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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Ford, TN
Memory care in Ford 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 Ford is about $3,811 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 36 communities, read 743 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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We've had a very good experience with Autumn Care, overall! The facility itself looks very nice, they do a great job of keeping it clean, and there's usually some sort of activity going on for the residents....
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.
Autumn Care Autumn Care is a family-owned assisted living community in scenic Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee. Our cozy, welcoming community is located in a quiet residential neighborhood surrounded by mature trees and lush green lawns. Knoxville offers the perfect mix of Southern hospitality,...
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This was a wonderful place for my dad. He loved it. I a. So grateful to the people there. They took very good care of him. This place was a blessing to us. So sad it is not available to others.
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.
Prestige Assisted Living has 72 facilities located in the states of Alaska, Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Nevada and Washington. We are highly known for our high values of respect, integrity, commitment, and trust. We offers services for independent care, assistant living,...
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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...
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
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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Absolutely wonderful! All staff is loving, caring and giving! Great place to work – visit – live! Great home for “community living” I love it here!!
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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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.
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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Cost of memory care in Ford, TN
The average cost of senior living in Ford is $3,811 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sweetwater, TN with an average of $3,514 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Ford, TN vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Ford, TN vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Ford vs. other types of senior living
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What families are saying about memory care in Ford
Recent reviews for memory care in Ford
South High Senior Living in Knoxville, TN
5.0
My friend has been there for 3 years and is being treated very well. She is in the Memory Care unit and the staff there treats her like a friend.
The Pinnacle On Schaeffer in Knoxville, TN
5.0
This was an excellent place for my loved one. My loved one was not able to stay long due to having to go to back to the hospital. We had a limited experience but why he was there he liked the community. The staff were very caring and took care of all needs.
Ford review score based on 139 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 139 reviews of 33 Ford memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Ford 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
Ford review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Ford 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 139 reviews of 33 Ford memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Ford 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.Ford, TN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.0
Activities
4.0
4.0
Value for cost*
4.2
4.0
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Ford memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ford memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ford, 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 Ford 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 Ford 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
66.7%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
63.6%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69.7%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
45.5%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
69.7%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69.7%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Ford 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 Ford 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
69.7%
74.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.4%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54.5%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.2%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ford 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 Ford 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
45.5%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.5%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
45.5%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.5%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
17.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Ford 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 Ford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ford, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.4%
31.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.5%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
36.4%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.3%
22.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ford 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 Ford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
57.6%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.5%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
51.5%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.6%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.5%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.7%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.5%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51.5%
36.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.6%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
54.5%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
51.5%
31.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.3%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.6%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sycamore Trace, StoryPoint Knoxville West and Trinity Hills of Knoxville are the top-rated memory care facilities near Ford, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 36 memory care facilities near Ford, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Ford, Tennessee are Sycamore Trace and StoryPoint Knoxville West. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 36 memory care facilities near you in Ford, Tennessee typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Ford, 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 Ford, 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 Ford, Tennessee ranges from $145 to $7775. The average Memory Care cost in Ford, Tennessee is $3,811. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Ford, 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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