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Photo of American House Bristol
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9.0
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9.0
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We are using American House Bristol for Memory Care for our loved one, so activities are not that important. The facility is under staffed, especially on the MC side. House keeping on the assisted 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.
Providing Assisted Living and Memory Care to the Bristol area.
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1111 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.2
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15 reviews
8.2
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15 reviews
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This place is so homey and clean! The staff is very sweet and mom is very happy. The food is great that she gets and I know she is getting great care. Each time I visit mom says I like this here -...
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.
Dominion Senior Living is an assisted living community located in Bristol, Sullivan County, Tennessee conveniently off Volunteer Parkway and is easily accessible to counties in Tennessee and North Carolina, alike. Though we are simple to locate, our campus maintains the feel of being nestled away...
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22 Floor plans available
9.9
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37 reviews
9.9
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37 reviews
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When we toured Brookdale Bristol it was so welcoming from staff and residents. He had many opportunities for different crafts, card games and much more entertainment. This community takes proud in caring for...
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.
Customized Care PlansMoving into an independent and assisted living community may not be a simple decision, but when you meet our friendly team here in Bristol, Virginia, you may find yourself quickly falling in love with the idea. Nestled on a scenic hill overlooking the city, you can admire...
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9.8
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41 reviews
9.8
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41 reviews
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Our mother lived at Brookdale Johnson City for 3 years until her passing in June, 2024. The staff provided caring support as her needs increased, and she was treated like family by her caregivers. We...
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.
Home Comfort, Community ConvenienceWhether are you just beginning to look for a community or you’ve already visited several, we think you will find that our charming assisted living and memory care community in Johnson City, Tennessee stands out from the rest. As soon as you set foot through the...
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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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I like knowing that my mom is happy at this caring community. We like that she is living. in a clean community. The meals are amazing and a great variety for her to choose from. The suite she has and she...
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.
Oakmont at Gordon Park is a dream of three local life long friends, J.J. Gillenwater, Blair Jones and Jeff Tickle who were each born and raised in Bristol. While searching for options for their own families these three gentleman saw the need for a new community with a new vision of enriched...
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Cost of assisted living in Sullivan County, TN

The average cost of senior living in Sullivan County is $4,614 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mosheim, TN with an average of $3,704 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Sullivan County, TN vs. nearby counties

Sullivan County, TN
$4,614/mo
$4,868/mo

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

Sullivan County, TN
$4,614/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,614/mo
$4,614/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,413/mo
Studio
$4,645/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,080/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,550/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Sullivan County over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Sullivan County, 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 Sullivan County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Sullivan County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Sullivan County

Commonwealth Senior Living at Abingdon

5.0
5 on everything. Facility was exceptional in every way. Our first impression of the community is that it was sparkling clean! I actually talked to the lady that did the cleaning. She took pride in her work. Also observed other staff interaction with patients and it was always pleasant and ...
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The Courtyards at Johnson City - The Gardens

3.8
When it comes to the meals and dining, this area needs lots of work. There needs to be healthier, fresh food...more vegetables and fruits. And better quality meats. The activities has recently dramatically improved with the hiring of a really good activities director. Previously, there ...
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Brookdale Colonial Heights in Kingsport, TN

4.1
Small, intimate and feel comfortable knowing what's going on with the facility/employees and other residents- I love the smaller and personal aspect of Brookdale in Colonial Heights. Staff was super friendly and personable. The size of the facility was perfect for our situation. Parking is ...
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Sullivan County review score based on 40 family reviews

9.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 40 reviews of 5 Sullivan County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Sullivan County 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

Sullivan County review score compared against nearby cities

9.0
Sullivan County, TN5 facilities
8.7
Bluff City, TN10 facilities
8.2
Bristol, TN6 facilities

Review subcategories for Sullivan County 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 40 reviews of 5 Sullivan County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Sullivan County 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.
Sullivan County, TN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
4.3
4.1
Activities
4.4
4.1
Value for cost*
4.5
4.1
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Sullivan County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sullivan County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sullivan County, 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 Sullivan County 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 Sullivan County 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
60%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
60%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
60%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
80%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
80%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Sullivan County 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 Sullivan County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
80%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
60%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sullivan County 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 Sullivan County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
60%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Sullivan County 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 Sullivan County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
42%
Room service
Room service
60%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sullivan County 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 Sullivan County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
60%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
80%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
60%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
80%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
80%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
80%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
80%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
80%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
60%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
80%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Sullivan County

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 Sullivan County protect seniors.

Learn about Tennessee Assisted Living regulations

Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Bristol, Brookdale Johnson City and Brookdale Colonial Heights are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Sullivan County, Tennessee. See full list of communities.

There are 5 assisted living facilities near Sullivan County, Tennessee. See the full list.

The best assisted living facility near you in Sullivan County, Tennessee is Brookdale Johnson City. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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