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Memory care in Backwoods offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Backwoods is about $4,619 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 92 communities, read 795 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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I was searching with no luck and when I called[name removed] she said yes immediately. It was in ten minutes of where I live. I feel my loved one got adequate care. He can care for all his personal needs....
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.
The Heritage of Sugar Mountain is an assisted living community situated in the beautiful mountains of Newland, North Carolina. Not only do we provide our residents with a warm, caring environment, but we also have spectacular views of Sugar Mountain. Our safe, caring and nurturing environment is...
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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
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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.
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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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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They had a good staff of doctors, nurses, mental health care, etc. providers that came to the facility on a regular basis. Personal needs were taken care of - hygiene, clothes, room.
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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The facility couldn't be better for my Mom. It is clean and is run very well. The staff members are so concerned about my Mom's well-being. The staff has a schedule and Mom is still trying to make the rules....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Mitchell House offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Mitchell House, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when...
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We chose Family Ministries because we saw an ad on the TV and thought we would try it and see what was offered and it turned out to be a very good experience. They were very informative and good with...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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.
Family Ministries Retirement & Assisted Living is a beautiful, newly-renovated community giving you a fresher, cleaner atmosphere in which to thrive. Beautifully designed accommodations set the bar high for distinctive senior living at The Reed Center in Limestone, Tennessee, but it’s our...
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Both administrative and care staff are very helpful. My mother-in-law states she is comfortable and well-cared for. Rooms are a bit small, but bathrooms are very large and easily handicapped-accessible. ...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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.
Just off Fort Henry Drive and nestled on a hillside, The Blake at Kingsport offers resort-style hospitality and retirement service embracing the spirit of the Tennessee lifestyle with outstanding architecture, food, social life and cultural experiences. Surrounded by abundant opportunities for...
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What we like the most about the community is that everyone is so friendly and they really seem to care about my loved one. I absolutely would recommend Preston Place Suites to other families based on the...
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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My Mom has been a resident for 2 years now and she loves it here. She loves interacting with the other residents and has several good friends here. She is a different person now than when she first came...
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.
Conveniently located off of Tusculum Boulevard on Mt. Bethel Road not far from Laughlin Hospital, Morning Pointe of Greeneville is a state-of-the-art assisted living community offering 44 spacious apartments with multiple floor plan choices. Providing Care, Preserving Dignity At Morning Pointe...
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The commonwealth was the best but we had issues. They did not make sure mom took her medicine and she would become aggressive and agitated. The medicine was critical for her behavior. All facilities like...
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.
Commonwealth Senior Living at Abingdon is located in the scenic town of Abingdon, Virginia, in Washington County. Although our premier assisted living community is just a few minutes away from downtown activities, our residents enjoy a serene, natural setting with spectacular views of the...
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English Meadows is very well managed and maintained. All the employees I have contact with are well trained and caring toward their clients. I would recommend English Meadows to others. My experience with...
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.
English Meadows Abingdon Campus is a spacious, beautiful assisted living community located in Abingdon, Virginia. Our elegant and spacious community offers residents an incredible living experience, with beautifully cared for landscaping and modern onsite amenities. Located just minutes from a...
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This is a really helpful place. I was able to get out of a power chair that I had been in for over 5 years and now I am using a rolater and walking. The staff is really loving and supportive. The room...
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.
Magnificent Care in the Blue Ridge MountainsTucked into a quiet corner of the Blue Ridge Mountains is a community where you can trade the hassles and chores that come along with life at home for a resort-style life full of interesting things to do and interesting people to do them with. We are a...
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Staff - cannot offer valid comment today. I know of several changes which could be a sign of an issue, bit I couldn't comment and be accurate. Activities - for me in the independent area there wasn't much....
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, 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.
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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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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.
Yancey House is an assisted living and memory care community located in Burnsville, NC. Burnsville is nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina & rests in the shadow of Mount Mitchell which has the highest peak east of the Mississippi River. It is known as 'The Heart of the Blue...
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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: 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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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
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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: 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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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.
Where Main Street meets the mountains, the Lake James Lodge assisted living community in Marion, NC is not only beautiful, but offers residents a plethora of activities to keep busy with. Lake James Lodge is located in the heart of Marion with a breathtaking view of the nearby mountains. Marion...
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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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When our mother needed more care than was possible at home, we turned to Rose Hill. I'm not saying she was enthusiastic about the move at first. What I can say is that the care they gave our mother at Rose...
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 memory care in Backwoods, TN

The average cost of senior living in Backwoods is $4,619 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mosheim, TN with an average of $3,861 per month.

