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10 Best Nursing Homes in River Hills, TN

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a River Hills 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 River Hills, 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 River Hills or another care type is right for you. Browse 37 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in River Hills.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Ferger Place Historic District, Lupton City and Highland Park.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Coulterville, Whiteside and Sale Creek.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near River Hills, TN

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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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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: 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.
At Standifer Place, the abilities and individual requirements of each resident are assessed prior to admission. The goal is to provide each resident with the assistance necessary to remain safe and healthy while encouraging independence and activity. Residents get personalized care at an...
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Cost of nursing homes in River Hills, TN

The average cost of senior living in River Hills is $3,673 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Hope, TN with an average of $3,295 per month.

Nursing homes costs in River Hills, TN, vs. nearby cities

River Hills, TN
$3,673/mo
$3,667/mo

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

River Hills, TN
$3,673/mo
U.S. national average
$4,803/mo

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

$3,735/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,673/mo

Nursing homes costs in River Hills, TN, by floor plan type

Senior living costs in River Hills 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: River Hills, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRiver Hills, TNTennesseeU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,673/mo$4,227/mo$4,803/mo
Assisted Living$3,698/mo$4,139/mo$4,565/mo
Memory Care$3,735/mo$4,227/mo$4,803/mo
Independent Living$3,118/mo$3,633/mo$4,024/mo
Nursing Homes
River Hills, TN:$3,673/mo
Tennessee:$4,227/mo
U.S.:$4,803/mo
Assisted Living
River Hills, TN:$3,698/mo
Tennessee:$4,139/mo
U.S.:$4,565/mo
Memory Care
River Hills, TN:$3,735/mo
Tennessee:$4,227/mo
U.S.:$4,803/mo
Independent Living
River Hills, TN:$3,118/mo
Tennessee:$3,633/mo
U.S.:$4,024/mo
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Nursing homes costs in River Hills, TN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in River Hills 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
River Hills, TN$4,593/mo$4,360/mo+5.3%
Tennessee$4,804/mo$4,686/mo+2.5%
National$5,669/mo$5,384/mo+5.3%
River Hills, TN
2024 average cost:$4,593/mo
2023 average cost:$4,360/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$4,804/mo
2023 average cost:$4,686/mo
Percent change:+2.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,669/mo
2023 average cost:$5,384/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 River Hills

Recent reviews for nursing homes in River Hills

Morning Pointe of Chattanooga at Shallowford

5.0
I absolutely love it and my Dad seems to like it. I love the staff and they have been great for my Dad. He has adjusted extremely well. He feels like this is his home. He is really happy with the food there.

Ascension Living Alexian Village - Tennessee (Assisted Living) in Signal Mountain, TN

5.0
I was extremely pleased with Ascension. The establishment, as well as the patients, were always very clean. I never detected any smells or odors -- and I have a keen sense of smell! They were communicative, helpful, and caring from my first visit until my Mom's death. My mom suffered from ...
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The Bridge at Ooltewah

5.0
I live with my mom at The Bridge at Ooltewah. mom has lived here since [date removed]. we love being part of the community there. there is never a dull moment and it is a loving and caring community. there are lots of things to do and much musical entertainment and the food is good.

River Hills nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in River Hills nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in River Hills, 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 River Hills 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 River Hills that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
River Hills, TNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
51.7%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
51.7%
10.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.1%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.1%
24.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62.1%
10.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.1%
20.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.6%
7.4%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69%
19.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in River Hills 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 River Hills Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
River Hills, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.8%
4.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.9%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
41.4%
6.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.8%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in River Hills 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 River Hills partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
River Hills, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.9%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.9%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
31%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.4%
3.9%
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Availability of select dining options in River Hills 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 River Hills communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
River Hills, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.7%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
24.1%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in River Hills 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 River Hills offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
River Hills, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
48.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.6%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.8%
7.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.6%
7.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.6%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.7%
0.3%
Live performances
Live performances
48.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
24.1%
0.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.3%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

StoryPoint Chattanooga, Brookdale Hixson and American House Shallowford are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near River Hills, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 37 nursing homes facilities near River Hills, Tennessee. See the full list.
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