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Assisted living costs in Ford average about $3,756 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 37 communities in Ford. Our detailed directory has 746 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 Villages of Farragut -Fall '19
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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We've had a very good experience with Autumn Care, overall! The facility itself looks very nice, they do a great job of keeping it clean, and there's usually some sort of activity going on for the residents....
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.
Autumn Care Autumn Care is a family-owned assisted living community in scenic Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee. Our cozy, welcoming community is located in a quiet residential neighborhood surrounded by mature trees and lush green lawns. Knoxville offers the perfect mix of Southern hospitality,...
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This was a wonderful place for my dad. He loved it. I a. So grateful to the people there. They took very good care of him. This place was a blessing to us. So sad it is not available to others.
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.
Prestige Assisted Living has 72 facilities located in the states of Alaska, Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Nevada and Washington. We are highly known for our high values of respect, integrity, commitment, and trust. We offers services for independent care, assistant living,...
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Beautiful facility with a band new exquisite wing adding 20 suites. Staff is wonderful, caring & attentive. I’ve had experience with other properties who look great in appearance and talk it up in the tour,...
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.
Autumn Care Assisted Living Autumn Care Assisted Living is an assisted living community taking care of seniors and is nestled among the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains in Knoxville, Tennessee. Our assisted living community has beautiful outdoor patio and garden areas that give our...
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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
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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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Absolutely wonderful! All staff is loving, caring and giving! Great place to work – visit – live! Great home for “community living” I love it here!!
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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Our mom has lived at Shannondale Assisted Living for about 4 years. While her mind and body have declined during her 90 years, we find peace in the fact that she is so happy everyday. The staff at...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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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Cost of assisted living in Ford, TN

The average cost of senior living in Ford is $3,756 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sweetwater, TN with an average of $3,438 per month.

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

Ford, TN
$3,756/mo
$3,808/mo

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

Ford, TN
$3,756/mo
U.S. national average
$4,732/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,756/mo
$3,810/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,761/mo
Studio
$4,719/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,403/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,215/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Ford over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Ford, 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 Ford.

What families are saying about assisted living in Ford

Recent reviews for assisted living in Ford

River Oaks Place - Loudon

5.0
I've enjoyed all the times I've been here.

The Groves at Oak Ridge

4.5
We picked this community, because of the convenience to my house, friendliness of staff, general atmosphere, and price. It's been a mostly positive experience. The activities director is great.

The Pinnacle On Schaeffer in Knoxville, TN

5.0
This was an excellent place for my loved one. My loved one was not able to stay long due to having to go to back to the hospital. We had a limited experience but why he was there he liked the community. The staff were very caring and took care of all needs.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Compassionate and dedicated staff. Many reviews highlight the kindness and attentiveness of the staff members at various communities towards their loved ones. At The Courtyards at Oak Ridge, they go out of their way to calm and reassure residents when they're upset, while at Deane Hill Place, the nurses put in extra effort an ...
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Engaging activities for residents. Residents enjoy a range of social activities and outings at their communities, which help keep them active and involved. At Viva Senior Living at Oak Ridge, they offer activities tailored to residents' interests, and residents at Rain Forest Landings partake in activities like movie nights, ...
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Home-cooked meals and quality dining experiences. Residents appreciate the well-prepared meals and the efforts made to accommodate individual dietary needs and preferences at their communities. In Atria Weston Place, the chef caters to dietary restrictions, and in Rain Forest Landings, the food is a major factor in residents' overall satisf ...
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Accommodating and clean living spaces. The cleanliness and upkeep of the communities are important to residents and their families. At Rain Forest Landings, the facilities are described as beautiful and inviting, with a homelike atmosphere. In Deane Hill Place, residents praise the newly renovated apartments and the clean, update ...
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Clear and cooperative communication with families. Families appreciate the transparency and openness of the staff members when it comes to communication about their loved ones' health and well-being. In Rain Forest Landings, they hold regular meetings with residents and families, while in Deane Hill Place, the director speaks with families o ...
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Personalized care and attention to individual needs. Individualized care is crucial for many residents, and communities cater to their unique needs and preferences. At Deane Hill Place, they make adjustments to facilitate a smooth move-in process for residents, and in The Courtyards at Oak Ridge, staff are attentive to the specific needs of re ...
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Ford review score based on 140 family reviews

7.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 140 reviews of 33 Ford assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ford 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

Ford review score compared against nearby cities

7.8
Ford, TN33 facilities
6.7
Lenoir City, TN15 facilities
8.1
Farragut, TN24 facilities

Review subcategories for Ford 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 140 reviews of 33 Ford assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Ford 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.
Ford, TN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.1
Value for cost*
4.2
4.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Ford assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ford assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ford, 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 Ford 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 Ford 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
66.7%
52.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
63.6%
33.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69.7%
56.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
45.5%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
69.7%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69.7%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ford 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 Ford Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ford, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
69.7%
51%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.4%
32%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54.5%
40.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.2%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ford 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 Ford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ford, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
45.5%
26.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.5%
39.8%
No sugar
No sugar
45.5%
36.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.5%
35%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
13.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Ford 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 Ford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ford, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.4%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.5%
41.7%
Room service
Room service
36.4%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.3%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ford 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 Ford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ford, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
57.6%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.5%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
51.5%
29.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.6%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.5%
48.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.7%
52.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.5%
40.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.5%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51.5%
37.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.6%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
54.5%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
51.5%
29.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.3%
24.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.6%
45.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Ford

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 Ford protect seniors.

Learn about Tennessee Assisted Living regulations

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Sycamore Trace, StoryPoint Knoxville West and Trinity Hills of Knoxville are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Ford, Tennessee. See full list of communities.

There are 37 assisted living facilities near Ford, Tennessee. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Ford, Tennessee are Sycamore Trace and StoryPoint Knoxville West. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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