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Upper Sinking 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 74 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Upper Sinking, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Upper Sinking is about $4,510, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 779 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Upper Sinking, TN

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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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NorthCliff Assisted Living provides seniors with the opportunity to live in a caring and assisted living community in Lexington, TN. This assisted living community is located in a city that is full of great things and near many attractions. Those who spend any time in the city of Lexington will...
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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.
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My father has been in 3 hospital and 3 nursing homes in 3 months and this one twice and I just love it here.. If you have a problem the staff all works hard to help solve your issues and its really a...
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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.
The Meadows is a non-profit, private pay facility offering residents a continuum of care from independent living to intermediate nursing care. The facility was designed with seniors in mind with wide hallway on a single level, carpeted throughout. The Meadows offers a varied array of services...
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So far the experience has been mostly positive. There have been a few bumps in the road, but I'm sure they'll smooth out as my loved one is there longer.
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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.
Claiborne Hughes Health Center is a 152 bed skilled nursing facility in the downtown historic district of Franklin, TN. Claiborne Hughes has served the Franklin healthcare community since 1982. We pride ourselves in providing quality care with a gentle, caring touch. We frequently serve the care...
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Employees do their jobs well and are very caring. Our needs are met and enjoy the opportunities with others daily. I enjoy living here very much.
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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.
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My family member is treated like their family. The staff members go above and beyond to care for her even going so far as to send me pictures when I miss an activity or special event. The atmosphere is very...
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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.
Heritage Place of Lexington which sits in a tranquil neighborhood in Lexington, TN provides personalized care and assisted living services for individuals who are at least 55 years of age. Our goal is to provide a comfortable assisting living residence, allowing our elderly residents to do what...
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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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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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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
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: 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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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.
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
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.
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.
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Upper Sinking, TN

The average cost of senior living in Upper Sinking is $4,510 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Scotts Hill, TN with an average of $2,857 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Upper Sinking, TN, vs. nearby cities

Upper Sinking, TN
$4,510/mo
$3,799/mo

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

Upper Sinking, TN
$4,510/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

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

$4,529/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,510/mo

Nursing homes costs in Upper Sinking, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,129/mo
Studio
$5,155/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,983/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,917/mo

Senior living costs in Upper Sinking 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 Sinking, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeUpper Sinking, TNTennesseeU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,510/mo$4,358/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$4,542/mo$4,267/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,529/mo$4,358/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$4,389/mo$3,781/mo$4,153/mo
Nursing Homes
Upper Sinking, TN:$4,510/mo
Tennessee:$4,358/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Upper Sinking, TN:$4,542/mo
Tennessee:$4,267/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Upper Sinking, TN:$4,529/mo
Tennessee:$4,358/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Upper Sinking, TN:$4,389/mo
Tennessee:$3,781/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Upper Sinking, TN, over time

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

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Nursing homes cost trends in Upper Sinking, TN

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Upper Sinking 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 Sinking, TN$4,516/mo$4,559/mo-0.9%
Tennessee$4,789/mo$4,660/mo+2.8%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Upper Sinking, TN
2024 average cost:$4,516/mo
2023 average cost:$4,559/mo
Percent change:-0.9%
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 Sinking

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Upper Sinking

Heritage Place of Lexington

5.0
An excellent amount of care was given to my father in law in this community. The staff went above and beyond with all the help they gave us. The community was clean and the food was good. It was a very exceptional community. Highly recommended to family and friends.

Southern Care Inc in Franklin, TN

4.3
Southern Care is a great facility. The staff is very friendly and attentive. I would recommend them to a friend. They are cost-effective. My sister likes the food. They have a big porch with rockers in the front and other space in the back. The room sizes are of a good size.

Claiborne & Hughes Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Franklin, TN

4.0
We are happy with the nursing care at Claiborne and Hughes Health Center. The therapy is going very well so far too. Their communication could be better especially when it comes to telling one person something to the next. For example, if we have a concern it might not get passed along as it ...
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Upper Sinking nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Upper Sinking nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Upper Sinking, 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 Sinking 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 Sinking that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
51.1%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.8%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.3%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.6%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
51.1%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.9%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.3%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Upper Sinking 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 Sinking Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
51.1%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
24.4%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46.7%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.6%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Upper Sinking 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 Sinking partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.1%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.8%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.9%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Upper Sinking 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 Sinking communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Upper Sinking, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.8%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
26.7%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.9%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Upper Sinking 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 Sinking offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
35.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.7%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.3%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.4%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
35.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
24.4%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.6%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
0.4%
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