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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.
Southern Haven is home, health, and happiness. We are an exclusive assisted living facility with a small group of residents, each of which is known to us personally and is watched over and cared for by 24/7 on duty staff. Our residents enjoy this spacious and beautiful southern home with...
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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.
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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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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.
Conveniently located next to Morning Pointe of Lenoir City Assisted Living and the Fort Loudoun Medical Center at the intersection of Town Creek Road East and U.S. Highway 321, The Lantern at Morning Pointe of Lenoir City is a a single-level, state-of-the-art Alzheimer's Center of Excellence...
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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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Cost of assisted living in Dayton, TN

The average cost of senior living in Dayton is $3,659 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sweetwater, TN with an average of $3,438 per month.

Assisted living costs in Dayton, TN, vs. nearby cities

Dayton, TN
$3,659/mo
$4,062/mo

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

Dayton, TN
$3,659/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,659/mo
$3,757/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,305/mo
Private
$3,000/mo
Studio
$4,388/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,823/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,018/mo

Senior living costs in Dayton 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: Dayton, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDayton, TNTennesseeU.S.
Assisted Living$3,659/mo$4,139/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,757/mo$4,227/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,268/mo$3,633/mo$4,017/mo
Assisted Living
Dayton, TN:$3,659/mo
Tennessee:$4,139/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Dayton, TN:$3,757/mo
Tennessee:$4,227/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Dayton, TN:$3,268/mo
Tennessee:$3,633/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
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Assisted living costs in Dayton, TN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Dayton 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
Dayton, TN$4,453/mo$4,349/mo+2.4%
Tennessee$4,556/mo$4,424/mo+3.0%
National$5,368/mo$5,120/mo+4.8%
Dayton, TN
2024 average cost:$4,453/mo
2023 average cost:$4,349/mo
Percent change:+2.4%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$4,556/mo
2023 average cost:$4,424/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,368/mo
2023 average cost:$5,120/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Dayton, 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 Dayton.

What families are saying about assisted living in Dayton

Recent reviews for assisted living in Dayton

River Oaks Place - Loudon

5.0
I've enjoyed all the times I've been here.

Morning Pointe of Chattanooga at Shallowford

5.0
I absolutely love it and my Dad seems to like it. I love the staff and they have been great for my Dad. He has adjusted extremely well. He feels like this is his home. He is really happy with the food there.

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.

Dayton review score based on 230 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 230 reviews of 83 Dayton assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dayton 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

Dayton review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Dayton, TN83 facilities
8.3
Graysville, TN93 facilities
8.8
Decatur, TN7 facilities

Review subcategories for Dayton 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 230 reviews of 83 Dayton assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Dayton 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.
Dayton, TN averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.0
Friendliness
4.1
4.1
Care services
3.8
3.7
Staff
3.9
4.0
Meals & dining
3.5
3.6
Activities
3.7
3.6
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
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Dayton assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dayton assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dayton, 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 Dayton 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 Dayton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dayton, TNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
49.4%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
41%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.8%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60.2%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.9%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.8%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50.6%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.7%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dayton 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 Dayton Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dayton, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50.6%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.5%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
39.8%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.3%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dayton 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 Dayton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dayton, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.1%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
34.9%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.9%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.2%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Dayton 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 Dayton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dayton, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.8%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
26.5%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.3%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dayton 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 Dayton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dayton, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
41%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.1%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.1%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.4%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.8%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.1%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.5%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
43.4%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
24.1%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.1%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Dayton

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

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Sycamore Trace, Dalton Square and The Neighborhood at Tellico Village are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Dayton, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 95 assisted living facilities near Dayton, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Dayton, Tennessee are Sycamore Trace, StoryPoint Chattanooga and Brookdale Mount Vernon Drive. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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