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10 Best Nursing Homes in Jefferson City, TN

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Jefferson City 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 80 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Jefferson City, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Jefferson City is about $4,203, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase.

To learn more, browse our 1757 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area. You may also consider nearby communities such as Redwine, Point Pleasant and Bybee.

 

Nursing Homes Facilities near Jefferson City, TN

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Last Updated: 9/14/26
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Photo of MorningView Village
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.
Photo of Foothills Transitional Care and Rehabilitation
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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...
Photo of Diversicare of Oak Ridge/Briarcliff Health Care Ctr
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.
Photo of NHC Cavette Hill Memory Care and Assisted Living
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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Cost of nursing homes in Jefferson City, TN

The average cost of senior living in Jefferson City is $4,203 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rutledge, TN with an average of $4,171 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Jefferson City, TN, vs. state and national averages

Jefferson City, TN
$4,203/mo
U.S. national average
$5,847/mo

Nursing homes costs in Jefferson City, TN, vs. other senior living options

$5,405/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,203/mo

Nursing homes costs in Jefferson City, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,240/mo
Private
$4,595/mo

Senior living costs in Jefferson City 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: Jefferson City, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeJefferson City, TNTennesseeU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,203/mo$4,362/mo$5,847/mo
Assisted Living$4,045/mo$5,215/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,405/mo$5,992/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$2,810/mo$3,063/mo$3,520/mo
Nursing Homes
Jefferson City, TN:$4,203/mo
Tennessee:$4,362/mo
U.S.:$5,847/mo
Assisted Living
Jefferson City, TN:$4,045/mo
Tennessee:$5,215/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Jefferson City, TN:$5,405/mo
Tennessee:$5,992/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Jefferson City, TN:$2,810/mo
Tennessee:$3,063/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Jefferson City, TN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Jefferson City 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.

Jefferson City, TNTN stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Jefferson City, TN

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Jefferson City 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 average 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
Jefferson City, TN$4,637/mo$4,628/mo+0.2%
Tennessee$5,103/mo$4,950/mo+3.1%
National$6,004/mo$5,741/mo+4.6%
Jefferson City, TN
2024 average cost:$4,637/mo
2023 average cost:$4,628/mo
Percent change:+0.2%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$5,103/mo
2023 average cost:$4,950/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
National
2024 average cost:$6,004/mo
2023 average cost:$5,741/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
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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 Jefferson City

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Jefferson City

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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Autumn Care West Knoxville

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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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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Jefferson City nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Jefferson City nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Jefferson City, 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 Jefferson City 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 Jefferson City that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Jefferson City, TNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
65%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
9.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
85%
24%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.5%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.8%
20.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.7%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Jefferson City 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 Jefferson City Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Jefferson City, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.3%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
38.8%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
51.2%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Jefferson City 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 Jefferson City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Jefferson City, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.5%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
46.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Jefferson City 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 Jefferson City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Jefferson City, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
42.5%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Jefferson City 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 Jefferson City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Jefferson City, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
55%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.5%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.3%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
67.5%
6.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
56.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
40%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.5%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.3%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Charter Senior Living of Jefferson City, Brookdale Sevierville and StoryPoint Knoxville West are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Jefferson City, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 80 nursing homes facilities near Jefferson City, Tennessee. See the full list.
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