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Assisted living costs in Marion County average about $3,878 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 80 communities in Marion County. Our detailed directory has 857 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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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
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.
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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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
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, 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: 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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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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.
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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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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.
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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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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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
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
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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.
Alterra Sterling House is an assisted living residence that provides housing and assistance to older adults who want to retain their independence while receiving the daily support they need. The intimate setting for those with limited mobility, as well as specialized programming, help residents...
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.
McMinnville Boarding Home for the Elderly is an assisted living community offering modern, beautiful property with ample onsite amenities to our senior residents in McMinnville, Tennessee. We're also only a few minutes away from Dottie West Park, various restaurants, and numerous local amenities,...
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.
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
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.
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.
Southern Haven is home, health, and happiness. We are an exclusive assisted living facility with a small group of residents, each of which is known to us personally and is watched over and cared for by 24/7 on duty staff. Our residents enjoy this spacious and beautiful southern home with...
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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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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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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.

Cost of assisted living in Marion County, TN

The average cost of senior living in Marion County is $3,878 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kimball, TN with an average of $3,589 per month.

Assisted living costs in Marion County, TN, vs. nearby counties

Marion County, TN
$3,878/mo
$3,742/mo
$3,589/mo

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

Marion County, TN
$3,878/mo
U.S. national average
$4,698/mo

Assisted living costs in Marion County, TN, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,878/mo
$3,945/mo

Assisted living costs in Marion County, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,090/mo
Studio
$4,287/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,997/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,493/mo

Senior living costs in Marion County 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: Marion County, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMarion County, TNTennesseeU.S.
Assisted Living$3,878/mo$4,267/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$3,945/mo$4,358/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$3,386/mo$3,781/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Marion County, TN:$3,878/mo
Tennessee:$4,267/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Marion County, TN:$3,945/mo
Tennessee:$4,358/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Marion County, TN:$3,386/mo
Tennessee:$3,781/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Assisted living costs in Marion County, TN, over time

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

Marion County, TNTN stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Marion County, TN

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Marion County 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
Marion County, TN$4,451/mo$4,422/mo+0.7%
Tennessee$4,552/mo$4,433/mo+2.7%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Marion County, TN
2024 average cost:$4,451/mo
2023 average cost:$4,422/mo
Percent change:+0.7%
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 Marion County, 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 Marion County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Marion County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Marion County

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.

Rosewood Manor in Scottsboro, AL

5.0
They have an activity room with puzzles and things like that but then they also had entertainment come in as well it seemed like every day. For the price it is a very nice facility. Everyone knows each other and watches out for each other. Any residents who wanted to help with cooking or ...
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Oaks at Dalton

5.0
The staff are caring and kind. The meals are good. They keep you well informed. Moving in was easy. I would highly recommend The Oaks at Dalton to others.

Marion County review score based on 204 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 204 reviews of 75 Marion County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Marion County 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

Marion County review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Marion County, TN75 facilities
8.1
Jasper, TN16 facilities
8.4
Kimball, TN20 facilities

Review subcategories for Marion County 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 204 reviews of 75 Marion County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Marion County 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.
Marion County, TN averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.8
Staff
3.9
4.0
Meals & dining
3.5
3.7
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.7
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Marion County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Marion County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Marion County, 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 Marion County 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 Marion County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Marion County, TNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50.7%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.3%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50.7%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
65.3%
52.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Marion County 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 Marion County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Marion County, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50.7%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29.3%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
38.7%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.3%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Marion County 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 Marion County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Marion County, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34.7%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
41.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Marion County 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 Marion County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Marion County, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
30.7%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.3%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Marion County 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 Marion County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Marion County, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
46.7%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.7%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.3%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
49.3%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.7%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
45.3%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
22.7%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.3%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Marion County

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