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My mother is loving her stay at the McCune Center! The staff is doing a great job at catering to my mother's needs. The facility is well maintained. There are many opportunities for my mother to participate...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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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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, Residential Care Home
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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.
Heart and Hearth for Elders Heart and Hearth for Elders is a residential care home located in the beautiful city of Asheville, North Carolina, which is in Buncombe County. In the western region of North Carolina, the Blue Ridge Mountains offer a breathtaking backdrop to the historic area and art...
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Where Main Street meets the mountains, the Lake James Lodge assisted living community in Marion, NC is not only beautiful, but offers residents a plethora of activities to keep busy with. Lake James Lodge is located in the heart of Marion with a breathtaking view of the nearby mountains. Marion...
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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...
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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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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When our mother needed more care than was possible at home, we turned to Rose Hill. I'm not saying she was enthusiastic about the move at first. What I can say is that the care they gave our mother at Rose...
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

Cost of assisted living in Unicoi County, TN

The average cost of senior living in Unicoi County is $5,214 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Baneberry, TN with an average of $4,174 per month.

Assisted living costs in Unicoi County, TN, vs. nearby counties

Unicoi County, TN
$5,214/mo

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

Unicoi County, TN
$5,214/mo
U.S. national average
$5,909/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,214/mo
$5,967/mo

Senior living costs in Unicoi County 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 County, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeUnicoi County, TNTennesseeU.S.
Assisted Living$5,214/mo$5,333/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$5,967/mo$6,016/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Livingunavailable$3,088/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Unicoi County, TN:$5,214/mo
Tennessee:$5,333/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Unicoi County, TN:$5,967/mo
Tennessee:$6,016/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Unicoi County, TN:unavailable
Tennessee:$3,088/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Unicoi 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 Unicoi County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Unicoi County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Unicoi County

Marjorie McCune Memorial Center in Black Mountain, NC

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My brother did not have a good experience in his stay at this community. They had him in one room when he moved in and then they changed his room the next day. When I inquired as to why they said they try to have them with a roommate they are compatible with. When they moved him into the new ...
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English Meadows Abingdon Campus

4.8
Excellent staff. Very caring people. They go out of their way to involve residents in activities. Those Residents who are able have the option of taking local trips to Barter, etc Good location next to hospital. Very clean facility Meals are good. I always felt my mother was safe and ...
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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.

Unicoi County review score based on 8 family reviews

8.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 8 reviews of 1 Unicoi County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Unicoi 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

Unicoi County review score compared against nearby cities

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Unicoi County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Unicoi County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Unicoi 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 Unicoi 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 Unicoi 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
58.3%
45.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
45.8%
29.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.4%
91.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.4%
93.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
61.6%
49.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38%
26.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.1%
91.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.4%
41.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.1%
46%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Unicoi 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 Unicoi 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
57.6%
44.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27.7%
28.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45.5%
35.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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12%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Unicoi 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 Unicoi County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Unicoi County, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32.7%
24%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.9%
35.9%
No sugar
No sugar
44.1%
32.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.4%
32%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
26.9%
16.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Unicoi 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 Unicoi County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Unicoi County, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.4%
27.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.9%
37.1%
Room service
Room service
31%
32.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.7%
15.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Unicoi 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 Unicoi County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Unicoi County, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
50.9%
40.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.8%
27.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.1%
26.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.4%
43.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.6%
43.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.6%
45.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.1%
36.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.6%
31.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.2%
33.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.9%
40.9%
Live performances
Live performances
52%
41%
Dances
Dances
36.8%
26.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.8%
21.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.1%
40.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Unicoi 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 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 County protect seniors.
Learn about Tennessee assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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