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10 Best Nursing Homes in Upper Shell Creek, TN

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Upper Shell Creek 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 148 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Upper Shell Creek, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Upper Shell Creek is about $4,409, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 815 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Upper Shell Creek, TN

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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.
Walden House is a senior living community located in Hickory, NC that combines the comforts of home with a safe, supportive environment. At Walden House we offer you more than assisted living services. The special difference is our dedication to improving each resident's quality of life and...
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Cost of nursing homes in Upper Shell Creek, TN

The average cost of senior living in Upper Shell Creek is $4,409 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Farmer Mill, TN with an average of $4,218 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Upper Shell Creek, TN, vs. nearby cities

Upper Shell Creek, TN
$4,409/mo
$4,671/mo

Nursing homes costs in Upper Shell Creek, TN, vs. state and national averages

Upper Shell Creek, TN
$4,409/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

Nursing homes costs in Upper Shell Creek, TN, vs. other senior living options

$4,532/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,409/mo

Nursing homes costs in Upper Shell Creek, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,353/mo
Studio
$5,194/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,284/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,904/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,478/mo

Senior living costs in Upper Shell Creek 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: Upper Shell Creek, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeUpper Shell Creek, TNTennesseeU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,409/mo$4,358/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$4,532/mo$4,267/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,532/mo$4,358/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$4,081/mo$3,781/mo$4,153/mo
Nursing Homes
Upper Shell Creek, TN:$4,409/mo
Tennessee:$4,358/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Upper Shell Creek, TN:$4,532/mo
Tennessee:$4,267/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Upper Shell Creek, TN:$4,532/mo
Tennessee:$4,358/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Upper Shell Creek, TN:$4,081/mo
Tennessee:$3,781/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Upper Shell Creek, TN, over time

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

Upper Shell Creek, TNTN stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Upper Shell Creek, TN

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Upper Shell Creek 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
Upper Shell Creek, TN$4,721/mo$4,417/mo+6.9%
Tennessee$4,789/mo$4,660/mo+2.8%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Upper Shell Creek, TN
2024 average cost:$4,721/mo
2023 average cost:$4,417/mo
Percent change:+6.9%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$4,789/mo
2023 average cost:$4,660/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Upper Shell Creek

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Upper Shell Creek

The Blake at Kingsport

5.0
The staff is very helpful and friendly. They are very good about communicating with the family about your loved one, and you can call and ask about them any time. The move-in process is smooth, but be ready to produce documents like Medicaid info, living will, driver's license, etc. The meals ...
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Brookdale Lenoir

4.5
From the moment my mother moved in, the staff has gone above and beyond to make her feel comfortable and ease her anxiety from moving from her home after my father died. I am so grateful. Thank you so much!

The Village At Allandale in Kingsport, TN

5.0
It's a very nice place for someone with dementia, which my aunt had. My uncle died within a week of arriving there and my aunt fell about 2 months later and fractured her hip, so she left there and passed away in a rehab facility post surgery. I really appreciated A Place for Mom's help in ...
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Upper Shell Creek nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Upper Shell Creek nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Upper Shell Creek, 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 Upper Shell Creek 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 Upper Shell Creek that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Upper Shell Creek, TNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
39.6%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
34.7%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.1%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.1%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
42.6%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.8%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.1%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.6%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
43.6%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Upper Shell Creek 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 Upper Shell Creek Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Upper Shell Creek, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
35.6%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.8%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
32.7%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.9%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Upper Shell Creek 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 Upper Shell Creek partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Upper Shell Creek, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.8%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
28.7%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.8%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Upper Shell Creek 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 Upper Shell Creek communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Upper Shell Creek, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.9%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
26.7%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.9%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Upper Shell Creek 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 Upper Shell Creek offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Upper Shell Creek, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
34.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.7%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.8%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.6%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.6%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.8%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
31.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
24.8%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.9%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.7%
0.4%
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