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Memory care in Cherokee Ridge 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 Cherokee Ridge is about $3,983 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 31 communities, read 906 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Heritage Assisted Living Papermill Knoxville 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.
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,...
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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.
Photo of Shannondale 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.
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3.0
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6 reviews
3.0
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6 reviews
5 star
66%
4 star
17%
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17%
2 star
0%
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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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What I like about Renaissance Terrace is it's relatively small, so the residents get a lot of individualized attention. It's also a non-profit, so they're driven by their mission statement as opposed to a...
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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Beautiful facility with a band new exquisite wing adding 20 suites. Staff is wonderful, caring & attentive. I’ve had experience with other properties who look great in appearance and talk it up in the tour,...
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.
Autumn Care Assisted Living Autumn Care Assisted Living is an assisted living community taking care of seniors and is nestled among the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains in Knoxville, Tennessee. Our assisted living community has beautiful outdoor patio and garden areas that give our...
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Cost of memory care in Cherokee Ridge, TN

The average cost of senior living in Cherokee Ridge is $3,983 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Luttrell, TN with an average of $3,598 per month.

Memory care costs in Cherokee Ridge, TN, vs. nearby cities

Cherokee Ridge, TN
$3,983/mo
$4,062/mo
$3,849/mo

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

Cherokee Ridge, TN
$3,983/mo
U.S. national average
$4,954/mo

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

Memory Care
$3,983/mo

Memory care costs in Cherokee Ridge, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,882/mo
Studio
$4,481/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,929/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,158/mo

Senior living costs in Cherokee Ridge 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: Cherokee Ridge, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCherokee Ridge, TNTennesseeU.S.
Memory Care$3,983/mo$4,363/mo$4,954/mo
Assisted Living$3,951/mo$4,271/mo$4,703/mo
Independent Living$3,528/mo$3,785/mo$4,160/mo
Memory Care
Cherokee Ridge, TN:$3,983/mo
Tennessee:$4,363/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Assisted Living
Cherokee Ridge, TN:$3,951/mo
Tennessee:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Independent Living
Cherokee Ridge, TN:$3,528/mo
Tennessee:$3,785/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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Memory care costs in Cherokee Ridge, TN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Cherokee Ridge 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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Memory care cost trends in Cherokee Ridge, TN

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Cherokee Ridge 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
Cherokee Ridge, TN$5,229/mo$4,750/mo+10.1%
Tennessee$5,314/mo$5,174/mo+2.7%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Cherokee Ridge, TN
2024 average cost:$5,229/mo
2023 average cost:$4,750/mo
Percent change:+10.1%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$5,314/mo
2023 average cost:$5,174/mo
Percent change:+2.7%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Cherokee Ridge

Recent reviews for memory care in Cherokee Ridge

The Pointe at Lifespring Senior Living in Knoxville, TN

5.0
My mother in law (90) spent the last 2 1/2 years of her life in care at The Pointe at Lifespring. She received the kindest, most loving and thoughtful care we could have ever asked for or imagined right up until her passing on [date removed]. She was treated with dignity and respect, and cared ...
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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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Autumn Care in Knoxville, TN

4.5
They are doing a great job. The only thing is the scheduled cleaning is once a week and I think they may need it a little more often. I have been overall very pleased with Autumn care and with Brenda the administrator, they helped make this as painless as possible. They eat well and enjoy the ...
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Cherokee Ridge review score based on 227 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 227 reviews of 31 Cherokee Ridge memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Cherokee Ridge 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

Cherokee Ridge review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Cherokee Ridge, TN31 facilities
8.3
Knoxville, TN34 facilities
8.5
Clinton, TN13 facilities

Review subcategories for Cherokee Ridge 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 227 reviews of 31 Cherokee Ridge memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Cherokee Ridge 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.
Cherokee Ridge, TN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.6
3.8
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Cherokee Ridge memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cherokee Ridge memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cherokee Ridge, 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 Cherokee Ridge 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 Cherokee Ridge that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Cherokee Ridge, TNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
71%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
58.1%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
74.2%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
54.8%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
74.2%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
80.6%
69.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Cherokee Ridge 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 Cherokee Ridge Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cherokee Ridge, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
77.4%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
45.2%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
61.3%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
32.3%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cherokee Ridge 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 Cherokee Ridge partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cherokee Ridge, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
48.4%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.6%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
51.6%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.6%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25.8%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Cherokee Ridge 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 Cherokee Ridge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cherokee Ridge, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
54.8%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.6%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
48.4%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.8%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cherokee Ridge 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 Cherokee Ridge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cherokee Ridge, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
64.5%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
51.6%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
51.6%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.5%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
74.2%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
64.5%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
58.1%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
61.3%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
67.7%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
64.5%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
51.6%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.4%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
71%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Cherokee Ridge

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Windsor Ridge, The Courtyards Senior Living at Knoxville and Knoxville Landing are the top-rated memory care facilities near Cherokee Ridge, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 31 memory care facilities near Cherokee Ridge, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Cherokee Ridge, Tennessee is StoryPoint Knoxville West. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 31 memory care facilities near you in Cherokee Ridge, Tennessee typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Cherokee Ridge, Tennessee, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Cherokee Ridge, Tennessee, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Cherokee Ridge, Tennessee ranges from $145 to $9690. The average Memory Care cost in Cherokee Ridge, Tennessee is $3,983. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Cherokee Ridge, Tennessee typically starts at $145. 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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