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10 Best Nursing Homes in Ritchie, TN

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Ritchie 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 75 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Ritchie, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Ritchie is about $3,897, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 885 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Ritchie, TN

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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.
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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, 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
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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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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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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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Cost of nursing homes in Ritchie, TN

The average cost of senior living in Ritchie is $3,897 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rutledge, TN with an average of $3,056 per month.

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

Ritchie, TN
$3,897/mo
$3,088/mo

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

Ritchie, TN
$3,897/mo
U.S. national average
$5,013/mo

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

$3,854/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,897/mo

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

Senior living costs in Ritchie 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: Ritchie, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRitchie, TNTennesseeU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,897/mo$4,422/mo$5,013/mo
Assisted Living$3,854/mo$4,327/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$3,854/mo$4,422/mo$5,013/mo
Independent Living$3,088/mo$3,799/mo$4,211/mo
Nursing Homes
Ritchie, TN:$3,897/mo
Tennessee:$4,422/mo
U.S.:$5,013/mo
Assisted Living
Ritchie, TN:$3,854/mo
Tennessee:$4,327/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
Ritchie, TN:$3,854/mo
Tennessee:$4,422/mo
U.S.:$5,013/mo
Independent Living
Ritchie, TN:$3,088/mo
Tennessee:$3,799/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Ritchie, TN, over time

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

Ritchie, TNTN stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Ritchie, TN

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Ritchie 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
Ritchie, TN$4,389/mo$4,505/mo-2.6%
Tennessee$4,803/mo$4,683/mo+2.6%
National$5,665/mo$5,378/mo+5.3%
Ritchie, TN
2024 average cost:$4,389/mo
2023 average cost:$4,505/mo
Percent change:-2.6%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$4,803/mo
2023 average cost:$4,683/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,665/mo
2023 average cost:$5,378/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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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 Ritchie

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Ritchie

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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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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Freedom Senior Living in Sevierville, TN

5.0
My loved one adjusted very well. The community has been very well. The community as a whole has been good and is enjoyed by my loved one. The communication has been great, they are responsive to email and phone calls. The food smells and looks good the times I visit.

Ritchie nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ritchie nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ritchie, 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 Ritchie 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 Ritchie that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ritchie, TNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
51.8%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.4%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
23.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
83.9%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.4%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.1%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.9%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53.6%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ritchie 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 Ritchie Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ritchie, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
51.8%
3.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.6%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.5%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ritchie 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 Ritchie partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ritchie, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.8%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Ritchie 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 Ritchie communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ritchie, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.8%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
30.4%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.9%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ritchie 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 Ritchie offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ritchie, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
39.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.1%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.6%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.6%
6.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.4%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
41.1%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
26.8%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
0.4%
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