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10 Best Nursing Homes in Rhea County, TN

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Rhea County nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Rhea County, TN may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Rhea County or another care type is right for you. Browse 152 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Rhea County.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Riceville, North Liberty and Sanford.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Rhea County, TN

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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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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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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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
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: 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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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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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.
McMinnville Boarding Home for the Elderly is an assisted living community offering modern, beautiful property with ample onsite amenities to our senior residents in McMinnville, Tennessee. We're also only a few minutes away from Dottie West Park, various restaurants, and numerous local amenities,...
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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.
McMinnville Boarding Home for the Elderly is an assisted living community offering modern, beautiful property with ample onsite amenities to our senior residents in McMinnville, Tennessee. We're also only a few minutes away from Dottie West Park, various restaurants, and numerous local amenities,...
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.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Rhea County, TN

The average cost of senior living in Rhea County is $3,755 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pikeville, TN with an average of $3,200 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Rhea County, TN vs. nearby counties

Rhea County, TN
$3,755/mo
$4,307/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Rhea County, TN vs. the state and national average

Rhea County, TN
$3,755/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Rhea County vs. other types of senior living

$3,787/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,755/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Rhea County, TN by room type

Semi-Private
$3,523/mo
Studio
$4,362/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,838/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,009/mo

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Rhea County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Rhea County

River Oaks Place - Loudon

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

American House Hamilton Place in Chattanooga, TN

3.6
We have been impressed by the care of the staff. They really just "love my mother" and let her know! The place is small enough that one does not feel as if one is in an institution. Any time there is a concern, we can call or stop by and talk to admin., who are very quick to address the issue. ...
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Avail Senior Living in Cleveland, TN

5.0
I just don’t think you are going to find a better place for your loved one than Avail Senior Living of Cleveland, Tennessee. My father and now his older sister are living side by side and receiving excellent care, good food, and new friendships. It’s a beautiful place owned and operated by ...
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Rhea County nursing homes services and amenities

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

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Rhea County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Rhea County, TNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
41%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
36.8%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
77.8%
25.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
77.8%
26.5%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
47%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24.8%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
76.9%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
39.3%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
49.6%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Rhea County nursing homes

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 Rhea County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Rhea County, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
39.3%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
27.4%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.4%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Rhea County nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Rhea County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rhea County, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.8%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.6%
1.3%
No sugar
No sugar
28.2%
1.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.2%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Rhea County nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Rhea County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rhea County, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.2%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.6%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
24.8%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rhea County nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Rhea County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rhea County, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
34.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.3%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.3%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
35%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.1%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.9%
0.4%
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Sycamore Trace, Brookdale Mount Vernon Drive and StoryPoint Chattanooga are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Rhea County, Tennessee. See full list of communities.

There are 152 nursing homes facilities near Rhea County, Tennessee. See the full list.

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