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10 Best Nursing Homes in Bluffton, TN

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Bluffton 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 12 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Bluffton, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Bluffton is about $4,880, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 125 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Bluffton, TN

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33 Floor plans available
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9.7
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37 reviews
9.7
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37 reviews
5 star
65%
4 star
24%
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3%
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0%
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8%
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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.
Something for EveryoneWith custom care plans, beautiful accommodations, a fun-filled events calendar and a care team on campus 24 hours a day, seven days a week to make sure your every need is met, our assisted living and memory care community gives you all the freedom and independence you crave....
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8.0
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32 reviews
8.0
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32 reviews
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85%
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9%
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6%
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0%
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We have no complaints with Dominion, but we moved our loved one to [community name removed] which is closer to our family. We would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have...
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.
When in-home care isn't enough, choosing the right care for your loved one is important. Dominion Senior Living of Sevierville focuses on caring for the individual with programs that can be tailored specifically to your loved one's needs. We are committed to providing a secure environment that...
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9.8
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55 reviews
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2%
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0%
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2%
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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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Provides: Memory Care
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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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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.
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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Cost of nursing homes in Bluffton, TN

The average cost of senior living in Bluffton is $4,880 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rutledge, TN with an average of $3,056 per month.

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

Bluffton, TN
$4,880/mo
$3,956/mo

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

Bluffton, TN
$4,880/mo
U.S. national average
$4,955/mo

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

$4,880/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,880/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,465/mo
Studio
$5,316/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,080/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,880/mo

Senior living costs in Bluffton 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: Bluffton, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBluffton, TNTennesseeU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,880/mo$4,365/mo$4,955/mo
Assisted Living$4,880/mo$4,273/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$4,880/mo$4,365/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living$3,513/mo$3,789/mo$4,161/mo
Nursing Homes
Bluffton, TN:$4,880/mo
Tennessee:$4,365/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
Assisted Living
Bluffton, TN:$4,880/mo
Tennessee:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Bluffton, TN:$4,880/mo
Tennessee:$4,365/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Bluffton, TN:$3,513/mo
Tennessee:$3,789/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Bluffton, TN, over time

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

Bluffton, TNTN stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Bluffton, TN

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Bluffton 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
Bluffton, TN$3,981/mo$2,793/mo+42.5%
Tennessee$4,256/mo$4,184/mo+1.7%
National$5,026/mo$4,886/mo+2.9%
Bluffton, TN
2024 average cost:$3,981/mo
2023 average cost:$2,793/mo
Percent change:+42.5%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$4,256/mo
2023 average cost:$4,184/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,026/mo
2023 average cost:$4,886/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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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 Bluffton

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Bluffton

Brookdale Sevierville

4.9
Brookdale in Sevierville TN has been a God send for my Aunt. I am the co-caregiver of my Aunt. I would recommend Brookdale to anyone looking for a care center for their loved one. Excellent care, food quality, cleanliness and staff have all been more than adequate. I have no worries for my loved ...
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Wellington Manor Assisted Living in Newport, TN

5.0
The staff are fantastic! Loving, caring, answering questions about anything that I may not understand! Very friendly anytime I have been there to visit my aunt! Have only great things to say about this facility! They all do a top notch job! Grateful my aunt is there!

Dominion Senior Living of Sevierville

5.0
I would recommend this place if your loved one needs memory care. Pretty much everyone has memory problems. Might be frustrating for someone who does not have memory issues. There have been a lot of staffing turnovers in the last 6 months, but mom still seems well cared for and happy.

Bluffton nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bluffton nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bluffton, 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 Bluffton 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 Bluffton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Bluffton, TNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
42.9%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.6%
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
42.9%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.6%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.6%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.4%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Bluffton 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 Bluffton Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bluffton, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.9%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.9%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.9%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bluffton 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 Bluffton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bluffton, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
3.6%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Bluffton 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 Bluffton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bluffton, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Bluffton 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 Bluffton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bluffton, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Sevierville, Dominion Senior Living of Sevierville and Wellington Manor Assisted Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Bluffton, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 12 nursing homes facilities near Bluffton, Tennessee. See the full list.
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