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9.2
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My mother is in memory care. I know they do the best possible, but I think they should have at least a couple more caregivers on weekends. I feel very comfortable with the overall care and I am positive that...
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.
With the serenity of the Great Smoky Mountains nearby and southern hospitality abound, TerraBella Athens is an ideal location for those looking for quality assistance with their daily routine, while still remaining close to nature. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each...
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I would highly recommend this community. It has been a great difference compared to the other community that my loved one came from. This is a great organization.
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.
Conveniently located not far from downtown Athens, near Athens Regional Hospital and doctor's offices, Morning Pointe of Athens is a single level, state-of-the-art, assisted living community offering 44 spacious apartments with multiple floor plan choices. Providing Care, Preserving Dignity At...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Wedells Home has been in business since 2014 we closed briefly after a short renovation. We have over 20 years combined experience in senior care. We are a member with BBB of Blue Ridge, GA and Polk County TN. Wedells Home is the first in the area of Polk County to offer this unique service to...
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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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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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...
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
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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Cost of assisted living in Apalachia, TN

The average cost of senior living in Apalachia is $4,846 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ducktown, TN with an average of $4,846 per month.

Assisted living costs in Apalachia, TN, vs. state and national averages

Apalachia, TN
$4,846/mo
U.S. national average
$5,909/mo

Assisted living costs in Apalachia, TN, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,846/mo
$6,312/mo

Assisted living costs in Apalachia, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,154/mo
Studio
$4,187/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,210/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,213/mo

Senior living costs in Apalachia 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: Apalachia, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeApalachia, TNTennesseeU.S.
Assisted Living$4,846/mo$5,333/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$6,312/mo$6,016/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Livingunavailable$3,088/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Apalachia, TN:$4,846/mo
Tennessee:$5,333/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Apalachia, TN:$6,312/mo
Tennessee:$6,016/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Apalachia, TN:unavailable
Tennessee:$3,088/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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Assisted living costs in Apalachia, TN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Apalachia 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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Assisted living cost trends in Apalachia, TN

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Apalachia 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 average 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
Apalachia, TN$4,669/mo$4,623/mo+1.0%
Tennessee$4,464/mo$4,089/mo+9.2%
National$5,128/mo$4,791/mo+7.0%
Apalachia, TN
2024 average cost:$4,669/mo
2023 average cost:$4,623/mo
Percent change:+1.0%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$4,464/mo
2023 average cost:$4,089/mo
Percent change:+9.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,128/mo
2023 average cost:$4,791/mo
Percent change:+7.0%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Apalachia, TN

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What families are saying about assisted living in Apalachia

Recent reviews for assisted living in Apalachia

Blue Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care

5.0
The food at this community is excellent. They offer three meals a day as well as two snacks. They have a bistro and drinks available all day. The staff strive to please and are friendly. The housekeeping staff does a good job of keeping the community clean. I like the design of the community. ...
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Morning Pointe of Athens

4.8
My grandmother is a Resident here & I can not imagine a better "home" for her. The staff are like family, Nurses are the best around & very knowledgeable & attentive. It's very nicely decorated, and the food is wonderful. Lots of activities for residents with family activities planned also

Stonehenge Assisted Living 3 in Blairsville, GA

4.7
My mother lived in Stonehenge for 3 years before she moved to a nursing home. She loved it and we loved it. The staff was very caring, the food was good, and her time there was very pleasant. Beautiful deck with nice views, large room and bath, loving staff.

Apalachia review score based on 126 family reviews

8.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 126 reviews of 7 Apalachia assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Apalachia review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Apalachia review score compared against nearby cities

8.8
Apalachia, TN7 facilities
8.8
Cleveland, TN7 facilities
8.9
Athens, TN3 facilities

Review subcategories for Apalachia assisted living

When assisted living 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 7 Apalachia assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Apalachia resident and family assisted living 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.
Apalachia, TN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.5
4.3
Staff
4.7
4.6
Meals & dining
4.5
4.2
Activities
4.5
4.3
Value for cost*
4.3
4.3
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Apalachia assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Apalachia assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Apalachia, 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 Apalachia assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Apalachia 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
52.1%
45.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.2%
29.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98%
91.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98%
93.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
53.9%
49.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.9%
26.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.3%
91.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.1%
41.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60.2%
46%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Apalachia assisted living

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 Apalachia Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Apalachia, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
51.7%
44.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.2%
28.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30%
35.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.3%
12%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Apalachia assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Apalachia partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Apalachia, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38%
24%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.9%
35.9%
No sugar
No sugar
39.3%
32.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.3%
32%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.8%
16.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Apalachia assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Apalachia communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Apalachia, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.3%
27.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.9%
37.1%
Room service
Room service
32%
32.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12%
15.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Apalachia assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Apalachia offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Apalachia, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
43%
40.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.2%
27.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.5%
26.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.6%
43.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
43.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.8%
45.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.1%
36.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.2%
31.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.3%
33.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.1%
40.9%
Live performances
Live performances
38.6%
41%
Dances
Dances
20.2%
26.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.8%
21.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.1%
40.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Apalachia

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Apalachia protect seniors.
Learn about Tennessee assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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