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9 Best Nursing Homes in Newport, TN

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Newport 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 9 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Newport, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Newport is about $3,956, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 111 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Photo of TerraBella Morristown
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8.4
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26 reviews
8.4
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26 reviews
5 star
65%
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4%
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I would recommend it. It's a great facility. The employees love my father despite him being a difficult resident. They have really gotten to know him and treat him like family truly. I walk in the door and...
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.
Built on a hilltop with the Great Smokey Mountains, Cherokee Lake and Douglas Lake as a scenic backdrop, TerraBella Morristown is the perfect choice for you or your loved one who appreciates both the small-town hospitality and the beauty our area is known for. Minutes from historic downtown...
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I took my loved one here from another facility and it is a very good place. The workers are great and the place is very clean. I would highly recommend Charter.
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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My mom went from resident, through hospice at Wellington. Through the entire healthcare system including three area hospitals, and three rehab skilled nursing facilities, Wellington provided not only the...
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.
Wellington Manor Assisted Living is an exceptional assisted living and intimate-area memory care community in Newport, Tennessee. Nestled in the mountains of East Tennessee on the Pigeon River, Newport is a vibrant city with stunning scenic views, a historic downtown area and an abundance of...
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We chose Signature Lifestyles because of the location as well as the value for the money. The room sizes here are really good, she just moved up a size from the studio. They have been good with communication...
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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While my mother was here everything was actually excellent. I was very pleased with the staff, the nurses, and the food services. Since we had a specific budget this facility didn’t have a base fee then...
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.
Situated on 9 beautiful acres of land in the heart of downtown, Regency Retirement Village offers all the warmth of small town living with access to all Morristown has to offer. The lovely community offers Independent Living and Assisted Living apartments, as well as The Renaissance...
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My Dad was 87 years old when he moved into the Darby House after my Mom passed away. He loved living there. He found the staff very friendly and helpful and enjoyed having some independence, although he...
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.
Darby House is located in Jefferson City, Tennessee - a lovely community centered around the scenic campus of Carson-Newman College. Situated near the center of town with its shopping malls, supermarkets, churches and its access to Carson-Newman Campus; Darby House is especially convenient for...
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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 Newport, TN

The average cost of senior living in Newport is $3,956 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rutledge, TN with an average of $3,056 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Newport, TN, vs. nearby cities

Newport, TN
$3,956/mo
$3,939/mo

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

Newport, TN
$3,956/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

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

$3,956/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,956/mo

Nursing homes costs in Newport, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,795/mo
Studio
$4,065/mo

Senior living costs in Newport 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: Newport, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNewport, TNTennesseeU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,956/mo$4,358/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$3,956/mo$4,267/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$3,956/mo$4,358/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$3,581/mo$3,781/mo$4,153/mo
Nursing Homes
Newport, TN:$3,956/mo
Tennessee:$4,358/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Newport, TN:$3,956/mo
Tennessee:$4,267/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Newport, TN:$3,956/mo
Tennessee:$4,358/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Newport, TN:$3,581/mo
Tennessee:$3,781/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Newport, TN, over time

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

Newport, TNTN stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Newport, TN

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Newport 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
Newport, TN$4,213/mo$4,542/mo-7.2%
Tennessee$4,794/mo$4,589/mo+4.5%
National$5,616/mo$5,314/mo+5.7%
Newport, TN
2024 average cost:$4,213/mo
2023 average cost:$4,542/mo
Percent change:-7.2%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$4,794/mo
2023 average cost:$4,589/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,616/mo
2023 average cost:$5,314/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
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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 Newport

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Newport

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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Brookdale Sevierville

4.5
My mom lived at Brookdale Sevierville for over three years prior to her passing in [year removed]. Although hesitant at first - at age 82 who isn’t resistant to change - mom soon learned to like her room, her neighbors, the staff and I could once again be the son instead of all the other roles ...
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Wellington Manor Assisted Living in Newport, TN

5.0
The staff are fantastic! Loving, caring, answering questions about anything that I may not understand! Very friendly anytime I have been there to visit my aunt! Have only great things to say about this facility! They all do a top notch job! Grateful my aunt is there!

Newport nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Newport nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Newport, 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 Newport 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 Newport that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Newport, TNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
71.4%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.3%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
85.7%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
85.7%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.9%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.7%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
71.4%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
85.7%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Newport 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 Newport Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Newport, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
85.7%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.9%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.9%
5.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Newport 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 Newport partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Newport, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
57.1%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.1%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
71.4%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
71.4%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Newport 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 Newport communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Newport, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Newport 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 Newport offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Newport, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
85.7%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
85.7%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
57.1%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.9%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

TerraBella Morristown, Charter Senior Living of Jefferson City and Wellington Manor Assisted Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Newport, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 9 nursing homes facilities near Newport, Tennessee. See the full list.
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