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6 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Union Heights, TN

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Assisted living costs in Union Heights average about $3,189 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 6 communities in Union Heights. Our detailed directory has 111 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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Photo of TerraBella Morristown
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I would recommend it. It's a great facility. The employees love my father despite him being a difficult resident. They have really gotten to know him and treat him like family truly. I walk in the door and...
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.
Built on a hilltop with the Great Smokey Mountains, Cherokee Lake and Douglas Lake as a scenic backdrop, TerraBella Morristown is the perfect choice for you or your loved one who appreciates both the small-town hospitality and the beauty our area is known for. Minutes from historic downtown...
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I took my loved one here from another facility and it is a very good place. The workers are great and the place is very clean. I would highly recommend Charter.
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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My mom went from resident, through hospice at Wellington. Through the entire healthcare system including three area hospitals, and three rehab skilled nursing facilities, Wellington provided not only the...
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 Assisted Living is an exceptional assisted living and intimate-area memory care community in Newport, Tennessee. Nestled in the mountains of East Tennessee on the Pigeon River, Newport is a vibrant city with stunning scenic views, a historic downtown area and an abundance of...
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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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Cost of assisted living in Union Heights, TN

The average cost of senior living in Union Heights is $3,189 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bean Station, TN with an average of $3,005 per month.

Assisted living costs in Union Heights, TN, vs. nearby cities

Union Heights, TN
$3,189/mo

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

Union Heights, TN
$3,189/mo
U.S. national average
$4,698/mo

Assisted living costs in Union Heights, TN, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,189/mo
$3,189/mo

Assisted living costs in Union Heights, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,795/mo
Studio
$4,065/mo

Senior living costs in Union Heights 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: Union Heights, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeUnion Heights, TNTennesseeU.S.
Assisted Living$3,189/mo$4,267/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$3,189/mo$4,358/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$3,567/mo$3,781/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Union Heights, TN:$3,189/mo
Tennessee:$4,267/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Union Heights, TN:$3,189/mo
Tennessee:$4,358/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Union Heights, TN:$3,567/mo
Tennessee:$3,781/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Assisted living costs in Union Heights, TN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Union Heights 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.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Union Heights, TN$4,190/mo$4,542/mo-7.7%
Tennessee$4,570/mo$4,377/mo+4.4%
National$5,322/mo$5,061/mo+5.2%
Union Heights, TN
2024 average cost:$4,190/mo
2023 average cost:$4,542/mo
Percent change:-7.7%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$4,570/mo
2023 average cost:$4,377/mo
Percent change:+4.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,322/mo
2023 average cost:$5,061/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Union Heights, 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 Union Heights.

What families are saying about assisted living in Union Heights

Recent reviews for assisted living in Union Heights

Wellington Manor Assisted Living in Newport, TN

4.6
We toured assisted living homes in three states before choosing Wellington Manor. It felt like divine providence to find a good quality facility with memory care so close to us and at a price we could afford. We liked the small size and the focus on faith. The staff is dedicated and the ...
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TerraBella Morristown

5.0
The staff is very kind. They create a warm and home-like environment that sets the tone for residents to do the same. It seems like a family and has made my mom very comfortable during this transition. They have daily activities, monthly theme parties, celebrate residents birthdays, and their ...
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Regency Retirement Village - Morristown

4.1
A 3 week stay at the facility in a 1 bedroom apartment that included a stove and refrigerator has reinforced my decision to relocate here. A major disappoint was lack of activities geared to independent residents but having my own vehicle should allow involvement in offerings by other venues in ...
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Union Heights assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Union Heights assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Union Heights, 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 Union Heights 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 Union Heights 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
83.3%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
100%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
83.3%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
100%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Union Heights 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 Union Heights Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Union Heights, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
100%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
41.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Union Heights 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 Union Heights 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
66.7%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
83.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
83.3%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Union Heights 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 Union Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.7%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Union Heights 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 Union Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Union Heights, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
100%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
100%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Union Heights

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

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TerraBella Morristown, Charter Senior Living of Jefferson City and Wellington Manor Assisted Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Union Heights, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
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