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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Bluffton, TN

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Memory care in Bluffton 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 Bluffton is about $5,668 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 89 communities, read 1608 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Waynesville, Sevierville and Dandridge.

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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: 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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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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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My aunt lives at The Courtyards in Knoxville. Every time I call and talk with her. She goes on about how amazing the food tastes. She says it's homecooked, always fresh and hot, and how amazing the staff is.
Provides: Memory Care
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.
We are a secured community that specializes in caring for those with dementia.  Our premises are safe and secure with keypads designed for safe entry and more importantly, safe exits.   We have private and semi-private rooms.  Our rooms are approximately 245 square feet...
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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
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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.
Heritage Assisted Living is an assisted living community that provides care for seniors who are looking to live in Knoxville, TN. This community is located in a great city that provides residents and visitors with great views of natural beauty. This city offers many entertainment options,...
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.
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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My mother is loving her stay at the McCune Center! The staff is doing a great job at catering to my mother's needs. The facility is well maintained. There are many opportunities for my mother to participate...
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
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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, 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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Our mom has lived at Shannondale Assisted Living for about 4 years. While her mind and body have declined during her 90 years, we find peace in the fact that she is so happy everyday. The staff at...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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After being very unhappy and even concerned about the care of my loved one at some fancy facility, I started a search for a safer home. One that cared for the residents more than their profit line. My...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Mountain View Assisted Living is located in the beautiful city of Hendersonville, Henderson County, North Carolina. Our scenic community is located on top of a hilltop, surrounded by beautiful mountains, overlooking a large, green horse pasture. The lovely scenery makes it the perfect place to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located on twenty three acres of natural beauty, Chestnut Hill of Highlands offers a truly unique retirement community.  Surrounded by beautiful mountain vistas, Chestnut Hill offers independent cottage living, independent lodge apartments, and beautiful assisted living suites expressly...

Cost of memory care in Bluffton, TN

The average cost of senior living in Bluffton is $5,668 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Baneberry, TN with an average of $5,405 per month.

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

Bluffton, TN
$5,668/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,668/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,272/mo
Studio
$6,493/mo

Senior living costs in Bluffton 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: Bluffton, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBluffton, TNTennesseeU.S.
Memory Care$5,668/mo$5,992/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$4,821/mo$5,215/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Livingunavailable$3,063/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Bluffton, TN:$5,668/mo
Tennessee:$5,992/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Bluffton, TN:$4,821/mo
Tennessee:$5,215/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Bluffton, TN:unavailable
Tennessee:$3,063/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Bluffton

Recent reviews for memory care in Bluffton

Northshore Heights - Knoxville

5.0
The Northshore Heights community is a top notch facility, the staff are absolutely wonderful to work with. They give 5 stars across the board, they are always on top of it. We have been there while our loved one is eating and she never has any complaints to say. Based on our overall experience ...
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Marjorie McCune Memorial Center in Black Mountain, NC

4.0
My brother did not have a good experience in his stay at this community. They had him in one room when he moved in and then they changed his room the next day. When I inquired as to why they said they try to have them with a roommate they are compatible with. When they moved him into the new ...
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Heritage Assisted Living Fountain City Knoxville TN

5.0
Overall it has been a very positive experience for my Mom at Heritage Assisted Living Fountain City. The facility is reasonably clean and the staff is very friendly. I believe the care has and continues to be as well as could be received in any assisted living facility. The meals are provided ...
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Bluffton review score based on 331 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 331 reviews of 89 Bluffton memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Bluffton 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

Bluffton review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Bluffton, TN89 facilities
9.1
Morristown, TN7 facilities
8.3
Jefferson City, TN66 facilities

Review subcategories for Bluffton 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 331 reviews of 89 Bluffton memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Bluffton 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.
Bluffton, TN averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.3
3.7
Friendliness
3.4
3.8
Care services
3.2
3.5
Staff
3.3
3.7
Meals & dining
3.0
3.4
Activities
3.0
3.3
Value for cost*
3.1
3.4
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Bluffton memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bluffton memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bluffton, 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 Bluffton 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 Bluffton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Bluffton, TNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.6%
63.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.7%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.8%
69.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.8%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
48.9%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.8%
69.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Bluffton 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 Bluffton Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bluffton, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.3%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.4%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.9%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bluffton 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 Bluffton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bluffton, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.9%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.7%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
36.7%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.9%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
22.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Bluffton 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 Bluffton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bluffton, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.4%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.6%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
32.2%
37.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.8%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bluffton 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 Bluffton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bluffton, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
45.6%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.2%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.9%
29%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.6%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.6%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.4%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.3%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.4%
35.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.8%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
27.8%
32.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.1%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Bluffton

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 Bluffton protect seniors.
Learn about Tennessee memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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