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Assisted living costs in New Salem average about $3,815 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 70 communities in New Salem. Our detailed directory has 869 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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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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Great Personal Care Home, staff and caregivers are so nice and caring. the food is great as well, its all home cooked. they have a very down home setting. the caregivers are so sweet and really take great...
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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.
Mary & Martha's Personal Care is a senior community located in Rossville, GA. This great community provides its residents with a wonderful place to live in an area with historic meaning. Those who are guests of this community's residents will find that they will want to check out the historic...
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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 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
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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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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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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: 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, 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.
At Woodhaven Personal Care our assisted living community is a lively place in which families and our residents easily make friends. Located out in the country in picturesque Trenton, GA our senior residents have plenty to do outside and inside our home. They can choose to participate in our...
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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: 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.
Sweetwater Home for Seniors is the answer for those who want to maintain their independence and dignity while remaining in the comfort of a home-like environment. Our trained, compassionate, dependable, and experienced caregivers provide non-medical services unique to each individual's needs....
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, 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.
Wedells Home has been in business since 2014 we closed briefly after a short renovation. We have over 20 years combined experience in senior care. We are a member with BBB of Blue Ridge, GA and Polk County TN. Wedells Home is the first in the area of Polk County to offer this unique service to...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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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.
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,...

Cost of assisted living in New Salem, TN

The average cost of senior living in New Salem is $3,815 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Signal Mountain, TN with an average of $3,734 per month.

Assisted living costs in New Salem, TN, vs. nearby cities

New Salem, TN
$3,815/mo
$4,004/mo

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

New Salem, TN
$3,815/mo
U.S. national average
$4,705/mo

Assisted living costs in New Salem, TN, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,815/mo
$3,953/mo

Assisted living costs in New Salem, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,370/mo
Studio
$4,490/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,913/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,996/mo

Senior living costs in New Salem 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: New Salem, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNew Salem, TNTennesseeU.S.
Assisted Living$3,815/mo$4,273/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$3,953/mo$4,365/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living$3,307/mo$3,789/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
New Salem, TN:$3,815/mo
Tennessee:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
New Salem, TN:$3,953/mo
Tennessee:$4,365/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
Independent Living
New Salem, TN:$3,307/mo
Tennessee:$3,789/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
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Assisted living costs in New Salem, TN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in New Salem 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
New Salem, TN$4,544/mo$4,366/mo+4.1%
Tennessee$4,552/mo$4,433/mo+2.7%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
New Salem, TN
2024 average cost:$4,544/mo
2023 average cost:$4,366/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
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 New Salem, 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 Salem.

What families are saying about assisted living in New Salem

Recent reviews for assisted living in New Salem

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.

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.

The Bridge at Ooltewah

5.0
I live with my mom at The Bridge at Ooltewah. mom has lived here since [date removed]. we love being part of the community there. there is never a dull moment and it is a loving and caring community. there are lots of things to do and much musical entertainment and the food is good.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and caring staff. Several reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities, such as Rockbridge Oaks, StoryPoint Chattanooga, and Signal Mountain Senior Living, who go above and beyond to make residents feel welcome and cared for.
Plentiful activities and socialization. Residents appreciate the wide range of activities available at their communities, including social events, games, and outings, as mentioned in reviews for American House Shallowford, Southern Oaks Assisted Living, and The Bridge at Ooltewah.
Clean and well-maintained facilities. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, with mentions of regularly cleaned rooms and communal areas at Signal Mountain Senior Living, Brookdale Hixson, and Morning Pointe of Hixson.
Flexible care and accommodations. Families express appreciation for the adaptability of caregivers at different communities, such as American House Shallowford, Signal Mountain Senior Living, and Rockbridge Oaks, who make adjustments to accommodate residents' changing needs.
Delicious and customized meals. Throughout reviews, quality food is highlighted as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community, with mentions of tailored menus and accommodations for dietary restrictions at Brookdale Hixson, StoryPoint Chattanooga, and American House Shallowford.
Supportive and transparent communication. Reviews contain numerous mentions of clear and open communication between families and staff, with updates on care and safety at Brookdale Hixson, StoryPoint Chattanooga, and American House Shallowford.
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New Salem review score based on 206 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 206 reviews of 67 New Salem assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The New Salem 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 Salem review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
New Salem, TN67 facilities
8.3
Soddy-Daisy, TN74 facilities
6.3
Lakesite, TN5 facilities

Review subcategories for New Salem 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 206 reviews of 67 New Salem assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare New Salem 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 Salem, TN averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.8
Staff
3.8
4.0
Meals & dining
3.4
3.7
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.7
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New Salem assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in New Salem assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in New Salem, 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 Salem 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 Salem that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
New Salem, TNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
53.7%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
43.3%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.5%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
65.7%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
34.3%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.5%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
53.7%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70.1%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in New Salem 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 Salem Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
New Salem, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.7%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
32.8%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40.3%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.9%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in New Salem 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 Salem partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
New Salem, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.8%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.3%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
43.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.8%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.9%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in New Salem 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 Salem communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
New Salem, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20.9%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50.7%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
35.8%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.4%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in New Salem 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 Salem offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
New Salem, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
50.7%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.4%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.9%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.2%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.2%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.7%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50.7%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.8%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.8%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50.7%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
49.3%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
26.9%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.4%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.8%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in New Salem

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 Salem protect seniors.
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Dalton Square, StoryPoint Chattanooga and Brookdale Hixson are the top-rated assisted living facilities near New Salem, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 70 assisted living facilities near New Salem, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in New Salem, Tennessee are StoryPoint Chattanooga and Brookdale Mount Vernon Drive. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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