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9 Best Memory Care Facilities in Big Cherokee, TN
Memory care in Big Cherokee 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 Big Cherokee is about $4,800 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 9 communities, read 145 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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9.6
Review score
41 reviews
Our mother lived at Brookdale Johnson City for 3 years until her passing in June, 2024. The staff provided caring support as her needs increased, and she was treated like family by her caregivers. We...
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.
Home Comfort, Community ConvenienceWhether are you just beginning to look for a community or you’ve already visited several, we think you will find that our charming assisted living and memory care community in Johnson City, Tennessee stands out from the rest. As soon as you set foot through the...
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9.5
Review score
38 reviews
The nursing staff is competent and caring. They go the extra mile in seeing to the needs of the residents. Those who take care of janitorial work are friendly and polite. Their work is top notch. The...
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 Johnson City area.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.2
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14 reviews
My mom moved into Christian Assisted Living in March 2024 after a very long search for a memory care. Mom is receiving excellent and loving care while we have continue relief that she is protected and...
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.
Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City is an assisted living and secure memory care community located on the south side of Johnson City, Tennessee. Christian Assisted Living consists of 18 secure memory care apartments and 51 assisted living apartments. Each apartment is ground level with a...
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9.1
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11 reviews
Other than the food, we have been incredibly pleased with everything. My favorite part is the staff. They are friendly and responsive. They have been very helpful through all of the ups and down. The...
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.
Princeton Transitional Care provides a new home for skilled-nursing care and adds 60 assisted living apartments, 47 short-term skilled-nursing and rehab private suites. This state-of-the-art community features a streetscape with a chapel and theatre, library and media center, Blue Ridge market,...
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9.0
Review score
13 reviews
The staff members are very friendly and overall we are very pleased. We would absolutely recommend Dominion Senior Living to other families based on the experience we have had so far
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.
Dominion Senior Living is an assisted living community that is located in Johnson City, Washington County, Tennessee. Here you can sit outside and enjoy the beautiful scenery and views of the mountains. Dominion Senior Living is committed in helping our seniors with their spiritual, emotional,...
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7.2
Review score
6 reviews
The overall experience, the cleanliness, the friendliness of the staff, quality of care, meals and dining and activities have all been a great experience. We would recommend this community to other families...
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.
Come and enjoy the “Freedom” ofassisted living!Located in the heart of “The ValleyBeautiful,” Governor’s Bend is a 52-suiteretirement and assisted living facility.We realize the need for quality of lifeservices in a comfortable environment.That is why we offer full service livingwhere residents...
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We chose Family Ministries because we saw an ad on the TV and thought we would try it and see what was offered and it turned out to be a very good experience. They were very informative and good with...
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.
Family Ministries Retirement & Assisted Living is a beautiful, newly-renovated community giving you a fresher, cleaner atmosphere in which to thrive. Beautifully designed accommodations set the bar high for distinctive senior living at The Reed Center in Limestone, Tennessee, but it’s our...
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8.2
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10 reviews
We lived at one time at a different independent living place which we did like move to abundant the apartments are large we have 1200sq feet bath and half washier and dryer full kitchen excellent place to...
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.
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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Cost of memory care in Big Cherokee, TN
The average cost of senior living in Big Cherokee is $4,800 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bean Station, TN with an average of $2,973 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in Big Cherokee
Recent reviews for memory care in Big Cherokee
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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Big Cherokee review score based on 72 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 72 reviews of 9 Big Cherokee memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Big Cherokee 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
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Review subcategories for Big Cherokee 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 72 reviews of 9 Big Cherokee memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Big Cherokee 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.Big Cherokee, TN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
4.3
4.0
Value for cost*
4.0
4.0
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Big Cherokee memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Big Cherokee memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Big Cherokee, 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 Big Cherokee 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 Big Cherokee 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
77.8%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
44.4%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.2%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.6%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Big Cherokee 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 Big Cherokee 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
77.8%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
55.6%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
70.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Big Cherokee 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 Big Cherokee 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
44.4%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
55.6%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.4%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Big Cherokee 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 Big Cherokee communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
55.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Big Cherokee 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 Big Cherokee offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
77.8%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
66.7%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
55.6%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
77.8%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
77.8%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
77.8%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
77.8%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
55.6%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.4%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
77.8%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
77.8%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
44.4%
31.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
77.8%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Colonial Heights, Brookdale Johnson City and American House Johnson City are the top-rated memory care facilities near Big Cherokee, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 9 memory care facilities near Big Cherokee, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Big Cherokee, Tennessee is Brookdale Johnson City. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 9 memory care facilities near you in Big Cherokee, Tennessee typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Big Cherokee, 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 Big Cherokee, 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 Big Cherokee, Tennessee ranges from $1500 to $9355. The average Memory Care cost in Big Cherokee, Tennessee is $4,800. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Big Cherokee, 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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