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

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Gudger Memory Care Facilities | 1666 Reviews

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Yesterday, my family celebrated the beautiful life of my Aunt [Removed]. Today, we give God thanks for the wonderful team at Blue Ridge Assisted Living & Memory Care. I am thankful to have seen their...
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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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...
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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.
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The owners of Stonehenge Senior Living, [names removed], care deeply about seniors and their quality of life. The facility is clean. Each staff member cares about each resident. They are diligent with...
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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.
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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.
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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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Cumberland Ridge Assisted Living has served the beautiful Cumberland Plateau since 1997. Located in Crossville, Tennessee – home of the Cumberland County Playhouse, numerous wineries, ten golf courses and outlet shopping; Cumberland Ridge is a quality facility for those who would like to enjoy...
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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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They are very good to me here. The aides treat me good and are very nice to me. The rooms are huge, and I have a private room with a nice size bathroom and shower.
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Lazy-R Personal Care Lazy-R Personal Care is a well-established senior living community located in the quaint town of Blairsville, Georgia. This small town has loads of charm and is a warm and welcoming town. Lazy-R is easily accessed just off of Highway 15. Nearby is the southern cuisine Fatz...
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The Health Center at Standifer Place is a unique, comprehensive facility. From Independent Living, to Assisted Living, to compassionate Hospice care, HCSP provides options for successive stages of life and changing levels of ability. Residents have convenient access to services on the journey...

Cost of memory care in Gudger, TN

The average cost of senior living in Gudger is $3,825 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sweetwater, TN with an average of $3,514 per month.

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

Gudger, TN
$3,825/mo
$3,853/mo

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

Gudger, TN
$3,825/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$3,825/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,740/mo
Studio
$4,711/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,362/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,560/mo

Senior living costs in Gudger 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: Gudger, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGudger, TNTennesseeU.S.
Memory Care$3,825/mo$4,227/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,748/mo$4,139/mo$4,558/mo
Independent Living$3,378/mo$3,633/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Gudger, TN:$3,825/mo
Tennessee:$4,227/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Gudger, TN:$3,748/mo
Tennessee:$4,139/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Independent Living
Gudger, TN:$3,378/mo
Tennessee:$3,633/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Gudger, TN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Gudger 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.
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Gudger, TN$5,344/mo$4,937/mo+8.3%
Tennessee$5,314/mo$5,174/mo+2.7%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Gudger, TN
2024 average cost:$5,344/mo
2023 average cost:$4,937/mo
Percent change:+8.3%
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 Gudger

Recent reviews for memory care in Gudger

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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The Bridge at Ooltewah

5.0
I live with my mom at The Bridge at Ooltewah. mom has lived here since [date removed]. we love being part of the community there. there is never a dull moment and it is a loving and caring community. there are lots of things to do and much musical entertainment and the food is good.

Gudger review score based on 358 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 358 reviews of 86 Gudger memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Gudger 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

Gudger review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Gudger, TN86 facilities
9.5
Madisonville, TN7 facilities
8.3
Englewood, TN112 facilities

Review subcategories for Gudger 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 358 reviews of 86 Gudger memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Gudger 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.
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Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.6
3.8
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
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Gudger memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gudger memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gudger, 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 Gudger 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 Gudger 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
64%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
51.2%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.8%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
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99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.4%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.8%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.6%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
68.6%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Gudger 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 Gudger Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gudger, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
32.6%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
51.2%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.1%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gudger 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 Gudger partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gudger, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40.7%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.9%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
38.4%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.5%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.3%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Gudger 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 Gudger communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gudger, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25.6%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.7%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
30.2%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.1%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gudger 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 Gudger offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gudger, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
51.2%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.9%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.9%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.8%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.1%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.7%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.4%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
48.8%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
38.4%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.4%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.2%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Gudger

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