Memory care costs in Backwoods, TN, vs. nearby cities

Backwoods, TN
$4,619/mo
$4,907/mo

Memory care costs in Backwoods, TN, vs. state and national averages

Backwoods, TN
$4,619/mo
U.S. national average
$5,056/mo

Memory care costs in Backwoods, TN, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$4,619/mo

Memory care costs in Backwoods, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,070/mo
Studio
$6,714/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,762/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,985/mo

Senior living costs in Backwoods vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Backwoods, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBackwoods, TNTennesseeU.S.
Memory Care$4,619/mo$4,472/mo$5,056/mo
Assisted Living$4,593/mo$4,374/mo$4,784/mo
Independent Living$4,202/mo$3,840/mo$4,247/mo
Memory Care
Backwoods, TN:$4,619/mo
Tennessee:$4,472/mo
U.S.:$5,056/mo
Assisted Living
Backwoods, TN:$4,593/mo
Tennessee:$4,374/mo
U.S.:$4,784/mo
Independent Living
Backwoods, TN:$4,202/mo
Tennessee:$3,840/mo
U.S.:$4,247/mo
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Memory care costs in Backwoods, TN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Backwoods 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.

Backwoods, TNTN stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Backwoods, TN

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Backwoods 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
Backwoods, TN$5,299/mo$5,016/mo+5.6%
Tennessee$5,294/mo$5,194/mo+1.9%
National$6,492/mo$6,159/mo+5.4%
Backwoods, TN
2024 average cost:$5,299/mo
2023 average cost:$5,016/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$5,294/mo
2023 average cost:$5,194/mo
Percent change:+1.9%
National
2024 average cost:$6,492/mo
2023 average cost:$6,159/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
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What families are saying about memory care in Backwoods

Recent reviews for memory care in Backwoods

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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Brookdale Lenoir

4.5
From the moment my mother moved in, the staff has gone above and beyond to make her feel comfortable and ease her anxiety from moving from her home after my father died. I am so grateful. Thank you so much!

Commonwealth Senior Living at Abingdon

5.0
5 on everything. Facility was exceptional in every way. Our first impression of the community is that it was sparkling clean! I actually talked to the lady that did the cleaning. She took pride in her work. Also observed other staff interaction with patients and it was always pleasant and ...
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Backwoods review score based on 251 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 251 reviews of 77 Backwoods memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Backwoods review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Backwoods review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Backwoods, TN77 facilities
8.2
Unicoi, TN9 facilities
8.7
Elizabethton, TN10 facilities

Review subcategories for Backwoods memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 251 reviews of 77 Backwoods memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Backwoods resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
3.7
3.9
Friendliness
3.8
4.0
Care services
3.6
3.7
Staff
3.7
3.9
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Backwoods memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Backwoods memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Backwoods, 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 Backwoods memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Backwoods 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
48.1%
63.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40.3%
47%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.1%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50.6%
69.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20.8%
28.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.2%
59%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
48.1%
69.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Backwoods memory care

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 Backwoods Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Backwoods, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
46.8%
71.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29.9%
45.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40.3%
67.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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26%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Backwoods memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Backwoods partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Backwoods, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.7%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.4%
44.3%
No sugar
No sugar
33.8%
41.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
49.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.2%
21.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Backwoods memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Backwoods communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Backwoods, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13%
31.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.1%
39.7%
Room service
Room service
32.5%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.8%
22.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Backwoods memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Backwoods offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Backwoods, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
40.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.5%
32.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26%
28.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.4%
52.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.3%
50.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.6%
59.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.4%
39.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.3%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.1%
36.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.3%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
37.7%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
29.9%
31.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39%
45.8%
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State regulations for memory care in Backwoods

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Tennessee memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Backwoods protect seniors.
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StoryPoint Johnson City, Brookdale Rock Springs and Brookdale Bristol are the top-rated memory care facilities near Backwoods, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 92 memory care facilities near Backwoods, Tennessee. See the full list.
The 92 memory care facilities near you in Backwoods, Tennessee typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Backwoods, Tennessee, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
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The cost of memory care facilities in Backwoods, Tennessee ranges from $1650 to $10375. The average Memory Care cost in Backwoods, Tennessee is $4,619. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Backwoods, Tennessee typically starts at $1650. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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