About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2026 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2026 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2026 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential 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.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
Senior Living Awards
Add Review
(866) 374-4058
Talk to a local advisor for FREE
Senior Living Home

NON -CHALLENGER h1 from CMS10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Unicoi County, TN

Answer a few questions to get personalized results
Who are you searching for?

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 87 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.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Johnson City, Jonesborough and Elizabethton.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Johnson City, Jonesborough and Elizabethton.

ShortCode tests:
totalResults: 87
top3CommunitiesWithLinks: American House Johnson City, The Courtyards at Johnson City - The Gardens and Princeton Transitional Care and Assisted Living
zipAveragecost: $5,123

totalResults: 87
percentPetFriendly: {{percentPetFriendly}}

Unicoi County Assisted Living Facilities | 7 Reviews

Showing 87 communities
Last Updated: 8/28/26
Sort by
Filter by
Review Score
Distance
See communities with
Amenities
Providers
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.
Photo of Cedarbrook Residential Center
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.
Photo of McAlpine Adult Care
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
5 star
79%
4 star
21%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
While my mother was here everything was actually excellent. I was very pleased with the staff, the nurses, and the food services. Since we had a specific budget this facility didn’t have a base fee then...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Situated on 9 beautiful acres of land in the heart of downtown, Regency Retirement Village offers all the warmth of small town living with access to all Morristown has to offer. The lovely community offers Independent Living and Assisted Living apartments, as well as The Renaissance...
Photo of Houston House, Inc
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.
Photo of Spicewood Cottages Oaks
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.
Inline cta image

Our free advisors can help

  • Compare local facilities
  • Determine care type
  • Schedule tours
  • Evaluate pricing
Photo of Spicewood Cottages Willows
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
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.
Photo of Spicewood Cottages Elms
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.

Cost of assisted living in Unicoi County, TN

The average cost of senior living in Unicoi County is $5,123 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Baneberry, TN with an average of $4,045 per month.

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

Unicoi County, TN
$5,123/mo

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

Unicoi County, TN
$5,123/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,123/mo
$5,976/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$5,123/mo$5,215/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,976/mo$5,992/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Livingunavailable$3,063/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Unicoi County, TN:$5,123/mo
Tennessee:$5,215/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Unicoi County, TN:$5,976/mo
Tennessee:$5,992/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Unicoi County, TN:unavailable
Tennessee:$3,063/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

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

4.0
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 ...
Read more

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 ...
Read more

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 7 family reviews

8.8
Review score1 facilities7 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 7 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

8.8
Unicoi County, TN1 facilities
8.8
9.0
Carter County, TN0 facilities

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.
Unicoi County, TNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
57.5%
45.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
44.7%
29.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.2%
91.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.5%
93.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60.8%
49.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.4%
26.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.9%
91.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.2%
41.2%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.3%
45.9%
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 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.
Unicoi County, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
56.7%
44.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27.1%
28.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.8%
35.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.2%
11.9%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

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
31.7%
23.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.8%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
42.8%
32.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.3%
31.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.9%
16.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

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
21.8%
27.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.2%
37%
Room service
Room service
30.3%
32.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.2%
15.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

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%
40.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.4%
27%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.5%
26.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.4%
43.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.7%
42.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.6%
45.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50.1%
36.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.9%
31.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.5%
33.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.9%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
51.1%
40.9%
Dances
Dances
36.1%
26.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.4%
21.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50.4%
40%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

