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Assisted living costs in Ottway average about $4,447 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 76 communities in Ottway. Our detailed directory has 792 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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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, 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.
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.
Heart and Hearth for Elders Heart and Hearth for Elders is a residential care home located in the beautiful city of Asheville, North Carolina, which is in Buncombe County. In the western region of North Carolina, the Blue Ridge Mountains offer a breathtaking backdrop to the historic area and art...
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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.
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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.
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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.
River Bend Assisted Living focuses on compassion, community, and tailored care. We are here to give families peace of mind and help seniors feel their best.
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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.
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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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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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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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...
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.

Cost of assisted living in Ottway, TN

The average cost of senior living in Ottway is $4,447 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bean Station, TN with an average of $3,005 per month.

Assisted living costs in Ottway, TN, vs. nearby cities

Ottway, TN
$4,447/mo
$4,786/mo

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

Ottway, TN
$4,447/mo
U.S. national average
$4,698/mo

Assisted living costs in Ottway, TN, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,447/mo
$4,473/mo

Assisted living costs in Ottway, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,395/mo
Studio
$5,075/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,436/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,124/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,478/mo

Senior living costs in Ottway 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: Ottway, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOttway, TNTennesseeU.S.
Assisted Living$4,447/mo$4,267/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,473/mo$4,358/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$3,579/mo$3,781/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Ottway, TN:$4,447/mo
Tennessee:$4,267/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Ottway, TN:$4,473/mo
Tennessee:$4,358/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Ottway, TN:$3,579/mo
Tennessee:$3,781/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Assisted living costs in Ottway, TN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Ottway 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.

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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Ottway, TN$4,378/mo$4,269/mo+2.6%
Tennessee$4,552/mo$4,433/mo+2.7%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Ottway, TN
2024 average cost:$4,378/mo
2023 average cost:$4,269/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$4,552/mo
2023 average cost:$4,433/mo
Percent change:+2.7%
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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 Ottway, TN

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What families are saying about assisted living in Ottway

Recent reviews for assisted living in Ottway

The Village At Allandale in Kingsport, TN

5.0
Everyone at the community is very helpful. The staff seem to really care about the residents. They are interactive and engaging with the residents. The community tries to accommodate the residents with their restrictions and preferences for food.

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.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Caring and friendly staff. Several reviews mention the warm and welcoming nature of the staff at their community. At American House Kingsport, many residents and their families express appreciation for the kindness and attentiveness of the caregivers. At Brookdale Rock Springs, the staff's dedication to residents' nee ...
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Variety of activities for residents. Reviews highlight the importance of engaging activities for seniors. At Brookdale Colonial Heights, residents enjoy social games, crafts, and even musical performances. Brookdale in Colonial Heights offers a wide range of activities to cater to residents' diverse interests.
Quality and accommodating meals. Throughout the reviews, food and mealtime experiences stand out as a significant factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Harmony at Reynolds Mountain, some families appreciate the accommodations for dietary restrictions and individual preferences. At Wellington Mano ...
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Well-maintained living spaces and grounds. Many residents and their families praise the cleanliness and upkeep of their community's interior and exterior spaces. The renovated common areas and outdoor areas, such as gardens and patios, are popular gathering places for residents at Harmony at Reynolds Mountain and Princeton Transitiona ...
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Thorough communication between families and staff. Clear and consistent communication is essential to ensuring peace of mind for families and their loved ones. At Brookdale Sevierville, the staff's openness and transparency help families feel informed and involved in their loved ones' care. At Brookdale Rock Springs, the community director s ...
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Personalized care plans for residents. Tailored care plans are crucial for addressing each resident's unique needs. At Brookdale Bristol, the staff's individualized attention to residents' care and well-being results in a comfortable and supportive living environment. This personalized approach to care is reflected in the positive ...
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Ottway review score based on 250 family reviews

8.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 250 reviews of 68 Ottway assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ottway 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

Ottway review score compared against nearby cities

8.8
Ottway, TN68 facilities
8.9
Baileyton, TN9 facilities
8.7
Greeneville, TN92 facilities

Review subcategories for Ottway 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 250 reviews of 68 Ottway assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Ottway 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.
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Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.8
Staff
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
3.6
3.7
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.7
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Ottway assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ottway assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ottway, 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 Ottway 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 Ottway that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ottway, TNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
54.4%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
35.3%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.6%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.4%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.5%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.1%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
54.4%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ottway 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 Ottway Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ottway, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
52.9%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.9%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
41.2%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.3%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ottway 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 Ottway partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ottway, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.5%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.6%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
41.2%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.2%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.1%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Ottway 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 Ottway communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ottway, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.8%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
36.8%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.3%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ottway 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 Ottway offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ottway, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
42.6%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.8%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.5%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.4%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.6%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.8%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.6%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.9%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.2%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.6%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
44.1%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
32.4%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.6%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.1%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Ottway

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

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Brookdale Greeneville, Brookdale Rock Springs and Brookdale Bristol are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Ottway, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 76 assisted living facilities near Ottway, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Ottway, 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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