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10 Best Nursing Homes in Sweetwater, TN
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater, 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 Sweetwater or another care type is right for you. Browse 16 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Sweetwater.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Grady, Etowah and Mashburn.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Sweetwater, TN
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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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My mother in law has been at Terra Bella for about two months now and is very happy here. She is 93 and very aware and in tact. She can’t walk and we are working with physical therapy 2X a week to get her...
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.
With the serenity of the Great Smoky Mountains nearby and southern hospitality abound, TerraBella Athens is an ideal location for those looking for quality assistance with their daily routine, while still remaining close to nature. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each...
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As far as areas to improve on, I would say there was some major misinformation with pricing- I was given one price/amount that I was told was the total to be written on the check, and on move-in day was told...
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.
The Neighborhood at Tellico Village is a charming senior living community located in Loudon, a bustling town in the Eastern part of the state, 33 miles southwest of Knoxville, in Loudon County. We offer 24-hour nursing available on-site, assisted living and memory / Alzheimer's care. Step inside...
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After all I have been through I would say pay attention to everything. The medical profession is a scam. When you find someone who cares keep them. They are all out for the money from the insurance companies...
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.
A state-of-the-art, brand new community! Dominion Senior Living of Athens offers assisted living services and memory care to seniors living in Athens, Tennessee. Our community is located on a 10-acre property including a scenic pond, walking path and sensory gardens – which all encourage resident...
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This is a great community for my husband. He is doing very well here. He really likes that staff that is always attentive to his needs. The meals here are really good. He is happy to be able to participate...
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.
Caring for an older relative suffering from dementia is not an easy task. Turn to a place that has a vast amount of experience dealing with this debilitating disease. Turn to River Oaks Place in Loudon, Tennessee. Your relative will be cared for in comfortable and secure surroundings. River Oaks...
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I would highly recommend this community. It has been a great difference compared to the other community that my loved one came from. This is a great organization.
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 not far from downtown Athens, near Athens Regional Hospital and doctor's offices, Morning Pointe of Athens is a single level, state-of-the-art, assisted living community offering 44 spacious apartments with multiple floor plan choices. Providing Care, Preserving Dignity At...
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It's a very caring environment. The facility is clean. It's probably the first type of facility like this that I have encountered that does not have an odor. They offer quite a few activities throughout...
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.
Lakewood Place is the newest senior adult community in Loudon. With 34 spacious assisted living suites. A wellness center; activities center including a billiards room and ice cream parlor; and on-site physical therapy which helps our residents maintain their independence and health. The...
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I submitted a review last night that I would like very much to retract. Not that any of the statements weren't true. It's due to the new administrator they have. She is very effective. The incident with my...
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.
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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,...
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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
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.
What We Do BestFamilies, residents, and staff members have told us there are three things that we do best. First, we establish life long relationships with families and residents. Second, we lift the burden of care giving from the shoulders of the family members making it possible for both the...
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Cost of nursing homes in Sweetwater, TN
The average cost of senior living in Sweetwater is $3,550 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kingston, TN with an average of $3,657 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Sweetwater, TN vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Sweetwater, TN vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Sweetwater
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Sweetwater
TerraBella Athens
5.0
I will recommend TerraBella Athens highly. The staff is great! The employees that are on the floors daily genuinely care about the residents. The staff not only doesn't mind family being in and out and present a great amount of the time, but encourages it!
Prestige Assisted Living in Loudon, TN
5.0
Our experience with Prestige Assisted Living has been a good one, overall. My loved one has some special needs and they've been very accommodating and able to handle everything we've asked of them, it's just a nice place in general, and I would recommend it to others looking into care in the ...
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Sweetwater nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sweetwater nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sweetwater, 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 Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Sweetwater, TNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
54.5%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
45.5%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.8%
25.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
81.8%
26.5%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
54.5%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
45.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81.8%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.5%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
54.5%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sweetwater, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
54.5%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.4%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
36.4%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.1%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sweetwater, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
45.5%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.5%
1.3%
No sugar
No sugar
45.5%
1.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.5%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sweetwater, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.4%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
36.4%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sweetwater, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
54.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.4%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
54.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.5%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.5%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
54.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
54.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.5%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sycamore Trace, TerraBella Athens and The Neighborhood at Tellico Village are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Sweetwater, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
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