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10 Best Nursing Homes in Palmer, TN
Palmer 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 17 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Palmer, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Palmer is about $4,374, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 271 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Palmer, TN
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9.5
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45 reviews
Overall experience - 5 the staff has been fantastic at helping our family navigate a very difficult time of loss and adjustment. Cleanliness- 5 the facility is always clean. Friendliness of staff - 5 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.
Find a Redefined IndependenceSenior living often gets bogged down with the stress and isolation that can come with living at home. But it doesn’t have to. As a resident at our warm, welcoming community, you can trade all of that for a life filled with interesting things to do and interesting...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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65 reviews
The staff is excellent. The care staff is generally caring and loving. It would be better to have more of them. They have so many roles, that they are spread thin. The food is healthy and excellent. 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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Chattanooga! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we strive to make...
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8.9
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7 reviews
We chose Acension Living Alexian Village because of the cleanliness of the facility as well as the warm and comfortable décor. This is the first place I've put my mom that has given me complete peace of...
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.
Alexian Village of Milwaukee is sponsored by the Alexian Brothers, an 800 year old Catholic religious order committed to quality and compassionate care for seniors. Situated on 60 acres in Milwaukee’s Historic Granville neighborhood, Alexian Village boasts of apartments of all sizes ranging from...
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8.5
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84 reviews
We have one suggestion, and that is for new residents sit at a designated table at the beginning so the resident doesn't feel so ostracized and older residents can notice them and then meet each that way. ...
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.
Located on 10 acres at the base of Signal Mountain, the five-story, senior living community accommodates 119 assisted living, memory care apartments with studio, one- and two-bedroom options, as well as independent living. Residents can enjoy the convenience of having a beauty salon, an exercise...
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7 reviews
My mother is very happy and feels safe. She reports often that she has many friends there! The staff really appear to enjoy her as well!I have recommended many times.
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Alexian Brothers Senior Ministries in Chattanooga, TN is sponsored by the Alexian Brothers, an 800 year old Catholic religious order committed to quality and compassionate care for older adults. Alexian Brothers offer an array of services and programs in the Chattanooga region ranging from...
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7.3
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12 reviews
Overall she is fitting in my mother is difficult I do understand. The staff are fabulous. They are doing a remodeling and there is a pest issue which could possibly be an issue due to the remodeling. I wish...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Charter Senior Living of Chattanooga's personalized approach to Independent Living, Assisted Living and Short-Term Stays offers comfort for those seeking the best in senior care. Learn how to get started on your journey to exceptional senior living and why choosing Charter makes all the difference.
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Having been a part of the decision for moving my Mother from a different senior living facility I can not even begin to put enough stars in the rating I now have for Dominion. It is wonderful in every way!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Dominion Senior Living is an assisted living community nestled in Hixson, a small suburb in the northern portion of Chatanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee. Our community's Northpoint Boulevard location makes is easy for loved ones to visit our residents, and the dense foilage and trees planted...
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My loved likes the food. They have a lot of activites. The value for the money, compared to other places is fair. We picked this community, because the commute is fairly close, and we received good feedback....
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.
Welcome to Valley View Located in the heart of the beautiful Sequatchie Valley, Valley View is the only licensed assisted living community in four counties surrounding and including the community of Whitwell, TN. Nestled between stunning Tennessee mountains, our senior residence provides a...
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[name removed], [name removed] and the entire staff are very professional and extremely helpful. They always answer my calls and help with any request I have. I feel very comfortable knowing my mom is...
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.
Regency House is Hixson's most affordable Assisted Living community! We specialize in maintaining the dignity and independence of our residents. Our well trained and caring staff is here 24 hours a day giving you peace of mind that your loved one is well cared for. Licensed nurses are here onsite...
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13 reviews
I chose this facility for my Mother because she would be within ten minutes of my house. The staff is very nice here and they take great care of my mom. Everything is going good and they do offer a various...
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.
Conveniently located next to Hixson High School and just down the road from Northgate Mall, Morning Pointe of Hixson is a single level state-of-the-art assisted living community situated on twenty acres offering 53 spacious apartments with multiple floor plan choices. The facility also offers an...
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8.0
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2 reviews
Thank you so much to both the team of nurses as well as the physical and occupational therapy staff! My mother-in-law is frail and needed more intense physical therapy than home healthcare could...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
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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Cost of nursing homes in Palmer, TN
The average cost of senior living in Palmer is $4,374 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kimball, TN with an average of $3,400 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Palmer, TN vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Palmer
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Palmer
Ascension Living Alexian Village - Tennessee (Assisted Living) in Signal Mountain, TN
5.0
I was extremely pleased with Ascension. The establishment, as well as the patients, were always very clean. I never detected any smells or odors -- and I have a keen sense of smell! They were communicative, helpful, and caring from my first visit until my Mom's death. My mom suffered from ...
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Regency House Assisted Living in Hixson, TN
4.5
Regency House is great and is the place my Mom calls her home. This facility is run like a finely tuned machine, and the staff is always friendly and attentive to their residents. Recently my Mom broke her hip and was in a rehab facility, and with her Dementia, she was declining due to the ...
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Ascension Living Valley Residence in Chattanooga, TN
4.4
Mom is happy which is what matters the most. They are always short on staff...but that is everywhere. the staff that they do have are very caring. The facility has 4 pods of no more that 8 residents in each community. Circular and safe, staff that know their residents and can meet their needs ...
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Palmer nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Palmer nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Palmer, 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 Palmer 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 Palmer that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Palmer, TNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
57.1%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.9%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.9%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.9%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.1%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.9%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
42.9%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Palmer 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 Palmer Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Palmer, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.1%
3.8%
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
50%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.4%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Palmer 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 Palmer partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Palmer, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
57.1%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Palmer 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 Palmer communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Palmer, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.1%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
35.7%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.1%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Palmer 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 Palmer offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Palmer, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.4%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.7%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.4%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Hixson, StoryPoint Chattanooga and Ascension Living Alexian Village - Tennessee (Assisted Living) are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Palmer, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
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