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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Unicoi County, TN
If you’re looking for assisted living in Unicoi County, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Unicoi County or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Unicoi County.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Unicoi County for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 91 assisted living facilities in the Unicoi County area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
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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.
Asbury at Steadman Hill is a dedicated assisted living and memory care facility that is part of Asbury Place Kingsport, a broader senior living community. This community offers specialized care and support for individuals with varying needs, particularly focusing on those requiring assistance...
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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...
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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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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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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...
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.
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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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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Flesher's Fairview community had a very homey and family orientated feeling to it which we really liked. The rooms at this community are good, they have a little old fashion feeling to them. Some activities...
Provides: Assisted 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.
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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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.
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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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.
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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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 $4,378 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bean Station, TN with an average of $3,034 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Unicoi County, TN vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Unicoi County, TN vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Unicoi County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Unicoi County, TN by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Unicoi County over time
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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.
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What families are saying about assisted living in Unicoi County
Recent reviews for assisted living in Unicoi 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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Brookdale Greeneville
5.0
Everything has been amazing and is working out great for our family. We are completely satisfied with our experience, they have been very accommodating, friendly, and are family-oriented. I would highly recommend to others looking.
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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Unicoi County review score based on 263 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 263 reviews of 91 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
Review subcategories for Unicoi 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 263 reviews of 91 Unicoi County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Unicoi 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.Unicoi County, TN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.1
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
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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
40.7%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
31.9%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.6%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45.1%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.5%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.9%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.5%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
46.2%
53.8%
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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
41.8%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.4%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.4%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.7%
13.7%
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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.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.9%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.5%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
25.3%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.1%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.1%
13%
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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.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
11%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.4%
42%
Room service
Room service
24.2%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.8%
17.7%
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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.
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Activity director
Activity director
34.1%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.3%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.9%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.4%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.1%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
31.9%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
20.9%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.1%
45.6%
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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 ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Tennessee assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Unicoi County protect seniors.
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Brookdale Bristol, Brookdale Johnson City and Brookdale Colonial Heights are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Unicoi County, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
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