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Assisted living costs in Backwoods average about $4,553 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 97 communities in Backwoods. Our detailed directory has 751 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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When our mother needed more care than was possible at home, we turned to Rose Hill. I'm not saying she was enthusiastic about the move at first. What I can say is that the care they gave our mother at Rose...
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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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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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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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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I like knowing that my mom is happy at this caring community. We like that she is living. in a clean community. The meals are amazing and a great variety for her to choose from. The suite she has and she...
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.
Oakmont at Gordon Park is a dream of three local life long friends, J.J. Gillenwater, Blair Jones and Jeff Tickle who were each born and raised in Bristol. While searching for options for their own families these three gentleman saw the need for a new community with a new vision of enriched...
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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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Photo of Cedarbrook Residential Center
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.
Photo of Greendale Home For the Aged
Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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...
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, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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.
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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.
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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 assisted living in Backwoods, TN

The average cost of senior living in Backwoods is $4,553 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mosheim, TN with an average of $3,817 per month.

Assisted living costs in Backwoods, TN, vs. nearby cities

Backwoods, TN
$4,553/mo
$4,856/mo

Assisted living costs in Backwoods, TN, vs. state and national averages

Backwoods, TN
$4,553/mo
U.S. national average
$4,752/mo

Assisted living costs in Backwoods, TN, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,553/mo
$4,579/mo

Assisted living costs in Backwoods, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,886/mo
Studio
$4,778/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,538/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,330/mo

Senior living costs in Backwoods 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: Backwoods, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBackwoods, TNTennesseeU.S.
Assisted Living$4,553/mo$4,327/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$4,579/mo$4,422/mo$5,013/mo
Independent Living$4,156/mo$3,799/mo$4,211/mo
Assisted Living
Backwoods, TN:$4,553/mo
Tennessee:$4,327/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
Backwoods, TN:$4,579/mo
Tennessee:$4,422/mo
U.S.:$5,013/mo
Independent Living
Backwoods, TN:$4,156/mo
Tennessee:$3,799/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
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Assisted living costs in Backwoods, TN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Backwoods 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.

Backwoods, TNTN stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Backwoods, TN

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Backwoods 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
Backwoods, TN$4,431/mo$4,215/mo+5.1%
Tennessee$4,579/mo$4,454/mo+2.8%
National$5,374/mo$5,126/mo+4.8%
Backwoods, TN
2024 average cost:$4,431/mo
2023 average cost:$4,215/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$4,579/mo
2023 average cost:$4,454/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,374/mo
2023 average cost:$5,126/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Backwoods, TN

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 Backwoods.

What families are saying about assisted living in Backwoods

Recent reviews for assisted living in Backwoods

Brookdale Lenoir

4.5
From the moment my mother moved in, the staff has gone above and beyond to make her feel comfortable and ease her anxiety from moving from her home after my father died. I am so grateful. Thank you so much!

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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Princeton Transitional Care and Assisted Living in Johnson City, TN

4.0
I would recommend it. Of the facilities in our area, this one is the best value for the money. I picked it because it is a clean, updated facility, all on one level. They have suites with doors open to a courtyard. The staff is friendly and helpful. They allow residents to have meals in their ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Comforting and accommodating staff. Many families express their gratitude for the friendly and caring nature of the staff at their loved ones' communities. At American House Johnson City, the staff members are praised for their attentiveness and kindness. 'My ex-husband is so unbelievably happy. I am beyond grateful that my kids ...
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Improved meals and dining experiences. Reviews highlight the importance of quality meals and dining experiences for residents' overall satisfaction. At The Courtyards Senior Living at Johnson City, residents and their families are pleased with the recent improvements in the meals and dining services. 'When it comes to the meals and ...
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Personalized care and attention. Families appreciate the individualized care and attention provided by their loved ones' communities. At Abundant Christian Living Community, a resident's family mentions that the staff is very helpful and attentive to their loved one's needs. 'It's good for social interaction, however the meal ...
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Friendly and welcoming atmosphere. A warm and welcoming atmosphere is valued by many residents and their families. At Brookdale Johnson City, new residents are welcomed by friendly and attentive staff members. 'I loved that we were welcomed by many staff on admission. Staff is attentive & respectful & pleasant. All areas of liv ...
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Attentive and responsive staff. Responsiveness and attentiveness of staff members are crucial factors for many families. At StoryPoint Johnson City, the staff is praised for their quick responses to inquiries and concerns. 'The staff at this facility are excellent and are very responsive to questions.'
Clean and well-maintained living spaces. Residents and their families often mention the importance of clean and well-maintained living spaces. At Princeton Transitional Care and Assisted Living, the facility is described as a clean and updated one-level community. 'I picked it because it is a clean, updated facility, all on one level ...
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Backwoods review score based on 251 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 251 reviews of 82 Backwoods assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Backwoods 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

Backwoods review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Backwoods, TN82 facilities
8.2
Unicoi, TN9 facilities
8.7
Elizabethton, TN11 facilities

Review subcategories for Backwoods 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 251 reviews of 82 Backwoods assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Backwoods 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.
Backwoods, TN averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
3.9
Friendliness
3.9
4.0
Care services
3.6
3.6
Staff
3.7
3.9
Meals & dining
3.4
3.5
Activities
3.4
3.5
Value for cost*
3.5
3.6
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Backwoods assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Backwoods assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Backwoods, 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 Backwoods 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 Backwoods 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
46.3%
52.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.8%
33.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.5%
96%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.3%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
48.8%
56.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.5%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.3%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
41.5%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
45.1%
52.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Backwoods 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 Backwoods Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Backwoods, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
43.9%
51.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28%
32.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.8%
41.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.3%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Backwoods 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 Backwoods partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Backwoods, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.2%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.1%
41.2%
No sugar
No sugar
31.7%
37.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28%
36.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.1%
17.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Backwoods 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 Backwoods communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Backwoods, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.2%
31.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.9%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
30.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.3%
18.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Backwoods 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 Backwoods offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Backwoods, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
37.8%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.5%
31.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.4%
30.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.3%
49.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.8%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.8%
52.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.1%
41.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.6%
35.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.9%
38.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.8%
47%
Live performances
Live performances
35.4%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
28%
30.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.4%
24.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.6%
46.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Backwoods

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 Tennessee assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Backwoods protect seniors.
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