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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Central, TN

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Assisted living costs in Central average about $4,932 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 65 communities in Central. Our detailed directory has 718 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Johnson City, Kingsport and Bristol.

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, 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
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
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, 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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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.
Where Main Street meets the mountains, the Lake James Lodge assisted living community in Marion, NC is not only beautiful, but offers residents a plethora of activities to keep busy with. Lake James Lodge is located in the heart of Marion with a breathtaking view of the nearby mountains. Marion...
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.
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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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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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
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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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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
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.

Cost of assisted living in Central, TN

The average cost of senior living in Central is $4,932 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tusculum, TN with an average of $4,589 per month.

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

Central, TN
$4,932/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,932/mo
$5,667/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,290/mo
Studio
$4,178/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,320/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,617/mo

Senior living costs in Central 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: Central, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCentral, TNTennesseeU.S.
Assisted Living$4,932/mo$5,215/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,667/mo$5,992/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$2,695/mo$3,063/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Central, TN:$4,932/mo
Tennessee:$5,215/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Central, TN:$5,667/mo
Tennessee:$5,992/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Central, TN:$2,695/mo
Tennessee:$3,063/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Central, TN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Central 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 Central, TN

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Central 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Central, TN$4,760/mo$4,574/mo+4.0%
Tennessee$4,697/mo$4,626/mo+1.5%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Central, TN
2024 average cost:$4,760/mo
2023 average cost:$4,574/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
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 Central, 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 Central.

What families are saying about assisted living in Central

Recent reviews for assisted living in Central

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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English Meadows Abingdon Campus

4.8
Excellent staff. Very caring people. They go out of their way to involve residents in activities. Those Residents who are able have the option of taking local trips to Barter, etc Good location next to hospital. Very clean facility Meals are good. I always felt my mother was safe and ...
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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.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and accommodating staff. Several reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of staff members at multiple communities like American House Johnson City and Princeton Transitional Care and Assisted Living, who are praised for their ability to make residents feel at home and welcome.
Quality meals and dining experiences. Residents and their families express appreciation for the delicious and nutritious meals provided at communities such as Princeton Transitional Care and Assisted Living and StoryPoint Johnson City, where the chefs cater to individual preferences and accommodate dietary restrictions.
Variety of activities and social opportunities. Communities like Princeton Transitional Care and Assisted Living and Brookdale Johnson City offer engaging activities and opportunities for socializing, such as singing, crafts, and outings, which help residents stay active and enjoy their daily lives.
Clean and well-maintained facilities. Numerous reviews highlight the importance of cleanliness and upkeep in communities, as noted at American House Johnson City and StoryPoint Johnson City, where residents enjoy their surroundings thanks to the consistently maintained interiors and grounds.
Thoughtful and responsive caregivers. At communities like Princeton Transitional Care and Assisted Living and Abundant Christian Living Community, caregivers go above and beyond to meet the needs of their residents, providing personalized attention and care that helps families feel confident their loved ones are well taken care ...
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Faith-based community atmosphere. For families looking for a faith-based community, multiple reviews mention the positive impact of spiritual support at communities like Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City and StoryPoint Johnson City, where residents and staff share common values and beliefs.
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Central review score based on 208 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 208 reviews of 65 Central assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Central 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

Central review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Central, TN65 facilities
8.9
Elizabethton, TN29 facilities
8.6
Erwin, TN20 facilities

Review subcategories for Central 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 208 reviews of 65 Central assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Central 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.
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Cleanliness
3.4
3.4
Friendliness
3.5
3.5
Care services
3.3
3.2
Staff
3.4
3.4
Meals & dining
3.2
3.1
Activities
3.1
3.1
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3.1
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Central assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Central assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Central, 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 Central 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 Central that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Central, TNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50.8%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
41.5%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.8%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.4%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
52.3%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.8%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.7%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
49.2%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Central 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 Central Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Central, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50.8%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
32.3%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.6%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.2%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Central 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 Central partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Central, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.2%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
36.9%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.8%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.5%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Central 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 Central communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Central, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.8%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
33.8%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.2%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Central 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 Central offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Central, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
43.1%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.8%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.2%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.8%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.5%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.8%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.5%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.7%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.9%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.1%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
48%
Dances
Dances
30.8%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.4%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.5%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Central

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

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American House Johnson City, The Courtyards Senior Living at Johnson City and Princeton Transitional Care and Assisted Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Central, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
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