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Memory care in De Rusk 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 Rusk is about $4,460 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 91 communities, read 933 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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 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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Freedom Senior Living is 5 stars all the way around, the staff members treat the residents like family, they genuinely care about each and everyone of them. They go above and beyond to make them feel...
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.
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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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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Cost of memory care in De Rusk, TN

The average cost of senior living in De Rusk is $4,460 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bean Station, TN with an average of $3,005 per month.

Memory care costs in De Rusk, TN, vs. nearby cities

De Rusk, TN
$4,460/mo
$3,812/mo

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

De Rusk, TN
$4,460/mo
U.S. national average
$4,955/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,460/mo

Memory care costs in De Rusk, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,705/mo
Studio
$5,213/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,331/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,997/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,478/mo

Senior living costs in De Rusk 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: De Rusk, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDe Rusk, TNTennesseeU.S.
Memory Care$4,460/mo$4,365/mo$4,955/mo
Assisted Living$4,439/mo$4,273/mo$4,705/mo
Independent Living$3,919/mo$3,789/mo$4,161/mo
Memory Care
De Rusk, TN:$4,460/mo
Tennessee:$4,365/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
Assisted Living
De Rusk, TN:$4,439/mo
Tennessee:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Independent Living
De Rusk, TN:$3,919/mo
Tennessee:$3,789/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
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Memory care costs in De Rusk, TN, over time

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

De Rusk, TNTN stateNational

Memory care cost trends in De Rusk, TN

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in De Rusk 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
De Rusk, TN$5,299/mo$4,951/mo+7.0%
Tennessee$5,314/mo$5,174/mo+2.7%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
De Rusk, TN
2024 average cost:$5,299/mo
2023 average cost:$4,951/mo
Percent change:+7.0%
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 De Rusk

Recent reviews for memory care in De Rusk

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 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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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Thoughtfully curated menu for individual dietary needs. Residents and their families appreciate the attention given to dietary needs and restrictions at various communities like American House Kingsport and Preston Place 2. Freshly made meals catered to individual preferences contribute to overall satisfaction and well-being.
Genuinely compassionate and caring staff. Reviews consistently praise the kind-hearted nature of staff members at different communities, such as Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City and Dominion Senior Living of Sevierville, who go above and beyond to create a warm and supportive environment for their loved ones.
Personalized care plans for memory care residents. Memory care residents at communities like Brookdale Johnson City, Dominion Senior Living Bristol, and The Village At Allandale receive specialized care plans tailored to their unique needs, ensuring a safe and engaging living experience.
Frequent communication between families and staff. Transparent communication is a key feature at several communities, including Brookdale Colonial Heights, Dominion Senior Living of Johnson City, and American House Bristol, where staff members regularly update families and respond promptly to their concerns.
Variety of engaging activities for socialization. Communities such as Dominion Senior Living Bristol, Dominion Senior Living of Sevierville, and Charter Senior Living of Jefferson City offer a range of interactive activities to help residents stay socially engaged, promoting a sense of community and companionship.
Impeccably clean and well-maintained facilities. Residents and their families often commend the cleanliness and upkeep of various communities, including American House Johnson City, Brookdale Johnson City, and Brookdale Asheville Walden Ridge, which help create a comfortable and inviting living environment.
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De Rusk review score based on 282 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 282 reviews of 80 De Rusk memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The De Rusk 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

De Rusk review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
De Rusk, TN80 facilities
8.7
Greeneville, TN91 facilities
8.5
Mosheim, TN7 facilities

Review subcategories for De Rusk 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 282 reviews of 80 De Rusk memory care communities. This chart helps you compare De Rusk 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.
De Rusk, TN averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.5
3.8
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.8
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De Rusk memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in De Rusk memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in De Rusk, 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 Rusk 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 Rusk that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
De Rusk, TNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
52.5%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
36.3%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.3%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
56.3%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.5%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.8%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.3%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53.8%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in De Rusk 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 Rusk Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
De Rusk, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27.5%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.3%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in De Rusk 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 Rusk partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
De Rusk, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.5%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
36.3%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.3%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in De Rusk 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 Rusk communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
De Rusk, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
32.5%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.8%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in De Rusk 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 Rusk offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
De Rusk, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
42.5%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.3%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.3%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.5%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.5%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.3%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.3%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
41.3%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
27.5%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.3%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in De Rusk

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