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Photo of Dominion Senior Living of Sevierville
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9.7
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31 reviews
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I would recommend this place if your loved one needs memory care. Pretty much everyone has memory problems. Might be frustrating for someone who does not have memory issues. There have been a lot of staffing...
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.
When in-home care isn't enough, choosing the right care for your loved one is important. Dominion Senior Living of Sevierville focuses on caring for the individual with programs that can be tailored specifically to your loved one's needs. We are committed to providing a secure environment that...
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9.3
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46 reviews
9.3
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Wellington Manor Newport TN Let me start out by saying the staff lead by [name removed] are amazing! The binding seem of this powerful team are these two wonderful ladies! To say Wellington Manor has been...
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.
Wellington Manor Assisted Living is an exceptional assisted living and intimate-area memory care community in Newport, Tennessee. Nestled in the mountains of East Tennessee on the Pigeon River, Newport is a vibrant city with stunning scenic views, a historic downtown area and an abundance of...
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Photo of Brookdale Sevierville
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33 Floor plans available
8.9
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29 reviews
8.9
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[name removed]is not only very welcoming but very sweet and encouraging. She's also knowledgeable and helpful in the transition of your loved ones to this facility. We found the facility to be excellent...
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.
Something for EveryoneWith custom care plans, beautiful accommodations, a fun-filled events calendar and a care team on campus 24 hours a day, seven days a week to make sure your every need is met, our assisted living and memory care community gives you all the freedom and independence you crave....
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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.
What We Do BestFamilies, residents, and staff members have told us there are three things that we do best. First, we establish life long relationships with families and residents. Second, we lift the burden of care giving from the shoulders of the family members making it possible for both the...
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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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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, 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.
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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, 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.
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Cost of assisted living in Bluffton, TN

The average cost of senior living in Bluffton is $4,401 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bean Station, TN with an average of $3,034 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Bluffton, TN vs. nearby cities

Bluffton, TN
$4,401/mo
$3,734/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Bluffton, TN vs. the state and national average

Bluffton, TN
$4,401/mo
U.S. national average
$4,552/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Bluffton vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,401/mo
$4,401/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Bluffton, TN by room type

Semi-Private
$4,766/mo
Studio
$5,880/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,525/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,410/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Bluffton over time

Bluffton, TNTN stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Bluffton, TN

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Bluffton.

What families are saying about assisted living in Bluffton

Recent reviews for assisted living in Bluffton

Wellington Manor Assisted Living in Newport, TN

5.0
Wellington Manor went out of their way to help us with our mom that has dementia. She loves it there and participates in all the activities. They have been a blessing to our family. They also call anytime there is a change etc. Great place!

Brookdale Sevierville

5.0
We toured with Brookdale Sevierville and found everything to be exceptional. The staff were so wonderful and we really liked the facility. The only reason we chose a different place was because they had a room available right away and we would have been on a waiting list for Brookdale. I would ...
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Dominion Senior Living of Sevierville

4.4
I would recommend it. There are some really wonderful staff members there who have been just wonderful so far. They have an all inclusive fee and is assisted living and memory care combined. I didn't feel like we were going to get nickel and dimed to death. Also I wasn't sure where mom would ...
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Bluffton review score based on 25 family reviews

9.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 25 reviews of 10 Bluffton assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Bluffton 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

Bluffton review score compared against nearby cities

9.3
Bluffton, TN10 facilities
8.6
Newport, TN6 facilities
8.3
Pittman Center, TN106 facilities

Review subcategories for Bluffton 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 25 reviews of 10 Bluffton assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Bluffton 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.
Bluffton, TN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.8
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
4.3
4.0
Value for cost*
4.5
4.1
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Bluffton assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bluffton assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bluffton, 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 Bluffton 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 Bluffton 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
30%
51.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
33%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
30%
56.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10%
29.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
20%
47.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Bluffton 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 Bluffton Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
30%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30%
31.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30%
40.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10%
13.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bluffton 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 Bluffton 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
20%
26.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30%
39.2%
No sugar
No sugar
30%
36.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10%
34.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Bluffton 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 Bluffton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
30.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30%
41.2%
Room service
Room service
20%
35%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bluffton 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 Bluffton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
30%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10%
30.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10%
29.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30%
48.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30%
51.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30%
40.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10%
33.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
36.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
30%
45.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
23.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30%
44.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Bluffton

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Tennessee assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Bluffton protect seniors.

Learn about Tennessee Assisted Living regulations

Frequently Asked Questions

Dominion Senior Living of Sevierville, Wellington Manor Assisted Living and Brookdale Sevierville are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Bluffton, Tennessee. See full list of communities.

There are 10 assisted living facilities near Bluffton, Tennessee. See the full list.

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