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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.
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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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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.
McMinnville Boarding Home for the Elderly is an assisted living community offering modern, beautiful property with ample onsite amenities to our senior residents in McMinnville, Tennessee. We're also only a few minutes away from Dottie West Park, various restaurants, and numerous local amenities,...
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4 star
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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,...
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.
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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.
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Cost of assisted living in Plateau, TN

The average cost of senior living in Plateau is $3,606 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Celina, TN with an average of $3,429 per month.

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

Plateau, TN
$3,606/mo
$3,701/mo

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

Plateau, TN
$3,606/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,606/mo
$3,663/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,753/mo
Studio
$4,233/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,804/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,509/mo

Senior living costs in Plateau 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: Plateau, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typePlateau, TNTennesseeU.S.
Assisted Living$3,606/mo$4,139/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$3,663/mo$4,227/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,063/mo$3,633/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Plateau, TN:$3,606/mo
Tennessee:$4,139/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Plateau, TN:$3,663/mo
Tennessee:$4,227/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Plateau, TN:$3,063/mo
Tennessee:$3,633/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Plateau, TN, over time

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

Plateau, TNTN stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Plateau, TN

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Plateau 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
Plateau, TN$3,816/mo$4,396/mo-13.2%
Tennessee$4,552/mo$4,433/mo+2.7%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Plateau, TN
2024 average cost:$3,816/mo
2023 average cost:$4,396/mo
Percent change:-13.2%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$4,552/mo
2023 average cost:$4,433/mo
Percent change:+2.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Plateau, 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 Plateau.

What families are saying about assisted living in Plateau

Recent reviews for assisted living in Plateau

River Oaks Place - Loudon

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

Cedar Hills Senior Living in Cookeville, TN

5.0
When we had my loved one living here it worked out well, for her. We did not experience problems.

Morningside of Cookeville

4.7
Everything is just fine at Morningside of Cookeville. The meals are very good. We have been very pleased with this facility. They do have plenty of activities that are offered though the resident does not participate in them. It has been a good experience so far.

Plateau review score based on 78 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 78 reviews of 33 Plateau assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Plateau 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

Plateau review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Plateau, TN33 facilities
8.8
Pleasant Hill, TN33 facilities
8.8
Monterey, TN13 facilities

Review subcategories for Plateau 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 78 reviews of 33 Plateau assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Plateau 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.
Plateau, TN averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
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*
3.7
3.7
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Plateau assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Plateau assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Plateau, 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 Plateau 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 Plateau that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Plateau, TNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
42.4%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
36.4%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
48.5%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24.2%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.5%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
54.5%
54.5%
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 Plateau 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 Plateau Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Plateau, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
39.4%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
24.2%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30.3%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.1%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Plateau 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 Plateau partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Plateau, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.3%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
24.2%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.2%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Plateau 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 Plateau communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Plateau, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
18.2%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.2%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Plateau 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 Plateau offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Plateau, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.4%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.4%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.5%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.4%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.2%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.3%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
36.4%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
24.2%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.2%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.4%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Plateau

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