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5 Best Memory Care Facilities in Sullivan County, TN
Memory care in Sullivan County offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Sullivan County is about $4,634 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 5 communities, read 66 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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9.0
Review score
20 reviews
We are using American House Bristol for Memory Care for our loved one, so activities are not that important. The facility is under staffed, especially on the MC side. House keeping on the assisted living...
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.
Providing Assisted Living and Memory Care to the Bristol area.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.9
Review score
28 reviews
The facility is wonderful. Be sure to communicate with the nursing staff. They are very knowledgeable and responsive. The socialization programs are very good and keep the residents involved. The therapy...
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.
Customized Care PlansMoving into an independent and assisted living community may not be a simple decision, but when you meet our friendly team here in Bristol, Virginia, you may find yourself quickly falling in love with the idea. Nestled on a scenic hill overlooking the city, you can admire...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.8
Review score
41 reviews
Our mother lived at Brookdale Johnson City for 3 years until her passing in June, 2024. The staff provided caring support as her needs increased, and she was treated like family by her caregivers. We...
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.
Home Comfort, Community ConvenienceWhether are you just beginning to look for a community or you’ve already visited several, we think you will find that our charming assisted living and memory care community in Johnson City, Tennessee stands out from the rest. As soon as you set foot through the...
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1111 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
6.8
Review score
13 reviews
Dominion Senior Living of Bristol is a very clean, convenient facility. They seem to be short staffed as most, if not all, other LTC facilities are these days. However, the staff that is there seem to really...
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.
Dominion Senior Living is an assisted living community located in Bristol, Sullivan County, Tennessee conveniently off Volunteer Parkway and is easily accessible to counties in Tennessee and North Carolina, alike. Though we are simple to locate, our campus maintains the feel of being nestled away...
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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I like knowing that my mom is happy at this caring community. We like that she is living. in a clean community. The meals are amazing and a great variety for her to choose from. The suite she has and she...
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.
Oakmont at Gordon Park is a dream of three local life long friends, J.J. Gillenwater, Blair Jones and Jeff Tickle who were each born and raised in Bristol. While searching for options for their own families these three gentleman saw the need for a new community with a new vision of enriched...
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Cost of memory care in Sullivan County, TN
The average cost of senior living in Sullivan County is $4,634 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bulls Gap, TN with an average of $3,520 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Sullivan County, TN vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Sullivan County, TN vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Sullivan County, TN by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Sullivan County
Recent reviews for memory care in Sullivan County
Dominion Senior Living Bristol
5.0
5 on everything. What we like the most about the Dominion Senior Living Bristol community are the people. The people are fantastic their activities are great keeps my mom engaged the food is top notch they treat them with dignity and respect
Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City
4.1
The staff at Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City have shown solid follow through on open issues and good medical supervision. I would recommend it to other families.
Brookdale Colonial Heights in Kingsport, TN
5.0
My Aunt developed Alzheimer's and the staff are phenomenal! My aunt can be a challenge but she is doing great! She goes to every activity and has made friends. The Executive Director is amazing and our family could not be happier. So glad we chose this community
Sullivan County review score based on 29 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 29 reviews of 5 Sullivan County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Sullivan County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
Sullivan County review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Sullivan County memory care
When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 29 reviews of 5 Sullivan County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Sullivan County resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Sullivan County, TN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.1
4.0
Activities
4.2
3.9
Value for cost*
4.3
4.0
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Sullivan County memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sullivan County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sullivan County, 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 Sullivan County memory care
Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Sullivan County 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
60%
65.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
60%
47.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
60%
28.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
80%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
80%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Sullivan County memory care
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 Sullivan County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
80%
73.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
60%
45.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60%
70.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sullivan County memory care
Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Sullivan County 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
40%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
44%
No sugar
No sugar
60%
41.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
49.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
16.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Sullivan County memory care
Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Sullivan County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
39.4%
Room service
Room service
60%
36.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
22.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sullivan County memory care
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Sullivan County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
60%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
80%
33.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
60%
27.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
80%
54.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
80%
51.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
60.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
39.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
34.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
80%
35.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
80%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
80%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
60%
30.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
21.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
80%
46%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Bristol, Brookdale Johnson City and Brookdale Colonial Heights are the top-rated memory care facilities near Sullivan County, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 5 memory care facilities near Sullivan County, Tennessee. See the full list.
The 5 memory care facilities near you in Sullivan County, Tennessee typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Sullivan County, Tennessee, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Sullivan County, Tennessee, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Sullivan County, Tennessee ranges from $1680 to $8855. The average Memory Care cost in Sullivan County, Tennessee is $4,634. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Sullivan County, Tennessee typically starts at $1680. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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Memory Care in Cities Near Sullivan County
- Kingsport, Tennessee
- Elizabethton, Tennessee
- Abingdon, Virginia
- Offset, Tennessee
- Church Hill, Tennessee
- Telford, Tennessee
- Watauga, Tennessee
- Johnson City, Tennessee
- Marcem, Virginia
- Bristol, Tennessee
- Bristol, Virginia
- Nickelsville, Virginia
- Camp Tom Howard, Tennessee
- Harr, Tennessee
- Alum Wells, Virginia
- Holston, Virginia
- Mongle Spring, Virginia
- Blair Gap, Tennessee
- Twin Oaks, Tennessee
- Parks Mill, Virginia
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