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5 Best Nursing Homes in Kimberlin Heights, TN

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Kimberlin Heights 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 5 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Kimberlin Heights, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Kimberlin Heights is about $4,117, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 101 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Kimberlin Heights, TN

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The staff was very attentive to our needs. They were eager to provide the best experience possible. Rooms were very nice. Good lighting and spacious. Meals were our only concern. The quality was not what we...
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.
Life at South High Senior Living starts with a vibrant, welcoming and warm environment that is coupled with excepLife at South High Senior Living starts with a vibrant, welcoming and warm environment that is coupled with exceptional, personalized and supportive care here in South Knoxville,...
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All a 5. We are so happy with Trinity Hills of Knoxville. What we like the most about the community is cleanliness of the facility and of all 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.
Trinity Hills of Knoxville provides you with the very best in achieving an independent lifestyle through a warm and friendly community. Situated in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains in East Knoxville, Tennessee. Our community offers assisted living and memory care. We’re located within...
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Freedom Senior Living is 5 stars all the way around, the staff members treat the residents like family, they genuinely care about each and everyone of them. They go above and beyond to make them feel...
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.
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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: 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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Cost of nursing homes in Kimberlin Heights, TN

The average cost of senior living in Kimberlin Heights is $4,117 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rutledge, TN with an average of $3,056 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Kimberlin Heights, TN, vs. nearby cities

Kimberlin Heights, TN
$4,117/mo
$4,071/mo

Nursing homes costs in Kimberlin Heights, TN, vs. state and national averages

Kimberlin Heights, TN
$4,117/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

Nursing homes costs in Kimberlin Heights, TN, vs. other senior living options

$3,942/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,117/mo

Nursing homes costs in Kimberlin Heights, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,750/mo
Studio
$4,850/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,195/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,825/mo

Senior living costs in Kimberlin Heights 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: Kimberlin Heights, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeKimberlin Heights, TNTennesseeU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,117/mo$4,358/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$3,895/mo$4,267/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$3,942/mo$4,358/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$3,496/mo$3,781/mo$4,153/mo
Nursing Homes
Kimberlin Heights, TN:$4,117/mo
Tennessee:$4,358/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Kimberlin Heights, TN:$3,895/mo
Tennessee:$4,267/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Kimberlin Heights, TN:$3,942/mo
Tennessee:$4,358/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Kimberlin Heights, TN:$3,496/mo
Tennessee:$3,781/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Kimberlin Heights, TN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Kimberlin Heights 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
Kimberlin Heights, TN$4,361/mo$4,181/mo+4.3%
Tennessee$4,821/mo$4,589/mo+5.1%
National$5,590/mo$5,314/mo+5.2%
Kimberlin Heights, TN
2024 average cost:$4,361/mo
2023 average cost:$4,181/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$4,821/mo
2023 average cost:$4,589/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,590/mo
2023 average cost:$5,314/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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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 Kimberlin Heights

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Kimberlin Heights

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 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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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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Kimberlin Heights nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kimberlin Heights nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kimberlin Heights, 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 Kimberlin Heights 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 Kimberlin Heights that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Kimberlin Heights, TNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
60%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
60%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
60%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
60%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
60%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Kimberlin Heights 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 Kimberlin Heights Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Kimberlin Heights, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
60%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60%
5.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kimberlin Heights 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 Kimberlin Heights partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kimberlin Heights, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
60%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Kimberlin Heights 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 Kimberlin Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kimberlin Heights, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
60%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
60%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kimberlin Heights 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 Kimberlin Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
60%
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
60%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
60%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

South High Senior Living, Trinity Hills of Knoxville and Freedom Senior Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Kimberlin Heights, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
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