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Memory care in Water Fork Mill 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 Water Fork Mill is about $4,396 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 96 communities, read 945 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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While my mother was here everything was actually excellent. I was very pleased with the staff, the nurses, and the food services. Since we had a specific budget this facility didn’t have a base fee then...
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Situated on 9 beautiful acres of land in the heart of downtown, Regency Retirement Village offers all the warmth of small town living with access to all Morristown has to offer. The lovely community offers Independent Living and Assisted Living apartments, as well as The Renaissance...
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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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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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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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Cost of memory care in Water Fork Mill, TN

The average cost of senior living in Water Fork Mill is $4,396 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bean Station, TN with an average of $3,005 per month.

Memory care costs in Water Fork Mill, TN, vs. nearby cities

Water Fork Mill, TN
$4,396/mo
$4,426/mo

Memory care costs in Water Fork Mill, TN, vs. state and national averages

Water Fork Mill, TN
$4,396/mo
U.S. national average
$4,954/mo

Memory care costs in Water Fork Mill, TN, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$4,396/mo

Memory care costs in Water Fork Mill, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,705/mo
Studio
$5,213/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,331/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,997/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,478/mo

Senior living costs in Water Fork Mill 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: Water Fork Mill, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWater Fork Mill, TNTennesseeU.S.
Memory Care$4,396/mo$4,363/mo$4,954/mo
Assisted Living$4,377/mo$4,267/mo$4,698/mo
Independent Living$3,870/mo$3,781/mo$4,153/mo
Memory Care
Water Fork Mill, TN:$4,396/mo
Tennessee:$4,363/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Assisted Living
Water Fork Mill, TN:$4,377/mo
Tennessee:$4,267/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Independent Living
Water Fork Mill, TN:$3,870/mo
Tennessee:$3,781/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Memory care costs in Water Fork Mill, TN, over time

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

Water Fork Mill, TNTN stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Water Fork Mill, TN

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Water Fork Mill 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
Water Fork Mill, TN$5,299/mo$4,951/mo+7.0%
Tennessee$5,314/mo$5,174/mo+2.7%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Water Fork Mill, TN
2024 average cost:$5,299/mo
2023 average cost:$4,951/mo
Percent change:+7.0%
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 Water Fork Mill

Recent reviews for memory care in Water Fork Mill

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. Numerous reviews praise the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities. For example, at American House Kingsport, the everyday care staff are described as friendly and helpful, while at Preston Place 2, they are mentioned for their loving care and support of both resident ...
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High-quality meals and dining experiences. The importance of quality food in residents' overall satisfaction is highlighted in many reviews, with communities like Brookdale Johnson City offering personalized dietary accommodations and appealing meals that residents look forward to daily.
Assistance with daily living activities. Several reviews mention the help provided by staff with daily tasks, ensuring residents can maintain their independence and dignity. At American House Bristol, American House Bristol offers assistance with activities of daily living, allowing residents to focus on enjoying their new community. ...
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Engaging activities for socializing. Communities like Dominion Senior Living Bristol provide various activities to encourage socializing and mental stimulation, including games, music, outings, and daily activities tailored to residents' interests.
Consistent communication with families. Frequent, clear communication with families about their loved ones' care and well-being is a common theme in reviews, as seen in Brookdale Colonial Heights, where staff members actively update families and make themselves available for questions and concerns.
Thoughtful accommodations for residents. Reviews often mention the accommodating nature of communities, like The Village At Allandale, that cater to residents' unique needs and preferences, such as memory care units, specialized accommodations, and personalized care plans.
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Water Fork Mill review score based on 283 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 283 reviews of 85 Water Fork Mill memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Water Fork Mill 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

Water Fork Mill review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Water Fork Mill, TN85 facilities
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Greeneville, TN91 facilities

Review subcategories for Water Fork Mill 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 283 reviews of 85 Water Fork Mill memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Water Fork Mill 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.
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Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.9
Staff
3.8
4.1
Meals & dining
3.5
3.8
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.8
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Water Fork Mill memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Water Fork Mill memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Water Fork Mill, 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 Water Fork Mill 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 Water Fork Mill 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
50.6%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
36.5%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.5%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
54.1%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.4%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.8%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.9%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
52.9%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Water Fork Mill 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 Water Fork Mill 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
48.2%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27.1%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.6%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Water Fork Mill 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 Water Fork Mill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Water Fork Mill, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.5%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.5%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
35.3%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.9%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.6%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Water Fork Mill 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 Water Fork Mill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
14.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.9%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
31.8%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.4%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Water Fork Mill 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 Water Fork Mill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
41.2%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.4%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.5%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.9%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.2%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.6%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.6%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.1%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.1%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
38.8%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
25.9%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.8%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Water Fork Mill

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