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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Shirley, TN
Assisted living costs in Shirley average about $3,626 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 59 communities in Shirley. Our detailed directory has 563 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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The value for the money is great, I think it is a steal for what is provided. The facility has a bright and upbeat atmosphere which is what stuck out most to us during the tour. The best thing about this...
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Cumberland Ridge Assisted Living has served the beautiful Cumberland Plateau since 1997. Located in Crossville, Tennessee – home of the Cumberland County Playhouse, numerous wineries, ten golf courses and outlet shopping; Cumberland Ridge is a quality facility for those who would like to enjoy...
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This place is amazing!! There is probably a lot of fancier facilities but the staff here make up for that. They treat every resident like they are family. Its like one big famiky here, I've only been here a...
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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, Memory 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.
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.
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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.
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, Memory 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.
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 Place of Kingston is known for its caring staff and homey environment. When you visit WP of Kingston you see for yourself the home like atmosphere. Dining itself is an experience every resident enjoys with down home cooking and plenty of socializing. Residents look forward to the...
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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!!
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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.
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.
“Elegant Senior Living” is more than just a phrase; at The Flats of Norris it is a concept to a way of life that intertwines with every part of daily life for our residents, their families, and our staff. Elegant Senior Living is a process that enhances the physical, social, mental, and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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: Memory Care
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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.
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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.
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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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,...
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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...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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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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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.
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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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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
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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.
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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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.
Cost of assisted living in Shirley, TN
The average cost of senior living in Shirley is $3,626 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Winfield, TN with an average of $3,516 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Shirley, TN vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Shirley, TN vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Shirley vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Shirley, TN by room type
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What families are saying about assisted living in Shirley
Recent reviews for assisted living in Shirley
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 caring staff. Many reviews mention the dedication and kindness of the staff at various communities, going above and beyond to make residents feel at home and provide excellent care. At The Courtyards at Oak Ridge, staff members took extra steps to support a resident's emotional well-being, and at Sycamore ...
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Variety of engaging activities. Residents and families consistently praise the diverse range of activities offered at different communities. The schedule caters to various interests, from card games and movie nights to outdoor activities and outings. For example, Viva Senior Living at Oak Ridge hosts a kickball contest, whil ...
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Thorough communication between staff and families. Clear and consistent communication is valued by families, allowing them to stay informed and involved in their loved ones' care. At Dominion Senior Living Crossville, staff members are friendly and helpful, checking in regularly to address any concerns. The Community Director at Sycamore Trac ...
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Attentive care with individualized needs. Several reviews mention the accommodating nature of staff members, tailoring care to meet specific resident needs. At Sycamore Trace, the chef caters to individual preferences for meals, and at Arbor Terrace of Knoxville, staff members accommodated a resident's mobility challenges by providi ...
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Friendly and welcoming atmosphere. A warm and inclusive community environment helps residents feel at home. Residents at Fairfield Glade Assisted Living describe their community as 'lovely and homey,' with a 'small, closely knit' feel that fosters friendships among residents and staff. At Meadow View Senior Living Community, ...
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High-quality, nutritious meals. Families appreciate the emphasis on quality and delicious meals at several communities, with the chefs accommodating dietary restrictions and individual preferences. For example, at Sycamore Trace, the meals are 'scenic area, caring, and responsive,' and at Canterfield of Oak Ridge, resident ...
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Shirley review score based on 81 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 81 reviews of 51 Shirley assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Shirley 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
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Review subcategories for Shirley 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 81 reviews of 51 Shirley assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Shirley 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.Shirley, TN averageNational average
Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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Care services
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4.2
Staff
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4.5
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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Shirley assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shirley assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shirley, 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 Shirley 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 Shirley 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
47.1%
52.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
45.1%
33.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
54.9%
56.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.3%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
54.9%
53.1%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Shirley 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 Shirley 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
45.1%
51%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.6%
32%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
40.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shirley 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 Shirley 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
27.5%
26.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.4%
39.8%
No sugar
No sugar
29.4%
36.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.4%
35%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Shirley 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 Shirley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
17.6%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.5%
41.7%
Room service
Room service
21.6%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.6%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shirley 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 Shirley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.5%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.4%
29.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.3%
48.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.9%
52.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
40.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.5%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.4%
37.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.3%
46%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
27.5%
29.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.8%
24.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.3%
45.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Shirley
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 Shirley protect seniors.
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Sycamore Trace, Emory Ridge and Arbor Terrace of Knoxville are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Shirley, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 59 assisted living facilities near Shirley, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Shirley, Tennessee is Sycamore Trace. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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