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The average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Tennessee is $5,215, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the New River area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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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
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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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.
Photo of The Courtyards at Knoxville - The Meadows
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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.
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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
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 Heritage Assisted Living Papermill Knoxville TN
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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.
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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
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.
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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Photo of Uplands Village
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
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 Memory Assisted Living At Uplands Village
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.
Photo of Generation Ctr of Middlesboro
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.

Cost of assisted living in New River, TN

The average cost of senior living in Tennessee is $5,215 per month as compared to $5,830 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Tennessee vs. 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 state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeTennesseeU.S.Cost difference
Assisted Living$5,215/mo$5,830/mo10.5% below national median
Memory Care$5,992/mo$6,999/mo14.4% below national median
Independent Living$3,063/mo$3,520/mo13.0% below national median
Assisted Living
Tennessee:$5,215/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:10.5% below national median
Memory Care
Tennessee:$5,992/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:14.4% below national median
Independent Living
Tennessee:$3,063/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:13.0% below national median
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in New River, 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 New River.

What families are saying about assisted living in New River

Recent reviews for assisted living in New River

River Oaks Place Loudon

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

Jamestowne Assisted Living in Kingston, TN

5.0
Absolutely wonderful! All staff is loving, caring and giving! Great place to work – visit – live! Great home for “community living” I love it here!!

Bluegrass Senior Living in Somerset, KY

5.0
We love it. My loved one is happy here, and has more friends now than before. The staff are wonderful to work with, friendly, helpful, and accommodating with the family and residents. The staff are willing to assist my loved one with their food choices.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Compassionate and caring staff. Many reviews express appreciation for the kind and friendly nature of the staff at their community. Residents and their families of The Courtyards Senior Living at Oak Ridge, American House West Knoxville, and Rain Forest Landings mention the long-term friendships that have been formed wit ...
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Variety of engaging activities. Residents find joy in the wide range of specialized activities offered in communities, such as movie nights, museum outings, and gardening classes. For example, at American House West Knoxville, staff members organize weekly trivia nights, regular outings to pools, hikes, and fishing days at n ...
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Delicious and customizable meals. Throughout reviews, quality food stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At The Pointe at Lifespring Senior Living, the chef accommodates dietary restrictions and individual preferences, ensuring residents look forward to mealtimes every day.
Thorough and consistent communication. Families appreciate clear and frequent communication with loved ones and staff, keeping everyone informed and ensuring care needs are being met. At BeeHive Homes of Powell, the wellness director sets regular meetings with senior residents and their loved ones, both in person and virtually.
Amenities suitable for less mobile residents. Residents and their families of Viva Senior Living at Oak Ridge and The Courtyards Senior Living at Knoxville praise the community's cleanliness and well-maintained living spaces, allowing less mobile residents to enjoy their environment with ease.
Adjustments to meet residents' needs. Several reviews mention the accommodating nature of caregivers, with examples from American House West Knoxville and South High Senior Living highlighting quick and thoughtful adjustments made by staff to help make daily tasks easier and more comfortable for residents.
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New River review score based on 369 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 369 reviews of 64 New River assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The New River 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

New River review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
New River, TN64 facilities
8.1
La Follette, TN0 facilities
7.9
Huntsville, TN71 facilities

Review subcategories for New River 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 369 reviews of 64 New River assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare New River 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.
New River, TN averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.5
3.6
Friendliness
3.6
3.6
Care services
3.4
3.3
Staff
3.4
3.5
Meals & dining
3.2
3.2
Activities
3.1
3.2
Value for cost*
3.2
3.3
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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New River assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in New River assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in New River, 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 New River 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 New River that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
New River, TNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
64.6%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
55.4%
34.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.2%
57.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
46.2%
30.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
64.6%
47.8%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
67.7%
52.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in New River 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 New River Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
New River, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
67.7%
51.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.4%
33.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50.8%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.1%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in New River 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 New River partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
New River, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
43.1%
27.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
49.2%
41.8%
No sugar
No sugar
47.7%
38.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.2%
37.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
18.9%
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Availability of select dining options in New River 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 New River communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
New River, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.5%
32.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.2%
43.2%
Room service
Room service
40%
37.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.1%
18.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in New River 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 New River offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
New River, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
56.9%
47.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.1%
31.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
47.7%
31.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.5%
50.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.5%
50.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
67.7%
53%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.8%
42.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.7%
36.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50.8%
38.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.5%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
56.9%
47.8%
Dances
Dances
46.2%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.9%
25.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.5%
46.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in New River

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

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Sycamore Trace, StoryPoint Knoxville West and Knoxville Landing are the top-rated assisted living facilities near New River, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 71 assisted living facilities near New River, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in New River, Tennessee are Sycamore Trace, StoryPoint Knoxville West and Highlands Square. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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