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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Monroe County, TN
Assisted living costs in Monroe County average about $3,950 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 101 communities in Monroe County. Our detailed directory has 1555 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.
As you explore assisted living near you, you may also want to consider assisted living options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Sweetwater, Madisonville and Vonore.
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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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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...
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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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Yesterday, my family celebrated the beautiful life of my Aunt [Removed]. Today, we give God thanks for the wonderful team at Blue Ridge Assisted Living & Memory Care. I am thankful to have seen their...
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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They are very good to me here. The aides treat me good and are very nice to me. The rooms are huge, and I have a private room with a nice size bathroom and shower.
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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.
Lazy-R Personal Care Lazy-R Personal Care is a well-established senior living community located in the quaint town of Blairsville, Georgia. This small town has loads of charm and is a warm and welcoming town. Lazy-R is easily accessed just off of Highway 15. Nearby is the southern cuisine Fatz...
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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.
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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: 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.
Bridging the Gap Family Care Home, IncBridging the Gap Family Care Home, Inc is a residential care home for seniors that is located in the city of Hayesville, North Carolina which is in Clay County. Hayesville is a community that is close-knit, small, and lovely in all of the quiet and the...
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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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I have visited this community over the past 4 years and I have not felt more welcome than I do now! The community smells clean and the residents are always smiling. Just go to their Facebook page and you...
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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Freedom Senior Living is 5 stars all the way around, the staff members treat the residents like family, they genuinely care about each and everyone of them. They go above and beyond to make them feel...
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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, 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.
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 Monroe County, TN
The average cost of senior living in Monroe County is $3,950 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sweetwater, TN with an average of $3,562 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Monroe County, TN vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Monroe County, TN vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Monroe County, TN by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Monroe County, TN
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What families are saying about assisted living in Monroe County
Recent reviews for assisted living in Monroe County
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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The Pointe at Lifespring in Knoxville, TN
5.0
The Pointe has been a wonderful place for my parents!
The staff don't turn over often and are very kind and loving with the residents. They truly care and keep us informed of anything going on.
[name removed] (front desk) is wonderful. [name removed] (director) also great. [name removed] (PT) ...
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Monroe County review score based on 346 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 346 reviews of 90 Monroe County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Monroe 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
Monroe County review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Monroe 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 346 reviews of 90 Monroe County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Monroe 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.Monroe County, TN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.1
Value for cost*
4.3
4.1
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Monroe County assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Monroe County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Monroe 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 Monroe 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 Monroe County 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
63.3%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
52.2%
33.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.8%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
68.9%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.7%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.9%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.3%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
67.8%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Monroe 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 Monroe County 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
64.4%
51.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.6%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
51.1%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.9%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Monroe 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 Monroe County 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
41.1%
26.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.6%
40.1%
No sugar
No sugar
44.4%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.8%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.6%
14.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Monroe 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 Monroe County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
30%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
38.9%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.6%
17.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Monroe 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 Monroe County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
55.6%
45.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.4%
30%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.2%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.9%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.1%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.1%
34.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.6%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.4%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
52.2%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
40%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.3%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Monroe 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 ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Tennessee assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Monroe County protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sycamore Trace, StoryPoint Knoxville West and Brookdale Mount Vernon Drive are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Monroe County, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 101 assisted living facilities near Monroe County, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Monroe County, 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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Assisted Living in Cities Near Monroe County
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