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10 Best Nursing Homes in Shell Creek, TN

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Shell Creek 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 Shell Creek, 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 Shell Creek 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 Shell Creek.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Kalmia, Ledger and Normanville.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Shell Creek, TN

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Gosh. I would give the facility a 5 on all 8 categories. The facility is wonderful and would recommend it to others for sure It's the staff. They are genuinely very caring and understanding to all the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City is an assisted living and secure memory care community located on the south side of Johnson City, Tennessee. Christian Assisted Living consists of 18 secure memory care apartments and 51 assisted living apartments. Each apartment is ground level with a...
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I was searching with no luck and when I called[name removed] she said yes immediately. It was in ten minutes of where I live. I feel my loved one got adequate care. He can care for all his personal needs....
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.
The Heritage of Sugar Mountain is an assisted living community situated in the beautiful mountains of Newland, North Carolina. Not only do we provide our residents with a warm, caring environment, but we also have spectacular views of Sugar Mountain. Our safe, caring and nurturing environment is...
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They had a good staff of doctors, nurses, mental health care, etc. providers that came to the facility on a regular basis. Personal needs were taken care of - hygiene, clothes, room.
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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The facility is clean and the staff are very helpful! They have many different activities and events, like the picnic they had last week. A few weeks ago, they even had a senior prom! They just love my...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Cranberry House is a memory care community located in Newland, NC. Newland is known as 'The Crossroads of The High Country'. With beautiful scenic views, Cranberry House is tucked away in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. This mountain town makes it a perfect choice for our residents....
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I really liked this community when my loved one lived here. The staff were friendly and the community was kept clean. The food was good. They offer good skilled nursing care. I would recommend taking a look...
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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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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Provides: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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: 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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Cost of nursing homes in Shell Creek, TN

The average cost of senior living in Shell Creek is $4,303 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Johnson City, TN with an average of $4,303 per month.

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

Shell Creek, TN
$4,303/mo
U.S. national average
$5,847/mo

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

$5,667/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,303/mo

Nursing homes costs in Shell Creek, TN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,308/mo
Private
$4,636/mo

Senior living costs in Shell Creek 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: Shell Creek, TN
Column state: Tennessee
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShell Creek, TNTennesseeU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,303/mo$4,362/mo$5,847/mo
Assisted Living$4,932/mo$5,215/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,667/mo$5,992/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$2,695/mo$3,063/mo$3,520/mo
Nursing Homes
Shell Creek, TN:$4,303/mo
Tennessee:$4,362/mo
U.S.:$5,847/mo
Assisted Living
Shell Creek, TN:$4,932/mo
Tennessee:$5,215/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Shell Creek, TN:$5,667/mo
Tennessee:$5,992/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Shell Creek, TN:$2,695/mo
Tennessee:$3,063/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Shell Creek, TN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Shell Creek 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 Shell Creek, TN

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Shell Creek 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 average 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
Shell Creek, TN$5,098/mo$4,919/mo+3.6%
Tennessee$5,162/mo$5,051/mo+2.2%
National$6,098/mo$5,866/mo+4.0%
Shell Creek, TN
2024 average cost:$5,098/mo
2023 average cost:$4,919/mo
Percent change:+3.6%
Tennessee
2024 average cost:$5,162/mo
2023 average cost:$5,051/mo
Percent change:+2.2%
National
2024 average cost:$6,098/mo
2023 average cost:$5,866/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Shell Creek

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Shell Creek

Princeton Transitional Care and Assisted Living in Johnson City, TN

4.6
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 facility itself is gorgeous. Mom's only complaint is ever and always the food. It is quite ...
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Brookdale Johnson City

5.0
Great staff. Very nurturing. Rooms a bit small but my mom is comfortable and doesn't seem to mind the size. I would recommend it to others who are searching for a place for their loved one.

The Courtyards at Johnson City - The Gardens

4.0
I liked the place and the staff, they were very good to my husband. The place was clean and the staff was so friendly, they all loved my husband, they had a lot of activities that kept him busy. They also informed me when anything went wrong. I wouldn't have taken him out of there, if it wasn't ...
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Shell Creek nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shell Creek nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shell Creek, 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 Shell Creek 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 Shell Creek that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Doctor on call
Doctor on call
1.7%
4.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
16.5%
14.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
16.5%
15.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
1.2%
4.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
15.9%
13.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
0.7%
3.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
8.9%
9.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Shell Creek 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 Shell Creek Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shell Creek, TNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
0.3%
1.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
0.6%
2.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shell Creek 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 Shell Creek partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Vegetarian
Vegetarian
0.2%
1.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Shell Creek 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 Shell Creek communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shell Creek 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 Shell Creek offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shell Creek, TNNational
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
0.8%
3.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
0.7%
3.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Christian Assisted Living of Johnson City, The Heritage of Sugar Mountain and Jonas Ridge Assisted Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Shell Creek, Tennessee. See full list of communities.
There are 16 nursing homes facilities near Shell Creek, Tennessee. See the full list.
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