Tennessee Memory Care Facilities

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Tennessee is one of the top places to live in the south for seniors. The state is home to a number of terrific senior communities and assisted living centers for seniors that require less hands-on care from a skilled nursing staff. Meanwhile, the state of nearly 7 million residents also provides a great selection of high-quality Alzheimer’s and dementia care homes.

Best of all, Tennessee memory care communities currently rank tenth in the nation in terms of affordability. At well below the national average for dementia care, Tennessee Alzheimer’s care homes are not only suitable for those suffering from the unfortunate disease, but also for loved ones that still want a safe and secure residence that treats their loved one with the utmost respect and dignity.

Cost of Memory Care Facilities in Tennessee

Memory care coverage in the state averages $143 per day, or just under $4,300 per month. Compared to the national average of $160 per day, or $4,800 per month -- families have excellent opportunities to save money when housing seniors at high quality dementia care facilities in Tennessee compared to other parts of the U.S.

The gap between the top 10 percent in affordability and 10 percent most expensive is noteworthy. The most expensive care facilities can reach prices of $7,000 or more per month while the least expensive only $2,500 per month. It serves as a gap of approximately $4,500 per month.

While Tennessee dementia care homes do rank in the Top 10 for most affordable, in terms of the south they are a little higher than other comparable states. South Carolina and Alabama, for example, are comparable yet approximately $100 cheaper per month compared to Tennessee memory care communities.

The states of Florida, Mississippi and Louisiana cost even less, and the states of Arkansas (#3 overall) and West Virginia (#1 overall) are two of the cheapest. Impressively, eight out of the ten states on the list for most affordable are located in the southern United States.

Tennessee Dementia Care - Amenities

Aside from typical prices for Tennessee dementia care facilities you can also find the rooms in a variety of locations. For example, some rooms are housed in broader nursing homes or assisted living communities that are not all comprised of residents with Alzheimer’s or dementia.

There are circumstances where couples live together in a retirement community, and one resident has Alzheimer’s or dementia while the other does not. In these kinds of circumstances, the amenities can gear towards medical assistance for both loved ones, while offering slightly more hands-on treatment with the family member dealing with Alzheimer’s.

In other instances, especially in examples where a loved one is dealing with troubling symptoms of dementia, the entire community may be reserved for memory care. These units are not necessarily better than branches offered in a broader nursing home or assisted living community, just that they focus all of their attention to that type of care.

In both circumstances you can expect to find a quality assortment of amenities and skilled staff dedicated to Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia care treatment.