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10 Best Nursing Homes in Little Milligan, TN

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Little Milligan 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 22 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Little Milligan, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Little Milligan is about $4,569, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 84 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Little Milligan, TN

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Photo of Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City
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Mom continually tells us how good the staff is to her. Always asking her if there is anything she needs. We would highly recommend them to anyone looking.
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.
Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City is an assisted living and secure memory care community located on the south side of Johnson City, Tennessee. Christian Assisted Living consists of 18 secure memory care apartments and 51 assisted living apartments. Each apartment is ground level with a...
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Photo of Princeton Transitional Care and Assisted Living
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8.4
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Other than the food, we have been incredibly pleased with everything. My favorite part is the staff. They are friendly and responsive. They have been very helpful through all of the ups and down. The...
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.
Princeton Transitional Care provides a new home for skilled-nursing care and adds 60 assisted living apartments, 47 short-term skilled-nursing and rehab private suites. This state-of-the-art community features a streetscape with a chapel and theatre, library and media center, Blue Ridge market,...
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Photo of The Courtyards Senior Living at Johnson City
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I liked the place and the staff, they were very good to my husband. The place was clean and the staff was so friendly, they all loved my husband, they had a lot of activities that kept him busy. They also...
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.
The Courtyards Senior Living at Johnson City offer senior living at its very best. Located in picturesque Johnson City Tennessee, The Courtyards Senior Living at Johnson City is a great place to call home when your loved one can no longer live on his or her own. You can rest assured that your...
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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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I was searching with no luck and when I called[name removed] she said yes immediately. It was in ten minutes of where I live. I feel my loved one got adequate care. He can care for all his personal needs....
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.
The Heritage of Sugar Mountain is an assisted living community situated in the beautiful mountains of Newland, North Carolina. Not only do we provide our residents with a warm, caring environment, but we also have spectacular views of Sugar Mountain. Our safe, caring and nurturing environment is...
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The facility is clean and the staff are very helpful! They have many different activities and events, like the picnic they had last week. A few weeks ago, they even had a senior prom! They just love my...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Cranberry House is a memory care community located in Newland, NC. Newland is known as 'The Crossroads of The High Country'. With beautiful scenic views, Cranberry House is tucked away in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. This mountain town makes it a perfect choice for our residents....
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8.9
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[name removed], Director of Marketing was a pleasure to work with. Not only did she know all the answers to our questions, she new the name of everyone in Independant living.
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.
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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
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.
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.
Photo of The Courtyards at Johnson City - The Meadows
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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.
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Tennessee, The Courtyards at Johnson City Lakeside 2 is that retirement home in the mountains that lots of people have waited for their whole life. This assisted living community offers safety and security in a mountain setting. A place where peace and...
Photo of Asbury Place of Johnson City
Provides: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Little Milligan, TN

The average cost of senior living in Little Milligan is $4,569 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Poga, TN with an average of $4,218 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Little Milligan, TN, vs. nearby cities

Little Milligan, TN
$4,569/mo
$4,639/mo

Nursing homes costs in Little Milligan, TN, vs. state and national averages

Little Milligan, TN
$4,569/mo
U.S. national average
$4,954/mo

Nursing homes costs in Little Milligan, TN, vs. other senior living options

$4,698/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,569/mo

Nursing homes costs in Little Milligan, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,789/mo
Studio
$4,034/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,814/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,695/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,200/mo

Senior living costs in Little Milligan 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: Little Milligan, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLittle Milligan, TNTennesseeU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,569/mo$4,363/mo$4,954/mo
Assisted Living$4,698/mo$4,271/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$4,698/mo$4,363/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living$4,213/mo$3,785/mo$4,160/mo
Nursing Homes
Little Milligan, TN:$4,569/mo
Tennessee:$4,363/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Assisted Living
Little Milligan, TN:$4,698/mo
Tennessee:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Little Milligan, TN:$4,698/mo
Tennessee:$4,363/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Little Milligan, TN:$4,213/mo
Tennessee:$3,785/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Little Milligan, TN, over time

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

Little Milligan, TNTN stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Little Milligan, TN

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Little Milligan 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
Little Milligan, TN$4,020/mo$3,800/mo+5.8%
Tennessee$4,356/mo$4,179/mo+4.2%
National$5,121/mo$4,886/mo+4.8%
Little Milligan, TN
2024 average cost:$4,020/mo
2023 average cost:$3,800/mo
Percent change:+5.8%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$4,356/mo
2023 average cost:$4,179/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,121/mo
2023 average cost:$4,886/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Little Milligan

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Little Milligan

Princeton Transitional Care and Assisted Living in Johnson City, TN

4.0
I would recommend it. Of the facilities in our area, this one is the best value for the money. I picked it because it is a clean, updated facility, all on one level. They have suites with doors open to a courtyard. The staff is friendly and helpful. They allow residents to have meals in their ...
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Brookdale Johnson City

5.0
Our mother lived at Brookdale Johnson City for 3 years until her passing in June, 2024. The staff provided caring support as her needs increased, and she was treated like family by her caregivers. We appreciated the open lines of communication we had with the Executive Director, nursing staff, ...
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Dominion Senior Living of Johnson City

5.0
The staff members are very friendly and overall we are very pleased. We would absolutely recommend Dominion Senior Living to other families based on the experience we have had so far

Little Milligan nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Little Milligan nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Little Milligan, 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 Little Milligan 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 Little Milligan that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Little Milligan, TNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
28.6%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.6%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.9%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.9%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
35.7%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
7.1%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.9%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
35.7%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
35.7%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Little Milligan 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 Little Milligan Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Little Milligan, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
35.7%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.6%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.1%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Little Milligan 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 Little Milligan partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Little Milligan, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.1%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
21.4%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Little Milligan 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 Little Milligan communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Little Milligan, TNNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Little Milligan 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 Little Milligan offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Little Milligan, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.7%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.7%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.7%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
7.1%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.7%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City, Princeton Transitional Care and Assisted Living and The Courtyards Senior Living at Johnson City are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Little Milligan, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
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