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Where Main Street meets the mountains, the Lake James Lodge assisted living community in Marion, NC is not only beautiful, but offers residents a plethora of activities to keep busy with. Lake James Lodge is located in the heart of Marion with a breathtaking view of the nearby mountains. Marion...
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When our mother needed more care than was possible at home, we turned to Rose Hill. I'm not saying she was enthusiastic about the move at first. What I can say is that the care they gave our mother at Rose...
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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 mother is loving her stay at the McCune Center! The staff is doing a great job at catering to my mother's needs. The facility is well maintained. There are many opportunities for my mother to participate...
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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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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.
Cambridge House is a senior living community located in Hildebran, NC that combines the comforts of home with a safe, supportive environment. At Cambridge House we offer you more than assisted living services. The special difference is our dedication to improving each resident's quality of life...
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For over a decade, Kingston Residence of Hickory has provided older, active adults with the opportunity to remain independent in the privacy of their own spacious apartments, to enjoy the benefits of retirement living to the fullest, and to get the assistance many need in those later years....
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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 Laurel Fork, TN

The average cost of senior living in Laurel Fork is $4,281 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Farmer Mill, TN with an average of $4,013 per month.

Memory care costs in Laurel Fork, TN, vs. nearby cities

Laurel Fork, TN
$4,281/mo
$4,380/mo

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

Laurel Fork, TN
$4,281/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,281/mo

Memory care costs in Laurel Fork, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,106/mo
Studio
$4,992/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,253/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,056/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,850/mo

Senior living costs in Laurel Fork 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: Laurel Fork, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLaurel Fork, TNTennesseeU.S.
Memory Care$4,281/mo$4,227/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,281/mo$4,139/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$3,898/mo$3,633/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Laurel Fork, TN:$4,281/mo
Tennessee:$4,227/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Laurel Fork, TN:$4,281/mo
Tennessee:$4,139/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Laurel Fork, TN:$3,898/mo
Tennessee:$3,633/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Laurel Fork, TN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Laurel Fork 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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Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Laurel Fork, TN$5,299/mo$4,951/mo+7.0%
Tennessee$5,314/mo$5,174/mo+2.7%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Laurel Fork, TN
2024 average cost:$5,299/mo
2023 average cost:$4,951/mo
Percent change:+7.0%
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 Laurel Fork

Recent reviews for memory care in Laurel Fork

The Blake at Kingsport

5.0
The staff is very helpful and friendly. They are very good about communicating with the family about your loved one, and you can call and ask about them any time. The move-in process is smooth, but be ready to produce documents like Medicaid info, living will, driver's license, etc. The meals ...
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Brookdale Lenoir

4.5
From the moment my mother moved in, the staff has gone above and beyond to make her feel comfortable and ease her anxiety from moving from her home after my father died. I am so grateful. Thank you so much!

The Village At Allandale in Kingsport, TN

5.0
It's a very nice place for someone with dementia, which my aunt had. My uncle died within a week of arriving there and my aunt fell about 2 months later and fractured her hip, so she left there and passed away in a rehab facility post surgery. I really appreciated A Place for Mom's help in ...
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Laurel Fork review score based on 238 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 238 reviews of 73 Laurel Fork memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Laurel Fork 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

Laurel Fork review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Laurel Fork, TN73 facilities
8.8
Elizabethton, TN12 facilities
8.3
Unicoi, TN10 facilities

Review subcategories for Laurel Fork 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 238 reviews of 73 Laurel Fork memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Laurel Fork 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
3.7
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.5
3.8
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.8
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Laurel Fork memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Laurel Fork memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Laurel Fork, 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 Laurel Fork 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 Laurel Fork 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
43.8%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
39.7%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.6%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
47.9%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.9%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.9%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
47.9%
74%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Laurel Fork 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 Laurel Fork Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Laurel Fork, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
45.2%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31.5%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.5%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.2%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Laurel Fork 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 Laurel Fork partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Laurel Fork, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.3%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.6%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
30.1%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.7%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Laurel Fork 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 Laurel Fork communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
12.3%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.5%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
30.1%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Laurel Fork 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 Laurel Fork offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Laurel Fork, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
42.5%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.9%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.5%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.7%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.6%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.9%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.7%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.9%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.1%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
37%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
26%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.6%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.4%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Laurel Fork

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Rock Springs, Brookdale Bristol and Dominion Senior Living of Johnson City are the top-rated memory care facilities near Laurel Fork, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 96 memory care facilities near Laurel Fork, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Laurel Fork, Tennessee are Brookdale Bristol and American House Johnson City. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 96 memory care facilities near you in Laurel Fork, Tennessee typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Laurel Fork, 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 Laurel Fork, 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 Laurel Fork, Tennessee ranges from $1500 to $8595. The average Memory Care cost in Laurel Fork, Tennessee is $4,281. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Laurel Fork, Tennessee typically starts at $1500. 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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