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10 Best Nursing Homes in Ketchen, TN
Ketchen 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 82 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Ketchen, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Ketchen is about $3,769, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1168 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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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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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,...
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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.
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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 Ketchen, TN
The average cost of senior living in Ketchen is $3,769 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Tazewell, TN with an average of $3,040 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Ketchen
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Ketchen
Bluegrass Senior Living in Somerset, KY
5.0
We love it. My loved one is happy here, and has more friends now than before.
The staff are wonderful to work with, friendly, helpful, and accommodating with the family and residents. The staff are willing to assist my loved one with their food choices.
The Pointe at Lifespring in Knoxville, TN
5.0
The Pointe has been a wonderful place for my parents!
The staff don't turn over often and are very kind and loving with the residents. They truly care and keep us informed of anything going on.
[name removed] (front desk) is wonderful. [name removed] (director) also great. [name removed] (PT) ...
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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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Ketchen nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ketchen nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ketchen, 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 Ketchen 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 Ketchen that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ketchen, TNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
46%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
44.4%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.3%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
85.7%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.6%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.7%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.7%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50.8%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
54%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Ketchen 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 Ketchen Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ketchen, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
49.2%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
41.3%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.6%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ketchen 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 Ketchen partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ketchen, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.2%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
31.7%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Ketchen 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 Ketchen communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ketchen, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.2%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.9%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ketchen 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 Ketchen offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ketchen, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
39.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sycamore Trace, StoryPoint Knoxville West and The Pointe at Lifespring are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Ketchen, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
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