About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2026 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2026 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2026 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
Senior Living Awards
Caregiver ResourcesAdd Review
(866) 374-4058
Talk to a local advisor for FREE
Senior Living Home

5 Best Nursing Homes in Blue Gem, TN

Answer a few questions to get personalized results
Who are you searching for?

Blue Gem 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 5 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Blue Gem, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Blue Gem is about $3,917, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 120 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 Rockwood, Westel and Pond Grove.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Blue Gem, TN

Showing 4 communities
Last Updated: 3/5/26
Sort by
Filter by
Awards
Best of Senior Living

The highest-rated senior living communities stand out for their exceptional care and support of seniors in independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Our Best of Senior Living Award winners represent the top reviewed senior care providers nationwide based on reviews submitted by residents and families.

Review Score
Distance
See communities with
Amenities
Providers
Photo of Sycamore TraceCommunity card badge
99 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
10
Review score
98 reviews
10
Review score
98 reviews
5 star
97%
4 star
1%
3 star
1%
2 star
0%
1 star
1%
See all reviews
Visiting my mother and knowing she so well cared for and happy keeps me at ease. This place is well maintained with a very courteous staff! They always go above and beyond. I’m thankful to know I don’t have...
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.
Sycamore Trace is an exclusive assisted living community for seniors located in Kingston, Tennessee. Sycamore Trace is home to inviting waterways, a robust Recreational life and breathtaking vistas. Nestled on hill just a few short steps down a walking path to the lakeside parks … Residents can...
See details
Photo of Patriot Assisted Living
22 Photos available
5 star
100%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
It's a very friendly and clean atmosphere. They make sure everybody is well taken care of. The staff is extremely sweet, and they're very well informed of everything that's going on. They take care of 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.
Enjoy activities in our lovely sun room M-F, leaving the weekend open for family and friend visits and on-site church services on Sunday. Themed activities done occasionally on Saturday so family and friends can participate.Home cooked meals prepared by those who enjoy cooking.Help yourself to...
See details
Photo of Jamestowne
5 star
100%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
Absolutely wonderful! All staff is loving, caring and giving! Great place to work – visit – live! Great home for “community living” I love it here!!
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.
Photo of Jamestowne Assisted Living
99 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
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.
Inline cta image

Our free advisors can help

  • Compare local facilities
  • Determine care type
  • Schedule tours
  • Evaluate pricing

Cost of nursing homes in Blue Gem, TN

The average cost of senior living in Blue Gem is $3,917 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sweetwater, TN with an average of $3,720 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Blue Gem, TN, vs. nearby cities

Blue Gem, TN
$3,917/mo
$4,071/mo
$4,071/mo

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

Blue Gem, TN
$3,917/mo
U.S. national average
$5,015/mo

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

$4,066/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,917/mo

Nursing homes costs in Blue Gem, TN, by floor plan type

Senior living costs in Blue Gem 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: Blue Gem, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBlue Gem, TNTennesseeU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,917/mo$4,427/mo$5,015/mo
Assisted Living$4,013/mo$4,332/mo$4,753/mo
Memory Care$4,066/mo$4,427/mo$5,014/mo
Independent Living$3,625/mo$3,803/mo$4,212/mo
Nursing Homes
Blue Gem, TN:$3,917/mo
Tennessee:$4,427/mo
U.S.:$5,015/mo
Assisted Living
Blue Gem, TN:$4,013/mo
Tennessee:$4,332/mo
U.S.:$4,753/mo
Memory Care
Blue Gem, TN:$4,066/mo
Tennessee:$4,427/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
Independent Living
Blue Gem, TN:$3,625/mo
Tennessee:$3,803/mo
U.S.:$4,212/mo
Table showing 5 of 4 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 4 items. Click to show less.

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 Blue Gem

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Blue Gem

River Oaks Place - Loudon

5.0
I've enjoyed all the times I've been here.

Autumn Care in Knoxville, TN

4.5
They are doing a great job. The only thing is the scheduled cleaning is once a week and I think they may need it a little more often. I have been overall very pleased with Autumn care and with Brenda the administrator, they helped make this as painless as possible. They eat well and enjoy the ...
Read more

Heritage Assisted Living West Knoxville TN

4.7
Heritage Assisted Living feels more like a family environment. The lady [name removed] who initially took us on the tour did a really good job and was very informative. The staff members are very involved with the residents and the care services are excellent. When we do come to visit it seems ...
Read more

Blue Gem nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Blue Gem nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Blue Gem, 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 Blue Gem 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 Blue Gem that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Blue Gem, TNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
63.6%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
63.6%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.8%
23.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
81.8%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.6%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.4%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81.8%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.6%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.7%
17.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Blue Gem 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 Blue Gem Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Blue Gem, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
63.6%
3.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.4%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54.5%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.1%
1.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Blue Gem 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 Blue Gem partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Blue Gem, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
54.5%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.5%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
45.5%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.5%
3.6%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Blue Gem 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 Blue Gem communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Blue Gem, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
63.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
54.5%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
36.4%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Blue Gem 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 Blue Gem offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Blue Gem, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
63.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
54.5%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
54.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.6%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.7%
6.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.4%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
63.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
63.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
54.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.6%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Photo cta image

More questions?

Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top