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77 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
9.2
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49 reviews
9.2
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49 reviews
5 star
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My mom has dementia and our family members cared for mom after dad passed away for almost a year and a half. As her dementia progressed she needed more and more care 24/7. We were overwhelmed that’s when...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Where Life Is GoodNo matter where your family member is on life’s journey, you can have peace of mind that they will love living here at our memory care community in Cleveland, Tennessee. Our warm and friendly care team will meet them right where they are, walking alongside them with...
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8.9
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8.9
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13 reviews
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5 on all categories. We couldn't be more pleased! The caregivers are so sweet and considerate, there are a multitude of activities (though my MIL doesn't participate in many yet), & many activities involve...
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.
Located near Interstate 75, Morningside of Cleveland is a community of neighbors, each with a lifetime of experiences to share. It is more than a place to live it is a place for living! We offer all the comforts of home combined with individualized assistance. Our Healthy Generation philosophy is...
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44 Floor plans available
8.7
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21 reviews
8.7
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21 reviews
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38%
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The lady who runs the place by the name of Savannah is wonderful. I was able to find a very large apartment for my grandparents. Everyone is very kind there and my grandparents really like the food so far....
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.
All the Comforts of HomeIs there anything more frustrating than canceling on your friends because the sink is leaking or declining a social invitation because the laundry is piling up? When you decide to move into our assisted living community, you never have to worry about missing out on fun...
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8.2
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The admin staff has been supportive and helpful. There is a good deal of turnover in nursing and kitchen staff. The food is plentiful and suits the tastes of most people. Mom's studio is just the right size...
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.
Welcome to Avail Senior Living. Avail's doors opened, in BEAUTIFUL Cleveland, TN, July 9th, 2021 with our Executive Director and Owner, Christopher Beckstrand. Beckstrand's passion shines through every inch of Avail and you be sure to feel it when you come to visit.Only 0.3 miles from the...
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They do a great job at Memory Lane! The staff are all so nice and friendly, and they give each resident a lot of individual attention. I really like that the employees actually live at the facility, there...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
Memory Lane at Forest Plaza is a Residential care facility for Elderly. Our small number of residents makes it possible for us to provide a wide range of individual services working to enhance each residents quality of life. The ratio of live in caregivers to a resident is one to one. We provide...
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Everything is fine. The people are friendly and it is quiet. I would recommend them to others who are searching for a community.
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.
Enter the Courtyard at Deer Ridge where it is our mission to enhance the quality of life for senior adults. A family owned and operated establishment, it is our goal to provide a comfortable, beautiful and secure atmosphere with caring, personalized assistance. Situated on the 25 private acres of...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.

Cost of assisted living in Big Spring, TN

The average cost of senior living in Big Spring is $4,249 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sweetwater, TN with an average of $3,438 per month.

Assisted living costs in Big Spring, TN, vs. nearby cities

Big Spring, TN
$4,249/mo
$3,659/mo

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

Big Spring, TN
$4,249/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Big Spring, TN, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,249/mo
$4,352/mo

Assisted living costs in Big Spring, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,225/mo
Studio
$4,765/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,276/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,148/mo

Senior living costs in Big Spring 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: Big Spring, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBig Spring, TNTennesseeU.S.
Assisted Living$4,249/mo$4,139/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,352/mo$4,227/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,288/mo$3,633/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Big Spring, TN:$4,249/mo
Tennessee:$4,139/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Big Spring, TN:$4,352/mo
Tennessee:$4,227/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Big Spring, TN:$3,288/mo
Tennessee:$3,633/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Big Spring, TN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Big Spring 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.

Big Spring, TNTN stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Big Spring, TN

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Big Spring 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
Big Spring, TN$4,495/mo$3,851/mo+16.7%
Tennessee$4,490/mo$4,154/mo+8.1%
National$5,202/mo$4,875/mo+6.7%
Big Spring, TN
2024 average cost:$4,495/mo
2023 average cost:$3,851/mo
Percent change:+16.7%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$4,490/mo
2023 average cost:$4,154/mo
Percent change:+8.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,202/mo
2023 average cost:$4,875/mo
Percent change:+6.7%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Big Spring, TN

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Big Spring.

What families are saying about assisted living in Big Spring

Recent reviews for assisted living in Big Spring

The Bridge at Ooltewah

5.0
I live with my mom at The Bridge at Ooltewah. mom has lived here since [date removed]. we love being part of the community there. there is never a dull moment and it is a loving and caring community. there are lots of things to do and much musical entertainment and the food is good.

Morning Pointe of Hixson

4.0
Everything is good for my mom as a resident of the community, she tells me she is fine. The staff are very nice and do a good job for the residents. The meals are good for the most part with a small issue that they were open to resolve. Activities are available for her participation when she is ...
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The Garden Plaza at Cleveland

4.0
My Mom loves it here at Garden Plaza, we are very satisfied with everything. She has already made so many new friends & loves all the activities they offer. We are very pleased with the whole experience.

Big Spring review score based on 39 family reviews

8.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 39 reviews of 12 Big Spring assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Big Spring 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

Big Spring review score compared against nearby cities

8.9
Big Spring, TN12 facilities
8.3
Dayton, TN95 facilities
8.3
Graysville, TN93 facilities

Review subcategories for Big Spring 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 39 reviews of 12 Big Spring assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Big Spring 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.
Big Spring, TN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.0
Friendliness
3.9
4.1
Care services
3.7
3.8
Staff
3.9
4.0
Meals & dining
3.5
3.6
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
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Big Spring assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Big Spring assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Big Spring, 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 Big Spring 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 Big Spring that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Big Spring, TNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
25%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
41.7%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Big Spring 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 Big Spring Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Big Spring, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
52%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.3%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Big Spring 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 Big Spring partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Big Spring, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Big Spring 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 Big Spring communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Big Spring, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.7%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
25%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.3%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Big Spring 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 Big Spring offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Big Spring, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
8.3%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.3%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Big Spring

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 Big Spring protect seniors.
Learn about Tennessee assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Brookdale Mount Vernon Drive, Charter of Cleveland and Brookdale Cleveland are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Big Spring, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 14 assisted living facilities near Big Spring, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Big Spring, Tennessee is Brookdale Mount Vernon Drive. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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