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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Dorton, KY
Assisted living costs in Dorton average about $4,412 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 22 communities in Dorton. Our detailed directory has 98 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.
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9.1
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25 reviews
Most caregivers take good care of mom! But as anywhere some are not as good as others! We really need exhaust fans and heaters in her bathroom! Sometimes odor not good!
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.
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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9.0
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47 reviews
We are very pleased with American House. Our family member seems very happy there. The facility is vey pleasant and the staff is friendly and caring. This facility seems more reasonably priced than others...
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.
Providing Assisted Living and Memory Care to the Kingsport area.
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12 reviews
5 stars for all categories! We chose The Village at Allandale because of the welcoming atmosphere and the cost compared to other facilities. They have amazing staff who really care about the patients.
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.
In 2003, the Village at Allandale, formerly Kingsport Senior House, opened its doors as Kingsport Senior House, a single home for 26 seniors. The 2010 expansion added two family oriented homes with 26 elders residing in each. Today, we are proud to be the only assisted living facility in the...
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have been very pleased with everything at the Commonwealth Senior Living at Cedar Bluff Commonwealth! Thank you all! Based on the experience I have had so far, I would definitely recommend this community to...
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.
Offering independent living plus, assisted living and memory care, Commonwealth Senior Living at Cedar Bluff provides its residents a home that is truly in harmony with nature. Nestled in beautiful surroundings, the senior living community offers a stunning view of the Appalachian Mountains....
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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.
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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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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
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.
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, 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.
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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.
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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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 assisted living in Dorton, KY
The average cost of senior living in Dorton is $4,412 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Salyersville, KY with an average of $2,550 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dorton, KY vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Dorton, KY by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Dorton, KY
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What families are saying about assisted living in Dorton
Recent reviews for assisted living in Dorton
Commonwealth Senior Living at Cedar Bluff
5.0
have been very pleased with everything at the Commonwealth Senior Living at Cedar Bluff Commonwealth! Thank you all! Based on the experience I have had so far, I would definitely recommend this community to other families!
The Village At Allandale in Kingsport, TN
5.0
Everyone at the community is very helpful. The staff seem to really care about the residents. They are interactive and engaging with the residents.
The community tries to accommodate the residents with their restrictions and preferences for food.
American House Kingsport
5.0
American House was a very good experience for dad. The staff was always attentive and seemed to genuinely care for him. I would highly recommend American House Kingsport.
Dorton review score based on 28 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 28 reviews of 17 Dorton assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Dorton review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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 review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Dorton assisted living
When assisted living 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 28 reviews of 17 Dorton assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Dorton resident and family assisted living 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, KY averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
3.7
4.1
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
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Dorton assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dorton assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dorton, 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 assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Dorton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dorton, KYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
23.5%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
17.6%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
29.4%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
5.9%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
29.4%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
29.4%
53%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Dorton assisted living
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 Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dorton, KYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
35.3%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.5%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
29.4%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.8%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dorton assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Dorton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dorton, KYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.8%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.4%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
23.5%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.5%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.8%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Dorton assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Dorton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dorton, KYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.9%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.6%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
17.6%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.8%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dorton assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Dorton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dorton, KYNational
Activity director
Activity director
23.5%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.6%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
5.9%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
23.5%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.5%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
29.4%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.5%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.6%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.6%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.5%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
23.5%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
23.5%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.8%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.5%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Dorton
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Kentucky assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Dorton protect seniors.
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Brookdale Kingsport, American House Kingsport and The Village At Allandale are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Dorton, Kentucky. See full list of communities.
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