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10 Best Nursing Homes in Iron City, TN

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Iron City 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 Iron City, 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 Iron City or another care type is right for you. Browse 67 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Iron City.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Iron City, TN

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Photo of Burns Nursing Home
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.
Photo of Tishomingo Manor
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 Park Rest Hardin County Health
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 Mc Kendree Oaks At Savannah
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 Morgan Health Care Ctr
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.
At SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation for Ardmore, we are dedicated to delivering quality individual service to every person entrusted to our care. Our state-of-the-art facility provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation therapy to adults of all ages who need short- or long-term care. To meet the...
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: 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
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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 Iron City, TN

The average cost of senior living in Iron City is $3,679 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sardis, TN with an average of $2,857 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Iron City, TN, vs. nearby cities

Iron City, TN
$3,679/mo
$3,738/mo

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

Iron City, TN
$3,679/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$3,665/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,679/mo

Nursing homes costs in Iron City, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,648/mo
Studio
$3,593/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,605/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,208/mo

Senior living costs in Iron City 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: Iron City, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeIron City, TNTennesseeU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,679/mo$4,227/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,759/mo$4,139/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$3,665/mo$4,227/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,283/mo$3,633/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Iron City, TN:$3,679/mo
Tennessee:$4,227/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Iron City, TN:$3,759/mo
Tennessee:$4,139/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Iron City, TN:$3,665/mo
Tennessee:$4,227/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Iron City, TN:$3,283/mo
Tennessee:$3,633/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Iron City, TN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Iron City 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 Iron City, TN

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Iron City 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
Iron City, TN$4,014/mo$3,463/mo+15.9%
Tennessee$4,660/mo$4,278/mo+8.9%
National$5,383/mo$5,053/mo+6.5%
Iron City, TN
2024 average cost:$4,014/mo
2023 average cost:$3,463/mo
Percent change:+15.9%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$4,660/mo
2023 average cost:$4,278/mo
Percent change:+8.9%
National
2024 average cost:$5,383/mo
2023 average cost:$5,053/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
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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 Iron City

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Iron City

Country Cottage - Decatur

5.0
The staff CARES!!! The staff is down to earth and genuinely cares about their residents. My mother has had a hard time moving into assisted living because she is fiercely independent.. the staff here has included her and everything and makes her feel welcome.

The Goldton at Athens

4.8
It's always clean. You're getting what you are paying for, and it's not too expensive. My loved one, has been very well taken care of. Overall, it's a clean, and friendly environment It's all I can really ask for.

The Neighborhood at Sheffield

5.0
My family and loved one had a wonderful experience with The Neighborhood at Sheffield. The staff are personable and caring towards the residents. Everyone is friendly from the staff to residents. The staff are great at communicating with the family and making sure all of our questions are ...
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Iron City nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Iron City nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Iron City, 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 Iron City 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 Iron City that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Iron City, TNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
44.4%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
19.4%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.9%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.9%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
47.2%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.9%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
41.7%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
27.8%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Iron City 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 Iron City Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Iron City, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
30.6%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
13.9%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
22.2%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Iron City 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 Iron City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Iron City, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.4%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.1%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
36.1%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.4%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.8%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Iron City 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 Iron City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Iron City, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.6%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
19.4%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.6%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Iron City 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 Iron City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Iron City, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.8%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.9%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.8%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.9%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.4%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
36.1%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.6%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
0.5%
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Limestone Lodge, Limestone Manor and Morningside of Decatur are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Iron City, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
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