Assisted Living Facilities in Dyersburg, TN

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To help you with your search, browse the 5 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Dyersburg. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Dyersburg 4.5 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Union City with an average rating of 4.75 out of 5 stars.

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The City of Dyersburg, which is home to over 16,000 people, is situated just 80 miles northeast of Memphis on the Forked Deer River. The city provides a wide array of amenities for seniors, who account for about 17% of the population, including a local YMCA that offers a SilverSneakers program and the Dyersburg Activity Center, which provides special programming for adults age 60 and over.

Dyersburg seniors who need assistance with activities like meal preparation, bathing and grooming often transition to one of the city’s two assisted living facilities. These facilities are licensed through the Tennessee Department of Health.  

• Tennessee doesn’t impose a state income tax on any type of income, including retirement income, which may allow seniors in Dyersburg to more easily afford assisted living expenses.  
  
• The Dyersburg area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Dyersburg Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness. 
• On a 100-point index, the air quality in Dyersburg is rated several points higher than the national median at 65. This indicates fewer harmful airborne pollutants, which may benefit seniors with respiratory or cardiovascular conditions.  
• Overall living expenses in Dyersburg are about 25% less than in the average U.S. city and 14% less than the average Tennessee city, according to a 100-point cost of living index based on the national average. This may make Dyersburg a financially feasible option for seniors with limited retirement income. 
• Crime is prevalent in Dyersburg, and the city is rated safer than just 1% of U.S. cities. Both violent and property crime occur here at a higher rate than in similarly sized cities, and residents have a 1 in 14 chance of being a victim of any type of crime. Seniors may want to find an assisted living facility that uses security features like surveillance cameras and take extra precautions when they're out alone in the community. 
• Summers in Dyersburg are long, hot and very humid with highs around 90 degrees, and winters are cold and windy with lows near 30 degrees. Seniors may want to find an assisted living facility that provides games and activities to keep them busy when the weather is unpleasant. 

Note: Data reported on this page was updated in 2019 and based on the latest 2018 figures.