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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Farmer Mill, TN

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The average monthly cost of Memory Care in Tennessee is $6,016, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Farmer Mill area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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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...
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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I like knowing that my mom is happy at this caring community. We like that she is living. in a clean community. The meals are amazing and a great variety for her to choose from. The suite she has and she...
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.
Oakmont at Gordon Park is a dream of three local life long friends, J.J. Gillenwater, Blair Jones and Jeff Tickle who were each born and raised in Bristol. While searching for options for their own families these three gentleman saw the need for a new community with a new vision of enriched...
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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...
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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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.
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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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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
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.
Brockford Inn has been providing elder care to our local community for over 40 years. Our staff has an equal amount of experience working with the geriatric population suffering from dementia, mental challenges, and being homeless. We are a family owned company, located in Granite Falls, NC. Our...
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.
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.
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.
Cambridge House is a senior living community located in Hildebran, NC that combines the comforts of home with a safe, supportive environment. At Cambridge House we offer you more than assisted living services. The special difference is our dedication to improving each resident's quality of life...
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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
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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.
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.
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.
Walden House is a senior living community located in Hickory, NC that combines the comforts of home with a safe, supportive environment. At Walden House we offer you more than assisted living services. The special difference is our dedication to improving each resident's quality of life and...

Cost of memory care in Farmer Mill, TN

The average cost of senior living in Tennessee is $6,016 per month as compared to $7,121 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Tennessee vs. 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 state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeTennesseeU.S.Cost difference
Memory Care$6,016/mo$7,121/mo15.5% below national median
Assisted Living$5,333/mo$5,909/mo9.7% below national median
Independent Living$3,088/mo$3,532/mo12.6% below national median
Memory Care
Tennessee:$6,016/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Cost difference:15.5% below national median
Assisted Living
Tennessee:$5,333/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Cost difference:9.7% below national median
Independent Living
Tennessee:$3,088/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Cost difference:12.6% below national median
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What families are saying about memory care in Farmer Mill

Recent reviews for memory care in Farmer Mill

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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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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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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Farmer Mill review score based on 238 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 238 reviews of 73 Farmer Mill memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Farmer Mill 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

Farmer Mill review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Farmer Mill, TN73 facilities
8.9
Elizabethton, TN28 facilities
8.4
Kingsport, TN29 facilities

Review subcategories for Farmer Mill 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 238 reviews of 73 Farmer Mill memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Farmer Mill 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.
Farmer Mill, TN averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.4
3.7
Friendliness
3.5
3.8
Care services
3.3
3.4
Staff
3.4
3.6
Meals & dining
3.1
3.3
Activities
3.0
3.3
Value for cost*
3.1
3.4
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Farmer Mill memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Farmer Mill memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Farmer Mill, 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 Farmer Mill 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 Farmer Mill that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Farmer Mill, TNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
52.7%
63.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
45.9%
47.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.9%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.6%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.4%
70%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24.3%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.6%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51.4%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
52.7%
69.6%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Farmer Mill 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 Farmer Mill Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Farmer Mill, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
51.4%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
32.4%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.6%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.5%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Farmer Mill 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 Farmer Mill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Farmer Mill, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.9%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
37.8%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.8%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23%
22.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Farmer Mill 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 Farmer Mill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Farmer Mill, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.2%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.8%
40.2%
Room service
Room service
36.5%
37.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.1%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Farmer Mill 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 Farmer Mill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Farmer Mill, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
47.3%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.1%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.1%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.4%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.6%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.1%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.5%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.7%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.2%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.6%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
43.2%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
32.4%
32.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.9%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.2%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Farmer Mill

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