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10 Best Nursing Homes in Dunbar, TN

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Dunbar 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 Dunbar, 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 Dunbar or another care type is right for you. Browse 86 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Dunbar.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Red Walnut, Bath Springs and Centerview.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Dunbar, TN

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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.
When you have made the decision that assisted living is the best choice for you or someone you love, you'll find a welcome home at Southern Oaks. All the help you need is right here, but you may not notice it right away. That's part of the charm. We believe in being felt more than being seen, and...
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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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22 Floor plans available
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.
Cades Center Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in Jackson, Tennessee. Our modern location sits in a private, park-like setting and provides you with a home-like feel. You'll find that our location is perfectly suited for those who want to be near medical facilities,...
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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: 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: Nursing Homes
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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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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: Nursing Homes
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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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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.
When you visit Dogwood Pointe, you'll find a warm, friendly community where folks can thrive and connect. It's a place full of friendly local faces where you and your loved one will feel right at home, whether that's in our inviting community spaces or homey studio apartments. Our care partners...
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Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Green Oaks Inn established in 1984 has been a pioneer of memory care assisted living in the state of Alabama. Green Oaks Inn continues to serve as a role model for others who offer this type of housing for the elderly in Alabama. The facility is licensed to provide care for up to thirty-two...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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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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: Nursing Homes
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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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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Dunbar, TN

The average cost of senior living in Dunbar is $3,433 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Scotts Hill, TN with an average of $2,857 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Dunbar, TN vs. nearby cities

Dunbar, TN
$3,433/mo
$3,136/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Dunbar, TN vs. the state and national average

Dunbar, TN
$3,433/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Dunbar vs. other types of senior living

$3,357/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,433/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Dunbar, TN by room type

Semi-Private
$5,450/mo
Studio
$3,832/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,435/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,858/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Dunbar over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Dunbar

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Dunbar

Heritage Place of Lexington

5.0
An excellent amount of care was given to my father in law in this community. The staff went above and beyond with all the help they gave us. The community was clean and the food was good. It was a very exceptional community. Highly recommended to family and friends.

Regency Retirement Village - Jackson

5.0
My parents are doing so well here in the memory care. The staff makes sure that they take part in the activities, and join them in the dining room and my parents like the food. They have a very nice room together and I know that my parents are safe and that the memory care is well secured. My ...
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Country Cottage - Lawrenceburg

4.8
I love Country Cottage! It is a home away from home. It’s clean, beautiful and friendly. The individual apartments are so nice to give your loved one privacy and space, yet they can eat together with friends. I can visit my husband anytime I want. He gets round the clock care. The meals are ...
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Dunbar nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dunbar nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dunbar, 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 Dunbar 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 Dunbar that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dunbar, TNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
30.2%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
7%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
79.1%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
79.1%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
34.9%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
79.1%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
27.9%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
30.2%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dunbar 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 Dunbar Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dunbar, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
32.6%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
11.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20.9%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.6%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dunbar 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 Dunbar partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dunbar, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.9%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20.9%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
20.9%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.6%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Dunbar 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 Dunbar communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dunbar, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
2.3%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.3%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
4.7%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dunbar 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 Dunbar offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dunbar, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
18.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.6%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.2%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.9%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25.6%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
4.7%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
4.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
23.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
11.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
2.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.3%
0.4%
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Wellington Manor Jackson, Country Cottage - Lawrenceburg and Country Cottage - Corinth are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Dunbar, Tennessee. See full list of communities.

There are 86 nursing homes facilities near Dunbar, Tennessee. See the full list.

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