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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Polk County, TN

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Assisted living costs in Polk County average about $4,788 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 87 communities in Polk County. Our detailed directory has 1117 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Cleveland, Blue Ridge and Mineral Bluff.

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....
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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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.
Davis Retirement Home in Chattanooga, TN is the ideal place to rest and relax but also a great place to have some fun. Located right in the middle of Chattanooga, this assisted living community offers plenty of great experiences right within walking distance including a discotheque, park and zoo....
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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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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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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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Davis Retirement Homes is located in beautiful Chattanooga, Tennessee which the fourth-largest city in the United States. Offering a wide variety of attractions, parks, restaurants and riverboats with scenic beauty and gorgeous riverfront on a lovely river walk. Davis Retirement Home is 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.
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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.
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: 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: 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...

Cost of assisted living in Polk County, TN

The average cost of senior living in Polk County is $4,788 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sweetwater, TN with an average of $4,852 per month.

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

Polk County, TN
$4,788/mo

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

Polk County, TN
$4,788/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,788/mo
$5,611/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,294/mo
Studio
$4,515/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,820/mo

Senior living costs in Polk 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: Polk County, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typePolk County, TNTennesseeU.S.
Assisted Living$4,788/mo$5,215/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,611/mo$5,992/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Livingunavailable$3,063/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Polk County, TN:$4,788/mo
Tennessee:$5,215/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Polk County, TN:$5,611/mo
Tennessee:$5,992/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Polk County, TN:unavailable
Tennessee:$3,063/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Polk 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 Polk County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Polk County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Polk County

River Oaks Place Loudon

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

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.

The Retreat 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.

Polk County review score based on 230 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 230 reviews of 87 Polk County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Polk 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

Polk County review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Polk County, TN87 facilities
8.7
Bradley County, TN75 facilities
8.3
McMinn County, TN103 facilities

Review subcategories for Polk 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 230 reviews of 87 Polk County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Polk 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.
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Cleanliness
3.3
3.4
Friendliness
3.5
3.5
Care services
3.1
3.2
Staff
3.2
3.4
Meals & dining
3.0
3.1
Activities
3.1
3.1
Value for cost*
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Polk County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Polk County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Polk 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 Polk 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 Polk 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
54%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.5%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.7%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.2%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.9%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
56.3%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Polk 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 Polk 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
55.2%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
32.2%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
39.1%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Polk 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 Polk 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
32.2%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.5%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
40.2%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.7%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.6%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Polk 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 Polk County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
21.8%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.6%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Polk 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 Polk County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
47.1%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.4%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.6%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.9%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.3%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.4%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.8%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.2%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.2%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.1%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
46%
48%
Dances
Dances
29.9%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.1%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.8%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Polk 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 Polk County protect seniors.
Learn about Tennessee assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

The Fountains of Calhoun, Dalton Square and The Crossings at Tellico Village are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Polk County, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 87 assisted living facilities near Polk County, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Polk County, Tennessee is The Fountains of Calhoun. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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