About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2024 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2024 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2024 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential 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.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
Senior Living Home

NON -CHALLENGER h1 from CMS10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Helenwood, TN

Answer a few questions to get personalized results
Who are you searching for?

If you’re looking for assisted living in Helenwood, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Helenwood or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Helenwood.

From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Helenwood for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 76 assisted living facilities in the Helenwood area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Jamestown, Wartburg and Jacksboro.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Jamestown, Wartburg and Jacksboro.

Helenwood Assisted Living Facilities | 1232 Reviews

Showing 68 communities
Last Updated: 1/28/25
Sort by
Filter by
Review Score
Distance
Amenities
Providers
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.
Photo of Morningside of KYLP
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.
Photo of The Courtyards at Knoxville - The Gardens
5 star
80%
4 star
20%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
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
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.
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...
Photo of Villages of Farragut -Fall '19
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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.
Photo of Autumn Care
5 star
29%
4 star
43%
3 star
0%
2 star
14%
1 star
14%
See all reviews
We've had a very good experience with Autumn Care, overall! The facility itself looks very nice, they do a great job of keeping it clean, and there's usually some sort of activity going on for the residents....
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.
Autumn Care Autumn Care is a family-owned assisted living community in scenic Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee. Our cozy, welcoming community is located in a quiet residential neighborhood surrounded by mature trees and lush green lawns. Knoxville offers the perfect mix of Southern hospitality,...
Photo of Nhc Place Cavette Hill
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.
Photo of The Courtyards at Knoxville - The Meadows
77 Photos available
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.
See details
Photo of Shannondale Assisted Living
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.
Photo of Shannondale of Knoxville
3.0
Review score
6 reviews
3.0
Review score
6 reviews
5 star
66%
4 star
17%
3 star
17%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
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
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.
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.
Photo of Atria Lakebrook Place
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.
Inline cta image

Our free advisors can help

  • Compare local facilities
  • Determine care type
  • Schedule tours
  • Evaluate pricing
Photo of The Lantern of Lenoir City
66 Photos available
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...
Photo of Heritage Assisted Living Papermill Knoxville TN
22 Photos available
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.
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,...
Photo of Renaissance Terrace
5 star
33%
4 star
33%
3 star
34%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
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
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.
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.
Photo of Uplands Retirement Village
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.
Photo of Elizabeth Fletcher House
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.
Photo of Generation Ctr of Middlesboro
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.
Photo of Memory Assisted Living At Uplands Village
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.
Photo of Prestige Assisted Living
5 star
42%
4 star
29%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
29%
See all reviews
This was a wonderful place for my dad. He loved it. I a. So grateful to the people there. They took very good care of him. This place was a blessing to us. So sad it is not available to others.
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.
Prestige Assisted Living has 72 facilities located in the states of Alaska, Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Nevada and Washington. We are highly known for our high values of respect, integrity, commitment, and trust. We offers services for independent care, assistant living,...

Cost of assisted living in Helenwood, TN

The average cost of senior living in Helenwood is $3,643 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Winfield, TN with an average of $3,489 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Helenwood, TN vs. nearby cities

Helenwood, TN
$3,643/mo
$3,600/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Helenwood, TN vs. the state and national average

Helenwood, TN
$3,643/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Helenwood vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$3,643/mo
$3,668/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Helenwood, TN by room type

Semi-Private
$3,586/mo
Studio
$4,422/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,054/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,834/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Helenwood over time

Helenwood, TNTN stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Helenwood, 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 Helenwood.

What families are saying about assisted living in Helenwood

Recent reviews for assisted living in Helenwood

River Oaks Place - Loudon

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

Bluegrass Senior Living in Somerset, KY

5.0
We love it. My loved one is happy here, and has more friends now than before. The staff are wonderful to work with, friendly, helpful, and accommodating with the family and residents. The staff are willing to assist my loved one with their food choices.

The Pointe at Lifespring in Knoxville, TN

5.0
The Pointe has been a wonderful place for my parents! The staff don't turn over often and are very kind and loving with the residents. They truly care and keep us informed of anything going on. [name removed] (front desk) is wonderful. [name removed] (director) also great. [name removed] (PT) ...
Read more

Helenwood review score based on 254 family reviews

8.1
Review score68 facilities254 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 254 reviews of 68 Helenwood assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Helenwood 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

Helenwood review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Helenwood, TN68 facilities
8.2
Huntsville, TN77 facilities
8.0
Oneida, TN70 facilities

Review subcategories for Helenwood 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 254 reviews of 68 Helenwood assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Helenwood 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.
Helenwood, TN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.1
Value for cost*
4.3
4.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Helenwood assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Helenwood assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Helenwood, 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 Helenwood 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 Helenwood that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Helenwood, TNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
54.4%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
48.5%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.5%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.2%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.3%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.4%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60.3%
53.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Helenwood 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 Helenwood Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Helenwood, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
54.4%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.9%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45.6%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.5%
13.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Helenwood 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 Helenwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Helenwood, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.8%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.2%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
36.8%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.8%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.4%
13%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Helenwood 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 Helenwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Helenwood, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.4%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.8%
42%
Room service
Room service
27.9%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.2%
17.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Helenwood 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 Helenwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Helenwood, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
44.1%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.3%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.2%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.9%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.1%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.8%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.2%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.3%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.7%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.6%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
44.1%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
36.8%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.2%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.5%
45.6%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for assisted living in Helenwood

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Tennessee assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Helenwood protect seniors.

Learn about Tennessee Assisted Living regulations

Frequently Asked Questions

Sycamore Trace, StoryPoint Knoxville West and The Pointe at Lifespring are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Helenwood, Tennessee. See full list of communities.

There are 76 assisted living facilities near Helenwood, Tennessee. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Helenwood, Tennessee are Sycamore Trace, StoryPoint Knoxville West and Highlands Square. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

Photo cta image

More questions?

Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top