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10 Best Nursing Homes in Buncombe, TN
Buncombe 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 10 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Buncombe, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Buncombe is about $4,569, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 90 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 Camp Tom Howard, Blair Gap and Silica.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Buncombe, TN
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22 Floor plans available
9.9
Review score
37 reviews
When we toured Brookdale Bristol it was so welcoming from staff and residents. He had many opportunities for different crafts, card games and much more entertainment. This community takes proud in caring for...
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.
Customized Care PlansMoving into an independent and assisted living community may not be a simple decision, but when you meet our friendly team here in Bristol, Virginia, you may find yourself quickly falling in love with the idea. Nestled on a scenic hill overlooking the city, you can admire...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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22 Floor plans available
9.8
Review score
41 reviews
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...
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.
Home Comfort, Community ConvenienceWhether are you just beginning to look for a community or you’ve already visited several, we think you will find that our charming assisted living and memory care community in Johnson City, Tennessee stands out from the rest. As soon as you set foot through the...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.0
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20 reviews
We are using American House Bristol for Memory Care for our loved one, so activities are not that important. The facility is under staffed, especially on the MC side. House keeping on the assisted living...
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 Bristol area.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.7
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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...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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44 Floor plans available
8.0
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15 reviews
This place is so homey and clean! The staff is very sweet and mom is very happy. The food is great that she gets and I know she is getting great care. Each time I visit mom says I like this here -...
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.
Dominion Senior Living is an assisted living community located in Bristol, Sullivan County, Tennessee conveniently off Volunteer Parkway and is easily accessible to counties in Tennessee and North Carolina, alike. Though we are simple to locate, our campus maintains the feel of being nestled away...
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I like knowing that my mom is happy at this caring community. We like that she is living. in a clean community. The meals are amazing and a great variety for her to choose from. The suite she has and she...
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.
Oakmont at Gordon Park is a dream of three local life long friends, J.J. Gillenwater, Blair Jones and Jeff Tickle who were each born and raised in Bristol. While searching for options for their own families these three gentleman saw the need for a new community with a new vision of enriched...
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 Buncombe, TN
The average cost of senior living in Buncombe is $4,569 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sneedville, TN with an average of $3,149 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Buncombe
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Buncombe
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 Courtyards at Johnson City - The Gardens
3.8
When it comes to the meals and dining, this area needs lots of work. There needs to be healthier, fresh food...more vegetables and fruits. And better quality meats. The activities has recently dramatically improved with the hiring of a really good activities director. Previously, there ...
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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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Buncombe nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buncombe nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buncombe, 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 Buncombe 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 Buncombe that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Buncombe, TNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.7%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
66.7%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
83.3%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
66.7%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
83.3%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
83.3%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Buncombe 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 Buncombe Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Buncombe, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
66.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
1.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buncombe 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 Buncombe partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buncombe, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
3.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dining options in Buncombe 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 Buncombe communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buncombe, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
66.7%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Buncombe 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 Buncombe offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buncombe, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
66.7%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
83.3%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
83.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
83.3%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
83.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
83.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
83.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
66.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
83.3%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Bristol, Brookdale Johnson City and Brookdale Colonial Heights are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Buncombe, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
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