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Assisted living costs in Dayton average about $3,782 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 87 communities in Dayton. Our detailed directory has 1001 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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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.
The Health Center at Standifer Place is a unique, comprehensive facility. From Independent Living, to Assisted Living, to compassionate Hospice care, HCSP provides options for successive stages of life and changing levels of ability. Residents have convenient access to services on the journey...
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Overall it's very good. The cost is fine. I think the aides and the medical people could have a lot of improvement. I think they have some really good people, and then they have some who are not as good. ...
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.
Martin Boyd Christian Home was founded in 1984 by the local Churches of Christ. The original facility opened with 9 residents and 10 employees and has grown to house over 100 residents with a staff of over 50. The facility has grown to include 3 levels of care ranging from assisted care to...
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This place is amazing!! There is probably a lot of fancier facilities but the staff here make up for that. They treat every resident like they are family. Its like one big famiky here, I've only been here a...
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, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal 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.
Cumberland Ridge Assisted Living has served the beautiful Cumberland Plateau since 1997. Located in Crossville, Tennessee – home of the Cumberland County Playhouse, numerous wineries, ten golf courses and outlet shopping; Cumberland Ridge is a quality facility for those who would like to enjoy...
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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.
At Standifer Place, the abilities and individual requirements of each resident are assessed prior to admission. The goal is to provide each resident with the assistance necessary to remain safe and healthy while encouraging independence and activity. Residents get personalized care at an...
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I think they do a very good job at Friendship Haven, I would give them high marks across the board. The staff here is friendly and professional, and the place is always nice looking and clean. The only mark...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
Friendship Haven is a residential care home located in the beautiful city of Chattanooga, in Hamilton County, Tennessee. Our city has a rich history and vibrant culture, and we encourage our residents to get involved in our local community. We feature the best of Tennessee's natural landscape....
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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.
Davis Retirement Home in Chattanooga, TN is the ideal place to rest and relax but also a great place to have some fun. Located right in the middle of Chattanooga, this assisted living community offers plenty of great experiences right within walking distance including a discotheque, park and zoo....
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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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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.
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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.
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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Davis Retirement Homes is located in beautiful Chattanooga, Tennessee which the fourth-largest city in the United States. Offering a wide variety of attractions, parks, restaurants and riverboats with scenic beauty and gorgeous riverfront on a lovely river walk. Davis Retirement Home is an...
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This was a wonderful place for my dad. He loved it. I a. So grateful to the people there. They took very good care of him. This place was a blessing to us. So sad it is not available to others.
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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.
Prestige Assisted Living has 72 facilities located in the states of Alaska, Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Nevada and Washington. We are highly known for our high values of respect, integrity, commitment, and trust. We offers services for independent care, assistant living,...
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Great Personal Care Home, staff and caregivers are so nice and caring. the food is great as well, its all home cooked. they have a very down home setting. the caregivers are so sweet and really take great...
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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.
Mary & Martha's Personal Care is a senior community located in Rossville, GA. This great community provides its residents with a wonderful place to live in an area with historic meaning. Those who are guests of this community's residents will find that they will want to check out the historic...
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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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Absolutely wonderful! All staff is loving, caring and giving! Great place to work – visit – live! Great home for “community living” I love it here!!
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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 mom use to volunteer here so she knew that this was going to be the right place for herself. They have been fabulous with my mom, they helped us arrange for her hospice care and all the staff treat her...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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
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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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.

Cost of assisted living in Dayton, TN

The average cost of senior living in Dayton is $3,782 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sweetwater, TN with an average of $3,565 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dayton, TN vs. nearby cities

Dayton, TN
$3,782/mo
$4,534/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dayton, TN vs. the state and national average

Dayton, TN
$3,782/mo
U.S. national average
$4,638/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dayton vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$3,782/mo
$3,896/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Dayton, TN by room type

Semi-Private
$3,352/mo
Studio
$4,445/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,767/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,092/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Dayton over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Dayton, 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 Dayton.

What families are saying about assisted living in Dayton

Recent reviews for assisted living in Dayton

The Garden Plaza at Cleveland

4.6
We visited several facilities, and The Garden Plaza at Cleveland was the best we saw. We're very happy with our choice and have had a good experience so far. The staff is very friendly and helpful. My mother can be particular about the food but is warming up to it. The facility physically is ...
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River Oaks Place - Loudon

5.0
I've enjoyed all the times I've been here.

Morning Pointe of Chattanooga at Shallowford

5.0
I absolutely love it and my Dad seems to like it. I love the staff and they have been great for my Dad. He has adjusted extremely well. He feels like this is his home. He is really happy with the food there.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Homey and welcoming staff. Several reviews mention the friendly and warm nature of the staff at various communities. For example, at StoryPoint Chattanooga, residents and their families praise the staff for being like family. At Dominion Senior Living Crossville, the staff are described as helpful and kind. In communi ...
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Varied and enjoyable activities. Reviews often highlight the diverse range of activities offered at communities, bringing joy to residents and their families. At Brookdale Cleveland, residents are praised for having fun with activities and enjoying the meals. Communities like The Bridge at Ooltewah and The Canopy at Boynto ...
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High-quality and delicious meals. Meals are a significant factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Dalton Square, the chef's departure led to a decline in meal quality, but staff are working to hire a new chef. In contrast, communities like Sycamore Trace boast high-quality meals that residents look ...
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Clean and well-maintained living spaces. Residents and families frequently comment on the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, ensuring a comfortable living environment. At American House Hamilton Place, the building is undergoing a total makeover, making it look fabulous. Communities like Dominion Senior Living Crossville pr ...
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Supportive and caring caregivers. Caregivers play a crucial role in ensuring the well-being of residents. Families appreciate the care and attention provided by attentive caregivers at communities. For example, at Southern Oaks Assisted Living, loved ones feel at home, and the administration is praised for their desire to work ...
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Strong communication between staff and families. Frequent, clear communication between staff and families is essential for peace of mind and addressing any concerns. At Brookdale Hixson, families are encouraged to ask for a copy of the agreement they sign, ensuring transparency. In communities like Sycamore Trace, staff keep families infor ...
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Dayton review score based on 208 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 208 reviews of 82 Dayton assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dayton 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

Dayton review score compared against nearby cities

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Dayton, TN82 facilities
8.2
Graysville, TN86 facilities
9.0
Decatur, TN5 facilities

Review subcategories for Dayton 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 82 Dayton assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Dayton 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
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
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4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
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4.5
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Dayton assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dayton assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dayton, 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 Dayton 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 Dayton 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
54.9%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
46.3%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.8%
98.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
64.6%
56.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.4%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.8%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
53.7%
48.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Dayton 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 Dayton Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.7%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.5%
32.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
39%
41.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dayton 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 Dayton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40.2%
27.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.6%
40.5%
No sugar
No sugar
43.9%
37.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.7%
35.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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15.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Dayton 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 Dayton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
22%
31.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.1%
42.2%
Room service
Room service
31.7%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dayton 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 Dayton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
47.6%
46.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.6%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.9%
30.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.9%
49.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
49.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.4%
52.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.3%
41.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.4%
34.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.6%
37.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.6%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
47.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
26.8%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.1%
45.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Dayton

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

Learn about Tennessee Assisted Living regulations

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Sycamore Trace, Brookdale Mount Vernon Drive and StoryPoint Chattanooga are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Dayton, Tennessee. See full list of communities.

There are 87 assisted living facilities near Dayton, Tennessee. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Dayton, Tennessee are Sycamore Trace, Brookdale Mount Vernon Drive and StoryPoint Chattanooga. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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