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Memory care in Saint James 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 Saint James is about $4,437 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 91 communities, read 845 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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.
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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.
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.
River Bend Assisted Living focuses on compassion, community, and tailored care. We are here to give families peace of mind and help seniors feel their best.
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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, 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...
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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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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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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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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.
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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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Freedom Senior Living is 5 stars all the way around, the staff members treat the residents like family, they genuinely care about each and everyone of them. They go above and beyond to make them feel...
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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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.
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Tennessee, The Courtyards at Johnson City Lakeside 2 is that retirement home in the mountains that lots of people have waited for their whole life. This assisted living community offers safety and security in a mountain setting. A place where peace 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.
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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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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, 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.
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.

Cost of memory care in Saint James, TN

The average cost of senior living in Saint James is $4,437 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bean Station, TN with an average of $3,005 per month.

Memory care costs in Saint James, TN, vs. nearby cities

Saint James, TN
$4,437/mo
$3,812/mo

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

Saint James, TN
$4,437/mo
U.S. national average
$4,956/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,437/mo

Memory care costs in Saint James, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,783/mo
Studio
$5,229/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,402/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,076/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,478/mo

Senior living costs in Saint James 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: Saint James, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSaint James, TNTennesseeU.S.
Memory Care$4,437/mo$4,365/mo$4,956/mo
Assisted Living$4,416/mo$4,273/mo$4,705/mo
Independent Living$3,883/mo$3,789/mo$4,162/mo
Memory Care
Saint James, TN:$4,437/mo
Tennessee:$4,365/mo
U.S.:$4,956/mo
Assisted Living
Saint James, TN:$4,416/mo
Tennessee:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Independent Living
Saint James, TN:$3,883/mo
Tennessee:$3,789/mo
U.S.:$4,162/mo
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Memory care costs in Saint James, TN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Saint James 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 Saint James, TN

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Saint James 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.

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Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Saint James, TN$4,804/mo$4,308/mo+11.5%
Tennessee$5,314/mo$5,174/mo+2.7%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Saint James, TN
2024 average cost:$4,804/mo
2023 average cost:$4,308/mo
Percent change:+11.5%
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 Saint James

Recent reviews for memory care in Saint James

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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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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Marjorie McCune Memorial Center in Black Mountain, NC

4.0
My brother did not have a good experience in his stay at this community. They had him in one room when he moved in and then they changed his room the next day. When I inquired as to why they said they try to have them with a roommate they are compatible with. When they moved him into the new ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Compassionate and caring staff. Several reviews highlight the kindness and attentiveness of staff members at various communities, like American House Kingsport, Preston Place 2, and Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City, who treat residents with love and respect, fostering a warm and supportive environment.
Individualized care and attention. Reviews for Dominion Senior Living of Sevierville, The Village At Allandale, and Brookdale Colonial Heights mention that staff members tailor care plans to residents' unique needs, ensuring that each person receives the appropriate level of assistance and support to thrive in their new liv ...
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Engaging activities and social events. Communities such as Brookdale Johnson City, The Courtyards Senior Living at Johnson City, and Dominion Senior Living of Johnson City offer a range of activities catering to various interests and abilities, helping residents stay active, engaged, and connected with their peers.
Consistent communication with families. Families appreciate the open lines of communication between staff and loved ones at communities like Brookdale Johnson City, Harmony at Reynolds Mountain, and The Blake at Kingsport, ensuring that everyone is informed and involved in the care process.
High-quality and nutritious meals. Residents at American House Kingsport, Dominion Senior Living of Johnson City, and The Village At Allandale express their satisfaction with the delicious and well-prepared meals, knowing that their dietary needs are being met with care and consideration.
Thoughtful and accommodating living spaces. Communities such as American House Johnson City, Dominion Senior Living of Sevierville, and Charter Senior Living of Jefferson City prioritize cleanliness and comfort in their living spaces, creating a welcoming and homelike atmosphere for residents to relax and enjoy their retirement year ...
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Saint James review score based on 244 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 244 reviews of 76 Saint James memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Saint James 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

Saint James review score compared against nearby cities

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Review subcategories for Saint James 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 244 reviews of 76 Saint James memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Saint James 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.
Saint James, TN averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.5
3.8
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.8
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Saint James memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Saint James memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Saint James, 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 Saint James 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 Saint James 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
50%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
34.2%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.1%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
53.9%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.4%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.7%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
43.4%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
51.3%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Saint James 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 Saint James Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Saint James, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
48.7%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
38.2%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.5%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Saint James 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 Saint James partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Saint James, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.7%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.5%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
34.2%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.2%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.8%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Saint James 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 Saint James communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Saint James, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.2%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.9%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
30.3%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.9%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Saint James 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 Saint James offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Saint James, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
39.5%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.9%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.9%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.8%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.3%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.2%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.2%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.5%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
39.5%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
25%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.4%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.5%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Saint James

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Rock Springs, Brookdale Sevierville and Dominion Senior Living of Johnson City are the top-rated memory care facilities near Saint James, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 91 memory care facilities near Saint James, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Saint James, Tennessee is American House Johnson City. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 91 memory care facilities near you in Saint James, Tennessee typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Saint James, 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 Saint James, 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 Saint James, Tennessee ranges from $1500 to $12890. The average Memory Care cost in Saint James, Tennessee is $4,437. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Saint James, Tennessee typically starts at $1500. 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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