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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Ritchie, TN

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If your loved one needs memory care in Ritchie, A Place for Mom can help. With 49 memory care facilities in Ritchie, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Ritchie incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Ritchie memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Ritchie, 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.
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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
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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.
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...
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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, Independent 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.
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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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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...
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.
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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
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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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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.
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,...
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.
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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Our mom has lived at Shannondale Assisted Living for about 4 years. While her mind and body have declined during her 90 years, we find peace in the fact that she is so happy everyday. The staff at...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally 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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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.

Cost of memory care in Ritchie, TN

The average cost of senior living in Ritchie is $3,614 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bean Station, TN with an average of $3,034 per month.

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

Ritchie, TN
$3,614/mo
$3,113/mo

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

Ritchie, TN
$3,614/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$3,614/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,866/mo
Studio
$4,723/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,836/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,829/mo

Senior living costs in Ritchie 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: Ritchie, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRitchie, TNTennesseeU.S.
Memory Care$3,614/mo$4,227/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,614/mo$4,139/mo$4,558/mo
Independent Living$2,753/mo$3,633/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Ritchie, TN:$3,614/mo
Tennessee:$4,227/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Ritchie, TN:$3,614/mo
Tennessee:$4,139/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Independent Living
Ritchie, TN:$2,753/mo
Tennessee:$3,633/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Ritchie, TN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Ritchie 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.

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Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Ritchie, TN$4,891/mo$4,656/mo+5.0%
Tennessee$5,314/mo$5,174/mo+2.7%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Ritchie, TN
2024 average cost:$4,891/mo
2023 average cost:$4,656/mo
Percent change:+5.0%
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 Ritchie

Recent reviews for memory care in Ritchie

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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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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Ritchie review score based on 169 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 169 reviews of 45 Ritchie memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ritchie 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

Ritchie review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Ritchie, TN45 facilities
8.4
Tazewell, TN6 facilities
8.4
New Tazewell, TN6 facilities

Review subcategories for Ritchie 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 169 reviews of 45 Ritchie memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Ritchie 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.
Ritchie, TN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.9
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.8
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.8
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Ritchie memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ritchie memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ritchie, 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 Ritchie 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 Ritchie 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
53.3%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
35.6%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.8%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.8%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
64.4%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.9%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.8%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.6%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.4%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ritchie 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 Ritchie Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ritchie, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.8%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.4%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.8%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ritchie 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 Ritchie partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ritchie, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.1%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.6%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
37.8%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.6%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Ritchie 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 Ritchie communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ritchie, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.1%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.7%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ritchie 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 Ritchie offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ritchie, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
42.2%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.9%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.4%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.8%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.2%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.9%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.2%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
24.4%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.6%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.2%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Ritchie

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Wellington Manor Assisted Living, Atria Weston Place and Brookdale Sevierville are the top-rated memory care facilities near Ritchie, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 49 memory care facilities near Ritchie, Tennessee. See the full list.
The 49 memory care facilities near you in Ritchie, Tennessee typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Ritchie, 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 Ritchie, 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 Ritchie, Tennessee ranges from $1133 to $8595. The average Memory Care cost in Ritchie, Tennessee is $3,614. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Ritchie, Tennessee typically starts at $1133. 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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