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The 10 Best Nursing Homes in Oak Ridge, TN for 2024

Nicknamed “The Secret City” because of its role in the Allied victory in World War II, Oak Ridge, TN, is home to 32,614 residents, and 17.8% of them are 65 or older. The city has 218 physicians per 1,000 residents, slightly higher than the national average of 2010, and high-quality health care is minutes away at Methodist Medical Center with stroke care, a joint replacement center and cancer support services. The nearby city of Knoxville has several additional options.

Oak Ridge is an affordable city for nursing home care. The Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey places the city’s average cost at $7,148, equal to the state average and nearly $800 lower than the national average. Nursing homes are the right choice for seniors who need the highest level of care, including round-the-clock monitoring. Seniors who don’t require extensive services might choose assisted living or home care instead, as these options tend to be much lower in price.

This guide compares the cost of nursing homes and other senior care options in Oak Ridge and nearby cities. It also provides a list of resources to help seniors choose the best care option and find help paying for it.

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Nursing Home Costs in Oak Ridge, TN

On average, nursing home residents in Oak Ridge pay $7,148 for a semiprivate room and $7,604 for a private room.

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

Nursing home residents in Oak Ridge pay $7,148 per month on average. This is equal to the state average and moderately lower than the national average of $7,908. Across Tennessee, residents of Johnson City in the state’s northeastern corner pay the highest average nursing home costs at $7,559, followed by residents of Chattanooga at $7,325 and Nashville at $7,270. Only Memphis, where residents pay $7,087, has lower average nursing home costs than Oak Ridge.

Oak Ridge

$7,148

Tennessee

$7,148

United States

$7,908

Johnson City

$7,559

Chattanooga

$7,325

Nashville

$7,270

Memphis

$7,087

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Oak Ridge seniors have several care options beyond nursing homes, which provide the highest level of care and monitoring. The cheapest option is adult day health care, averaging $1,517 per month, followed by assisted living at $3,823. Seniors wishing to age in place might choose home health care for $4,715 per month or nonmedical in-home care for $4,757. Nursing homes remain the most expensive option at $7,148 for semiprivate accommodations and $7,604 for private accommodations.

In-Home Care

$4,757

Home Health Care

$4,715

Adult Day Health Care

$1,517

Assisted Living Facility

$3,823

Nursing Home (semiprivate room)

$7,148

Nursing Home (private room)

$7,604

Note: Data for Oak Ridge was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Knoxville, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Oak Ridge, TN

Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.

  • Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
  • Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.

If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.

Free & Low-Cost Resources for Seniors in Oak Ridge, TN

Choosing the right long-term care option is one of the most difficult yet important decisions most seniors face. Fortunately, seniors in Oak Ridge have several resources available to help them make that choice. The following table provides contact information for the local Area Agency on Aging and other free resources that can help seniors find and pay for appropriate care.

ResourceContactService
Office on Aging & Senior Center(865) 425-3400The Anderson County Office on Aging & Senior Center collaborates with local agencies, businesses, churches and organizations to provide services to individuals aged 60 and above. The center offers direct services as well as outreach programs and referrals to support the needs of seniors in and around Oak Ridge.
Department of Veteran Services(865) 463-6803The Anderson County Veterans Service Office offers counseling and assistance to veterans and their families on receiving benefits for which they're eligible. These benefits include disability compensation, pensions, educational assistance, vocational rehabilitation and more.
East Tennessee Long-Term Care Ombudsman(865) 691-2551The long-term care ombudsman serves as a liaison between seniors living in assisted care communities and their caretakers. The ombudsman advocates on behalf of the senior, investigating cases of alleged abuse or neglect and helping fight for better care and living conditions.
Legal Aid Society of Oak Ridge(865) 483-8454As Tennessee's largest nonprofit law firm, the Legal Aid Society provides pro bono legal assistance to seniors and low-income state residents on non-criminal issues, including health and safety, housing, education and employment.
Aging Nutrition Program(866) 836-6678The Aging Nutrition Program serves area seniors aged 60 and older, providing them with free meals, nutrition counseling and socialization at the local senior center. These meals are available Monday through Friday to all seniors at no cost, regardless of income.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

Nursing Homes

Kagley

I am/was a resident of this facility

Review of Diversicare of Oak Ridge

I have spent a little over a month. The building is a building but the staff that work here are what makes it great. I give staff a 10. Nursing Jennifer is amazing so caring. CNAs Tanya and...

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Laurie

I visited this facility

Review of Diversicare of Oak Ridge

My stepmom will be moving to Diversicare of Oak Ridge. I chose it because they can give the level of care that she needs and all the staff members were very polite. When I went there, I felt very...

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favoritechild

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Diversicare of Oak Ridge

My dad was in here for 2 weeks for physical and occupational therapy, The therapists are wonderful. Scottie in particular worked wonders with my dad. My dad came back home a completely different...

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