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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Bulls Gap, TN

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Assisted living costs in Bulls Gap average about $5,216 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 53 communities in Bulls Gap. Our detailed directory has 918 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Morristown, Jefferson City and Newport.

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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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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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.
Yancey House is an assisted living and memory care community located in Burnsville, NC. Burnsville is nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina & rests in the shadow of Mount Mitchell which has the highest peak east of the Mississippi River. It is known as 'The Heart of the Blue...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
Heart and Hearth for Elders Heart and Hearth for Elders is a residential care home located in the beautiful city of Asheville, North Carolina, which is in Buncombe County. In the western region of North Carolina, the Blue Ridge Mountains offer a breathtaking backdrop to the historic area and art...
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Cost of assisted living in Bulls Gap, TN

The average cost of senior living in Bulls Gap is $5,216 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Morristown, TN with an average of $4,045 per month.

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

Bulls Gap, TN
$5,216/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Bulls Gap, TN, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,216/mo
$6,192/mo

Assisted living costs in Bulls Gap, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,847/mo
Studio
$4,388/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,411/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,810/mo

Senior living costs in Bulls Gap 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: Bulls Gap, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBulls Gap, TNTennesseeU.S.
Assisted Living$5,216/mo$5,215/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,192/mo$5,992/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,174/mo$3,063/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Bulls Gap, TN:$5,216/mo
Tennessee:$5,215/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Bulls Gap, TN:$6,192/mo
Tennessee:$5,992/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Bulls Gap, TN:$3,174/mo
Tennessee:$3,063/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Bulls Gap, TN, over time

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

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Assisted living cost trends in Bulls Gap, TN

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Bulls Gap 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 average 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
Bulls Gap, TN$4,873/mo$4,674/mo+4.3%
Tennessee$4,697/mo$4,626/mo+1.5%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Bulls Gap, TN
2024 average cost:$4,873/mo
2023 average cost:$4,674/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$4,697/mo
2023 average cost:$4,626/mo
Percent change:+1.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Bulls Gap, 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 Bulls Gap.

What families are saying about assisted living in Bulls Gap

Recent reviews for assisted living in Bulls Gap

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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Brookdale Johnson City

5.0
As soon as you enter the building you get welcome and friendly. They ask if they can help and point you in the direction that you gping.

The Blake at Kingsport

5.0
Excellent staff, dining, lots of things to do, if able. Highly recommend. All needs are taken care of properly. Activities includes; bingo, outings, a published activity sheet daily etc. I would recommend to others.

Bulls Gap review score based on 227 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 227 reviews of 53 Bulls Gap assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Bulls Gap 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

Bulls Gap review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Bulls Gap, TN53 facilities
8.6
Greeneville, TN78 facilities
9.1
Morristown, TN7 facilities

Review subcategories for Bulls Gap 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 227 reviews of 53 Bulls Gap assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Bulls Gap 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.
Bulls Gap, TN averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.6
3.4
Friendliness
3.6
3.5
Care services
3.5
3.2
Staff
3.5
3.4
Meals & dining
3.3
3.1
Activities
3.2
3.1
Value for cost*
3.3
3.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Bulls Gap assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bulls Gap assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bulls Gap, 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 Bulls Gap 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 Bulls Gap that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Bulls Gap, TNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
64.2%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
43.4%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.3%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.9%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24.5%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.7%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.2%
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 Bulls Gap 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 Bulls Gap Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bulls Gap, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64.2%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.7%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50.9%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.3%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bulls Gap 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 Bulls Gap partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bulls Gap, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32.1%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.8%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
50.9%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
49.1%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
24.5%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Bulls Gap 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 Bulls Gap communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bulls Gap, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.5%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
43.4%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.3%
18.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Bulls Gap 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 Bulls Gap offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bulls Gap, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
50.9%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.5%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.2%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.8%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.7%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.8%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.4%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.7%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
52.8%
48%
Dances
Dances
35.8%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.6%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.8%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Bulls Gap

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 Bulls Gap protect seniors.
Learn about Tennessee assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Sevierville, StoryPoint Johnson City and Brookdale Rock Springs are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Bulls Gap, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 53 assisted living facilities near Bulls Gap, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Bulls Gap, Tennessee is Brookdale Sevierville. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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