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10 Best Nursing Homes in Forest Heights, TN

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Forest Heights 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 Forest Heights, 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 Forest Heights or another care type is right for you. Browse 44 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Forest Heights.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like West Hills, Cumberland Estates and West Knoxville.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Hopewell Mill, Fagin and Citico Beach.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Forest Heights, TN

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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...
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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This was a wonderful place for my dad. He loved it. I a. So grateful to the people there. They took very good care of him. This place was a blessing to us. So sad it is not available to others.
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.
Prestige Assisted Living has 72 facilities located in the states of Alaska, Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Nevada and Washington. We are highly known for our high values of respect, integrity, commitment, and trust. We offers services for independent care, assistant living,......Read more
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Beautiful facility with a band new exquisite wing adding 20 suites. Staff is wonderful, caring & attentive. I’ve had experience with other properties who look great in appearance and talk it up in the tour,...
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.
Autumn Care Assisted Living Autumn Care Assisted Living is an assisted living community taking care of seniors and is nestled among the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains in Knoxville, Tennessee. Our assisted living community has beautiful outdoor patio and garden areas that give our......Read more
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My stepmother was in NHC Oak Ridge. We absolutely loved this place!! The staff in all departments treated her and us with respect. Everyone always seemed so friendly!! I watched the interaction with other...
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: 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.
Conveniently located next to Morning Pointe of Lenoir City Assisted Living and the Fort Loudoun Medical Center at the intersection of Town Creek Road East and U.S. Highway 321, The Lantern at Morning Pointe of Lenoir City is a a single-level, state-of-the-art Alzheimer's Center of Excellence......Read more
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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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Photo of Shannondale Assisted Living
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.
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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 Forest Heights, TN

The average cost of senior living in Forest Heights is $3,803 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sweetwater, TN with an average of $3,550 per month.

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

Forest Heights, TN
$3,803/mo
$3,823/mo

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

Forest Heights, TN
$3,803/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

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

$3,778/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,803/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,852/mo
Studio
$4,416/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,173/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,511/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Forest Heights over time

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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 Forest Heights

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Forest Heights

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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Wellington Manor Knoxville

4.1
The sweet little house look of the memory care building. I would absolutely recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far

Forest Heights nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Forest Heights nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Forest Heights, 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 Forest Heights 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 Forest Heights 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
59.5%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
54.1%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.2%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
89.2%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62.2%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.8%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.2%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.2%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
59.5%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Forest Heights 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 Forest Heights Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Forest Heights, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62.2%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.8%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
48.6%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.6%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Forest Heights 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 Forest Heights partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Forest Heights, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.8%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.5%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
40.5%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.5%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Forest Heights 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 Forest Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Forest Heights, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.7%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.5%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
29.7%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.9%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Forest Heights 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 Forest Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Forest Heights, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
48.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.5%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.4%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.9%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.2%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.9%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
45.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
43.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.6%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.6%
0.4%
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Sycamore Trace, StoryPoint Knoxville West and Brookdale Browns Creek are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Forest Heights, Tennessee. See full list of communities.

There are 44 nursing homes facilities near Forest Heights, Tennessee. See the full list.

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