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10 Best Nursing Homes in Forge Ridge, TN

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Forge Ridge 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 60 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Forge Ridge, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Forge Ridge is about $3,787, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 530 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Forge Ridge, TN

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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.
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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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.
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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.
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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, 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.
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, 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.
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...
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: 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: 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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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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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.
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...
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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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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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: 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.
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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.
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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.
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,...

Cost of nursing homes in Forge Ridge, TN

The average cost of senior living in Forge Ridge is $3,787 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rutledge, TN with an average of $3,056 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Forge Ridge, TN, vs. nearby cities

Forge Ridge, TN
$3,787/mo
$3,679/mo

Nursing homes costs in Forge Ridge, TN, vs. state and national averages

Forge Ridge, TN
$3,787/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

Nursing homes costs in Forge Ridge, TN, vs. other senior living options

$3,714/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,787/mo

Nursing homes costs in Forge Ridge, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,936/mo
Studio
$4,579/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,413/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,513/mo

Senior living costs in Forge Ridge vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Forge Ridge, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeForge Ridge, TNTennesseeU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,787/mo$4,358/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$3,714/mo$4,267/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$3,714/mo$4,358/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$2,650/mo$3,781/mo$4,153/mo
Nursing Homes
Forge Ridge, TN:$3,787/mo
Tennessee:$4,358/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Forge Ridge, TN:$3,714/mo
Tennessee:$4,267/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Forge Ridge, TN:$3,714/mo
Tennessee:$4,358/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Forge Ridge, TN:$2,650/mo
Tennessee:$3,781/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Forge Ridge, TN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Forge Ridge and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Nursing homes cost trends in Forge Ridge, TN

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Forge Ridge have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Forge Ridge, TN$4,392/mo$4,249/mo+3.4%
Tennessee$4,789/mo$4,660/mo+2.8%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Forge Ridge, TN
2024 average cost:$4,392/mo
2023 average cost:$4,249/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$4,789/mo
2023 average cost:$4,660/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Forge Ridge

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Forge Ridge

Charter Senior Living of Jefferson City

5.0
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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Heritage Assisted Living Fountain City Knoxville TN

5.0
Overall it has been a very positive experience for my Mom at Heritage Assisted Living Fountain City. The facility is reasonably clean and the staff is very friendly. I believe the care has and continues to be as well as could be received in any assisted living facility. The meals are provided ...
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Freedom Senior Living in Sevierville, TN

5.0
My loved one adjusted very well. The community has been very well. The community as a whole has been good and is enjoyed by my loved one. The communication has been great, they are responsive to email and phone calls. The food smells and looks good the times I visit.

Forge Ridge nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Forge Ridge nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Forge Ridge, 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 Forge Ridge 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 Forge Ridge that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Forge Ridge, TNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
46.5%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.2%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.7%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
81.4%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.8%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.6%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81.4%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.5%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
51.2%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Forge Ridge 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 Forge Ridge Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Forge Ridge, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
46.5%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
34.9%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.6%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Forge Ridge 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 Forge Ridge partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Forge Ridge, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.9%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.6%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
32.6%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.6%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Forge Ridge 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 Forge Ridge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Forge Ridge, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20.9%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
25.6%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Forge Ridge 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 Forge Ridge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Forge Ridge, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
37.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.9%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.2%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.2%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.2%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.9%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.6%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
37.2%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
23.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.5%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Windsor Ridge, Trinity Hills of Knoxville and The Pointe at Lifespring Senior Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Forge Ridge, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
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