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Memory care in Highcliff 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 Highcliff is about $3,882 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 60 communities, read 1237 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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.
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My Dad was 87 years old when he moved into the Darby House after my Mom passed away. He loved living there. He found the staff very friendly and helpful and enjoyed having some independence, although he...
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.
Darby House is located in Jefferson City, Tennessee - a lovely community centered around the scenic campus of Carson-Newman College. Situated near the center of town with its shopping malls, supermarkets, churches and its access to Carson-Newman Campus; Darby House is especially convenient for...
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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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We chose Signature Lifestyles because of the location as well as the value for the money. The room sizes here are really good, she just moved up a size from the studio. They have been good with communication...
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.
Photo of Dishman Personal Care Home
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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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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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 Highcliff, TN

The average cost of senior living in Highcliff is $3,882 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rutledge, TN with an average of $3,056 per month.

Memory care costs in Highcliff, TN, vs. nearby cities

Highcliff, TN
$3,882/mo
$3,815/mo

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

Highcliff, TN
$3,882/mo
U.S. national average
$4,955/mo

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

Memory Care
$3,882/mo

Memory care costs in Highcliff, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,865/mo
Studio
$4,384/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,959/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,743/mo

Senior living costs in Highcliff 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: Highcliff, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHighcliff, TNTennesseeU.S.
Memory Care$3,882/mo$4,365/mo$4,955/mo
Assisted Living$3,849/mo$4,273/mo$4,705/mo
Independent Living$3,234/mo$3,789/mo$4,161/mo
Memory Care
Highcliff, TN:$3,882/mo
Tennessee:$4,365/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
Assisted Living
Highcliff, TN:$3,849/mo
Tennessee:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Independent Living
Highcliff, TN:$3,234/mo
Tennessee:$3,789/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
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Memory care costs in Highcliff, TN, over time

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

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Memory care cost trends in Highcliff, TN

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Highcliff 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
Highcliff, TN$5,230/mo$4,792/mo+9.1%
Tennessee$5,314/mo$5,174/mo+2.7%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Highcliff, TN
2024 average cost:$5,230/mo
2023 average cost:$4,792/mo
Percent change:+9.1%
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 Highcliff

Recent reviews for memory care in Highcliff

The Pointe at Lifespring Senior Living in Knoxville, TN

5.0
My mother in law (90) spent the last 2 1/2 years of her life in care at The Pointe at Lifespring. She received the kindest, most loving and thoughtful care we could have ever asked for or imagined right up until her passing on [date removed]. She was treated with dignity and respect, and cared ...
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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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Autumn Care in Knoxville, TN

4.5
They are doing a great job. The only thing is the scheduled cleaning is once a week and I think they may need it a little more often. I have been overall very pleased with Autumn care and with Brenda the administrator, they helped make this as painless as possible. They eat well and enjoy the ...
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Highcliff review score based on 301 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 301 reviews of 57 Highcliff memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Highcliff 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

Highcliff review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Highcliff, TN57 facilities
8.0
Jellico, TN60 facilities
8.3
La Follette, TN75 facilities

Review subcategories for Highcliff 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 301 reviews of 57 Highcliff memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Highcliff 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.
Highcliff, TN averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.9
Staff
3.8
4.1
Meals & dining
3.6
3.8
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
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Highcliff memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Highcliff memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Highcliff, 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 Highcliff 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 Highcliff 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
61.4%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
49.1%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.1%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
64.9%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Highcliff 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 Highcliff Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Highcliff, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64.9%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.8%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
49.1%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.8%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Highcliff 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 Highcliff partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Highcliff, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40.4%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.6%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
43.9%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.6%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.3%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Highcliff 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 Highcliff communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Highcliff, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.6%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.6%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
40.4%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.1%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Highcliff 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 Highcliff offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Highcliff, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
56.1%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.9%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.1%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.4%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.1%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.6%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.9%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.4%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.1%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
56.1%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
43.9%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.5%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.9%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Highcliff

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Knoxville Landing, Highlands Square and StoryPoint Knoxville West are the top-rated memory care facilities near Highcliff, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 60 memory care facilities near Highcliff, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Highcliff, Tennessee is StoryPoint Knoxville West. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 60 memory care facilities near you in Highcliff, Tennessee typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Highcliff, 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 Highcliff, 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 Highcliff, Tennessee ranges from $1133 to $9690. The average Memory Care cost in Highcliff, Tennessee is $3,882. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Highcliff, Tennessee typically starts at $1133. 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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