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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in De Kalb County, TN

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Memory care in De Kalb County 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 De Kalb County is about $3,674 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 10 communities, read 27 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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The Pavilion is a nice and clean facility with friendly personnel. They took real good care of my loved one and were friendly to her. They were always checking on her to make sure she was okay.
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.
The Carthage Pavilion Assisted Living opened our community in September of 2015. Our staff have a combined of 25 plus years in senior living experience. We are locally owned and operated. We are conveniently located only 6 miles from I-40 East in-between Lebanon and Cookeville, TN. Our property...
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I would recommend you go visit and it's a good place for your loved one. The community and staff are inviting. They keep the residents busy, and sometimes my loved one leaves me to go do activities during...
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.
When you visit Riverview Terrace, you'll find a warm, friendly community where folks can thrive and connect. It's a place full of friendly local faces where you and your loved one will feel right at home, whether that's in our inviting community spaces or homey studio apartments and 1-bedroom...
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They were excellent. We couldn't get over how friendly they were. Each of the staff actually came in to introduce themselves to us. From the nurses, to the food service people, to housekeeping, everybody...
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.
Located in the heart of Putnam County, Morningside of Cookeville has provided assisted living since 1998. We recognize that a person's optimum health and well being are the result of caring for the whole person - physically, emotionally, spiritually, intellectually and socially.  Morningside...
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This is a small close knit community. Everyone here is just so nice and they treat you like family. It is warm and inviting when you walk in and it feels like home. They genuinely care about the residents at...
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.
If you agree that being active and independent are vital to a healthy and productive life, then we invite you to join our family at Cedar Hills. Located in the rolling hills of Cookeville, TN, Cedar Hills is a place where residents enjoy all the amenities of home — comfort, companionship,...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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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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.
McMinnville Boarding Home for the Elderly is an assisted living community offering modern, beautiful property with ample onsite amenities to our senior residents in McMinnville, Tennessee. We're also only a few minutes away from Dottie West Park, various restaurants, and numerous local amenities,...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
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.
Photo of The Webb House Retirement Center
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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Cost of memory care in De Kalb County, TN

The average cost of senior living in De Kalb County is $3,674 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gainesboro, TN with an average of $3,426 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in De Kalb County, TN vs. nearby counties

De Kalb County, TN
$3,674/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in De Kalb County, TN vs. the state and national average

De Kalb County, TN
$3,674/mo
U.S. national average
$4,987/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in De Kalb County vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$3,674/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in De Kalb County, TN by room type

Semi-Private
$4,100/mo
Studio
$3,850/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,250/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,400/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in De Kalb County

Recent reviews for memory care in De Kalb County

The Pavilion Senior Living at Carthage

4.9
The staff members here get 10 stars, they are all incredible. The nurses and nurses assistants go way above and beyond their normal duties, we are so appreciative. When our loved one goes to activities we always get pictures so we can see what she has been doing.

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.

De Kalb County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in De Kalb County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in De Kalb County, 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 De Kalb County 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 De Kalb County 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
33.3%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.9%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.6%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.2%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.9%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.6%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in De Kalb County 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 De Kalb County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.4%
74.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.2%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
22.2%
70.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in De Kalb County 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 De Kalb County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.1%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
11.1%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.1%
50.1%
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Availability of select dining options in De Kalb County 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 De Kalb County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
31.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
11.1%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
22.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in De Kalb County 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 De Kalb County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
22.2%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.1%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.4%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
39.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.1%
36.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
22.2%
47.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Pavilion Senior Living at Carthage, Riverview Terrace and Morningside of Cookeville are the top-rated memory care facilities near De Kalb County, Tennessee. See full list of communities.

There are 10 memory care facilities near De Kalb County, Tennessee. See the full list.

The 10 memory care facilities near you in De Kalb County, Tennessee typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in De Kalb County, 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 De Kalb County, 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 De Kalb County, Tennessee ranges from $789 to $7760. The average Memory Care cost in De Kalb County, Tennessee is $3,674. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in De Kalb County, Tennessee typically starts at $789. 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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