Sweetwater, which is located in Monroe County, Tennessee, is home to the Lost Sea, the largest underground lake in the United States. Visitors can take a guided tour through the caverns and take a boat ride through the underground lake. While Sweetwater is a popular tourist destination, it also serves as the permanent home for about 5,800 people, including a senior community that comprises over 20% of the population.Â
Some Sweetwater seniors reside in the region's five assisted living facilities, including the two that are located within Sweetwater. These facilities, like all assisted living facilities in the state, are licensed by the Tennessee Department of Health, Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities.Â