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Assisted living costs in Little Milligan average about $4,698 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 14 communities in Little Milligan. Our detailed directory has 84 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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Photo of Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City
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9.2
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Mom continually tells us how good the staff is to her. Always asking her if there is anything she needs. We would highly recommend them to anyone looking.
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.
Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City is an assisted living and secure memory care community located on the south side of Johnson City, Tennessee. Christian Assisted Living consists of 18 secure memory care apartments and 51 assisted living apartments. Each apartment is ground level with a...
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Photo of Princeton Transitional Care and Assisted Living
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8.4
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8.4
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Other than the food, we have been incredibly pleased with everything. My favorite part is the staff. They are friendly and responsive. They have been very helpful through all of the ups and down. The...
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.
Princeton Transitional Care provides a new home for skilled-nursing care and adds 60 assisted living apartments, 47 short-term skilled-nursing and rehab private suites. This state-of-the-art community features a streetscape with a chapel and theatre, library and media center, Blue Ridge market,...
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Photo of The Courtyards Senior Living at Johnson City
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8.1
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8.1
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I liked the place and the staff, they were very good to my husband. The place was clean and the staff was so friendly, they all loved my husband, they had a lot of activities that kept him busy. They also...
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.
The Courtyards Senior Living at Johnson City offer senior living at its very best. Located in picturesque Johnson City Tennessee, The Courtyards Senior Living at Johnson City is a great place to call home when your loved one can no longer live on his or her own. You can rest assured that your...
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The facility is clean and the staff are very helpful! They have many different activities and events, like the picnic they had last week. A few weeks ago, they even had a senior prom! They just love my...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Cranberry House is a memory care community located in Newland, NC. Newland is known as 'The Crossroads of The High Country'. With beautiful scenic views, Cranberry House is tucked away in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. This mountain town makes it a perfect choice for our residents....
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I was searching with no luck and when I called[name removed] she said yes immediately. It was in ten minutes of where I live. I feel my loved one got adequate care. He can care for all his personal needs....
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.
The Heritage of Sugar Mountain is an assisted living community situated in the beautiful mountains of Newland, North Carolina. Not only do we provide our residents with a warm, caring environment, but we also have spectacular views of Sugar Mountain. Our safe, caring and nurturing environment is...
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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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[name removed], Director of Marketing was a pleasure to work with. Not only did she know all the answers to our questions, she new the name of everyone in Independant living.
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.
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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
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.
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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.
Photo of The Courtyards at Johnson City - The Meadows
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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.
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Tennessee, The Courtyards at Johnson City Lakeside 2 is that retirement home in the mountains that lots of people have waited for their whole life. This assisted living community offers safety and security in a mountain setting. A place where peace and...
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Little Milligan, TN

The average cost of senior living in Little Milligan is $4,698 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tusculum, TN with an average of $4,406 per month.

Assisted living costs in Little Milligan, TN, vs. nearby cities

Little Milligan, TN
$4,698/mo
$4,754/mo

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

Little Milligan, TN
$4,698/mo
U.S. national average
$4,703/mo

Assisted living costs in Little Milligan, TN, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,698/mo
$4,698/mo

Assisted living costs in Little Milligan, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,789/mo
Studio
$4,034/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,814/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,695/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,200/mo

Senior living costs in Little Milligan 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: Little Milligan, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLittle Milligan, TNTennesseeU.S.
Assisted Living$4,698/mo$4,271/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$4,698/mo$4,363/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living$4,213/mo$3,785/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Little Milligan, TN:$4,698/mo
Tennessee:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Little Milligan, TN:$4,698/mo
Tennessee:$4,363/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Little Milligan, TN:$4,213/mo
Tennessee:$3,785/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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Assisted living costs in Little Milligan, TN, over time

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

Little Milligan, TNTN stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Little Milligan, TN

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Little Milligan 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
Little Milligan, TN$3,630/mo$3,941/mo-7.9%
Tennessee$4,154/mo$3,951/mo+5.1%
National$4,875/mo$4,598/mo+6.0%
Little Milligan, TN
2024 average cost:$3,630/mo
2023 average cost:$3,941/mo
Percent change:-7.9%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$4,154/mo
2023 average cost:$3,951/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
National
2024 average cost:$4,875/mo
2023 average cost:$4,598/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Little Milligan, 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 Little Milligan.

What families are saying about assisted living in Little Milligan

Recent reviews for assisted living in Little Milligan

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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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.

Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City

4.7
Staff is professional, friendly and cares about residents. Housekeeping and meals are very good. The move in process was easy. I would recommend this facility to others. So far, the facility is working out well.

Little Milligan review score based on 34 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 34 reviews of 13 Little Milligan assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Little Milligan 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

Little Milligan review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Little Milligan, TN13 facilities
8.9
Elizabethton, TN11 facilities
8.8
Watauga, TN12 facilities

Review subcategories for Little Milligan 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 34 reviews of 13 Little Milligan assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Little Milligan 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.
Little Milligan, TN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.8
Staff
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
3.5
3.7
Activities
3.2
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.7
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Little Milligan assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Little Milligan assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Little Milligan, 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 Little Milligan 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 Little Milligan 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
30.8%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.8%
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
38.5%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
7.7%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.5%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
30.8%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Little Milligan 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 Little Milligan Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Little Milligan, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
38.5%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.4%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30.8%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.7%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Little Milligan 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 Little Milligan partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Little Milligan, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.7%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.4%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
23.1%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.4%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.4%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Little Milligan 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 Little Milligan communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Little Milligan, TNNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.1%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
15.4%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.4%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Little Milligan 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 Little Milligan offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Little Milligan, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
30.8%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.5%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.8%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.5%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.8%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.5%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.8%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.4%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.8%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.5%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
30.8%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
7.7%
30.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.5%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Little Milligan

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

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Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City, Princeton Transitional Care and Assisted Living and The Courtyards Senior Living at Johnson City are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Little Milligan, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 14 assisted living facilities near Little Milligan, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Little Milligan, Tennessee are Brookdale Bristol and American House Johnson City. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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