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Photo of Brookdale Bristol
1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.9
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37 reviews
9.9
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37 reviews
5 star
78%
4 star
16%
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3%
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0%
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When we toured Brookdale Bristol it was so welcoming from staff and residents. He had many opportunities for different crafts, card games and much more entertainment. This community takes proud in caring for...
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.
Customized Care PlansMoving into an independent and assisted living community may not be a simple decision, but when you meet our friendly team here in Bristol, Virginia, you may find yourself quickly falling in love with the idea. Nestled on a scenic hill overlooking the city, you can admire...
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9.5
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37 reviews
9.5
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37 reviews
5 star
59%
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35%
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0%
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3%
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My father-in-law became ill and quickly needed an assisted living facility. Years ago I found a facility for my own father and during my search learned that the most important thing was the staff, not the...
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.
Providing Assisted Living and Memory Care to the Johnson City area.
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9.1
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22 reviews
9.1
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22 reviews
5 star
36%
4 star
41%
3 star
9%
2 star
0%
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14%
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The staff at American House have been very helpful in getting my mother in law settled and into a new routine. The facility is clean and nicely decorated. They have lots of activities and outings for my...
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.
Providing Assisted Living and Memory Care to the Bristol area.
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9.1
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11 reviews
9.1
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11 reviews
5 star
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9%
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Other than the food, we have been incredibly pleased with everything. My favorite part is the staff. They are friendly and responsive. They have been very helpful through all of the ups and down. The...
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.
Princeton Transitional Care provides a new home for skilled-nursing care and adds 60 assisted living apartments, 47 short-term skilled-nursing and rehab private suites. This state-of-the-art community features a streetscape with a chapel and theatre, library and media center, Blue Ridge market,...
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Photo of The Courtyards at Johnson City - The Gardens
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8.4
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18 reviews
8.4
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18 reviews
5 star
39%
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38%
3 star
6%
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17%
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They have great staff and God's answered our prayers for a temporary safe haven and place to heal for our loved one. We would recommend The Courtyards at Johnson City to other families who may need a place...
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 at Johnson City Lakeview 1 offer senior living at its very best. Located in picturesque Johnson City Tennessee, The Courtyards is a great place to call home when your loved one can no longer live on his or her own. You can rest assured that your loved one is well cared for in...
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Photo of Dominion Senior Living Bristol
1111 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.2
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15 reviews
8.2
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15 reviews
5 star
73%
4 star
13%
3 star
7%
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This place is so homey and clean! The staff is very sweet and mom is very happy. The food is great that she gets and I know she is getting great care. Each time I visit mom says I like this here -...
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.
Dominion Senior Living is an assisted living community located in Bristol, Sullivan County, Tennessee conveniently off Volunteer Parkway and is easily accessible to counties in Tennessee and North Carolina, alike. Though we are simple to locate, our campus maintains the feel of being nestled away...
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5 star
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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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8.2
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10 reviews
8.2
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10 reviews
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We lived at one time at a different independent living place which we did like move to abundant the apartments are large we have 1200sq feet bath and half washier and dryer full kitchen excellent place to...
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.
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Photo of The Courtyards at Johnson City - The Meadows
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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.
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Tennessee, The Courtyards at Johnson City Lakeside 2 is that retirement home in the mountains that lots of people have waited for their whole life. This assisted living community offers safety and security in a mountain setting. A place where peace and...
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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
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.

Cost of assisted living in Bluff City, TN

The average cost of senior living in Bluff City is $4,585 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rogersville, TN with an average of $3,655 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Bluff City, TN vs. nearby cities

Bluff City, TN
$4,585/mo
$4,486/mo
$4,614/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Bluff City, TN vs. the state and national average

Bluff City, TN
$4,585/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Bluff City vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,585/mo
$4,585/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Bluff City, TN by room type

Semi-Private
$3,724/mo
Studio
$4,505/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,811/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,068/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,850/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Bluff City over time

Bluff City, TNTN stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Bluff City, TN

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Bluff City.

What families are saying about assisted living in Bluff City

Recent reviews for assisted living in Bluff City

Commonwealth Senior Living at Abingdon

5.0
5 on everything. Facility was exceptional in every way. Our first impression of the community is that it was sparkling clean! I actually talked to the lady that did the cleaning. She took pride in her work. Also observed other staff interaction with patients and it was always pleasant and ...
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The Courtyards at Johnson City - The Gardens

3.8
When it comes to the meals and dining, this area needs lots of work. There needs to be healthier, fresh food...more vegetables and fruits. And better quality meats. The activities has recently dramatically improved with the hiring of a really good activities director. Previously, there ...
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The Village At Allandale in Kingsport, TN

5.0
Everyone at the community is very helpful. The staff seem to really care about the residents. They are interactive and engaging with the residents. The community tries to accommodate the residents with their restrictions and preferences for food.

Bluff City review score based on 64 family reviews

8.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 64 reviews of 10 Bluff City assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Bluff City 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

Bluff City review score compared against nearby cities

8.8
Bluff City, TN10 facilities
9.0
Watauga, TN13 facilities
8.3
Bristol, TN6 facilities

Review subcategories for Bluff City 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 64 reviews of 10 Bluff City assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Bluff City 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.
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Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
3.7
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.1
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
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Bluff City assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bluff City assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bluff City, 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 Bluff City 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 Bluff City 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
60%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
60%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Bluff City 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 Bluff City 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
60%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bluff City 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 Bluff City 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
40%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Bluff City 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 Bluff City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
42%
Room service
Room service
50%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bluff City 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 Bluff City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
70%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
60%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
70%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
70%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
40%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
70%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Bluff City

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 Bluff City protect seniors.

Learn about Tennessee Assisted Living regulations

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Brookdale Bristol, Brookdale Colonial Heights and Brookdale Johnson City are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Bluff City, Tennessee. See full list of communities.

There are 11 assisted living facilities near Bluff City, Tennessee. See the full list.

The best assisted living facility near you in Bluff City, Tennessee is Brookdale Johnson City. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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