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Assisted living costs in Saint James average about $4,416 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 92 communities in Saint James. Our detailed directory has 845 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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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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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.
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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
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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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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: 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.
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.
Hominy Valley Retirement Center is an assisted living community located in the beautiful and quiet community of Candler, North Carolina. Surrounded by breath taking views, this is the perfect place for you to call home. Candler is a peaceful mountain community that lies in between Canton and...
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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.
Yancey House is an assisted living and memory care community located in Burnsville, NC. Burnsville is nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina & rests in the shadow of Mount Mitchell which has the highest peak east of the Mississippi River. It is known as 'The Heart of the Blue...
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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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.
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Exceptional care. Staff go above and beyond, they are caring, hard working and compassionate.
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.
Silver Bluff Village is an assisted living community nestled in the mountains of North Carolina, on the bank of the Pigeon River in Canton. This is a place where southern climate mixes with high altitude to create pleasant weather throughout the year. Our residents take advantage of this weather...
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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: 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: 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: 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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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.
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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.
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Tennessee, The Courtyards at Johnson City Lakeside 2 is that retirement home in the mountains that lots of people have waited for their whole life. This assisted living community offers safety and security in a mountain setting. A place where peace and...
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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: 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 mother is loving her stay at the McCune Center! The staff is doing a great job at catering to my mother's needs. The facility is well maintained. There are many opportunities for my mother to participate...
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.
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 Saint James, TN

The average cost of senior living in Saint James is $4,416 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bean Station, TN with an average of $3,005 per month.

Assisted living costs in Saint James, TN, vs. nearby cities

Saint James, TN
$4,416/mo
$3,812/mo

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

Saint James, TN
$4,416/mo
U.S. national average
$4,705/mo

Assisted living costs in Saint James, TN, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,416/mo
$4,437/mo

Assisted living costs in Saint James, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,783/mo
Studio
$5,229/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,402/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,076/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,478/mo

Senior living costs in Saint James 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: Saint James, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSaint James, TNTennesseeU.S.
Assisted Living$4,416/mo$4,273/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$4,437/mo$4,365/mo$4,956/mo
Independent Living$3,883/mo$3,789/mo$4,162/mo
Assisted Living
Saint James, TN:$4,416/mo
Tennessee:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Saint James, TN:$4,437/mo
Tennessee:$4,365/mo
U.S.:$4,956/mo
Independent Living
Saint James, TN:$3,883/mo
Tennessee:$3,789/mo
U.S.:$4,162/mo
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Assisted living costs in Saint James, TN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Saint James 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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Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Saint James, TN$4,513/mo$4,446/mo+1.5%
Tennessee$4,552/mo$4,433/mo+2.7%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Saint James, TN
2024 average cost:$4,513/mo
2023 average cost:$4,446/mo
Percent change:+1.5%
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 Saint James, 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 Saint James.

What families are saying about assisted living in Saint James

Recent reviews for assisted living in Saint James

Marjorie McCune Memorial Center in Black Mountain, NC

4.0
My brother did not have a good experience in his stay at this community. They had him in one room when he moved in and then they changed his room the next day. When I inquired as to why they said they try to have them with a roommate they are compatible with. When they moved him into the new ...
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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Dedicated and loving caregivers. Reviews consistently praise the caring and attentive nature of the staff at various communities, such as American House Kingsport, Brookdale Rock Springs, and Wellington Manor Assisted Living, where residents and their families have developed strong bonds with the caregivers.
Variety of activities for diverse interests. Communities like Trinity View Retirement Community, Princeton Transitional Care and Assisted Living, and Abundant Christian Living Community offer a range of activities to keep residents engaged and active, from bingo to outdoor excursions and gardening.
Delicious and accommodating meals. Reviews for Brookdale Rock Springs, Dominion Senior Living of Johnson City, and American House Johnson City note that the quality food is a major factor in overall resident satisfaction, with staff accommodating dietary restrictions and individual preferences.
Thorough and transparent communication. Families appreciate the clear and frequent communication they receive from communities, as seen in reviews for Brookdale Colonial Heights, Heather Glen Assisted Living, and The Courtyards Senior Living at Johnson City, ensuring peace of mind and keeping everyone informed.
Beautifully maintained facilities. Communities like Dominion Senior Living of Sevierville, Mars Hill Manor, and The Blake at Kingsport are praised for their cleanliness and upkeep, with updated interiors and well-maintained grounds providing a welcoming and inviting atmosphere for residents.
Friendly and welcoming community atmosphere. Reviews for Brookdale Johnson City, Brookdale Colonial Heights, and Trinity View Retirement Community highlight the warm and inclusive atmosphere at various communities, where residents and staff form close-knit friendships and support networks.
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Saint James review score based on 244 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 244 reviews of 77 Saint James assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
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Saint James review score compared against nearby cities

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Saint James, TN77 facilities
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Parrottsville, TN98 facilities
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Review subcategories for Saint James 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 244 reviews of 77 Saint James assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Saint James 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
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.8
Staff
3.9
4.0
Meals & dining
3.5
3.7
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
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Saint James assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Saint James assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Saint James, 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 Saint James 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 Saint James 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
50.6%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.8%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.8%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
54.5%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.2%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.7%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.9%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50.6%
52.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Saint James 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 Saint James 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
49.4%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
24.7%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.7%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.4%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Saint James 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 Saint James partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Saint James, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.5%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.1%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
33.8%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.1%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.6%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Saint James 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 Saint James communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Saint James, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.5%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
29.9%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.8%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Saint James 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 Saint James offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Saint James, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
39%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.7%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.2%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.3%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.9%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.7%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.8%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
39%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
24.7%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Saint James

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

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Brookdale Rock Springs, Brookdale Sevierville and Dominion Senior Living of Johnson City are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Saint James, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 92 assisted living facilities near Saint James, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Saint James, Tennessee is American House Johnson City. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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