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10 Best Nursing Homes in Watauga, TN

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Watauga, TN

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Photo of Brookdale Johnson CityCommunity card badge
1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.6
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41 reviews
9.6
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41 reviews
5 star
82%
4 star
12%
3 star
2%
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2%
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2%
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Our mother lived at Brookdale Johnson City for 3 years until her passing in June, 2024. The staff provided caring support as her needs increased, and she was treated like family by her caregivers. We...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
Home Comfort, Community ConvenienceWhether are you just beginning to look for a community or you’ve already visited several, we think you will find that our charming assisted living and memory care community in Johnson City, Tennessee stands out from the rest. As soon as you set foot through the...
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Photo of American House Johnson City
1717 Photos available
9.5
Review score
39 reviews
9.5
Review score
39 reviews
5 star
60%
4 star
34%
3 star
0%
2 star
3%
1 star
3%
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
Providing Assisted Living and Memory Care to the Johnson City area.
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Photo of Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City
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9.2
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14 reviews
9.2
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14 reviews
5 star
57%
4 star
29%
3 star
14%
2 star
0%
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My mom moved into Christian Assisted Living in March 2024 after a very long search for a memory care. Mom is receiving excellent and loving care while we have continue relief that she is protected and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City is an assisted living and secure memory care community located on the south side of Johnson City, Tennessee. Christian Assisted Living consists of 18 secure memory care apartments and 51 assisted living apartments. Each apartment is ground level with a...
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1010 Photos available
9.1
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11 reviews
9.1
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11 reviews
5 star
64%
4 star
9%
3 star
9%
2 star
9%
1 star
9%
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Other than the food, we have been incredibly pleased with everything. My favorite part is the staff. They are friendly and responsive. They have been very helpful through all of the ups and down. 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.
Princeton Transitional Care provides a new home for skilled-nursing care and adds 60 assisted living apartments, 47 short-term skilled-nursing and rehab private suites. This state-of-the-art community features a streetscape with a chapel and theatre, library and media center, Blue Ridge market,...
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Photo of Dominion Senior Living of Johnson City
1111 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.0
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13 reviews
9.0
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13 reviews
5 star
77%
4 star
15%
3 star
0%
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0%
1 star
8%
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The staff members are very friendly and overall we are very pleased. We would absolutely recommend Dominion Senior Living to other families based on the experience we have had so far
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
Dominion Senior Living is an assisted living community that is located in Johnson City, Washington County, Tennessee. Here you can sit outside and enjoy the beautiful scenery and views of the mountains. Dominion Senior Living is committed in helping our seniors with their spiritual, emotional,...
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Photo of The Courtyards at Johnson City - The Gardens
66 Photos available
8.4
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18 reviews
8.4
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18 reviews
5 star
39%
4 star
38%
3 star
6%
2 star
17%
1 star
0%
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They have great staff and God's answered our prayers for a temporary safe haven and place to heal for our loved one. We would recommend The Courtyards at Johnson City to other families who may need a place...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
The Courtyards at Johnson City Lakeview 1 offer senior living at its very best. Located in picturesque Johnson City Tennessee, The Courtyards is a great place to call home when your loved one can no longer live on his or her own. You can rest assured that your loved one is well cared for in...
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5 star
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14%
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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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8.2
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10 reviews
8.2
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10 reviews
5 star
40%
4 star
30%
3 star
0%
2 star
10%
1 star
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We lived at one time at a different independent living place which we did like move to abundant the apartments are large we have 1200sq feet bath and half washier and dryer full kitchen excellent place to...
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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The staff were top notch. I could not have asked for a better place to recover from my hip surgery. I am so glad I had a choice other than MSHA.
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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Facility has new Administrator and head of nursing department, who are wonderful. Great changes at Lakebridge.
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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Photo of The Courtyards at Johnson City - The Meadows
44 Photos available
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Tennessee, The Courtyards at Johnson City Lakeside 2 is that retirement home in the mountains that lots of people have waited for their whole life. This assisted living community offers safety and security in a mountain setting. A place where peace and...
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Photo of Hill View Health 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.
Photo of Asbury Place of Johnson City
Provides: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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 Nhc Healthcare Assisted Living
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 Life Care Center of Gray
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Watauga, TN

The average cost of senior living in Watauga is $4,402 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bulls Gap, TN with an average of $3,502 per month.

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

Watauga, TN
$4,402/mo

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

Watauga, TN
$4,402/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

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

$4,486/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,402/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,708/mo
Studio
$4,465/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,829/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,509/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,850/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Watauga over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Watauga

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Watauga

The Blake at Kingsport

5.0
The staff is very helpful and friendly. They are very good about communicating with the family about your loved one, and you can call and ask about them any time. The move-in process is smooth, but be ready to produce documents like Medicaid info, living will, driver's license, etc. The meals ...
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The Courtyards at Johnson City - The Gardens

3.8
When it comes to the meals and dining, this area needs lots of work. There needs to be healthier, fresh food...more vegetables and fruits. And better quality meats. The activities has recently dramatically improved with the hiring of a really good activities director. Previously, there ...
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The Village At Allandale in Kingsport, TN

5.0
It's a very nice place for someone with dementia, which my aunt had. My uncle died within a week of arriving there and my aunt fell about 2 months later and fractured her hip, so she left there and passed away in a rehab facility post surgery. I really appreciated A Place for Mom's help in ...
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Watauga nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Watauga nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Watauga, 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 Watauga 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 Watauga that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Watauga, TNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
46.7%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
26.7%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
73.3%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
73.3%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
73.3%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
46.7%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Watauga 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 Watauga Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Watauga, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
46.7%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.7%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Watauga 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 Watauga partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Watauga, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
26.7%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.3%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Watauga 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 Watauga communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Watauga, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
6.7%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.7%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Watauga 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 Watauga offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Watauga, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
53.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.7%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.3%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.7%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
26.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.3%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Bristol, Brookdale Colonial Heights and Brookdale Johnson City are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Watauga, Tennessee. See full list of communities.

There are 22 nursing homes facilities near Watauga, Tennessee. See the full list.

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