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Assisted living costs in Middlesborough average about $3,680 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 42 communities in Middlesborough. Our detailed directory has 654 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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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...
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.
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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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, 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
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.
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My aunt lives at The Courtyards in Knoxville. Every time I call and talk with her. She goes on about how amazing the food tastes. She says it's homecooked, always fresh and hot, and how amazing the staff is.
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
We are a secured community that specializes in caring for those with dementia.  Our premises are safe and secure with keypads designed for safe entry and more importantly, safe exits.   We have private and semi-private rooms.  Our rooms are approximately 245 square feet...
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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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What I like about Renaissance Terrace is it's relatively small, so the residents get a lot of individualized attention. It's also a non-profit, so they're driven by their mission statement as opposed to a...
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
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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
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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.
Heritage Assisted Living is an assisted living community that provides care for seniors who are looking to live in Knoxville, TN. This community is located in a great city that provides residents and visitors with great views of natural beauty. This city offers many entertainment options,...
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Beautiful facility with a band new exquisite wing adding 20 suites. Staff is wonderful, caring & attentive. I’ve had experience with other properties who look great in appearance and talk it up in the tour,...
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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.
Autumn Care Assisted Living Autumn Care Assisted Living is an assisted living community taking care of seniors and is nestled among the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains in Knoxville, Tennessee. Our assisted living community has beautiful outdoor patio and garden areas that give our...
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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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Our mom has lived at Shannondale Assisted Living for about 4 years. While her mind and body have declined during her 90 years, we find peace in the fact that she is so happy everyday. The staff at...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of assisted living in Middlesborough, KY

The average cost of senior living in Middlesborough is $3,680 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hyden, KY with an average of $2,600 per month.

Assisted living costs in Middlesborough, KY, vs. nearby cities

Middlesborough, KY
$3,680/mo
$3,737/mo

Assisted living costs in Middlesborough, KY, vs. state and national averages

Middlesborough, KY
$3,680/mo
U.S. national average
$4,698/mo

Assisted living costs in Middlesborough, KY, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,680/mo
$3,680/mo

Assisted living costs in Middlesborough, KY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,031/mo
Studio
$4,523/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,277/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,513/mo

Senior living costs in Middlesborough 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: Middlesborough, KY
Column state: Kentucky
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMiddlesborough, KYKentuckyU.S.
Assisted Living$3,680/mo$4,364/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$3,680/mo$4,388/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$2,769/mo$3,290/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Middlesborough, KY:$3,680/mo
Kentucky:$4,364/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Middlesborough, KY:$3,680/mo
Kentucky:$4,388/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Middlesborough, KY:$2,769/mo
Kentucky:$3,290/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Middlesborough, KY

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Middlesborough.

What families are saying about assisted living in Middlesborough

Recent reviews for assisted living in Middlesborough

Heritage Assisted Living Fountain City Knoxville TN

5.0
Overall it has been a very positive experience for my Mom at Heritage Assisted Living Fountain City. The facility is reasonably clean and the staff is very friendly. I believe the care has and continues to be as well as could be received in any assisted living facility. The meals are provided ...
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Alexander Guest House in Oak Ridge, TN

4.4
The community itself is very nice and like a hotel setting. The people pretty much stay in their rooms except for meals. I'm not sure if this is due to activities that are supplied or if the residents just don't like to participate. At dinner they have assigned tables and switch them around so ...
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Freedom Senior Living in Sevierville, TN

5.0
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 comfortable and secured. They have been on a lock down the last couple of months due to a few ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Personalized care for unique resident needs. Reviews for several communities, including The Courtyards Senior Living at Oak Ridge, Trinity Hills of Knoxville, and The Glen at Oak Ridge, highlight the attentiveness and accommodating nature of staff members in providing care tailored to individual residents' specific needs and concerns ...
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Cleanliness and maintenance of living spaces. Residents at Knoxville Landing, TerraBella Morristown, and Trinity Hills of Knoxville praise the cleanliness and upkeep of their living spaces, noting the importance of a tidy and well-maintained environment for their overall satisfaction.
Engaging activities and social opportunities. Communities like South High Senior Living, The Groves at Oak Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care, and Wellington Manor Knoxville offer a variety of activities and social opportunities, giving residents the chance to engage with others and stay active.
Friendly and caring staff. Numerous reviews across multiple communities, including Trinity Hills of Knoxville, Wellington Manor Knoxville, and Knoxville Landing, express appreciation for the friendly and caring nature of staff members, who provide emotional support and build meaningful relationships with residents.
Meals and dining experiences. Quality meals and dining experiences are important to residents, as noted in reviews for The Pointe at Lifespring Senior Living, The Courtyards Senior Living at Knoxville, and Windsor Ridge. Staff members often accommodate dietary restrictions and individual preferences to ensure residents ...
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Effective communication with families. Families value clear and consistent communication from staff members at communities like The Pointe at Lifespring Senior Living, Heritage Assisted Living Fountain City Knoxville TN, and The Groves at Oak Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care, ensuring everyone is informed and involved in t ...
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Middlesborough review score based on 147 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 147 reviews of 41 Middlesborough assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Middlesborough 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

Middlesborough review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Middlesborough, KY41 facilities
7.1
Pineville, KY20 facilities
5.7
Barbourville, KY16 facilities

Review subcategories for Middlesborough 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 147 reviews of 41 Middlesborough assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Middlesborough 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.
Middlesborough, KY averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.8
Staff
3.9
4.0
Meals & dining
3.7
3.7
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.7
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Middlesborough assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Middlesborough assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Middlesborough, 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 Middlesborough 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 Middlesborough that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Middlesborough, KYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
58.5%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
41.5%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
65.9%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.6%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.4%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.4%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Middlesborough 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 Middlesborough Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Middlesborough, KYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
61%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
34.1%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
43.9%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.5%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Middlesborough 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 Middlesborough partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Middlesborough, KYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34.1%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.6%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
36.6%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.2%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Middlesborough 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 Middlesborough communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Middlesborough, KYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.4%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
31.7%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.2%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Middlesborough 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 Middlesborough offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Middlesborough, KYNational
Activity director
Activity director
48.8%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.5%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.1%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.8%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.9%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.3%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.6%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.5%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.2%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
48.8%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
34.1%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.6%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.2%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Middlesborough

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Kentucky assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Middlesborough protect seniors.
Learn about Kentucky assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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