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10 Best Nursing Homes in Smith, KY
Smith 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 50 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Smith, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Smith is about $4,409, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 313 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 Spruce Pine, Bacchus and Treadway.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Smith, KY
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9.6
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26 reviews
The staff is wonderful. They are patient and friendly. The activities are great! Would like to have been more. Love this place highly recommend.
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.
Do you want to redefine what it means to be independent? When you move into our assisted living and memory care community in Kingsport, Tennessee, you can experience just that. Because we take care of all the cooking, cleaning, laundry and other household chores, you suddenly get a whole lot of...
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9.3
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49 reviews
I have been pleased with my experience at Brookdale Rock Springs. The staff are pleasant and hard- working... They just need more staff to work the various shifts. Meal have improved. They need to remember...
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.
Embrace the Golden YearsYou should never have to settle for a dull and drab retirement when you can have a senior living experience rich in adventure and excitement here at our assisted living community in Kingsport, Tennessee. Our warm and welcoming community gives you the opportunity to embrace...
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9.2
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7 reviews
I have been very pleased with Preston Place II. The staff has been very good to work with. It took a little while for my aunt to get adjusted to being somewhere besides her home. I’m sure that is very...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.1
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25 reviews
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!
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.
An Elevated LifestyleIf you want to wake up each morning knowing the burdens of everyday life are off your plate, then our assisted living community in Kingsport, Tennessee might just be the place for you. Tucked on a hilltop with beautiful views of East Tennessee, this community gives you...
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9.0
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47 reviews
We are very pleased with American House. Our family member seems very happy there. The facility is vey pleasant and the staff is friendly and caring. This facility seems more reasonably priced than others...
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.
Providing Assisted Living and Memory Care to the Kingsport area.
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8.9
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12 reviews
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.
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.
In 2003, the Village at Allandale, formerly Kingsport Senior House, opened its doors as Kingsport Senior House, a single home for 26 seniors. The 2010 expansion added two family oriented homes with 26 elders residing in each. Today, we are proud to be the only assisted living facility in the...
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8.6
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20 reviews
What we like the most about TerraBella Morristown is their extremely courteous staff! Caring and thoughtful. Facility is well maintained. Everyone is available to answer questions and provide care and...
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.
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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8.4
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13 reviews
Both administrative and care staff are very helpful. My mother-in-law states she is comfortable and well-cared for. Rooms are a bit small, but bathrooms are very large and easily handicapped-accessible. ...
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.
Just off Fort Henry Drive and nestled on a hillside, The Blake at Kingsport offers resort-style hospitality and retirement service embracing the spirit of the Tennessee lifestyle with outstanding architecture, food, social life and cultural experiences. Surrounded by abundant opportunities for...
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8.0
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3 reviews
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
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.0
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13 reviews
My loved one feels comfortable and safe. The staff is wonderful and caring. They are extremely helpful to my loved one. The activities and meals are well thought out. The facility is clean and welcoming.
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.
A Life Worth LivingNo one should force you to choose between quality care and independence, especially when you can savor both here at our assisted living and memory care community. As soon as you walk through the front doors, you will notice there’s something different about this place. Maybe...
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8.0
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1 review
My Mom has been a resident for 2 years now and she loves it here. She loves interacting with the other residents and has several good friends here. She is a different person now than when she first came...
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.
Conveniently located off of Tusculum Boulevard on Mt. Bethel Road not far from Laughlin Hospital, Morning Pointe of Greeneville is a state-of-the-art assisted living community offering 44 spacious apartments with multiple floor plan choices. Providing Care, Preserving Dignity At Morning Pointe...
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The decorations, especially what the activity director gal is able to do around the holidays is just wonderful. The porch and the surrounding grounds with all the place is super nice. Based on what our loved...
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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We chose Family Ministries because we saw an ad on the TV and thought we would try it and see what was offered and it turned out to be a very good experience. They were very informative and good with...
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.
Family Ministries Retirement & Assisted Living is a beautiful, newly-renovated community giving you a fresher, cleaner atmosphere in which to thrive. Beautifully designed accommodations set the bar high for distinctive senior living at The Reed Center in Limestone, Tennessee, but it’s our...
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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
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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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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
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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.
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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The staff care is wonderful and they are very friendly. They are very good at communication and call all of the time about my loved one's care. She is hard to deal with but the nurses are very nice and they...
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.
Beech Tree Manor is proud to have been serving the citizens of Jellico, TN for many years. We are conveniently located just off I-75, directly behind the Jellico Community Hospital. We specialize in providing a variety of rehabilitation and skilled nursing services onsite to help individuals...
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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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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 for Maynardville, we are dedicated to delivering quality individual service to every person entrusted to our care. Our facility provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation therapy to adults of all ages who need short- or long-term care. To meet the social...
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.
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, 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
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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
Cost of nursing homes in Smith, KY
The average cost of senior living in Smith is $4,409 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fleming-Neon, KY with an average of $2,600 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Smith, KY vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Smith vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Smith, KY by room type
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Smith
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Smith
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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Charter Senior Living of Jefferson City
5.0
My loved one lives here and it's wonderful! So much better and more affordable than his last facility. The people here are wonderful. The nurses are so kind and helpful. They have a lot of activities and the residents are interactive. The staff encourages them to be. The memory care unit is a ...
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The Village At Allandale in Kingsport, TN
5.0
It's a very nice place for someone with dementia, which my aunt had. My uncle died within a week of arriving there and my aunt fell about 2 months later and fractured her hip, so she left there and passed away in a rehab facility post surgery. I really appreciated A Place for Mom's help in ...
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Smith nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Smith nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Smith, 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 Smith 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 Smith that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Smith, KYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
42.9%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
34.3%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
82.9%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
54.3%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.4%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
82.9%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
48.6%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
51.4%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Smith 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 Smith Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Smith, KYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
51.4%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.9%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.6%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.6%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Smith 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 Smith partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Smith, KYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.9%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.4%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.3%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Smith 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 Smith communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Smith, KYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.9%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
22.9%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.9%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Smith 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 Smith offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Smith, KYNational
Activity director
Activity director
31.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.4%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.6%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.4%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.3%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.1%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
31.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
25.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.9%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
0.4%
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