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The average monthly cost of Memory Care in Tennessee is $5,992, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Rhea County 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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While I was visiting a family member at this facility and the staff was very friendly and professional. They were very patient with my aunt that I was visiting was visiting. I was able to have lunch with her...
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.
McMinnville Boarding Home for the Elderly is an assisted living community offering modern, beautiful property with ample onsite amenities to our senior residents in McMinnville, Tennessee. We're also only a few minutes away from Dottie West Park, various restaurants, and numerous local 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.
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.
Cumberland Ridge Assisted Living has served the beautiful Cumberland Plateau since 1997. Located in Crossville, Tennessee – home of the Cumberland County Playhouse, numerous wineries, ten golf courses and outlet shopping; Cumberland Ridge is a quality facility for those who would like to enjoy...
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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
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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, 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.
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 Uplands 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.
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Photo of Elizabeth Fletcher House
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 Memory Assisted Living At Uplands Village
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.
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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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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.
The Health Center at Standifer Place is a unique, comprehensive facility. From Independent Living, to Assisted Living, to compassionate Hospice care, HCSP provides options for successive stages of life and changing levels of ability. Residents have convenient access to services on the journey...
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Overall it's very good. The cost is fine. I think the aides and the medical people could have a lot of improvement. I think they have some really good people, and then they have some who are not as good. ...
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.
Martin Boyd Christian Home was founded in 1984 by the local Churches of Christ. The original facility opened with 9 residents and 10 employees and has grown to house over 100 residents with a staff of over 50. The facility has grown to include 3 levels of care ranging from assisted care to...
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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.
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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.
At Standifer Place, the abilities and individual requirements of each resident are assessed prior to admission. The goal is to provide each resident with the assistance necessary to remain safe and healthy while encouraging independence and activity. Residents get personalized care at an...
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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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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.
Davis Retirement Home in Chattanooga, TN is the ideal place to rest and relax but also a great place to have some fun. Located right in the middle of Chattanooga, this assisted living community offers plenty of great experiences right within walking distance including a discotheque, park and zoo....
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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
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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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
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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.
Davis Retirement Homes is located in beautiful Chattanooga, Tennessee which the fourth-largest city in the United States. Offering a wide variety of attractions, parks, restaurants and riverboats with scenic beauty and gorgeous riverfront on a lovely river walk. Davis Retirement Home is an...
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.

Cost of memory care in Rhea County, TN

The average cost of senior living in Tennessee is $5,992 per month as compared to $6,999 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Tennessee vs. national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
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Community typeTennesseeU.S.Cost difference
Memory Care$5,992/mo$6,999/mo14.4% below national median
Assisted Living$5,215/mo$5,830/mo10.5% below national median
Independent Living$3,063/mo$3,520/mo13.0% below national median
Memory Care
Tennessee:$5,992/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:14.4% below national median
Assisted Living
Tennessee:$5,215/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:10.5% below national median
Independent Living
Tennessee:$3,063/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:13.0% below national median
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What families are saying about memory care in Rhea County

Recent reviews for memory care in Rhea County

River Oaks Place Loudon

5.0
I've enjoyed all the times I've been here.

Jamestowne Assisted Living in Kingston, TN

5.0
Absolutely wonderful! All staff is loving, caring and giving! Great place to work – visit – live! Great home for “community living” I love it here!!

Morning Pointe of Chattanooga at Shallowford

5.0
I absolutely love it and my Dad seems to like it. I love the staff and they have been great for my Dad. He has adjusted extremely well. He feels like this is his home. He is really happy with the food there.

Rhea County review score based on 262 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 262 reviews of 81 Rhea County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Rhea County 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

Rhea County review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Rhea County, TN81 facilities
8.0
8.5
Spring City, TN16 facilities

Review subcategories for Rhea County 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 262 reviews of 81 Rhea County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Rhea County 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.
Rhea County, TN averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.4
3.8
Friendliness
3.6
3.9
Care services
3.3
3.6
Staff
3.4
3.7
Meals & dining
3.2
3.5
Activities
3.2
3.4
Value for cost*
3.1
3.5
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Rhea County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rhea County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rhea County, 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 Rhea County 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 Rhea County 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
64.2%
63.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
53.1%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.5%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
65.4%
69.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
39.5%
28.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.8%
89.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
59.3%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69.1%
69.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Rhea County 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 Rhea County 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
60.5%
72.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
45.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40.7%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Rhea County 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 Rhea County 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
45.7%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.1%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
45.7%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42%
50.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.3%
22.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Rhea County 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 Rhea County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
32%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
49.4%
40%
Room service
Room service
37%
37.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rhea County 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 Rhea County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
53.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.1%
33.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37%
28.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58%
53.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.6%
51%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.4%
59.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.1%
39.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.3%
35.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.6%
47%
Live performances
Live performances
53.1%
47.1%
Dances
Dances
34.6%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
22.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Rhea County

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 Rhea County protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sycamore Trace, Brookdale Hixson and StoryPoint Chattanooga are the top-rated memory care facilities near Rhea County, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 88 memory care facilities near Rhea County, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Rhea County, Tennessee is Sycamore Trace. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 88 memory care facilities near you in Rhea County, Tennessee typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Rhea County, Tennessee, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
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