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7 Best Nursing Homes in Ritchie, TN

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Ritchie 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 Ritchie, 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 Ritchie or another care type is right for you. Browse 7 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Ritchie.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Stony Fork Junction, Noetown and Wallsend.
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zipAverageCost: $3,040

Nursing Homes Facilities near Ritchie, TN

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8.4
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8.4
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26 reviews
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4 star
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3 star
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I would recommend it. It's a great facility. The employees love my father despite him being a difficult resident. They have really gotten to know him and treat him like family truly. I walk in the door and...
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.
Built on a hilltop with the Great Smokey Mountains, Cherokee Lake and Douglas Lake as a scenic backdrop, TerraBella Morristown is the perfect choice for you or your loved one who appreciates both the small-town hospitality and the beauty our area is known for. Minutes from historic downtown...
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Ritchie, TN

The average cost of senior living in Ritchie is $3,040 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rutledge, TN with an average of $3,082 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Ritchie, TN, vs. nearby cities

Ritchie, TN
$3,040/mo
$3,113/mo

Nursing homes costs in Ritchie, TN, vs. state and national averages

Ritchie, TN
$3,040/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Ritchie, TN, vs. other senior living options

$3,614/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,040/mo

Nursing homes costs in Ritchie, TN, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,210/mo

Senior living costs in Ritchie vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Ritchie, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRitchie, TNTennesseeU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,040/mo$4,227/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,614/mo$4,139/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,614/mo$4,227/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$2,753/mo$3,633/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Ritchie, TN:$3,040/mo
Tennessee:$4,227/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Ritchie, TN:$3,614/mo
Tennessee:$4,139/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Ritchie, TN:$3,614/mo
Tennessee:$4,227/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Ritchie, TN:$2,753/mo
Tennessee:$3,633/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Ritchie, TN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Ritchie 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.

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Nursing homes cost trends in Ritchie, TN

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Ritchie 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
Ritchie, TN$4,247/mo$4,744/mo-10.5%
Tennessee$4,794/mo$4,539/mo+5.6%
National$5,552/mo$5,286/mo+5.0%
Ritchie, TN
2024 average cost:$4,247/mo
2023 average cost:$4,744/mo
Percent change:-10.5%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$4,794/mo
2023 average cost:$4,539/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,552/mo
2023 average cost:$5,286/mo
Percent change:+5.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Ritchie

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Ritchie

TerraBella Morristown

5.0
The staff is very kind. They create a warm and home-like environment that sets the tone for residents to do the same. It seems like a family and has made my mom very comfortable during this transition. They have daily activities, monthly theme parties, celebrate residents birthdays, and their ...
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Regency Retirement Village - Morristown

4.1
A 3 week stay at the facility in a 1 bedroom apartment that included a stove and refrigerator has reinforced my decision to relocate here. A major disappoint was lack of activities geared to independent residents but having my own vehicle should allow involvement in offerings by other venues in ...
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Signature Lifestyles of Jefferson City

5.0
Signature is a wonderful facility. They take such good care of our family member. Her apartment is clean. She really enjoys all the meals there.

Ritchie nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ritchie nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ritchie, 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 Ritchie 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 Ritchie 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
50%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ritchie 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 Ritchie Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ritchie, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
4.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ritchie 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 Ritchie partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ritchie, TNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
0.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Ritchie 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 Ritchie communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ritchie, TNNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Ritchie 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 Ritchie offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ritchie, TNNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
50%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

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TerraBella Morristown and Generation Ctr of Middlesboro are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Ritchie, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 7 nursing homes facilities near Ritchie, Tennessee. See the full list.
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