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Photo of Brookdale Johnson City
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22 Floor plans available
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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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We chose Family Ministries because we saw an ad on the TV and thought we would try it and see what was offered and it turned out to be a very good experience. They were very informative and good with...
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.
Family Ministries Retirement & Assisted Living is a beautiful, newly-renovated community giving you a fresher, cleaner atmosphere in which to thrive. Beautifully designed accommodations set the bar high for distinctive senior living at The Reed Center in Limestone, Tennessee, but it’s our...
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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
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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.
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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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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Both administrative and care staff are very helpful. My mother-in-law states she is comfortable and well-cared for. Rooms are a bit small, but bathrooms are very large and easily handicapped-accessible. ...
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.
Just off Fort Henry Drive and nestled on a hillside, The Blake at Kingsport offers resort-style hospitality and retirement service embracing the spirit of the Tennessee lifestyle with outstanding architecture, food, social life and cultural experiences. Surrounded by abundant opportunities for...
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22 Floor plans available
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What we like the most about the community is that everyone is so friendly and they really seem to care about my loved one. I absolutely would recommend Preston Place Suites to other families based on the...
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.
Photo of Heather Glen Assisted Living
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11 Floor plan available
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I would recommend it for a family style type of living. I liked it because it was small and similar to how my mom's personality is. I really like the staff
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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Staff - cannot offer valid comment today. I know of several changes which could be a sign of an issue, bit I couldn't comment and be accurate. Activities - for me in the independent area there wasn't much....
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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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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...
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Photo of Signature Lifestyles of Rogersville
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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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Burton Plaza Apartments, in Rogersville, Hawkins County, Tennessee, is a beautiful two story community for seniors (specifically, disabled or residents 62 years or older). It is seated in an historic area of Tennessee, so is perfect for the avid history buff. Burton Plaza, in Hopkins County, is...
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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 Signature Lifestyles of Jefferson City
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We chose Signature Lifestyles because of the location as well as the value for the money. The room sizes here are really good, she just moved up a size from the studio. They have been good with communication...
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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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My Dad was 87 years old when he moved into the Darby House after my Mom passed away. He loved living there. He found the staff very friendly and helpful and enjoyed having some independence, although he...
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.
Darby House is located in Jefferson City, Tennessee - a lovely community centered around the scenic campus of Carson-Newman College. Situated near the center of town with its shopping malls, supermarkets, churches and its access to Carson-Newman Campus; Darby House is especially convenient for...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Bright Hope, TN

The average cost of senior living in Bright Hope is $3,645 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sneedville, TN with an average of $2,086 per month.

Independent living costs in Bright Hope, TN, vs. nearby cities

Bright Hope, TN
$3,701/mo
$3,369/mo

Independent living costs in Bright Hope, TN, vs. state and national averages

Bright Hope, TN
$3,701/mo
U.S. national average
$4,024/mo

Independent living costs in Bright Hope, TN, vs. other senior living options

$4,292/mo
Independent Living
$3,701/mo

Independent living costs in Bright Hope, TN, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,284/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,110/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,118/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,303/mo

Senior living costs in Bright Hope 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: Bright Hope, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBright Hope, TNTennesseeU.S.
Independent Living$3,701/mo$3,633/mo$4,024/mo
Assisted Living$4,269/mo$4,139/mo$4,565/mo
Memory Care$4,292/mo$4,227/mo$4,803/mo
Independent Living
Bright Hope, TN:$3,701/mo
Tennessee:$3,633/mo
U.S.:$4,024/mo
Assisted Living
Bright Hope, TN:$4,269/mo
Tennessee:$4,139/mo
U.S.:$4,565/mo
Memory Care
Bright Hope, TN:$4,292/mo
Tennessee:$4,227/mo
U.S.:$4,803/mo
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Independent living costs in Bright Hope, TN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Bright Hope 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.

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Independent living cost trends in Bright Hope, TN

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Bright Hope 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
Bright Hope, TN$2,190/mo$1,790/mo+22.3%
Tennessee$2,921/mo$2,959/mo-1.3%
National$3,240/mo$3,152/mo+2.8%
Bright Hope, TN
2024 average cost:$2,190/mo
2023 average cost:$1,790/mo
Percent change:+22.3%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$2,921/mo
2023 average cost:$2,959/mo
Percent change:-1.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,240/mo
2023 average cost:$3,152/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Bright Hope

Recent reviews for independent living in Bright Hope

The Blake at Kingsport

5.0
The staff is very helpful and friendly. They are very good about communicating with the family about your loved one, and you can call and ask about them any time. The move-in process is smooth, but be ready to produce documents like Medicaid info, living will, driver's license, etc. The meals ...
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Chandler House Assisted Living in Jefferson City, TN

5.0
My loved one lives here and it's wonderful! So much better and more affordable than his last facility. The people here are wonderful. The nurses are so kind and helpful. They have a lot of activities and the residents are interactive. The staff encourages them to be. The memory care unit is a ...
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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 ...
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Bright Hope independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bright Hope independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bright Hope, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bright Hope independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Bright Hope partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bright Hope, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.5%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.7%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
25.3%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.1%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.9%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Bright Hope independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Bright Hope communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bright Hope, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.2%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.4%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
24.2%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.6%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bright Hope independent 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 independent living communities in Bright Hope offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bright Hope, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
30.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.1%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.2%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.2%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
34.1%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
23.1%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.6%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.1%
46.9%
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