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Clean and a good value. But very high turnover and a lot of confusion in administration/management. The people taking care of my mom were nice but they were constantly changing. Confusion about how to handle...
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.
Wellington Manor Knoxville is located in northern Knox County. An inviting, homespun community, much like the surrounding countryside, Wellington Manor Knoxville is home to warm hearts and panoramic views of Black Oak Ridge. We offer accommodations for those who may require assistance in their...
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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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While my mother was here everything was actually excellent. I was very pleased with the staff, the nurses, and the food services. Since we had a specific budget this facility didn’t have a base fee then...
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.
Situated on 9 beautiful acres of land in the heart of downtown, Regency Retirement Village offers all the warmth of small town living with access to all Morristown has to offer. The lovely community offers Independent Living and Assisted Living apartments, as well as The Renaissance...
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We chose Signature Lifestyles because of the location as well as the value for the money. The room sizes here are really good, she just moved up a size from the studio. They have been good with communication...
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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My Dad was 87 years old when he moved into the Darby House after my Mom passed away. He loved living there. He found the staff very friendly and helpful and enjoyed having some independence, although he...
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.
Darby House is located in Jefferson City, Tennessee - a lovely community centered around the scenic campus of Carson-Newman College. Situated near the center of town with its shopping malls, supermarkets, churches and its access to Carson-Newman Campus; Darby House is especially convenient for...
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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, 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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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
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.
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
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.
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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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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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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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.
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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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.
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.
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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.
Photo of Shannondale of Knoxville
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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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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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 Ritchie, 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 Ritchie, TN

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What families are saying about assisted living in Ritchie

Recent reviews for assisted living in Ritchie

Heritage Assisted Living Fountain City Knoxville TN

5.0
Overall it has been a very positive experience for my Mom at Heritage Assisted Living Fountain City. The facility is reasonably clean and the staff is very friendly. I believe the care has and continues to be as well as could be received in any assisted living facility. The meals are provided ...
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Freedom Senior Living in Sevierville, TN

5.0
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 comfortable and secured. They have been on a lock down the last couple of months due to a few ...
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Oakwood Senior Living in Knoxville, TN

5.0
We moved our mom here last year. She VERY MUCH wanted to remain in our home but we felt she could no longer be left alone. SHE LOVES OAKWOOD. She's eating better, seems healthier. It was the right choice and the RIGHT PLACE for her. The staff really do care about the residents.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Caring and compassionate staff. Several reviews mention the exceptional care and compassion provided by the staff at various communities. At Wellington Manor Assisted Living, residents and their families express gratitude for the thoughtfulness and dedication of the staff, who treat loved ones like family. At The Groves at ...
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Variety of engaging and stimulating activities. Engaging and stimulating activities are mentioned in several reviews as a significant feature of different communities. At Trinity Hills of Knoxville, residents enjoy a full schedule of activities and are encouraged to participate. At Wellington Manor Knoxville, activities are adapted for in ...
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Accommodating and responsive management. Management is highlighted in several reviews for their accommodating and responsive nature. At Village at Deane Hill, the management team is praised for fixing a problem related to the community fee. At Spring Arbor of Sevierville, they were described as being 'very helpful' and 'attentive' ...
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Delicious and nutritious meals. Meals and dining experiences are often cited as a positive aspect of different communities. At Knoxville Landing, the chef accommodates individual preferences and dietary restrictions, ensuring residents look forward to mealtimes. At Heritage Assisted Living Fountain City Knoxville TN, resid ...
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Well-maintained living spaces. Cleanliness and upkeep of living spaces are frequently mentioned in reviews. At Trinity Hills of Knoxville, the community appears very clean and aesthetically pleasing. At Windsor Ridge, the staff take great care of residents' apartments and ensure they are maintained.
Attentive and personalized care. Residents' individual needs and preferences are addressed in several reviews. At Brookdale Sevierville, the staff take a personal interest in residents, and one resident's family reports that they have been accommodated 'beyond our expectations'. At Heritage Assisted Living Fountain City Knox ...
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Ritchie review score based on 209 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 209 reviews of 44 Ritchie assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ritchie 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

Ritchie review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Ritchie, TN44 facilities
8.1
La Follette, TN0 facilities
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Tazewell, TN5 facilities

Review subcategories for Ritchie 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 209 reviews of 44 Ritchie assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Ritchie 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.
Ritchie, TN averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.5
3.6
Friendliness
3.6
3.7
Care services
3.5
3.3
Staff
3.4
3.5
Meals & dining
3.2
3.2
Activities
3.2
3.2
Value for cost*
3.3
3.3
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Ritchie assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ritchie assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ritchie, 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 Ritchie 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 Ritchie that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ritchie, TNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
68.2%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
38.6%
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
68.2%
57.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
43.2%
30.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
65.9%
47.8%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70.5%
52.9%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Ritchie 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 Ritchie Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ritchie, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
68.2%
51.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
38.6%
33.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.5%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ritchie 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 Ritchie partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ritchie, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.6%
27.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.3%
41.8%
No sugar
No sugar
52.3%
38.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.7%
37.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
27.3%
18.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Ritchie 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 Ritchie communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ritchie, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.6%
32.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.9%
43.2%
Room service
Room service
43.2%
37.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.4%
18.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ritchie 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 Ritchie offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ritchie, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
54.5%
47.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.9%
31.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.4%
31.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
68.2%
50.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.8%
50.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70.5%
53%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
56.8%
42.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.2%
36.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.7%
38.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
59.1%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
56.8%
47.8%
Dances
Dances
36.4%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.7%
25.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
59.1%
46.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Ritchie

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 Ritchie protect seniors.
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Brookdale Sevierville, Knoxville Landing and Windsor Ridge are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Ritchie, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 46 assisted living facilities near Ritchie, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Ritchie, Tennessee is Brookdale Sevierville. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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