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10 Best Nursing Homes in Rhea, KY

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Rhea is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 45 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Rhea, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Rhea is about $4,371, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 232 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Kincer Mill, Darnell Town and Jonesville Camp Ground.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Rhea, KY

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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
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
At SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation - Hillside, we are dedicated to delivering quality individual service to every person entrusted to our care. Our community provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation therapy to adults of all ages who need short- or long-term care. To meet the social needs of...
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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, 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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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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Cost of nursing homes in Rhea, KY

The average cost of senior living in Rhea is $4,371 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fleming-Neon, KY with an average of $2,600 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Rhea, KY, vs. nearby cities

Rhea, KY
$4,371/mo
$4,500/mo
$4,254/mo

Nursing homes costs in Rhea, KY, vs. state and national averages

Rhea, KY
$4,371/mo
U.S. national average
$5,013/mo

Nursing homes costs in Rhea, KY, vs. other senior living options

$4,384/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,371/mo

Nursing homes costs in Rhea, KY, by floor plan type

Senior living costs in Rhea vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Rhea, KY
Column state: Kentucky
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRhea, KYKentuckyU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,371/mo$4,456/mo$5,013/mo
Assisted Living$4,384/mo$4,430/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$4,384/mo$4,456/mo$5,013/mo
Independent Living$255/mo$3,341/mo$4,211/mo
Nursing Homes
Rhea, KY:$4,371/mo
Kentucky:$4,456/mo
U.S.:$5,013/mo
Assisted Living
Rhea, KY:$4,384/mo
Kentucky:$4,430/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
Rhea, KY:$4,384/mo
Kentucky:$4,456/mo
U.S.:$5,013/mo
Independent Living
Rhea, KY:$255/mo
Kentucky:$3,341/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Rhea

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Rhea

The Blake at Kingsport

5.0
The staff is very helpful and friendly. They are very good about communicating with the family about your loved one, and you can call and ask about them any time. The move-in process is smooth, but be ready to produce documents like Medicaid info, living will, driver's license, etc. The meals ...
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The Village At Allandale in Kingsport, TN

5.0
5 stars for all categories! We chose The Village at Allandale because of the welcoming atmosphere and the cost compared to other facilities. They have amazing staff who really care about the patients.

Brookdale Kingsport

4.3
Most caregivers take good care of mom! But as anywhere some are not as good as others! We really need exhaust fans and heaters in her bathroom! Sometimes odor not good!

Rhea nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rhea nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rhea, 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 Rhea nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Rhea that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Rhea, KYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
29%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25.8%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.1%
23.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
87.1%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
35.5%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
6.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.1%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
32.3%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
38.7%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Rhea nursing homes

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 Rhea Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Rhea, KYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
35.5%
3.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
12.9%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
19.4%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.7%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Rhea nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Rhea partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rhea, KYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.9%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.8%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
22.6%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.8%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Rhea nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Rhea communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rhea, KYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.9%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
19.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
19.4%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rhea nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Rhea offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rhea, KYNational
Activity director
Activity director
19.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.1%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.3%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
22.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.9%
6.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.4%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
22.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
22.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.6%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.6%
0.4%
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Brookdale Rock Springs, Brookdale Kingsport and Preston Place 2 are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Rhea, Kentucky. See full list of communities.
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