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Photo of The Flats of Norris
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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.
“Elegant Senior Living” is more than just a phrase; at The Flats of Norris it is a concept to a way of life that intertwines with every part of daily life for our residents, their families, and our staff. Elegant Senior Living is a process that enhances the physical, social, mental, and...
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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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Exceptional care. Staff go above and beyond, they are caring, hard working and compassionate.
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.
Silver Bluff Village is an assisted living community nestled in the mountains of North Carolina, on the bank of the Pigeon River in Canton. This is a place where southern climate mixes with high altitude to create pleasant weather throughout the year. Our residents take advantage of this weather...
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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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,...
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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.
Bridging the Gap Family Care Home, IncBridging the Gap Family Care Home, Inc is a residential care home for seniors that is located in the city of Hayesville, North Carolina which is in Clay County. Hayesville is a community that is close-knit, small, and lovely in all of the quiet and the...
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.
Located on twenty three acres of natural beauty, Chestnut Hill of Highlands offers a truly unique retirement community.  Surrounded by beautiful mountain vistas, Chestnut Hill offers independent cottage living, independent lodge apartments, and beautiful assisted living suites expressly...
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.
Hominy Valley Retirement Center is an assisted living community located in the beautiful and quiet community of Candler, North Carolina. Surrounded by breath taking views, this is the perfect place for you to call home. Candler is a peaceful mountain community that lies in between Canton and...
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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 Starkeytown, TN

The average cost of senior living in Starkeytown is $3,708 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Morristown, TN with an average of $3,167 per month.

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

Starkeytown, TN
$3,708/mo

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

Starkeytown, TN
$3,708/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,708/mo
$3,726/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,909/mo
Studio
$4,740/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,356/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,741/mo

Senior living costs in Starkeytown 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: Starkeytown, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeStarkeytown, TNTennesseeU.S.
Assisted Living$3,708/mo$4,139/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$3,726/mo$4,227/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,841/mo$3,633/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Starkeytown, TN:$3,708/mo
Tennessee:$4,139/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Starkeytown, TN:$3,726/mo
Tennessee:$4,227/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Starkeytown, TN:$3,841/mo
Tennessee:$3,633/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Starkeytown, TN, over time

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

Starkeytown, TNTN stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Starkeytown, TN

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Starkeytown 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
Starkeytown, TN$4,492/mo$4,471/mo+0.5%
Tennessee$4,552/mo$4,433/mo+2.7%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Starkeytown, TN
2024 average cost:$4,492/mo
2023 average cost:$4,471/mo
Percent change:+0.5%
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 Starkeytown, TN

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What families are saying about assisted living in Starkeytown

Recent reviews for assisted living in Starkeytown

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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Starkeytown review score based on 323 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 323 reviews of 84 Starkeytown assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Starkeytown 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

Starkeytown review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Starkeytown, TN84 facilities
8.5
Pigeon Forge, TN92 facilities
8.5
Gatlinburg, TN106 facilities

Review subcategories for Starkeytown 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 323 reviews of 84 Starkeytown assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Starkeytown 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.
Starkeytown, TN averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.1
Care services
3.8
3.8
Staff
3.9
4.0
Meals & dining
3.6
3.6
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Starkeytown assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Starkeytown assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Starkeytown, 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 Starkeytown 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 Starkeytown that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Starkeytown, TNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
57.1%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
51.2%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.2%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.8%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.9%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.4%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.9%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
65.5%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Starkeytown 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 Starkeytown Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Starkeytown, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60.7%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
34.5%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
48.8%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.4%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Starkeytown 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 Starkeytown partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Starkeytown, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.9%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.1%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
39.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.1%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.7%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Starkeytown 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 Starkeytown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Starkeytown, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.1%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.9%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Starkeytown 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 Starkeytown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Starkeytown, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
47.6%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.7%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.7%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.5%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.4%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.3%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.2%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.7%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.3%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
46.4%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
34.5%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.6%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Starkeytown

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Sevierville, Dominion Senior Living of Sevierville and Wellington Manor Assisted Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Starkeytown, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 94 assisted living facilities near Starkeytown, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Starkeytown, Tennessee is StoryPoint Knoxville West. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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