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My mom went from resident, through hospice at Wellington. Through the entire healthcare system including three area hospitals, and three rehab skilled nursing facilities, Wellington provided not only the...
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.
Wellington Manor Assisted Living is an exceptional assisted living and intimate-area memory care community in Newport, Tennessee. Nestled in the mountains of East Tennessee on the Pigeon River, Newport is a vibrant city with stunning scenic views, a historic downtown area and an abundance of...
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This is a nice smaller community that works with memory care only, my brother has a nice private room with a shared bathroom and they were willing to work with my brother who has a catheter which a lot of...
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.
Haywood House provides a secure, supportive environment for individuals with Alzheimer's and memory-related dementias. All our staff members undergo and successfully complete specialized training in the care and service of those with Alzheimer's and related dementias. 'Our Memory Care...
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.
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.
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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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.
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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.
Heart and Hearth for Elders Heart and Hearth for Elders is a residential care home located in the beautiful city of Asheville, North Carolina, which is in Buncombe County. In the western region of North Carolina, the Blue Ridge Mountains offer a breathtaking backdrop to the historic area and art...
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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 assisted living in Blue Mill, TN

The average cost of senior living in Blue Mill is $3,376 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bean Station, TN with an average of $3,034 per month.

Assisted living costs in Blue Mill, TN, vs. nearby cities

Blue Mill, TN
$3,376/mo
$3,721/mo

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

Blue Mill, TN
$3,376/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Blue Mill, TN, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,376/mo
$3,420/mo

Assisted living costs in Blue Mill, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,795/mo
Studio
$4,395/mo

Senior living costs in Blue Mill 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: Blue Mill, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBlue Mill, TNTennesseeU.S.
Assisted Living$3,376/mo$4,139/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,420/mo$4,227/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,593/mo$3,633/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Blue Mill, TN:$3,376/mo
Tennessee:$4,139/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Blue Mill, TN:$3,420/mo
Tennessee:$4,227/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Blue Mill, TN:$3,593/mo
Tennessee:$3,633/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Blue Mill, TN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Blue Mill 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 Blue Mill, TN

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Blue Mill 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Blue Mill, TN$3,502/mo$2,793/mo+25.4%
Tennessee$3,904/mo$3,882/mo+0.6%
National$4,555/mo$4,511/mo+1.0%
Blue Mill, TN
2024 average cost:$3,502/mo
2023 average cost:$2,793/mo
Percent change:+25.4%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$3,904/mo
2023 average cost:$3,882/mo
Percent change:+0.6%
National
2024 average cost:$4,555/mo
2023 average cost:$4,511/mo
Percent change:+1.0%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Blue Mill, 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 Blue Mill.

What families are saying about assisted living in Blue Mill

Recent reviews for assisted living in Blue Mill

Wellington Manor Assisted Living in Newport, TN

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We toured assisted living homes in three states before choosing Wellington Manor. It felt like divine providence to find a good quality facility with memory care so close to us and at a price we could afford. We liked the small size and the focus on faith. The staff is dedicated and the ...
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Blue Mill assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Blue Mill assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Blue Mill, 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 Blue Mill 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 Blue Mill 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
23.1%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
7.7%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
76.9%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
23.1%
57.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.3%
99.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
15.4%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Blue Mill 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 Blue Mill Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
15.4%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
7.7%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
7.7%
42.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Blue Mill 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 Blue Mill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Blue Mill, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.7%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.4%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
15.4%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
7.7%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.7%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Blue Mill 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 Blue Mill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
7.7%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
7.7%
36.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Blue Mill 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 Blue Mill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
7.7%
46.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
15.4%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
7.7%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
23.1%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
7.7%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
7.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
7.7%
47.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
7.7%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Blue Mill

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 Blue Mill protect seniors.
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