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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Bristol, TN for 2024

Bristol is a small city located along the northwest corner of the state along the Tennessee and Virginia border. The city has approximately 27,000 residents, with close to 20% aged 65 and older. The low cost of living and mild temperatures make the area an excellent place for seniors looking for a place to retire. Older adults also have access to excellent healthcare and plenty of things to see and do, including taking in a race at the Bristol Motor Speedway, exploring the Bristol Caverns or hiking at the Steele Creek Park.

Assisted living communities provide a safe environment for seniors who live independently for the most part but still require help with daily living tasks, including housekeeping, meal prep and medication management. There are three assisted living communities in Bristol. These communities have an average monthly cost of around $4,200. This guide covers the cost of these facilities and the average cost of other types of care, as well as a list of available resources for seniors in the area.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Bristol

The Tennessee Department of Health’s Office of Health Care Facilities regulates all assisted living communities within the state. These guidelines are related to items like staffing, health and safety, quality of care and medication administration.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Bristol

  • Based on a national index average of 100, the average cost of living in Bristol is 78.4, making the area an affordable option for seniors on a budget. In all categories, including health, groceries and transportation, Bristol’s cost of living was lower than the national averages.
  • In the event of an emergency or for the care of a chronic condition, Bristol is home to the Bristol Regional Medical Center and the Tri-Cities Select Specialty Hospital. The Bristol Regional Medical Center was recognized in 2019-2020 by the U.S. News & World Report as one of the most high-performing hospitals.
  • Summers in Bristol are hot and humid, with July highs around 85 degrees. Seniors who enjoy seeing snow in the winter can appreciate up to an average of 12-inches of snow per year. With 201 sunny days, there is plenty of time for active seniors to explore the area and enjoy the outdoors.
  • Violent crime in Bristol is only slightly higher than the national average of 22.7 at 23.9. Property crime is higher in the area at 50.1, compared to the national average of 35.4. Fortunately, most assisted living facilities have 24-hour security and surveillance equipment to keep residents safe. 
  • The BestPlaces Health Cost Index measures how healthy a city is based on air quality, water quality and illness risk. The cost index for the Bristol area is 107.1, which is better than the national average of 100.

Paying for Assisted Living in Bristol

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Bristol is around $4,200. This is $100 less than the national average of $4,300, according to Genworth’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey. The cost of care varies greatly throughout the state and surrounding area depending on the type and level of care, where the community is located, the size of the facility and the number of amenities.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Comparing the cost of assisted living throughout Tennessee with Bristol, assisted living in Nashville and Johnson City cost less at $3,720 and $3,750, respectively. Residents of Memphis and Chattanooga can expect to pay more at $4,391 and $4,515 per month.

Bristol

$4,200

Tennessee

$4,039

The United States

$4,300

Nashville Area

$3,720

Memphis

$4,391

Chattanooga

$4,515

Johnson City

$3,750

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Assisted living is best for seniors who need help with daily living yet want to live in a social community with their peers, whereas home care and home health care are a good choice for seniors who desire to age in place at home with caregivers stopping by to help. In Bristol, both types of home care cost around $3,909, which is about $300 less per month than assisted living. Seniors who require constant medical care may opt for moving into a nursing home, although it’s one of the more expensive choices at $7,194 for a semiprivate room and $8,197 for a private room. 

Assisted living

$4,200

Nursing home (Semiprivate room)

$7,194

Nursing home (Private room)

$8,197

Home care

$3,909

Home health care

$3,909

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Bristol

The state of Tennessee provides financial assistance to eligible seniors via its TennCare program. The program provides healthcare and long-term care to local seniors. 

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Tennessee page.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Tennessee

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Tennessee page.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Bristol

Bristol and the surrounding area offer a variety of programs and services to help seniors in assisted living facilities. Some of these services include counseling and legal aid, while others provide older adults an opportunity to socialize and stay active within the community.

ResourceContactService
Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability(615) 741-2056The Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability was created by the state general assembly to provide leadership on issues regarding aging. The commission works to bring programs, resources and organizations that preserve the quality of life of older adults in the region.
First Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability(423) 764-1818The local area agency on aging provides information on the available programs and services for older adults who reside in the area. The agency offers delivered meals, transportation, legal aid and case management.
Tennessee Technology Access Program (TTAP)(615) 313-5183TTAP is a state program that helps seniors locate assistive devices and services to live independent and productive lives. The program also provides training and outreach programs to help seniors become more aware of what’s available and how the products can be used.
Tennessee Long-Term Care Ombudsman(615) 253-5412The state long-term care ombudsman listens to concerns and problems that arise in long-term care facilities and works to solve them. These concerns include quality of care, finances, residents’ rights, admissions, transfers and discharge.
Slater Community Center(423) 764-4023The first floor of the Slater Community Center is devoted to the senior program division. The building has two cardio rooms, a weight room, billiards and an auditorium. The cafeteria, which is also used as a gathering place for seniors, has three computer workstations and is also used for public meetings and other events.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Bristol

Bristol-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Tennessee are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Tennessee page for more information about these laws.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Average in a field of no good options

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

Review of American House Bristol

American House is like any typical assisted living in the United States--focused on profit, expensive, not enough staff, and extra charges for many things. It's very discouraging what over $6500 a...

Provider response

Thank you for your feedback. It's always our hope our residents and guests have a pleasant experience with us. When they don't, we want to personally hear about it. Feel free to reach out to our...

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Joann

I visited this facility

Review of American House Bristol

American House Bristol was very, very clean. One thing I did like about it is that it had a courtyard. When you go inside the building, you have a nice lobby area and then you also have doors that...

Provider response

Joann, thank you for taking the time to visit our community! We enjoyed meeting you and hope to welcome you home to American House!

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Sandra

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

Review of American House Bristol

My dad is at American House Bristol. He seems to be adjusting well. They seem to be very sensitive and typically are well informed of anything that he needs. I'm very pleased with where he is right...

Provider response

Sandra, thank you for the 4-star review of our community! We really appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and being so open with us.

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