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9 Best Nursing Homes in Backwoods, TN

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Backwoods 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 9 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Backwoods, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Backwoods is about $4,228, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 26 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Backwoods, TN

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Mom continually tells us how good the staff is to her. Always asking her if there is anything she needs. We would highly recommend them to anyone looking.
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.
Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City is an assisted living and secure memory care community located on the south side of Johnson City, Tennessee. Christian Assisted Living consists of 18 secure memory care apartments and 51 assisted living apartments. Each apartment is ground level with a...
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The overall experience, the cleanliness, the friendliness of the staff, quality of care, meals and dining and activities have all been a great experience. We would recommend this community to other families...
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.
Come and enjoy the “Freedom” ofassisted living!Located in the heart of “The ValleyBeautiful,” Governor’s Bend is a 52-suiteretirement and assisted living facility.We realize the need for quality of lifeservices in a comfortable environment.That is why we offer full service livingwhere residents...
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The facility is clean and the staff are very helpful! They have many different activities and events, like the picnic they had last week. A few weeks ago, they even had a senior prom! They just love my...
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.
Cranberry House is a memory care community located in Newland, NC. Newland is known as 'The Crossroads of The High Country'. With beautiful scenic views, Cranberry House is tucked away in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. This mountain town makes it a perfect choice for our residents....
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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Cost of nursing homes in Backwoods, TN

The average cost of senior living in Backwoods is $4,228 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mosheim, TN with an average of $3,812 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Backwoods, TN, vs. nearby cities

Backwoods, TN
$4,228/mo
$4,671/mo

Nursing homes costs in Backwoods, TN, vs. state and national averages

Backwoods, TN
$4,228/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

Nursing homes costs in Backwoods, TN, vs. other senior living options

$4,538/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,228/mo

Nursing homes costs in Backwoods, TN, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,989/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,288/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,945/mo

Senior living costs in Backwoods 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: Backwoods, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBackwoods, TNTennesseeU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,228/mo$4,358/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$4,513/mo$4,267/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,538/mo$4,358/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$4,153/mo$3,781/mo$4,153/mo
Nursing Homes
Backwoods, TN:$4,228/mo
Tennessee:$4,358/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Backwoods, TN:$4,513/mo
Tennessee:$4,267/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Backwoods, TN:$4,538/mo
Tennessee:$4,358/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Backwoods, TN:$4,153/mo
Tennessee:$3,781/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Backwoods, TN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Backwoods 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.

Backwoods, TNTN stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Backwoods, TN

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Backwoods 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
Backwoods, TN$3,875/mo$3,865/mo+0.3%
Tennessee$4,044/mo$3,997/mo+1.2%
National$4,812/mo$4,802/mo+0.2%
Backwoods, TN
2024 average cost:$3,875/mo
2023 average cost:$3,865/mo
Percent change:+0.3%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$4,044/mo
2023 average cost:$3,997/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
National
2024 average cost:$4,812/mo
2023 average cost:$4,802/mo
Percent change:+0.2%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Backwoods

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Backwoods

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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Brookdale Johnson City

5.0
Our mother lived at Brookdale Johnson City for 3 years until her passing in June, 2024. The staff provided caring support as her needs increased, and she was treated like family by her caregivers. We appreciated the open lines of communication we had with the Executive Director, nursing staff, ...
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Dominion Senior Living of Johnson City

5.0
The staff members are very friendly and overall we are very pleased. We would absolutely recommend Dominion Senior Living to other families based on the experience we have had so far

Backwoods nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Backwoods nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Backwoods, 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 Backwoods 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 Backwoods that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Backwoods, TNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Backwoods 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 Backwoods Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Backwoods, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Backwoods 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 Backwoods partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Backwoods, TNNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Backwoods 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 Backwoods communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Backwoods 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 Backwoods offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Backwoods, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
25%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City, Governors Bend and Cranberry House are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Backwoods, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 9 nursing homes facilities near Backwoods, Tennessee. See the full list.
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