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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Gum Spring, TN

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Memory care in Gum Spring 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 Gum Spring is about $5,668 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 79 communities, read 1517 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Morristown, Sevierville and Dandridge.

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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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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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Exceptional care. Staff go above and beyond, they are caring, hard working and compassionate.
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.
Silver Bluff Village is an assisted living community nestled in the mountains of North Carolina, on the bank of the Pigeon River in Canton. This is a place where southern climate mixes with high altitude to create pleasant weather throughout the year. Our residents take advantage of this weather...
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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.
Photo of The Courtyards at Knoxville - The Meadows
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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.
Photo of The Courtyards at Knoxville - The Gardens
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My aunt lives at The Courtyards in Knoxville. Every time I call and talk with her. She goes on about how amazing the food tastes. She says it's homecooked, always fresh and hot, and how amazing the staff is.
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.
We are a secured community that specializes in caring for those with dementia.  Our premises are safe and secure with keypads designed for safe entry and more importantly, safe exits.   We have private and semi-private rooms.  Our rooms are approximately 245 square feet...
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.
Hominy Valley Retirement Center is an assisted living community located in the beautiful and quiet community of Candler, North Carolina. Surrounded by breath taking views, this is the perfect place for you to call home. Candler is a peaceful mountain community that lies in between Canton and...
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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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Photo of MorningView Village
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Photo of Heritage Assisted Living Papermill Knoxville TN
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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.
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
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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.
Photo of Angel House Vi
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
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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 Gum Spring, TN

The average cost of senior living in Gum Spring is $5,668 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Baneberry, TN with an average of $5,405 per month.

Memory care costs in Gum Spring, TN, vs. state and national averages

Gum Spring, TN
$5,668/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

Memory care costs in Gum Spring, TN, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$5,668/mo

Memory care costs in Gum Spring, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,272/mo
Studio
$6,493/mo

Senior living costs in Gum Spring 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: Gum Spring, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGum Spring, TNTennesseeU.S.
Memory Care$5,668/mo$5,992/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$4,821/mo$5,215/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Livingunavailable$3,063/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Gum Spring, TN:$5,668/mo
Tennessee:$5,992/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Gum Spring, TN:$4,821/mo
Tennessee:$5,215/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Gum Spring, TN:unavailable
Tennessee:$3,063/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Gum Spring

Recent reviews for memory care in Gum Spring

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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Heritage Assisted Living Fountain City Knoxville TN

5.0
Overall it has been a very positive experience for my Mom at Heritage Assisted Living Fountain City. The facility is reasonably clean and the staff is very friendly. I believe the care has and continues to be as well as could be received in any assisted living facility. The meals are provided ...
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Heritage Assisted Living West Knoxville TN

4.7
Heritage Assisted Living feels more like a family environment. The lady [name removed] who initially took us on the tour did a really good job and was very informative. The staff members are very involved with the residents and the care services are excellent. When we do come to visit it seems ...
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Gum Spring review score based on 337 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 337 reviews of 79 Gum Spring memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Gum Spring 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

Gum Spring review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Gum Spring, TN79 facilities
9.1
Morristown, TN7 facilities
8.3
Jefferson City, TN66 facilities

Review subcategories for Gum Spring 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 337 reviews of 79 Gum Spring memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Gum Spring 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.
Gum Spring, TN averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.3
3.7
Friendliness
3.4
3.8
Care services
3.2
3.5
Staff
3.3
3.7
Meals & dining
3.0
3.4
Activities
3.0
3.3
Value for cost*
3.1
3.4
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Gum Spring memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gum Spring memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gum Spring, 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 Gum Spring 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 Gum Spring that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Gum Spring, TNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
58.2%
63.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
41.8%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.2%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62%
69.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
34.2%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.5%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
53.2%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.6%
69.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Gum Spring 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 Gum Spring Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gum Spring, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
32.9%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45.6%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gum Spring 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 Gum Spring partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gum Spring, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.7%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.3%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
43%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
24.1%
22.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Gum Spring 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 Gum Spring communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gum Spring, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31.6%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
38%
37.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.9%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gum Spring 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 Gum Spring offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gum Spring, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
49.4%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.2%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.2%
29%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.2%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.6%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.5%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
49.4%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38%
35.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.8%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
49.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
34.2%
32.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.8%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49.4%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Gum Spring

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Sevierville, StoryPoint Knoxville West and Knoxville Landing are the top-rated memory care facilities near Gum Spring, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 79 memory care facilities near Gum Spring, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Gum Spring, Tennessee are Brookdale Sevierville and StoryPoint Knoxville West. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 79 memory care facilities near you in Gum Spring, Tennessee typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Gum Spring, 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 Gum Spring, 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 Gum Spring, Tennessee ranges from $$2,800 to $$13,260. The average Memory Care cost in Gum Spring, Tennessee is $5,668. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Gum Spring, Tennessee typically starts at $$2,800. 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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