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10 Best Nursing Homes in Elkins, TN
Elkins 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 108 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Elkins, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Elkins is about $4,610, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1358 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Elkins, TN
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In the Summer of 2015, my Father passed away after 3 months of hospitalization. He was my Mother's true love, soulmate and caregiver as he was 86 and she was 92. At the time, Mother had Neuropathy in her...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
The emphasis at Southerland Place is on independence and freedom of choice in an elegant atmosphere of subtle taste and charm.Our personal care residence is a place you can call home....with complete confidence that your medical and personal assistance needs will be met, and that your dignity...
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My mother was there for rehab. The food was very very good. We expected the food would be similar at the next place we move her but it wasn't. The rehab part is good but you don't get individual care. We had...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
When you are ready to retire and enjoy yourself, Richland Place is the place to be. Conveniently located on the former site of the Richland Country Club, near I-440 and West End Avenue, Richland Place provides Nashville with retirement living at its best. Richland Place Residents enjoy meals...
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So far the experience has been mostly positive. There have been a few bumps in the road, but I'm sure they'll smooth out as my loved one is there longer.
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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.
Claiborne Hughes Health Center is a 152 bed skilled nursing facility in the downtown historic district of Franklin, TN. Claiborne Hughes has served the Franklin healthcare community since 1982. We pride ourselves in providing quality care with a gentle, caring touch. We frequently serve the care...
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Wonderfully highly trained professional staff took care of our family member and we were very pleased with our experience!!! We went thru Hospice so it was a difficult time for our family and GHHR made 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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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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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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.
From its name to the familiar faces of residents and staff, Boyd Cottages provides a home away from home with heartfelt Wayne County hospitality. The complex is situated on a three-acre hill overlooking beautiful Waynesboro, Tennessee. Boyd Cottages is licensed for 34 beds and is designed to meet...
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
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.
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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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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.
Somerfield at The Heritage at Brentwood is managed by Life Care Services®, An LCS® Company. Life Care Services ranked highest in customer satisfaction in the J.D. Power 2019 Senior Living Study and achieved the highest score in all seven study factors: resident services and activities; community...
Provides: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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
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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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
Care types provided by this community
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.
Cost of nursing homes in Elkins, TN
The average cost of senior living in Elkins is $4,610 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Johnsonville, TN with an average of $3,027 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Elkins, TN vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Elkins, TN vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Elkins, TN by room type
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in Elkins over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Elkins
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Elkins
Southern Care Inc in Franklin, TN
4.3
Southern Care is a great facility. The staff is very friendly and attentive. I would recommend them to a friend. They are cost-effective. My sister likes the food. They have a big porch with rockers in the front and other space in the back. The room sizes are of a good size.
The Village at Bellevue in Nashville, TN
4.5
It is an older community but recently renovate with apartments with adequate square footage. Staff was easy to work with even with a full upper management change. They were very caring when my father passed. I would and have recommended the community and A Place For Mom to others.
Claiborne & Hughes Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Franklin, TN
4.0
We are happy with the nursing care at Claiborne and Hughes Health Center. The therapy is going very well so far too. Their communication could be better especially when it comes to telling one person something to the next. For example, if we have a concern it might not get passed along as it ...
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Elkins nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elkins nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elkins, 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 Elkins 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 Elkins 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
56.1%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
45.1%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84.1%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
84.1%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.5%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.4%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84.1%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.5%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.6%
17.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Elkins 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 Elkins 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
54.9%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
34.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52.4%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elkins 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 Elkins partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34.1%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.8%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
35.4%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Elkins 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 Elkins communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
28%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
34.1%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elkins 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 Elkins offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
43.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.4%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.4%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.2%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
46.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
29.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.1%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Fieldstone Place, Belmont Village Green Hills and Brookdale Belle Meade are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Elkins, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
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