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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Oak Ridge, TN
If you’re looking for assisted living in Oak Ridge, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Oak Ridge or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Oak Ridge.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Oak Ridge for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 15 assisted living facilities in the Oak Ridge area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like West Hills, Cumberland Estates and West Knoxville.
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9.2
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73 reviews
The Groves has been home to my family member for a few months now and I cannot express my gratitude and gratefulness for finding such kind, compassionate and caring people taking care of her and the other...
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.
Welcome to The Groves at Oak RidgeIf you’re ready to spend each day doing what you want and leave housekeeping, laundry and daily chores to someone else, then you’ve come to the right place. At The Groves at Oak Ridge, we offer assisted living and memory care. You can live a life of leisure and...
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8.7
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31 reviews
Our loved one really liked Canterfield and the people and the nurses. The double room is excellent. The meals are not the best, but they really are trying to get their food program in order but hiring is...
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.
At Commonwealth Senior Living at Oak Ridge, “We Listen, We Love, We Care, We Serve.” These are the words that drive us. It’s a promise that we make to our residents and their families each and every day— a promise to deliver high-quality services, enhance a vibrant lifestyle and foster the...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.5
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16 reviews
Memory Care Facility at Courtyards - Oak Ridge provides excellent care for my husband. Staff is kind and patient. Highly recommend. The food is good and I can tell he really enjoys it. When he needed...
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.
The Courtyards Senior Living at Briarcliff is an assisted living community located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, in Roane County and home to over 30,000 people. Part of the Knoxville area, residents will enjoy country living with a mix of city life. Residents can go on day trips together, do their...
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10
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84 reviews
My mom lives at Sycamore Trace. The staff is very attentive to her and she loves to go on all the outings they have for the residents. We are very blessed to have a place like Sycamore Trace to care for mom.
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.
Sycamore Trace is an exclusive assisted living community for seniors located in Kingston, Tennessee. Sycamore Trace is home to inviting waterways, a robust Recreational life and breathtaking vistas. Nestled on hill just a few short steps down a walking path to the lakeside parks … Residents can...
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8.0
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8 reviews
They are very good and caring to my mom. They handle things without calling me unnecessarily. But also they struggle keeping ample staff sometimes. (I know that's a problem everywhere) We picked them...
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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8.0
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9 reviews
My loved one is currently a resident at Morning Pointe of Lenoir City and everything has been awesome for her at this facility so far! The food, staff and activities have been great and my loved one seems...
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.
Conveniently located next to The Lantern Alzheimer's Center of Excellence at Morning Pointe of Lenoir City and the Fort Loudoun Medical Center at the intersection of Town Creek Road East and U.S. Highway 321 in Lenoir Citiy, Tennessee, Morning Pointe of Lenoir City is a a single-level,...
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It's a very friendly and clean atmosphere. They make sure everybody is well taken care of. The staff is extremely sweet, and they're very well informed of everything that's going on. They take care of the...
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.
Enjoy activities in our lovely sun room M-F, leaving the weekend open for family and friend visits and on-site church services on Sunday. Themed activities done occasionally on Saturday so family and friends can participate.Home cooked meals prepared by those who enjoy cooking.Help yourself to...
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5 reviews
I would recommend the community to others for their loved ones. The community seem to care about the residents as an individual and not just a monetary figure. One of the staff members worked with us 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.
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7.0
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48 reviews
Yes I would recommend. They need more outdoor time just strong outside world be so beneficial. This place along with most right now is very short staffed and work their employees to much with had resulted...
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.
Alexander Guest House is an assisted living community in Oak Ridge, Anderson County, Tennessee that's specifically designed for senior adults. It's located a few minutes away from Knoxville, a town that exhibits calmness with many retired persons being attracted to the affordable and active...
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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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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: 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: 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 assisted living in Oak Ridge, TN
The average cost of senior living in Oak Ridge is $3,779 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Harriman, TN with an average of $3,574 per month.
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Oak Ridge, TN
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What families are saying about assisted living in Oak Ridge
Recent reviews for assisted living in Oak Ridge
The Pointe at Lifespring in Knoxville, TN
5.0
The Pointe has been a wonderful place for my parents!
The staff don't turn over often and are very kind and loving with the residents. They truly care and keep us informed of anything going on.
[name removed] (front desk) is wonderful. [name removed] (director) also great. [name removed] (PT) ...
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Commonwealth Senior Living at Oak Ridge
3.4
They have lots of staff turnover. When a patient leaves for hospitalization it is very hard to be re-admitted.
They need to better accommodate wheelchair patients in activities. As to food, they show videos and movies during meals given in the upstairs dining room which is very noisy and ...
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Oak Ridge review score based on 31 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 31 reviews of 11 Oak Ridge assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Oak Ridge 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
Oak Ridge review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Oak Ridge 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 31 reviews of 11 Oak Ridge assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Oak Ridge 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.Oak Ridge, TN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.1
Value for cost*
4.2
4.1
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Oak Ridge assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Oak Ridge assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Oak Ridge, 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 Oak Ridge 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 Oak Ridge 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
58.3%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
58.3%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.7%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
91.7%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.3%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.7%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.3%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
44.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Oak Ridge 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 Oak Ridge 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
58.3%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
41.7%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.3%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Oak Ridge 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 Oak Ridge 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
41.7%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Oak Ridge 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 Oak Ridge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
41.7%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Oak Ridge 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 Oak Ridge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.7%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.3%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.7%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
41.7%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Oak Ridge
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 Oak Ridge protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sycamore Trace, StoryPoint Knoxville West and The Pointe at Lifespring are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Oak Ridge, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 15 assisted living facilities near Oak Ridge, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Oak Ridge, 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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