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10 Best Nursing Homes in Dotson, TN
Dotson 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 124 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Dotson, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Dotson is about $3,886, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1291 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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Beautiful facility with a band new exquisite wing adding 20 suites. Staff is wonderful, caring & attentive. I’ve had experience with other properties who look great in appearance and talk it up in the tour,...
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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.
Autumn Care Assisted Living Autumn Care Assisted Living is an assisted living community taking care of seniors and is nestled among the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains in Knoxville, Tennessee. Our assisted living community has beautiful outdoor patio and garden areas that give our...
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Little Creek Sanitarium is a special place. This small, long term care facility offers a peaceful environment and quality health services to its residents. My mother was a resident for six years and was...
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We've had a very good experience with Autumn Care, overall! The facility itself looks very nice, they do a great job of keeping it clean, and there's usually some sort of activity going on for the residents....
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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.
Autumn Care Autumn Care is a family-owned assisted living community in scenic Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee. Our cozy, welcoming community is located in a quiet residential neighborhood surrounded by mature trees and lush green lawns. Knoxville offers the perfect mix of Southern hospitality,...
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My stepmother was in NHC Oak Ridge. We absolutely loved this place!! The staff in all departments treated her and us with respect. Everyone always seemed so friendly!! I watched the interaction with other...
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At SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation for Maynardville, we are dedicated to delivering quality individual service to every person entrusted to our care. Our facility provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation therapy to adults of all ages who need short- or long-term care. To meet the social...
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
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: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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.
What We Do BestFamilies, residents, and staff members have told us there are three things that we do best. First, we establish life long relationships with families and residents. Second, we lift the burden of care giving from the shoulders of the family members making it possible for both the...
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
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.
“Elegant Senior Living” is more than just a phrase; at The Flats of Norris it is a concept to a way of life that intertwines with every part of daily life for our residents, their families, and our staff. Elegant Senior Living is a process that enhances the physical, social, mental, and...
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal 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.
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living
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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: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
People use nursing home services for any number of reasons -- because today's nursing homes can provide solutions to almost every eldercare problem. No matter what your healthcare needs are, our goal is to provide compassionate care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. We...
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal 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.
Heritage Assisted Living is an assisted living community that provides care for seniors who are looking to live in Knoxville, TN. This community is located in a great city that provides residents and visitors with great views of natural beauty. This city offers many entertainment options,...
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal 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.
Cost of nursing homes in Dotson, TN
The average cost of senior living in Dotson is $3,886 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rutledge, TN with an average of $3,082 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Dotson
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Dotson
The Pointe at Lifespring in Knoxville, TN
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The Pointe has been a wonderful place for my parents!
The staff don't turn over often and are very kind and loving with the residents. They truly care and keep us informed of anything going on.
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The Pinnacle On Schaeffer in Knoxville, TN
5.0
This was an excellent place for my loved one. My loved one was not able to stay long due to having to go to back to the hospital. We had a limited experience but why he was there he liked the community. The staff were very caring and took care of all needs.
Charter Senior Living of Jefferson City
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My loved one lives here and it's wonderful! So much better and more affordable than his last facility. The people here are wonderful. The nurses are so kind and helpful. They have a lot of activities and the residents are interactive. The staff encourages them to be. The memory care unit is a ...
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Dotson nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dotson nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dotson, 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 Dotson 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 Dotson 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
51.1%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
79.5%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80.7%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.4%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
78.4%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51.1%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
61.4%
17.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Dotson 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 Dotson Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
52.3%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dotson 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 Dotson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dotson, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34.1%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.1%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
35.2%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.2%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Dotson 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 Dotson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dotson, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.9%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
29.5%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dotson 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 Dotson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dotson, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
44.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.9%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.7%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
42%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
30.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42%
0.4%
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StoryPoint Knoxville West, Trinity Hills of Knoxville and The Pointe at Lifespring are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Dotson, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
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