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10 Best Nursing Homes in Carter, TN
Carter 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 38 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Carter, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Carter is about $4,509, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 226 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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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.
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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.
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.
1. Great location, middle of Johnson City and close to VA & Hospital, Shopping,Restaurants2. Outstanding Activity Programs in and outside, very community involved3. Wonderful food, mostly cooked from scratch4. RN & LPN on Staff5. Beautiful Spa, Beauty/Barber Ship, Manicure & Pedicure...
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Cost of nursing homes in Carter, TN
The average cost of senior living in Carter is $4,509 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tusculum, TN with an average of $4,181 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Carter, TN vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Carter, TN vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Carter
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Carter
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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Dominion Senior Living Bristol
4.0
Dominion Senior Living of Bristol is a very clean, convenient facility. They seem to be short staffed as most, if not all, other LTC facilities are these days. However, the staff that is there seem to really get to know and care about the residents. [names removed] are wonderful to work with!! ...
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Brookdale Johnson City
5.0
As soon as you enter the building you get welcome and friendly. They ask if they can help and point you in the direction that you gping.
Carter nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carter nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carter, 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 Carter 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 Carter that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
39.3%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
32.1%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
82.1%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
82.1%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
42.9%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
82.1%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
39.3%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
46.4%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Carter 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 Carter Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Carter, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.9%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
32.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
39.3%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.1%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Carter 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 Carter partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Carter, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.4%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.1%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
32.1%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.4%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Carter 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 Carter communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Carter, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
32.1%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.9%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Carter 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 Carter offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Carter, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
39.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.4%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.4%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.4%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.4%
0.4%
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Brookdale Bristol, Brookdale Johnson City and Brookdale Colonial Heights are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Carter, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
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