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10 Best Nursing Homes in Cosby, TN

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I recently went to The oaks At Sweeten Creek for my rehabilitation after an extended stay at the hospital. The Staff at this facility work really hard to provided services to all of the patients. I was...
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Little Creek Sanitarium is a special place. This small, long term care facility offers a peaceful environment and quality health services to its residents. My mother was a resident for six years and was...
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Exceptional care. Staff go above and beyond, they are caring, hard working and compassionate.
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Silver Bluff Village is an assisted living community nestled in the mountains of North Carolina, on the bank of the Pigeon River in Canton. This is a place where southern climate mixes with high altitude to create pleasant weather throughout the year. Our residents take advantage of this weather...
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At SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation for Maynardville, we are dedicated to delivering quality individual service to every person entrusted to our care. Our facility provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation therapy to adults of all ages who need short- or long-term care. To meet the social...
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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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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.
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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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.
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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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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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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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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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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 nursing homes in Cosby, TN

The average cost of senior living in Cosby is $3,986 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rutledge, TN with an average of $3,082 per month.

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

Cosby, TN
$3,986/mo

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

Cosby, TN
$3,986/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$3,955/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,986/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,139/mo
Studio
$5,177/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,539/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,421/mo

Senior living costs in Cosby 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: Cosby, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCosby, TNTennesseeU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,986/mo$4,227/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,945/mo$4,139/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$3,955/mo$4,227/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,085/mo$3,633/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Cosby, TN:$3,986/mo
Tennessee:$4,227/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Cosby, TN:$3,945/mo
Tennessee:$4,139/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Cosby, TN:$3,955/mo
Tennessee:$4,227/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Cosby, TN:$3,085/mo
Tennessee:$3,633/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Cosby, TN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Cosby 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.

Cosby, TNTN stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Cosby, TN

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Cosby 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
Cosby, TN$4,749/mo$4,556/mo+4.2%
Tennessee$4,789/mo$4,660/mo+2.8%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Cosby, TN
2024 average cost:$4,749/mo
2023 average cost:$4,556/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$4,789/mo
2023 average cost:$4,660/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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 Cosby

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Cosby

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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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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Heritage Assisted Living West Knoxville TN

4.7
Heritage Assisted Living feels more like a family environment. The lady [name removed] who initially took us on the tour did a really good job and was very informative. The staff members are very involved with the residents and the care services are excellent. When we do come to visit it seems ...
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Cosby nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cosby nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cosby, 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 Cosby 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 Cosby 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
39.7%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.6%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
75.9%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
81%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
43.1%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.1%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
76.7%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.1%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
47.4%
19.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Cosby 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 Cosby Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cosby, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37.9%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.4%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
32.8%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.1%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cosby 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 Cosby partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cosby, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.4%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.1%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.1%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.6%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Cosby 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 Cosby communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cosby, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.4%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
17.2%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.2%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cosby 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 Cosby offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cosby, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
32.8%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.4%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.6%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.5%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.9%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.5%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.4%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.9%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
31%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
19.8%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.9%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.9%
0.5%
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