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Gum Flat 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 10 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Gum Flat, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Gum Flat is about $3,372, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 113 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Gum Flat, TN

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Photo of Brookdale Jackson Oaks
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55 Floor plans available
8.8
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8.8
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33 reviews
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Some of the staff is wonderful but some of the staff isn't so great. It's hit or miss. I would recommend it and the memory care building is fairly new. The assisted living part is pretty old though.
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.
All the Comforts of HomeNo one should be forced to choose between quality care and a rich and full life, which is why you will love being a resident at our independent and assisted living community in Jackson, Tennessee. You can enjoy peace of mind knowing our team will always be available to...
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During this Covid season our visits with my Mom, mostly took place through a window in her bedroom or a window in the front lobby. My Mom suffered from dementia and any kind of change was difficult for her...
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.
Alexandria Place, assisted living by Americare, is located right here in Jackson, Tennessee. We offer a gracious lifestyle to area seniors seeking care outside the home. Our quiet setting is just minutes away from health care and shopping. Need an occasional helping hand? Don't want to live...
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Mom is overall enjoying Wellington Manor. She still talks about wanting to live at her home & that's why she is not completely content there. When [name removed] left I was worried it would not be as good as...
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.
Wellington Manor Jackson is located in the quiet suburb of Jackson, Tennessee. Residents enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle with well-appointed apartments and lots of opportunities for fun and activity. The well-manicured grounds also feature a secure outdoor courtyard, paved walking paths, and...
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My brother-in-law who is 90 has just come alive here. He is very social and enjoys being a part of the activities, he went to Prom Nite on Sat. with the other residents. He has settled in and likes his...
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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I am happy with the care that my mom is getting here . My mom is really the food and the variety. She is really liking the activities and the therapy. She is always active. The entire community is...
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.
At Cades Center Assisted Living, we provide residents with full-time quality living in a warm and welcoming home that offers private and communal spaces. Our resident care is of the highest caliber with licensed healthcare assistants, daily activities, balanced meals, and a positive environment...
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My stay has been very nice and all of the staff have been very helpful and I don't have a single complaint. I have been here since 5-15-19 and it has felt like home. I have been taken very good care of. I...
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
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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.
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Gum Flat, TN

The average cost of senior living in Gum Flat is $3,372 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bradford, TN with an average of $2,712 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Gum Flat, TN, vs. nearby cities

Gum Flat, TN
$3,372/mo
$3,372/mo
$3,372/mo

Nursing homes costs in Gum Flat, TN, vs. state and national averages

Gum Flat, TN
$3,372/mo
U.S. national average
$4,955/mo

Nursing homes costs in Gum Flat, TN, vs. other senior living options

$3,695/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,372/mo

Nursing homes costs in Gum Flat, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,855/mo
Studio
$3,401/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,545/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,040/mo

Senior living costs in Gum Flat 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: Gum Flat, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGum Flat, TNTennesseeU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,372/mo$4,365/mo$4,955/mo
Assisted Living$3,695/mo$4,273/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$3,695/mo$4,365/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living$3,592/mo$3,789/mo$4,161/mo
Nursing Homes
Gum Flat, TN:$3,372/mo
Tennessee:$4,365/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
Assisted Living
Gum Flat, TN:$3,695/mo
Tennessee:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Gum Flat, TN:$3,695/mo
Tennessee:$4,365/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Gum Flat, TN:$3,592/mo
Tennessee:$3,789/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Gum Flat, TN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Gum Flat 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 Gum Flat, TN

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Gum Flat 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
Gum Flat, TN$3,955/mo$3,944/mo+0.3%
Tennessee$4,794/mo$4,476/mo+7.1%
National$5,552/mo$5,224/mo+6.3%
Gum Flat, TN
2024 average cost:$3,955/mo
2023 average cost:$3,944/mo
Percent change:+0.3%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$4,794/mo
2023 average cost:$4,476/mo
Percent change:+7.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,552/mo
2023 average cost:$5,224/mo
Percent change:+6.3%
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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 Gum Flat

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Gum Flat

Regency Retirement Village - Jackson

5.0
My parents are doing so well here in the memory care. The staff makes sure that they take part in the activities, and join them in the dining room and my parents like the food. They have a very nice room together and I know that my parents are safe and that the memory care is well secured. My ...
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West Tennessee Skilled Nursing in Jackson, TN

5.0
My grandmother was here for care from the hospital. She loved it and so did the family. All the nurses and therapist were caring and friendly. My Grandmother can be a bit of a handful at times, but the employees continued to help and care for her without hesitation. Transitional care isn't ...
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Charter Senior Living of Jackson

4.6
We were attracted because of the staff, and genuine leadership. Also, the design was right. Small bedrooms that opened in to a good common area. No halls or corners to get lost in. Good activities and outdoor access. No screaming alarms.

Gum Flat nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gum Flat nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gum Flat, 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 Gum Flat 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 Gum Flat 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
40%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Gum Flat 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 Gum Flat Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gum Flat, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
10%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gum Flat 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 Gum Flat partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gum Flat, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Gum Flat 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 Gum Flat communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gum Flat, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
20%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gum Flat 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 Gum Flat offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gum Flat, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
10%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
0.4%
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