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10 Best Nursing Homes in Squirrel Flat, TN

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Squirrel Flat, TN

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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: 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
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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.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Squirrel Flat, TN

The average cost of senior living in Squirrel Flat is $3,678 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Jellico, TN with an average of $3,323 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Squirrel Flat, TN, vs. nearby cities

Squirrel Flat, TN
$3,678/mo
$3,809/mo
$3,822/mo

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

Squirrel Flat, TN
$3,678/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$3,657/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,678/mo

Nursing homes costs in Squirrel Flat, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,501/mo
Studio
$4,485/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,897/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,995/mo

Senior living costs in Squirrel Flat 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: Squirrel Flat, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSquirrel Flat, TNTennesseeU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,678/mo$4,227/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,657/mo$4,139/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$3,657/mo$4,227/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$2,531/mo$3,633/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Squirrel Flat, TN:$3,678/mo
Tennessee:$4,227/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Squirrel Flat, TN:$3,657/mo
Tennessee:$4,139/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Squirrel Flat, TN:$3,657/mo
Tennessee:$4,227/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Squirrel Flat, TN:$2,531/mo
Tennessee:$3,633/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Squirrel Flat, TN, over time

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

Squirrel Flat, TNTN stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Squirrel Flat, TN

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Squirrel Flat 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
Squirrel Flat, TN$3,753/mo$5,470/mo-31.4%
Tennessee$4,794/mo$4,589/mo+4.5%
National$5,616/mo$5,314/mo+5.7%
Squirrel Flat, TN
2024 average cost:$3,753/mo
2023 average cost:$5,470/mo
Percent change:-31.4%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$4,794/mo
2023 average cost:$4,589/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,616/mo
2023 average cost:$5,314/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
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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 Squirrel Flat

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Squirrel Flat

Bluegrass Senior Living in Somerset, KY

5.0
We love it. My loved one is happy here, and has more friends now than before. The staff are wonderful to work with, friendly, helpful, and accommodating with the family and residents. The staff are willing to assist my loved one with their food choices.

Cedar Hills Senior Living in Cookeville, TN

5.0
When we had my loved one living here it worked out well, for her. We did not experience problems.

Morningside of Cookeville

4.7
Everything is just fine at Morningside of Cookeville. The meals are very good. We have been very pleased with this facility. They do have plenty of activities that are offered though the resident does not participate in them. It has been a good experience so far.

Squirrel Flat nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Squirrel Flat nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Squirrel Flat, 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 Squirrel Flat 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 Squirrel Flat that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Squirrel Flat, TNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
21.9%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.8%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
75%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
71.9%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
31.3%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.5%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
71.9%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
31.3%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Squirrel Flat 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 Squirrel Flat Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Squirrel Flat, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
18.8%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
9.4%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
12.5%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.3%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Squirrel Flat 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 Squirrel Flat partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Squirrel Flat, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.4%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.6%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
12.5%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.6%
4%
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Availability of select dining options in Squirrel Flat 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 Squirrel Flat communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Squirrel Flat, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
12.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
12.5%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Squirrel Flat 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 Squirrel Flat offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Squirrel Flat, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
12.5%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.4%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
18.8%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.1%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
15.6%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.4%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.5%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
15.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
15.6%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.4%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18.8%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sycamore Trace, Highlands Square and Fairfield Glade Assisted Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Squirrel Flat, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
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