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10 Best Nursing Homes in Claxton, TN

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Claxton nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Claxton, TN may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Claxton or another care type is right for you. Browse 32 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Claxton.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Cumberland Estates, West Knoxville and Bearden.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Claxton, TN

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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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
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: 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 West Hills Health & Rehab
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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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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.
Heritage Assisted Living is an assisted living community that provides care for seniors who are looking to live in Knoxville, TN. This community is located in a great city that provides residents and visitors with great views of natural beauty. This city offers many entertainment options,...
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Cost of nursing homes in Claxton, TN

The average cost of senior living in Claxton is $3,824 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Plainview, TN with an average of $3,567 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Claxton, TN, vs. nearby cities

Claxton, TN
$3,824/mo
$3,741/mo
$3,918/mo

Nursing homes costs in Claxton, TN, vs. state and national averages

Claxton, TN
$3,824/mo
U.S. national average
$4,796/mo

Nursing homes costs in Claxton, TN, vs. other senior living options

$3,802/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,824/mo

Nursing homes costs in Claxton, TN, by floor plan type

Senior living costs in Claxton vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Claxton, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeClaxton, TNTennesseeU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,824/mo$4,227/mo$4,796/mo
Assisted Living$3,774/mo$4,139/mo$4,559/mo
Memory Care$3,802/mo$4,227/mo$4,796/mo
Independent Living$3,326/mo$3,633/mo$4,019/mo
Nursing Homes
Claxton, TN:$3,824/mo
Tennessee:$4,227/mo
U.S.:$4,796/mo
Assisted Living
Claxton, TN:$3,774/mo
Tennessee:$4,139/mo
U.S.:$4,559/mo
Memory Care
Claxton, TN:$3,802/mo
Tennessee:$4,227/mo
U.S.:$4,796/mo
Independent Living
Claxton, TN:$3,326/mo
Tennessee:$3,633/mo
U.S.:$4,019/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Claxton, TN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Claxton 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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Nursing homes cost trends in Claxton, TN

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Claxton 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
Claxton, TN$4,384/mo$4,306/mo+1.8%
Tennessee$4,803/mo$4,683/mo+2.6%
National$5,665/mo$5,378/mo+5.3%
Claxton, TN
2024 average cost:$4,384/mo
2023 average cost:$4,306/mo
Percent change:+1.8%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$4,803/mo
2023 average cost:$4,683/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,665/mo
2023 average cost:$5,378/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Claxton

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Claxton

River Oaks Place - Loudon

5.0
I've enjoyed all the times I've been here.

Autumn Care in Knoxville, TN

4.5
They are doing a great job. The only thing is the scheduled cleaning is once a week and I think they may need it a little more often. I have been overall very pleased with Autumn care and with Brenda the administrator, they helped make this as painless as possible. They eat well and enjoy the ...
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Heritage Assisted Living Fountain City Knoxville TN

5.0
Overall it has been a very positive experience for my Mom at Heritage Assisted Living Fountain City. The facility is reasonably clean and the staff is very friendly. I believe the care has and continues to be as well as could be received in any assisted living facility. The meals are provided ...
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Claxton nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Claxton nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Claxton, 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 Claxton nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Claxton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Claxton, TNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
58.1%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
51.6%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.3%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.3%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.7%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38.7%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.3%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
64.5%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
74.2%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Claxton nursing homes

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 Claxton Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Claxton, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
61.3%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.5%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
51.6%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
29%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Claxton nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Claxton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Claxton, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32.3%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.5%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
35.5%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.3%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.5%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Claxton nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Claxton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Claxton, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.9%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
32.3%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.1%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Claxton nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Claxton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Claxton, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
51.6%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.2%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.2%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.8%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.2%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
67.7%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.2%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.5%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.4%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
45.2%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
38.7%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.8%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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