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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Ketchen, TN

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If your loved one needs memory care in Ketchen, A Place for Mom can help. With 62 memory care facilities in Ketchen, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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Photo of Heritage Assisted Living Papermill Knoxville TN
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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.
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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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
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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 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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Absolutely wonderful! All staff is loving, caring and giving! Great place to work – visit – live! Great home for “community living” I love it here!!
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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Cost of memory care in Ketchen, TN

The average cost of senior living in Ketchen is $3,653 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Tazewell, TN with an average of $3,113 per month.

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

Ketchen, TN
$3,653/mo
$3,517/mo
$3,656/mo

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

Ketchen, TN
$3,653/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$3,653/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,507/mo
Studio
$4,277/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,889/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,461/mo

Senior living costs in Ketchen 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: Ketchen, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeKetchen, TNTennesseeU.S.
Memory Care$3,653/mo$4,227/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,623/mo$4,139/mo$4,558/mo
Independent Living$2,971/mo$3,633/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Ketchen, TN:$3,653/mo
Tennessee:$4,227/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Ketchen, TN:$3,623/mo
Tennessee:$4,139/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Independent Living
Ketchen, TN:$2,971/mo
Tennessee:$3,633/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Ketchen, TN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Ketchen 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
Ketchen, TN$5,230/mo$4,792/mo+9.1%
Tennessee$5,314/mo$5,174/mo+2.7%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Ketchen, TN
2024 average cost:$5,230/mo
2023 average cost:$4,792/mo
Percent change:+9.1%
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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Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Ketchen

Recent reviews for memory care in Ketchen

The Pointe at Lifespring in Knoxville, TN

5.0
My mother in law (90) spent the last 2 1/2 years of her life in care at The Pointe at Lifespring. She received the kindest, most loving and thoughtful care we could have ever asked for or imagined right up until her passing on [date removed]. She was treated with dignity and respect, and cared ...
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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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Heritage Assisted Living Fountain City Knoxville TN

5.0
Overall it has been a very positive experience for my Mom at Heritage Assisted Living Fountain City. The facility is reasonably clean and the staff is very friendly. I believe the care has and continues to be as well as could be received in any assisted living facility. The meals are provided ...
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Ketchen review score based on 284 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 284 reviews of 56 Ketchen memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ketchen 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

Ketchen review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Ketchen, TN56 facilities
7.9
Winfield, TN61 facilities
8.0
Jellico, TN64 facilities

Review subcategories for Ketchen 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 284 reviews of 56 Ketchen memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Ketchen 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.
Ketchen, TN averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.7
3.8
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
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Ketchen memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ketchen memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ketchen, 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 Ketchen 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 Ketchen that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ketchen, TNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
46.4%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.2%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60.7%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.9%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.4%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
58.9%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ketchen 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 Ketchen Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ketchen, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.6%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
32.1%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.6%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.2%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ketchen 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 Ketchen partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ketchen, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32.1%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.7%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
35.7%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.7%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.9%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Ketchen 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 Ketchen communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ketchen, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.1%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.3%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
30.4%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ketchen 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 Ketchen offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ketchen, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
46.4%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.7%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.2%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.9%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.1%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.9%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.3%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.6%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
35.7%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.2%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Ketchen

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 Ketchen 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 Highlands Square are the top-rated memory care facilities near Ketchen, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 62 memory care facilities near Ketchen, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Ketchen, Tennessee are Sycamore Trace and StoryPoint Knoxville West. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 62 memory care facilities near you in Ketchen, Tennessee typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Ketchen, 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 Ketchen, 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 Ketchen, Tennessee ranges from $145 to $7700. The average Memory Care cost in Ketchen, Tennessee is $3,653. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Ketchen, 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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