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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Riley, TN

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If your loved one needs memory care in Riley, A Place for Mom can help. With 46 memory care facilities in Riley, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Stony Fork Junction, Noetown and Wallsend.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Morristown, Ridgeview and Bacchus.

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We chose Signature Lifestyles because of the location as well as the value for the money. The room sizes here are really good, she just moved up a size from the studio. They have been good with communication...
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.
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My Dad was 87 years old when he moved into the Darby House after my Mom passed away. He loved living there. He found the staff very friendly and helpful and enjoyed having some independence, although he...
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.
Darby House is located in Jefferson City, Tennessee - a lovely community centered around the scenic campus of Carson-Newman College. Situated near the center of town with its shopping malls, supermarkets, churches and its access to Carson-Newman Campus; Darby House is especially convenient for...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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
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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.
Photo of The Flats of Norris
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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.
“Elegant Senior Living” is more than just a phrase; at The Flats of Norris it is a concept to a way of life that intertwines with every part of daily life for our residents, their families, and our staff. Elegant Senior Living is a process that enhances the physical, social, mental, and...
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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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Photo of Laurel Creek Health Care Center
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 The Courtyards at Knoxville - The Gardens
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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...
Photo of The Courtyards at Knoxville - The Meadows
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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.
Photo of Asbury Place at Steadman Hill
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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.
Asbury at Steadman Hill is a dedicated assisted living and memory care facility that is part of Asbury Place Kingsport, a broader senior living community. This community offers specialized care and support for individuals with varying needs, particularly focusing on those requiring assistance...
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Cost of memory care in Riley, TN

The average cost of senior living in Riley is $3,838 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bean Station, TN with an average of $3,034 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Riley, TN vs. nearby cities

Riley, TN
$3,838/mo
$3,113/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Riley, TN vs. the state and national average

Riley, TN
$3,838/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Riley vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$3,838/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Riley, TN by room type

Semi-Private
$3,922/mo
Studio
$4,845/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,295/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,829/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Riley over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Riley

Recent reviews for memory care in Riley

South High Senior Living in Knoxville, TN

5.0
My friend has been there for 3 years and is being treated very well. She is in the Memory Care unit and the staff there treats her like a friend.

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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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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Riley review score based on 126 family reviews

8.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 126 reviews of 41 Riley memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Riley 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

Riley review score compared against nearby cities

8.8
Riley, TN41 facilities
8.6
Tazewell, TN6 facilities
8.6
New Tazewell, TN6 facilities

Review subcategories for Riley 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 126 reviews of 41 Riley memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Riley 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.
Riley, TN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
4.3
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.0
Value for cost*
4.3
4.0
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Riley memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Riley memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Riley, 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 Riley 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 Riley that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Riley, TNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
56.1%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
41.5%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.6%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.6%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
68.3%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.8%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.6%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.5%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
65.9%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Riley 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 Riley Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Riley, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
61%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
34.1%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
48.8%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.5%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Riley 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 Riley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Riley, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.6%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.5%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
41.5%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.5%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.6%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Riley 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 Riley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Riley, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.4%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.1%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
26.8%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.3%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Riley 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 Riley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Riley, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
46.3%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.6%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.3%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.4%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.3%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70.7%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.9%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.6%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.2%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
46.3%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
31.7%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.1%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.8%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 46 memory care facilities near Riley, Tennessee. See the full list.

The 46 memory care facilities near you in Riley, Tennessee typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Riley, 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 Riley, 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 Riley, Tennessee ranges from $1725 to $8595. The average Memory Care cost in Riley, Tennessee is $3,838. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Riley, Tennessee typically starts at $1725. 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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