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6 Best Memory Care Facilities in Scandlyn, TN

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If your loved one needs memory care in Scandlyn, A Place for Mom can help. With 6 memory care facilities in Scandlyn, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Scandlyn incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Scandlyn memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Scandlyn, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

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55 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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Visiting my mother and knowing she so well cared for and happy keeps me at ease. This place is well maintained with a very courteous staff! They always go above and beyond. I’m thankful to know I don’t have...
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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99 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.2
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79 reviews
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My loved one made steady improvement during a stay at The Grove of Oak Ridge. With the help of physical therapy, he was able to return home after a short stay.
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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1414 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.9
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39 reviews
8.9
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Considering NUMEROUS factors & ratings / personally talking with staff members ( very pleasant staff ) / admin organization / and privately talking with individuals that are residents--- / cleanliness/...
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...
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The facility is a smaller community which makes it easier for residents to know each other better. The CNAs are able to assist the residents better. The campus is beautiful.
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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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...
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Overall the caregivers are kind and compassionate. Evening/night shifts are often more rushed - caregivers having many patients to shower for example. Nurses are excellent and have responded to [name...
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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Cost of memory care in Scandlyn, TN

The average cost of senior living in Scandlyn is $3,662 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oliver Springs, TN with an average of $3,599 per month.

Memory care costs in Scandlyn, TN, vs. nearby cities

Scandlyn, TN
$3,662/mo
$3,805/mo

Memory care costs in Scandlyn, TN, vs. state and national averages

Scandlyn, TN
$3,662/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Memory care costs in Scandlyn, TN, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$3,662/mo

Memory care costs in Scandlyn, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,649/mo
Studio
$4,050/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,777/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,133/mo

Senior living costs in Scandlyn vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Scandlyn, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeScandlyn, TNTennesseeU.S.
Memory Care$3,662/mo$4,227/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,630/mo$4,139/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$3,238/mo$3,633/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Scandlyn, TN:$3,662/mo
Tennessee:$4,227/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Scandlyn, TN:$3,630/mo
Tennessee:$4,139/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Scandlyn, TN:$3,238/mo
Tennessee:$3,633/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Scandlyn, TN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Scandlyn and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Scandlyn, TNTN stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Scandlyn, TN

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Scandlyn have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Scandlyn, TN$4,932/mo$4,444/mo+11.0%
Tennessee$4,747/mo$4,492/mo+5.7%
National$5,803/mo$5,570/mo+4.2%
Scandlyn, TN
2024 average cost:$4,932/mo
2023 average cost:$4,444/mo
Percent change:+11.0%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$4,747/mo
2023 average cost:$4,492/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,803/mo
2023 average cost:$5,570/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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What families are saying about memory care in Scandlyn

Recent reviews for memory care in Scandlyn

River Oaks Place - Loudon

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

Northshore Heights - Knoxville

5.0
The Northshore Heights community is a top notch facility, the staff are absolutely wonderful to work with. They give 5 stars across the board, they are always on top of it. We have been there while our loved one is eating and she never has any complaints to say. Based on our overall experience ...
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Autumn Care in Knoxville, TN

4.5
They are doing a great job. The only thing is the scheduled cleaning is once a week and I think they may need it a little more often. I have been overall very pleased with Autumn care and with Brenda the administrator, they helped make this as painless as possible. They eat well and enjoy the ...
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Scandlyn review score based on 34 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 34 reviews of 5 Scandlyn memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Scandlyn 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

Scandlyn review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Scandlyn, TN5 facilities
8.4
Oliver Springs, TN7 facilities
8.3
Oak Ridge, TN14 facilities

Review subcategories for Scandlyn 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 34 reviews of 5 Scandlyn memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Scandlyn 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.
Scandlyn, TN averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.3
4.1
Friendliness
3.4
4.2
Care services
3.1
3.9
Staff
3.3
4.1
Meals & dining
3.1
3.8
Activities
3.1
3.7
Value for cost*
3.2
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Scandlyn memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Scandlyn memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Scandlyn, 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 Scandlyn 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 Scandlyn that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Scandlyn, TNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
100%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
100%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
100%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
100%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
100%
74%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Scandlyn 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 Scandlyn Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Scandlyn, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
100%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
80%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
80%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Scandlyn 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 Scandlyn partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Scandlyn, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
80%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
60%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Scandlyn 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 Scandlyn communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Scandlyn, TNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
100%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
80%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40%
23.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Scandlyn 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 Scandlyn offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Scandlyn, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
100%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
100%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
80%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
80%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
100%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
100%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
80%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
100%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
100%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
100%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
80%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
100%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Scandlyn

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Tennessee memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Scandlyn protect seniors.
Learn about Tennessee memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Sycamore Trace, The Groves at Oak Ridge and Commonwealth Senior Living at Oak Ridge are the top-rated memory care facilities near Scandlyn, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 6 memory care facilities near Scandlyn, Tennessee. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Scandlyn, Tennessee are Sycamore Trace and StoryPoint Knoxville West. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 6 memory care facilities near you in Scandlyn, Tennessee typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Scandlyn, 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 Scandlyn, 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 Scandlyn, Tennessee ranges from $145 to $8075. The average Memory Care cost in Scandlyn, Tennessee is $3,662. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Scandlyn, Tennessee typically starts at $145. 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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