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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Marion County, TN
If you’re looking for assisted living in Marion County, 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 Marion County or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Marion County.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Marion County for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 87 assisted living facilities in the Marion County 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 Highland Park, Ridgeside and Fort Wood Historic District.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Chattanooga, Red Bank and Lookout Mountain.
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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.
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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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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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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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Cost of assisted living in Marion County, TN
The average cost of senior living in Marion County is $3,707 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include South Pittsburg, TN with an average of $3,450 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Marion County, TN vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Marion County, TN vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about assisted living in Marion County
Recent reviews for assisted living in Marion County
Charter of Cleveland
4.0
My Mom is settled and content. It was a big adjustment, but now she enjoys the friendship's that she is making. She brags about the care that the girls in house-keeping give her and the assistant's that tend to her daily needs. So I say over all we made a good choice. The daily care from ...
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The Garden Plaza at Cleveland
4.1
We visited several facilities, and The Garden Plaza at Cleveland was the best we saw. We're very happy with our choice and have had a good experience so far. The staff is very friendly and helpful. My mother can be particular about the food but is warming up to it. The facility physically is ...
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Morning Pointe of Chattanooga at Shallowford
5.0
I absolutely love it and my Dad seems to like it. I love the staff and they have been great for my Dad. He has adjusted extremely well. He feels like this is his home. He is really happy with the food there.
Marion County review score based on 146 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 146 reviews of 81 Marion County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Marion County 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 Marion County 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 146 reviews of 81 Marion County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Marion County 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.Marion County, TN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.0
Value for cost*
4.2
4.1
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Marion County assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Marion County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Marion 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 Marion County 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 Marion County 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
44.4%
51.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
32.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.3%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.6%
56.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.2%
29.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.3%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.4%
47.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
61.7%
52.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Marion County 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 Marion County 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
46.9%
50.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.5%
31.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35.8%
40.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
13.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Marion County 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 Marion County 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
29.6%
26.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37%
39%
No sugar
No sugar
34.6%
36%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.2%
34.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.4%
12.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Marion County 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 Marion County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
13.6%
30.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.7%
41%
Room service
Room service
23.5%
34.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.6%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Marion County 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 Marion County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
39.5%
44.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.8%
30.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.7%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42%
47.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.1%
51.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.7%
40%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.9%
33.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.4%
36.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.3%
45.4%
Live performances
Live performances
39.5%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
17.3%
28.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.8%
23.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37%
44.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Marion County
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 Marion County protect seniors.
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StoryPoint Chattanooga, Brookdale Mount Vernon Drive and The Garden Plaza at Cleveland are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Marion County, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
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Assisted Living in Cities Near Marion County
- Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Red Bank, Tennessee
- Lookout Mountain, Tennessee
- Monteagle, Tennessee
- Dunlap, Tennessee
- Rossville, Georgia
- Signal Mountain, Tennessee
- East Ridge, Tennessee
- Stevenson, Alabama
- South Pittsburg, Tennessee
- Trenton, Georgia
- Whitwell, Tennessee
- Jasper, Tennessee
- Bridgeport, Alabama
- Bryant, Alabama
- Lookout Mountain, Georgia
- Cave Spring, Alabama
- Martin Springs, Tennessee
- Piney Woods, Tennessee
- Long Island, Alabama
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