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Memory care in Slick Rock 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 Slick Rock is about $4,004 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 7 communities, read 182 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of The Groves at Oak Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care
99 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.2
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9.2
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79 reviews
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My loved one made steady improvement during a stay at The Grove of Oak Ridge. With the help of physical therapy, he was able to return home after a short stay.
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.
Welcome to The Groves at Oak RidgeIf you’re ready to spend each day doing what you want and leave housekeeping, laundry and daily chores to someone else, then you’ve come to the right place. At The Groves at Oak Ridge, we offer assisted living and memory care. You can live a life of leisure and...
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Photo of Viva Senior Living at Oak Ridge
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66 Floor plans available
8.9
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39 reviews
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Considering NUMEROUS factors & ratings / personally talking with staff members ( very pleasant staff ) / admin organization / and privately talking with individuals that are residents--- / cleanliness/...
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.
Viva Senior Living at Oak Ridge is located in Oak Ridge, TN, just a short drive from Knoxville, acity known for its large arts community, dozens of festivals, and rich historical sites. We’re also 65 milesfrom Gatlinburg, the gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains. We’ll take care of the...
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33 Floor plans available
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Yes I would recommend. They need more outdoor time just strong outside world be so beneficial. This place along with most right now is very short staffed and work their employees to much with had resulted...
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.
Alexander Guest House is an assisted living community in Oak Ridge, Anderson County, Tennessee that's specifically designed for senior adults. It's located a few minutes away from Knoxville, a town that exhibits calmness with many retired persons being attracted to the affordable and active...
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Overall the caregivers are kind and compassionate. Evening/night shifts are often more rushed - caregivers having many patients to shower for example. Nurses are excellent and have responded to [name...
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.
The Glen at Oak Ridge offers assisted living, and memory care in a country club setting. The Glen at Oak Ridge is just outside of Knoxville, making it an ideal place to enjoy the peaceful suburbs while having access to the outdoor activities and cultural attractions of the city. With stately...
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My uncle was a resident for three months. The care provided was top notch and the management always communicated his needs with me. I am thankful for everything and will recommend them to anyone looking for...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Conveniently located off Charles Seivers Blvd, the main highway through Clinton, not far from Oak Ridge and the Methodist Medical Center, Morning Pointe of Clinton is a single-level, state-of-the-art assisted living community offering 41 spacious apartments with multiple floor plan choices. The...
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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.
“Elegant Senior Living” is more than just a phrase; at The Flats of Norris it is a concept to a way of life that intertwines with every part of daily life for our residents, their families, and our staff. Elegant Senior Living is a process that enhances the physical, social, mental, and...
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Cost of memory care in Slick Rock, TN

The average cost of senior living in Slick Rock is $4,004 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oliver Springs, TN with an average of $3,716 per month.

Memory care costs in Slick Rock, TN, vs. nearby cities

Slick Rock, TN
$4,004/mo
$3,824/mo

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

Slick Rock, TN
$4,004/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,004/mo

Memory care costs in Slick Rock, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,825/mo
Studio
$3,844/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,001/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,250/mo

Senior living costs in Slick Rock 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: Slick Rock, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSlick Rock, TNTennesseeU.S.
Memory Care$4,004/mo$4,358/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$4,004/mo$4,267/mo$4,698/mo
Independent Living$3,996/mo$3,781/mo$4,153/mo
Memory Care
Slick Rock, TN:$4,004/mo
Tennessee:$4,358/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Slick Rock, TN:$4,004/mo
Tennessee:$4,267/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Independent Living
Slick Rock, TN:$3,996/mo
Tennessee:$3,781/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Memory care costs in Slick Rock, TN, over time

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

Slick Rock, TNTN stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Slick Rock, TN

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Slick Rock 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Slick Rock, TN$4,715/mo$4,667/mo+1.0%
Tennessee$4,407/mo$4,598/mo-4.1%
National$5,494/mo$5,526/mo-0.6%
Slick Rock, TN
2024 average cost:$4,715/mo
2023 average cost:$4,667/mo
Percent change:+1.0%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$4,407/mo
2023 average cost:$4,598/mo
Percent change:-4.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,494/mo
2023 average cost:$5,526/mo
Percent change:-0.6%
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What families are saying about memory care in Slick Rock

Recent reviews for memory care in Slick Rock

Alexander Guest House in Oak Ridge, TN

4.8
It is cost-effective. The care is phenomenal. They offer nice rooms with their own bathrooms. The residents are checked on every two hours. The nursing staff is good, not great. The food is excellent.

Morning Pointe Of Clinton

5.0
The community is always clean when I visit and the care is wonderful. My grandmother lives at Morning Pointe in Clinton and I enjoy visiting. The management is always present and talks with my mother and I each time we come in. They have made a lot of positive changes recently and it shows!

The Glen at Oak Ridge

4.0
Overall the caregivers are kind and compassionate. Evening/night shifts are often more rushed - caregivers having many patients to shower for example. Nurses are excellent and have responded to [name removed] needs. [name removed]is beginning to find the meals less interesting. He cannot eat red ...
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Slick Rock memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Slick Rock memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Slick Rock, 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 Slick Rock 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 Slick Rock 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
83.3%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
100%
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
100%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
83.3%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
83.3%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Slick Rock 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 Slick Rock Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Slick Rock, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
83.3%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
66.7%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
83.3%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Slick Rock 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 Slick Rock partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Slick Rock, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
66.7%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
66.7%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
66.7%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Slick Rock 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 Slick Rock communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Slick Rock, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
83.3%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
66.7%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Slick Rock 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 Slick Rock offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
83.3%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
66.7%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
100%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
83.3%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
83.3%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.7%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
83.3%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
50%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
83.3%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Slick Rock

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The Groves at Oak Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care, Viva Senior Living at Oak Ridge and Alexander Guest House are the top-rated memory care facilities near Slick Rock, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 7 memory care facilities near Slick Rock, Tennessee. See the full list.
The 7 memory care facilities near you in Slick Rock, Tennessee typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Slick Rock, 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 Slick Rock, 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 Slick Rock, Tennessee ranges from $145 to $9690. The average Memory Care cost in Slick Rock, Tennessee is $4,004. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Slick Rock, 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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