories for Elk Mills 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 283 reviews of 13 Elk Mills memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Elk Mills 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.
Elk Mills, TN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.5
4.3
Staff
4.7
4.6
Meals & dining
4.3
4.2
Activities
4.4
4.3
Value for cost*
4.4
4.2
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Elk Mills memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elk Mills memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elk Mills, 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 Elk Mills 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 Elk Mills that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Elk Mills, TNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
72.5%
56.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
52.8%
42.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.4%
75.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.3%
95.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75.2%
63.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
34%
24.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.8%
81.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.4%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
76.4%
65%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Elk Mills 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 Elk Mills Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Elk Mills, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
76%
65.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
55.9%
39.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
73.7%
61.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.4%
23.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elk Mills 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 Elk Mills partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elk Mills, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36%
24.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56.6%
38.7%
No sugar
No sugar
48.8%
35.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.4%
45.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.1%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Elk Mills 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 Elk Mills communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elk Mills, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.4%
27.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61%
34.5%
Room service
Room service
45.6%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.6%
19.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elk Mills 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 Elk Mills offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elk Mills, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
62%
39.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
54.4%
28.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
48.2%
24.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
70.3%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64%
44.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.9%
53.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60.3%
34%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.8%
30.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.8%
31.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
67.4%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
62.6%
41%
Dances
Dances
50%
27.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.3%
19.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.5%
39.9%
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State regulations for memory care in Elk Mills

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