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10 Best Nursing Homes in Opossum, TN

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Opossum 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 10 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Opossum, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Opossum is about $3,598, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 6 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Opossum, TN

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I can't say enough about the great care my husband has received at Sugar Creek. The staff provide great care with a genuine dose of love. Service & cake with love is what they provide for resident.
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.
Home away from home . . . that's what residents will find at Sugar Creek Senior Living Community. Located in the heart of beautiful Brownsville, Tennessee, our facility offers assisted living with comfort, companionship and, of course, all the amenities of home. Here we cater to each resident so...
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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.
When the demands of living in your home require more than you’re willing and able to give on your own, you’ll find a welcome home here at Parkway Cove.Parkway Cove is located in beautiful Covington, TN. Covington has a delightful combination of shopping, dining and recreational activities in a...
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Overall everything is working out well for my friend with her move to this community. I helped out with getting everything set up, but my experience was overall positive. I do feel she is safe, and in good...
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.
Elmcroft of Blytheville is located in Mississippi County in northeastern Arkansas. Blytheville, established as a lumber mill town in the 1880s, is a center for steel production and agri-business. The city’s cultural and social offerings include the Ritz Civic Center, the Heritage Museum and a...
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Mother moved in a little over a week ago and so far we have been pleased. The food is very good and the companions (attendants) are very caring. A little more communication from the management would be...
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.
Canterbury PlaceCanterbury Place is a great assisted living community available to seniors in Dyersburg, TN. This assisted living community is beautiful and caring, and it is located in a great city. Dyersburg offers many parks and recreation centers that are great places to visit and to spend...
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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.
When the demands of living in your home require more than you’re willing and able to give on your own, you’ll find a welcome home here.To us assisted living means two things. You do the living and we help you do just that. Our personal assistants provide what you need when you need it. Here, the...
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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.
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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.
Welcome to StoneBridge Senior Living Community in Blytheville, AR. StoneBridge Blytheville offers a wide range of services in a safe, loving and nurturing environment. Private apartments, restaurant style dining, activities and outings are just a few of the reasons why StoneBridge Blytheville is...
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Cost of nursing homes in Opossum, TN

The average cost of senior living in Opossum is $3,598 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Friendship, TN with an average of $2,679 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Opossum, TN vs. nearby cities

Opossum, TN
$3,598/mo
$3,865/mo
$3,598/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Opossum, TN vs. the state and national average

Opossum, TN
$3,598/mo
U.S. national average
$4,860/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Opossum vs. other types of senior living

$3,598/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,598/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Opossum, TN by room type

Studio
$4,815/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,485/mo

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.

Opossum nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Opossum nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Opossum, 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 Opossum 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 Opossum that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Opossum, TNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
44.4%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.2%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
44.4%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.2%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.6%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
55.6%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Opossum 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 Opossum Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Opossum, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.2%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
22.2%
5.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Opossum 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 Opossum partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Opossum, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Opossum 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 Opossum communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Opossum, TNNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
11.1%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Opossum 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 Opossum offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Opossum, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.1%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.4%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sugar Creek Senior Living, Parkway Cove and Elmcroft of Blytheville are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Opossum, Tennessee. See full list of communities.

There are 10 nursing homes facilities near Opossum, Tennessee. See the full list.

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