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Photo of Dominion Senior Living of Johnson City
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44 Floor plans available
9.5
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Every staff member helps other staff members, regardless of assigned job. They have enough options of room sizes to fit most budgets.
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 that is located in Johnson City, Washington County, Tennessee. Here you can sit outside and enjoy the beautiful scenery and views of the mountains. Dominion Senior Living is committed in helping our seniors with their spiritual, emotional,...
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9.2
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Mom continually tells us how good the staff is to her. Always asking her if there is anything she needs. We would highly recommend them to anyone looking.
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.
Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City is an assisted living and secure memory care community located on the south side of Johnson City, Tennessee. Christian Assisted Living consists of 18 secure memory care apartments and 51 assisted living apartments. Each apartment is ground level with a...
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Photo of Princeton Transitional Care and Assisted Living
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8.4
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11 reviews
8.4
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9%
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Other than the food, we have been incredibly pleased with everything. My favorite part is the staff. They are friendly and responsive. They have been very helpful through all of the ups and down. The...
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.
Princeton Transitional Care provides a new home for skilled-nursing care and adds 60 assisted living apartments, 47 short-term skilled-nursing and rehab private suites. This state-of-the-art community features a streetscape with a chapel and theatre, library and media center, Blue Ridge market,...
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Photo of The Courtyards at Johnson City - The Gardens
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8.1
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23 reviews
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I liked the place and the staff, they were very good to my husband. The place was clean and the staff was so friendly, they all loved my husband, they had a lot of activities that kept him busy. They also...
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.
The Courtyards at Johnson City Lakeview 1 offer senior living at its very best. Located in picturesque Johnson City Tennessee, The Courtyards is a great place to call home when your loved one can no longer live on his or her own. You can rest assured that your loved one is well cared for in...
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22 Floor plans available
7.9
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42 reviews
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Great staff. Very nurturing. Rooms a bit small but my mom is comfortable and doesn't seem to mind the size. I would recommend it to others who are searching for a place for their loved one.
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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[name removed], Director of Marketing was a pleasure to work with. Not only did she know all the answers to our questions, she new the name of everyone in Independant living.
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.
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Photo of The Courtyards at Johnson City - The Meadows
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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.
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Tennessee, The Courtyards at Johnson City Lakeside 2 is that retirement home in the mountains that lots of people have waited for their whole life. This assisted living community offers safety and security in a mountain setting. A place where peace and...
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Cost of assisted living in Unicoi, TN

The average cost of senior living in Unicoi is $4,380 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rogersville, TN with an average of $3,655 per month.

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

Unicoi, TN
$4,380/mo
$4,239/mo

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

Unicoi, TN
$4,380/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,380/mo
$4,380/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,933/mo
Studio
$4,431/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,280/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,509/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,850/mo

Senior living costs in Unicoi 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: Unicoi, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeUnicoi, TNTennesseeU.S.
Assisted Living$4,380/mo$4,139/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,380/mo$4,227/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,056/mo$3,633/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Unicoi, TN:$4,380/mo
Tennessee:$4,139/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Unicoi, TN:$4,380/mo
Tennessee:$4,227/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Unicoi, TN:$4,056/mo
Tennessee:$3,633/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Unicoi, TN, over time

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

Unicoi, TNTN stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Unicoi, TN

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Unicoi 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
Unicoi, TN$3,630/mo$3,941/mo-7.9%
Tennessee$4,433/mo$4,105/mo+8.0%
National$5,129/mo$4,834/mo+6.1%
Unicoi, TN
2024 average cost:$3,630/mo
2023 average cost:$3,941/mo
Percent change:-7.9%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$4,433/mo
2023 average cost:$4,105/mo
Percent change:+8.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,129/mo
2023 average cost:$4,834/mo
Percent change:+6.1%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Unicoi, 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 Unicoi.

What families are saying about assisted living in Unicoi

Recent reviews for assisted living in Unicoi

Princeton Transitional Care and Assisted Living in Johnson City, TN

4.0
I would recommend it. Of the facilities in our area, this one is the best value for the money. I picked it because it is a clean, updated facility, all on one level. They have suites with doors open to a courtyard. The staff is friendly and helpful. They allow residents to have meals in their ...
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Brookdale Johnson City

5.0
As soon as you enter the building you get welcome and friendly. They ask if they can help and point you in the direction that you gping.

The Blake at Kingsport

5.0
Excellent staff, dining, lots of things to do, if able. Highly recommend. All needs are taken care of properly. Activities includes; bingo, outings, a published activity sheet daily etc. I would recommend to others.

Unicoi review score based on 44 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 44 reviews of 8 Unicoi assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Unicoi 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

Unicoi review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Unicoi, TN8 facilities
8.3
Erwin, TN11 facilities
8.8
Johnson City, TN13 facilities

Review subcategories for Unicoi 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 44 reviews of 8 Unicoi assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Unicoi 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.
Unicoi, TN averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.8
Staff
3.9
4.0
Meals & dining
3.5
3.7
Activities
3.2
3.7
Value for cost*
3.4
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Unicoi assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Unicoi assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Unicoi, 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 Unicoi 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 Unicoi that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Unicoi, TNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
75%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.5%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62.5%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.5%
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 Unicoi 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 Unicoi Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Unicoi, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
75%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62.5%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
14%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Unicoi 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 Unicoi partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Unicoi, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
13.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Unicoi 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 Unicoi communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Unicoi, TNNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
18.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Unicoi 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 Unicoi offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Unicoi, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
62.5%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
87.5%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
75%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.5%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
87.5%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
62.5%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
75%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
87.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
62.5%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
29.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
87.5%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Unicoi

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Dominion Senior Living of Johnson City, Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City and Princeton Transitional Care and Assisted Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Unicoi, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 10 assisted living facilities near Unicoi, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Unicoi, Tennessee is American House Johnson City. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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