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

Frequently Asked Questions

American House Johnson City, The Courtyards at Johnson City - The Gardens and Princeton Transitional Care and Assisted Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Unicoi County, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 87 assisted living facilities near Unicoi County, Tennessee. See the full list.
Test shortCodes percentPetFriendly: {{percentPetFriendly}} Percent of care type communities in market that accept pets. Must match the percent of listings shown when the “pet-friendly” filter is applied on the site. top3PetFriendlyWithLinks: {{ top3PetFriendlyWithLinks }} 3 hyperlinked community names + “, ” + “and”, e.g. “The Peninsula Assisted Living and Memory Care, Presidential Place, and Five Star Premier Residences of Hollywood”. 3 top-rated pet-friendly care type communities in the market. Uses Tableau data + existing listing ratings logic. percentDogsAllowed: {{ percentDogsAllowed }} Percent of care type communities in market that accept dogs. percentCatsAllowed: {{ percentCatsAllowed }} Percent of care type communities in market that accept cats. percentPetWeightLimit: {{ percentPetWeightLimit }} Percent of care type communities in market that have a pet weight limit policy. percentMCServices: {{ percentMCServices }} Percent of care type communities in market that have memory care services. percentDietaryAccommodations: {{ percentDietaryAccommodations }} Percent of care type communities in market that have dietary accommodations. LanguagesList: {{ LanguagesList }} Comma-separated list + “and”, e.g. “Spanish, Italian, French, and German”. Languages other than English with a percentage greater than zero in the market. Top3MultilingualWithLinks: {{ Top3MultilingualWithLinks }} 3 hyperlinked community names + “, ” + “and”. Three top-rated care type communities in the market that have more than one language selected. Uses Tableau data + existing listing ratings logic. percentTransportationFee: {{ percentTransportationFee }} Percent of care type communities in market that offer transportation services for a fee. percentTransportationComp: {{ percentTransportationComp }} Percent of care type communities in market that offer complimentary transportation services. top3TransportWithLinks: {{ top3TransportWithLinks }} 3 hyperlinked community names + “, ” + “and”. Three top-rated care type communities in the market with transportation services. Uses Tableau data + existing listing ratings logic. percentRespite: {{ percentRespite }} Percent of care type communities in market that offer respite stays. percentDevotionalOnSite: {{ percentDevotionalOnSite }} Percent of care type communities in market that offer on-site devotional activities. percentDevotionalOffSite: {{ percentDevotionalOffSite }} Percent of care type communities in market that offer off-site devotional activities. top3DevotionalWithLinks: {{ top3DevotionalWithLinks }} 3 hyperlinked community names + “, ” + “and”. Three top-rated care type communities in the market with devotional services. Uses Tableau data + existing listing ratings logic.
Test shortCodes percentPetFriendly: {{percentPetFriendly}} Percent of care type communities in market that accept pets. Must match the percent of listings shown when the “pet-friendly” filter is applied on the site. top3PetFriendlyWithLinks: {{ top3PetFriendlyWithLinks }} 3 hyperlinked community names + “, ” + “and”, e.g. “The Peninsula Assisted Living and Memory Care, Presidential Place, and Five Star Premier Residences of Hollywood”. 3 top-rated pet-friendly care type communities in the market. Uses Tableau data + existing listing ratings logic. percentDogsAllowed: {{ percentDogsAllowed }} Percent of care type communities in market that accept dogs. percentCatsAllowed: {{ percentCatsAllowed }} Percent of care type communities in market that accept cats. percentPetWeightLimit: {{ percentPetWeightLimit }} Percent of care type communities in market that have a pet weight limit policy. percentMCServices: {{ percentMCServices }} Percent of care type communities in market that have memory care services. percentDietaryAccommodations: {{ percentDietaryAccommodations }} Percent of care type communities in market that have dietary accommodations. LanguagesList: {{ LanguagesList }} Comma-separated list + “and”, e.g. “Spanish, Italian, French, and German”. Languages other than English with a percentage greater than zero in the market. Top3MultilingualWithLinks: {{ Top3MultilingualWithLinks }} 3 hyperlinked community names + “, ” + “and”. Three top-rated care type communities in the market that have more than one language selected. Uses Tableau data + existing listing ratings logic. percentTransportationFee: {{ percentTransportationFee }} Percent of care type communities in market that offer transportation services for a fee. percentTransportationComp: {{ percentTransportationComp }} Percent of care type communities in market that offer complimentary transportation services. top3TransportWithLinks: {{ top3TransportWithLinks }} 3 hyperlinked community names + “, ” + “and”. Three top-rated care type communities in the market with transportation services. Uses Tableau data + existing listing ratings logic. percentRespite: {{ percentRespite }} Percent of care type communities in market that offer respite stays. percentDevotionalOnSite: {{ percentDevotionalOnSite }} Percent of care type communities in market that offer on-site devotional activities. percentDevotionalOffSite: {{ percentDevotionalOffSite }} Percent of care type communities in market that offer off-site devotional activities. top3DevotionalWithLinks: {{ top3DevotionalWithLinks }} 3 hyperlinked community names + “, ” + “and”. Three top-rated care type communities in the market with devotional services. Uses Tableau data + existing listing ratings logic.
Photo cta image

More questions?

Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top