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Assisted living costs in Dorton average about $4,256 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 24 communities in Dorton. Our detailed directory has 112 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Photo of Brookdale Kingsport
88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
9.3
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26 reviews
9.3
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26 reviews
5 star
57%
4 star
15%
3 star
12%
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12%
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4%
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Putting my mom in Assisted Living was a difficult decision but after talking to the sales person on the phone, a weight was lifted. Making Brookdale Kingsport home for my mom was the best choice we could...
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.
An Elevated LifestyleIf you want to wake up each morning knowing the burdens of everyday life are off your plate, then our assisted living community in Kingsport, Tennessee might just be the place for you. Tucked on a hilltop with beautiful views of East Tennessee, this community gives you...
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Photo of The Village At Allandale
1010 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
8.8
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14 reviews
8.8
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14 reviews
5 star
79%
4 star
0%
3 star
7%
2 star
7%
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7%
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5 stars for all categories! We chose The Village at Allandale because of the welcoming atmosphere and the cost compared to other facilities. They have amazing staff who really care about the patients.
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.
In 2003, the Village at Allandale, formerly Kingsport Senior House, opened its doors as Kingsport Senior House, a single home for 26 seniors. The 2010 expansion added two family oriented homes with 26 elders residing in each. Today, we are proud to be the only assisted living facility in the...
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1717 Photos available
8.6
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56 reviews
8.6
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56 reviews
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60%
4 star
25%
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0%
2 star
11%
1 star
4%
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Staff was excellent at providing information, but often difficult to reach if I called in with questions or updates. There is one main phone line, no phone menu to contact specific staff members. Have to...
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 Kingsport area.
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8.0
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The food seems to me to have a lot of carbs. My loved one had a behavior issue, health issue, etc and the nursing staff was & is excellent about calling me & keeping me up to date. The price increase this...
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.
Asbury at Steadman Hill is a dedicated assisted living and memory care facility that is part of Asbury Place Kingsport, a broader senior living community. This community offers specialized care and support for individuals with varying needs, particularly focusing on those requiring assistance...
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have been very pleased with everything at the Commonwealth Senior Living at Cedar Bluff Commonwealth! Thank you all! Based on the experience I have had so far, I would definitely recommend this community to...
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.
Offering independent living plus, assisted living and memory care, Commonwealth Senior Living at Cedar Bluff provides its residents a home that is truly in harmony with nature. Nestled in beautiful surroundings, the senior living community offers a stunning view of the Appalachian Mountains....
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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: 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
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
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, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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
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
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
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
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
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.
Photo of Mountain Valley Rest Home
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Photo of Greendale Home For the Aged
Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Dorton, KY

The average cost of senior living in Dorton is $4,256 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Salyersville, KY with an average of $2,550 per month.

Assisted living costs in Dorton, KY, vs. nearby cities

Dorton, KY
$4,256/mo
$2,600/mo

Assisted living costs in Dorton, KY, vs. state and national averages

Dorton, KY
$4,256/mo
U.S. national average
$4,710/mo

Assisted living costs in Dorton, KY, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,256/mo
$4,256/mo

Assisted living costs in Dorton, KY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,457/mo
Studio
$4,705/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,407/mo

Senior living costs in Dorton vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Dorton, KY
Column state: Kentucky
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDorton, KYKentuckyU.S.
Assisted Living$4,256/mo$4,366/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$4,256/mo$4,391/mo$4,943/mo
Independent Living$2,962/mo$3,292/mo$4,158/mo
Assisted Living
Dorton, KY:$4,256/mo
Kentucky:$4,366/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
Dorton, KY:$4,256/mo
Kentucky:$4,391/mo
U.S.:$4,943/mo
Independent Living
Dorton, KY:$2,962/mo
Kentucky:$3,292/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Dorton, KY

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What families are saying about assisted living in Dorton

Recent reviews for assisted living in Dorton

Commonwealth Senior Living at Cedar Bluff

5.0
have been very pleased with everything at the Commonwealth Senior Living at Cedar Bluff Commonwealth! Thank you all! Based on the experience I have had so far, I would definitely recommend this community to other families!

The Village At Allandale in Kingsport, TN

5.0
Everyone at the community is very helpful. The staff seem to really care about the residents. They are interactive and engaging with the residents. The community tries to accommodate the residents with their restrictions and preferences for food.

Brookdale Kingsport

4.3
Most caregivers take good care of mom! But as anywhere some are not as good as others! We really need exhaust fans and heaters in her bathroom! Sometimes odor not good!

Dorton review score based on 34 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 34 reviews of 19 Dorton assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dorton review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Dorton review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Dorton, KY19 facilities
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Jenkins, KY8 facilities
0
Wheelwright, KY17 facilities

Review subcategories for Dorton assisted living

When assisted living 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 34 reviews of 19 Dorton assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Dorton resident and family assisted living 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.
Dorton, KY averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.9
3.8
Staff
4.0
4.1
Meals & dining
3.7
3.7
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.7
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Dorton assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dorton assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dorton, 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 Dorton assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Dorton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dorton, KYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
21.1%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
15.8%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.5%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.7%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
26.3%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
5.3%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.5%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
26.3%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
26.3%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dorton assisted living

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 Dorton Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dorton, KYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
31.6%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.1%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
26.3%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.5%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dorton assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Dorton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dorton, KYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.5%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.3%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
21.1%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.1%
36.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.5%
17.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Dorton assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Dorton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dorton, KYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.3%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.8%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
15.8%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.5%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dorton assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Dorton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dorton, KYNational
Activity director
Activity director
21.1%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.8%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
5.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
21.1%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.1%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
26.3%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.1%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.8%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.8%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.1%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
21.1%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
21.1%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.5%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21.1%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Dorton

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Kentucky assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Dorton protect seniors.
Learn about Kentucky assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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