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Assisted living costs in Elgin average about $3,807 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 70 communities in Elgin. Our detailed directory has 1384 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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We've had a very good experience with Autumn Care, overall! The facility itself looks very nice, they do a great job of keeping it clean, and there's usually some sort of activity going on for the residents....
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.
Autumn Care Autumn Care is a family-owned assisted living community in scenic Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee. Our cozy, welcoming community is located in a quiet residential neighborhood surrounded by mature trees and lush green lawns. Knoxville offers the perfect mix of Southern hospitality,...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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
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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.
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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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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
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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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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.
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.
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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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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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
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 Elgin, TN

The average cost of senior living in Elgin is $3,807 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oliver Springs, TN with an average of $3,685 per month.

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

Elgin, TN
$3,807/mo
$3,771/mo

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

Elgin, TN
$3,807/mo
U.S. national average
$4,703/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,807/mo
$3,835/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,039/mo
Studio
$4,512/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,816/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,403/mo

Senior living costs in Elgin 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: Elgin, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeElgin, TNTennesseeU.S.
Assisted Living$3,807/mo$4,271/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$3,835/mo$4,363/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living$3,250/mo$3,785/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Elgin, TN:$3,807/mo
Tennessee:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Elgin, TN:$3,835/mo
Tennessee:$4,363/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Elgin, TN:$3,250/mo
Tennessee:$3,785/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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Assisted living costs in Elgin, TN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Elgin 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.
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Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Elgin, TN$4,264/mo$4,326/mo-1.4%
Tennessee$4,552/mo$4,433/mo+2.7%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Elgin, TN
2024 average cost:$4,264/mo
2023 average cost:$4,326/mo
Percent change:-1.4%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$4,552/mo
2023 average cost:$4,433/mo
Percent change:+2.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Elgin, 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 Elgin.

What families are saying about assisted living in Elgin

Recent reviews for assisted living in Elgin

River Oaks Place - Loudon

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

Autumn Care in Knoxville, TN

4.5
They are doing a great job. The only thing is the scheduled cleaning is once a week and I think they may need it a little more often. I have been overall very pleased with Autumn care and with Brenda the administrator, they helped make this as painless as possible. They eat well and enjoy the ...
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Fairfield Glade Assisted Living in Crossville, TN

4.1
If a friend asked me I'd say it's a lovely, very homey community with friendly residents and staff. As far as additional comments, I'd say that being a smaller facility makes it more closely knit. Everyone knows everyone and the staff is very caring. As a smaller facility, they are able to ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Compassionate and caring staff. Many reviews express appreciation for the kind and caring nature of the staff at various communities. For example, at The Courtyards Senior Living at Oak Ridge, the staff worked hard to help the family when their loved one's health started deteriorating. At Wellington Manor Knoxville, the st ...
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Wide range of activities. Activities were another key feature mentioned in many reviews, with families praising the wide range of offerings at communities like The Pointe at Lifespring Senior Living, Viva Senior Living at Oak Ridge, and American House West Knoxville. These included movie nights, museum outings, gar ...
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High-quality meals and dining experiences. Throughout reviews, quality food stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Arbor Terrace of Knoxville, the chef accommodates dietary restrictions and individual preferences, while at StoryPoint Knoxville West, the food is described as delicious ...
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Properly cleaned and maintained living spaces. Reviews consistently mention cleanliness as a priority, with some commenting specifically on upkeep for both private rooms and communal areas. At Dominion Senior Living Crossville, the facilities are described as clean and well-kept, while at Knoxville Landing, residents mention the importan ...
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Frequent communication between families and staff. Families appreciate clear and effective communication with loved ones and staff, ensuring everyone is informed and care needs are being met. At Wellington Manor Knoxville, the community director sets regular meetings with senior residents and their loved ones, both in person and virtually.
Individually tailored care plans. Several reviews mention the accommodating nature of caregivers at various communities. For example, at American House West Knoxville, quick and thoughtful adjustments by staff helped make the moving process and emotional transition easier for residents and their families.
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Elgin review score based on 305 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 305 reviews of 63 Elgin assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Elgin 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

Elgin review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Elgin, TN63 facilities
8.1
Sunbright, TN74 facilities
8.1
Huntsville, TN72 facilities

Review subcategories for Elgin 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 305 reviews of 63 Elgin assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Elgin 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.
Elgin, TN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.8
Staff
3.9
4.0
Meals & dining
3.6
3.7
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.7
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Elgin assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elgin assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elgin, 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 Elgin 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 Elgin that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Elgin, TNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
65.1%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
57.1%
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
68.3%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
47.6%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
65.1%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Elgin 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 Elgin Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Elgin, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
65.1%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
34.9%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50.8%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.2%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elgin 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 Elgin partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elgin, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.9%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
44.4%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.6%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.5%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Elgin 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 Elgin communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elgin, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
36.5%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.8%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elgin 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 Elgin offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elgin, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
54%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.4%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.4%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
65.1%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.6%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.3%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.4%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.6%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
49.2%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.1%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
55.6%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
44.4%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.7%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Elgin

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

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Sycamore Trace, Knoxville Landing and Windsor Ridge are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Elgin, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
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The best assisted living facilities near you in Elgin, Tennessee are Sycamore Trace and StoryPoint Knoxville West. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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