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Memory care in Water Fork Mill 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 Water Fork Mill is about $4,383 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 97 communities, read 869 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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.
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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.
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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Exceptional care. Staff go above and beyond, they are caring, hard working and compassionate.
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.
Silver Bluff Village is an assisted living community nestled in the mountains of North Carolina, on the bank of the Pigeon River in Canton. This is a place where southern climate mixes with high altitude to create pleasant weather throughout the year. Our residents take advantage of this weather...
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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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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, 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.
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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
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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
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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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Where Main Street meets the mountains, the Lake James Lodge assisted living community in Marion, NC is not only beautiful, but offers residents a plethora of activities to keep busy with. Lake James Lodge is located in the heart of Marion with a breathtaking view of the nearby mountains. Marion...

Cost of memory care in Water Fork Mill, TN

The average cost of senior living in Water Fork Mill is $4,383 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bean Station, TN with an average of $2,973 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Water Fork Mill, TN vs. nearby cities

Water Fork Mill, TN
$4,383/mo
$4,404/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Water Fork Mill, TN vs. the state and national average

Water Fork Mill, TN
$4,383/mo
U.S. national average
$4,901/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Water Fork Mill vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$4,383/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Water Fork Mill, TN by room type

Semi-Private
$4,524/mo
Studio
$5,419/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,396/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,079/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,478/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Water Fork Mill over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Water Fork Mill

Recent reviews for memory care in Water Fork Mill

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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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.

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Compassionate and caring staff. Numerous reviews praise the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities. For example, at American House Kingsport, the everyday care staff are described as friendly and helpful, while at Preston Place 2, they are mentioned for their loving care and support of both resident ...
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High-quality meals and dining experiences. The importance of quality food in residents' overall satisfaction is highlighted in many reviews, with communities like Brookdale Johnson City offering personalized dietary accommodations and appealing meals that residents look forward to daily.
Assistance with daily living activities. Several reviews mention the help provided by staff with daily tasks, ensuring residents can maintain their independence and dignity. At American House Bristol, American House Bristol offers assistance with activities of daily living, allowing residents to focus on enjoying their new community. ...
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Engaging activities for socializing. Communities like Dominion Senior Living Bristol provide various activities to encourage socializing and mental stimulation, including games, music, outings, and daily activities tailored to residents' interests.
Consistent communication with families. Frequent, clear communication with families about their loved ones' care and well-being is a common theme in reviews, as seen in Brookdale Colonial Heights, where staff members actively update families and make themselves available for questions and concerns.
Thoughtful accommodations for residents. Reviews often mention the accommodating nature of communities, like The Village At Allandale, that cater to residents' unique needs and preferences, such as memory care units, specialized accommodations, and personalized care plans.
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Water Fork Mill review score based on 273 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 273 reviews of 87 Water Fork Mill memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Water Fork Mill 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

Water Fork Mill review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Water Fork Mill, TN87 facilities
8.8
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8.8
Greeneville, TN92 facilities

Review subcategories for Water Fork Mill 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 273 reviews of 87 Water Fork Mill memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Water Fork Mill 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.
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Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Water Fork Mill memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Water Fork Mill memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Water Fork Mill, 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 Water Fork Mill 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 Water Fork Mill 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
49.4%
65.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
35.6%
48.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.6%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
52.9%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.5%
28.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.9%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.8%
61.4%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
52.9%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Water Fork Mill 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 Water Fork Mill 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
47.1%
74.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.4%
46.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
39.1%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.2%
26.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Water Fork Mill 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 Water Fork Mill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Water Fork Mill, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.5%
45%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
42%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.9%
50.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.2%
19.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Water Fork Mill 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 Water Fork Mill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
13.8%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
31%
37.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.2%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Water Fork Mill 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 Water Fork Mill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
40.2%
46%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.7%
33.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.8%
28.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.7%
54.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.2%
52%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.4%
61.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.8%
40%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.4%
35.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.1%
47.8%
Live performances
Live performances
37.9%
48%
Dances
Dances
24.1%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.2%
22.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.1%
46.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Bristol, Brookdale Colonial Heights and Wellington Manor Assisted Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Water Fork Mill, Tennessee. See full list of communities.

There are 97 memory care facilities near Water Fork Mill, Tennessee. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Water Fork Mill, Tennessee are Brookdale Bristol and American House Johnson City. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 97 memory care facilities near you in Water Fork Mill, Tennessee typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Water Fork Mill, 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 Water Fork Mill, 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 Water Fork Mill, Tennessee ranges from $1500 to $12450. The average Memory Care cost in Water Fork Mill, Tennessee is $4,383. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Water Fork Mill, Tennessee typically starts at $1500. 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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