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10 Best Nursing Homes in Ford, TN

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Ford 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 44 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Ford, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Ford is about $3,831, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 752 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Ford, TN

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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....
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.
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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This was a wonderful place for my dad. He loved it. I a. So grateful to the people there. They took very good care of him. This place was a blessing to us. So sad it is not available to others.
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.
Prestige Assisted Living has 72 facilities located in the states of Alaska, Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Nevada and Washington. We are highly known for our high values of respect, integrity, commitment, and trust. We offers services for independent care, assistant living,...
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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...
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.
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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,...
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.
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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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...
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, 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.
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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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Ford, TN

The average cost of senior living in Ford is $3,831 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oliver Springs, TN with an average of $3,663 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Ford, TN vs. nearby cities

Ford, TN
$3,831/mo
$3,907/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Ford, TN vs. the state and national average

Ford, TN
$3,831/mo
U.S. national average
$4,987/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Ford vs. other types of senior living

$3,810/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,831/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Ford, TN by room type

Semi-Private
$3,761/mo
Studio
$4,719/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,403/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,215/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Ford over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Ford

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Ford

River Oaks Place - Loudon

5.0
I've enjoyed all the times I've been here.

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.

Autumn Care in Knoxville, TN

4.5
They are doing a great job. The only thing is the scheduled cleaning is once a week and I think they may need it a little more often. I have been overall very pleased with Autumn care and with Brenda the administrator, they helped make this as painless as possible. They eat well and enjoy the ...
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Ford nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ford nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ford, 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 Ford 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 Ford that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ford, TNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
57.9%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
55.3%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.5%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
89.5%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60.5%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
39.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.5%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60.5%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60.5%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ford 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 Ford Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ford, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60.5%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.8%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
47.4%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.4%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ford 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 Ford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ford, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
39.5%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.5%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
39.5%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.1%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Ford 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 Ford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ford, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31.6%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.1%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
31.6%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.7%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ford 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 Ford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ford, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.1%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.6%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.4%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.2%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.7%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
47.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
44.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
0.4%
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Sycamore Trace, StoryPoint Knoxville West and Trinity Hills of Knoxville are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Ford, Tennessee. See full list of communities.

There are 44 nursing homes facilities near Ford, Tennessee. See the full list.

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