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Memory care in Dorton Fort 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 Dorton Fort is about $4,890 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 8 communities, read 143 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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33 Floor plans available
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9.8
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54 reviews
9.8
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54 reviews
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I am very happy here. My room is very nice and big. The activities are great, church services, bingo, manicures and so much more. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Overall I am very happy living here...
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.
Embrace the Golden YearsYou should never have to settle for a dull and drab retirement when you can have a senior living experience rich in adventure and excitement here at our assisted living community in Kingsport, Tennessee. Our warm and welcoming community gives you the opportunity to embrace...
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9.4
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32 reviews
9.4
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32 reviews
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Staff and Residents are so nice. The food is nutritious and very good. It is clean and I have not experienced any odors. Fun activities for residents daily. I would highly recommend this facility.
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.
Providing Assisted Living and Memory Care to the Bristol area.
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33 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
9.3
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26 reviews
9.3
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26 reviews
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57%
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12%
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12%
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Putting my mom in Assisted Living was a difficult decision but after talking to the sales person on the phone, a weight was lifted. Making Brookdale Kingsport home for my mom was the best choice we could...
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.
An Elevated LifestyleIf you want to wake up each morning knowing the burdens of everyday life are off your plate, then our assisted living community in Kingsport, Tennessee might just be the place for you. Tucked on a hilltop with beautiful views of East Tennessee, this community gives you...
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22 Floor plans available
9.0
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9 reviews
9.0
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9 reviews
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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.
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8.6
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56 reviews
8.6
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56 reviews
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Staff was excellent at providing information, but often difficult to reach if I called in with questions or updates. There is one main phone line, no phone menu to contact specific staff members. Have to...
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.
Providing Assisted Living and Memory Care to the Kingsport area.
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8.0
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2 reviews
8.0
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The food seems to me to have a lot of carbs. My loved one had a behavior issue, health issue, etc and the nursing staff was & is excellent about calling me & keeping me up to date. The price increase this...
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.
Asbury at Steadman Hill is a dedicated assisted living and memory care facility that is part of Asbury Place Kingsport, a broader senior living community. This community offers specialized care and support for individuals with varying needs, particularly focusing on those requiring assistance...
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7.3
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14 reviews
7.3
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14 reviews
5 star
65%
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14%
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Both administrative and care staff are very helpful. My mother-in-law states she is comfortable and well-cared for. Rooms are a bit small, but bathrooms are very large and easily handicapped-accessible. ...
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.
Just off Fort Henry Drive and nestled on a hillside, The Blake at Kingsport offers resort-style hospitality and retirement service embracing the spirit of the Tennessee lifestyle with outstanding architecture, food, social life and cultural experiences. Surrounded by abundant opportunities for...
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The decorations, especially what the activity director gal is able to do around the holidays is just wonderful. The porch and the surrounding grounds with all the place is super nice. Based on what our loved...
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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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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Cost of memory care in Dorton Fort, VA

The average cost of senior living in Dorton Fort is $4,890 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pennington Gap, VA with an average of $2,750 per month.

Memory care costs in Dorton Fort, VA, vs. nearby cities

Dorton Fort, VA
$4,890/mo
$4,857/mo

Memory care costs in Dorton Fort, VA, vs. state and national averages

Dorton Fort, VA
$4,890/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

Memory care costs in Dorton Fort, VA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$4,890/mo

Memory care costs in Dorton Fort, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,963/mo
Studio
$4,621/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,243/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,200/mo

Senior living costs in Dorton Fort 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: Dorton Fort, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDorton Fort, VAVirginiaU.S.
Memory Care$4,890/mo$5,453/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$4,890/mo$5,442/mo$4,698/mo
Independent Living$4,558/mo$4,621/mo$4,153/mo
Memory Care
Dorton Fort, VA:$4,890/mo
Virginia:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Dorton Fort, VA:$4,890/mo
Virginia:$5,442/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Independent Living
Dorton Fort, VA:$4,558/mo
Virginia:$4,621/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Dorton Fort

Recent reviews for memory care in Dorton Fort

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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Preston Place Suites in Kingsport, TN

5.0
The staff do an incredible job keeping the community clean, and they really took to our loved one fairly quickly we have not had any problems with their friendliness. They have continued to just go above and beyond for us. The activities director is wonderful, she has many different things going ...
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Dorton Fort review score based on 51 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 51 reviews of 8 Dorton Fort memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dorton Fort 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

Dorton Fort review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Dorton Fort, VA8 facilities
8.9
Nickelsville, VA5 facilities
8.7
Dungannon, VA9 facilities

Review subcategories for Dorton Fort 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 51 reviews of 8 Dorton Fort memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Dorton Fort 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.
Dorton Fort, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.6
4.1
Friendliness
3.6
4.2
Care services
3.4
3.9
Staff
3.6
4.1
Meals & dining
3.2
3.8
Activities
3.3
3.7
Value for cost*
3.4
3.8
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Dorton Fort memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dorton Fort memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dorton Fort, 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 Dorton Fort 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 Dorton Fort that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dorton Fort, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
62.5%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
75%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.5%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
75%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dorton Fort 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 Dorton Fort Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dorton Fort, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
87.5%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62.5%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
37.5%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dorton Fort 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 Dorton Fort partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dorton Fort, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.5%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.5%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
62.5%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Dorton Fort 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 Dorton Fort communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dorton Fort, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dorton Fort 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 Dorton Fort offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dorton Fort, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
62.5%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.5%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
87.5%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
62.5%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.5%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
62.5%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
62.5%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.5%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.5%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Dorton Fort

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 Virginia memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Dorton Fort protect seniors.
Learn about Virginia memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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