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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: 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, 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.
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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.
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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,...
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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, 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: 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
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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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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.
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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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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...
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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.
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,...

Cost of assisted living in Rugby, TN

The average cost of senior living in Rugby is $3,600 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Winfield, TN with an average of $3,489 per month.

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

Rugby, TN
$3,600/mo
$3,623/mo
$3,753/mo

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

Rugby, TN
$3,600/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,600/mo
$3,625/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,605/mo
Studio
$4,395/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,080/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,452/mo

Senior living costs in Rugby 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: Rugby, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRugby, TNTennesseeU.S.
Assisted Living$3,600/mo$4,139/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$3,625/mo$4,227/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,097/mo$3,633/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Rugby, TN:$3,600/mo
Tennessee:$4,139/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Rugby, TN:$3,625/mo
Tennessee:$4,227/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Rugby, TN:$3,097/mo
Tennessee:$3,633/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Rugby, TN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Rugby 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
Rugby, TN$4,241/mo$4,306/mo-1.5%
Tennessee$4,552/mo$4,433/mo+2.7%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Rugby, TN
2024 average cost:$4,241/mo
2023 average cost:$4,306/mo
Percent change:-1.5%
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 Rugby, 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 Rugby.

What families are saying about assisted living in Rugby

Recent reviews for assisted living in Rugby

River Oaks Place - Loudon

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

Autumn Care in Knoxville, TN

4.5
They are doing a great job. The only thing is the scheduled cleaning is once a week and I think they may need it a little more often. I have been overall very pleased with Autumn care and with Brenda the administrator, they helped make this as painless as possible. They eat well and enjoy the ...
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Heritage Assisted Living Fountain City Knoxville TN

5.0
Overall it has been a very positive experience for my Mom at Heritage Assisted Living Fountain City. The facility is reasonably clean and the staff is very friendly. I believe the care has and continues to be as well as could be received in any assisted living facility. The meals are provided ...
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Rugby review score based on 264 family reviews

8.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 264 reviews of 65 Rugby assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Rugby 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

Rugby review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Rugby, TN65 facilities
8.1
Sunbright, TN77 facilities
7.8
Allardt, TN37 facilities

Review subcategories for Rugby 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 264 reviews of 65 Rugby assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Rugby 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.
Rugby, TN averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.1
Care services
3.7
3.8
Staff
3.8
4.0
Meals & dining
3.6
3.6
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
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Rugby assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rugby assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rugby, 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 Rugby 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 Rugby 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
53.8%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
47.7%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.5%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.5%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
61.5%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.8%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.5%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
56.9%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
58.5%
54.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Rugby 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 Rugby Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Rugby, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
52.3%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29.2%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
43.1%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.1%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Rugby 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 Rugby partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rugby, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.8%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.8%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
32.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.8%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.2%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Rugby 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 Rugby communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rugby, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.6%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
24.6%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.4%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rugby 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 Rugby offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rugby, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
38.5%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.4%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.8%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.8%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.5%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.8%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.9%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
38.5%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
32.3%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.8%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.6%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Rugby

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

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Sycamore Trace, Atria Weston Place and StoryPoint Knoxville West are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Rugby, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 73 assisted living facilities near Rugby, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Rugby, Tennessee are Sycamore Trace and StoryPoint Knoxville West. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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