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TerraBella Morristown
2131 Walters Drive, Morristown, TN 37814
"I liked the location. They were way up high on a hill, and the view was beautiful. They had a great front porch. They...
Assisted Living
$3,210
Assisted Living Communities in Morristown, TN
Morristown lies within the Ridge and Valley of the Appalachians and serves as Hamblen...
County’s principal city. Of the 11 assisted living communities in the region, 11 sit within Morristown, providing diverse options for those seeking residential care. As of 2024, these facilities charge an approximate monthly rate of $3,970, although fees may vary depending on amenities. This price falls well below both the Tennessee median of $4,900 and the national norm of $5,350.
In this guide, we find a typical quality rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars stars across local facilities, based on feedback from 127 reviews reviews.
11 Providers
The Heritage Center
1026 McFarland St., Morristown, TN 37814
"This is my 5th year coming here, my caregiver goes on vacation for a couple of months, so I come here while she is gone...
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Regency Retirement Village - Morristown
739 E. 2nd North St, Morristown, TN 37814
"Everything at Regency Retirement Village - Morristown was excellent. They had 24-hour nursing assistance. They had a...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
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Life Care Center of Morristown
501 WEST ECONOMY ROAD, Morristown, TN 37814
"My mother was a patient in long term care at Life Care Center of Morristown. She was always clean, comfortable and well...
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Life Care Center of Jefferson City
336 WEST OLD ANDREW JOHNSON HWY, Jefferson City, TN 37760
Life Care Center of Jefferson City, located in Jefferson City, TN, is a senior living community offering both memory...
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Ridgeview Terrace of Life Care
165 Coffey Ln, Rutledge, TN 37861
"In a word....RUN. This place is not equipped to help your loved one survive. My mother has COPD and was resident for...
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Wellington Manor Assisted Living
375 Hedrick Drive, Newport, TN 37821
"Wellington Manor Assisted Living is great so far. Everybody's been super nice. They bend over backwards to accommodate...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$2,395
Signature Lifestyles of Rogersville Assisted Living
1341 E Main St, Rogersville, TN 37857
"Signature Lifestyles of Rogersville Assisted Living seems to do well. It was a no nonsense place. They weren't as nice...
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Life Care Center of Greeneville
725 CRUM STREET, Greeneville, TN 37743
"Place is well kept and always clean. Admissions is prompt on answering any questions that I had regarding the facility...
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Dominion Senior Living of Sevierville
1102 Medical Park Court, Sevierville, TN 37862
"Dominion Senior Living of Sevierville was very nice. The person during the tour was nice. They invited us for lunch, but...
Adult Day CareAssisted Living+1
$4,195
MountainBrook Assisted Living, LLC
700 Markhill Dr., Sevierville, TN 37862
"Mom has been at Mountainbrook since the second week of January. It doesn't have carpet, it's clean. The tenants are all...
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Reviews of Communities Nearby
Assisted Living
Vicki
5.0
Review of TerraBella Morristown
I toured TerraBella Morristown. It was very good. I was very impressed. The staff who gave the tour was very professional and very informative. The rooms were very nice. It had a nice view, and...
Assisted Living
Christophe
3.0
Review of TerraBella Morristown
I was under the impression that TerraBella Morristown had memory care, which was what I needed for my mom. I went through the whole tour and then discovered that they didn't have memory care, so it...
Assisted Living
Connie
5.0
Review of Regency Retirement Village - Morristown
My mother is living at Regency Retirement Village - Morristown. They check on them every two hours, regardless. Everything is pretty much on the same schedule every day. I don't have anything to...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Morristown, TN and Nearby Cities
According to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, seniors in Morristown spend roughly $3,970 each month on assisted living. This rate falls over $900 below the state median and compares favorably to residential care costs in nearby cities. For example, seniors in Johnson City pay about $1,000 more, and facilities in Chattanooga charge around $5,350.
Morristown
$3,970
Tennessee
$4,900
The United States
$5,350
Knoxville
$4,825
Kingsport
$4,599
Johnson City
$5,000
Chattanooga
$5,350
Paying for Assisted Living in Morristown, TN
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Morristown
The TennCare CHOICES program, part of the Tennessee Medicaid program, can help qualified seniors pay for the cost of assisted living in Morristown. Seniors must already be on Medicaid to qualify.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Tennessee page.
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.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Morristown, TN
Assisted living communities in Morristown charge a baseline monthly fee of around $3,970. Although seniors attending adult day health care pay lower rates of approximately $1,300, home health care agencies charge higher fees of roughly $4,576. Assisted living offers a budget-friendly alternative to nursing homes, which charge around $8,334 for shared units.
Home Health Care
$4,576
Adult Day Health Care
$1,300
Assisted Living Facility
$3,970
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$8,334
Free Assisted Living Resources in Morristown
Morristown seniors who need help in or outside an assisted living facility may find the following resources useful. These public and private programs often work with local businesses to deliver the assistance that many seniors need.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (877) 236-0013 | Seniors in Morristown can turn to the state's long-term care ombudsman program when they're facing neglect, exploitation or other forms of abuse in an assisted living facility. Caregivers, doctors, friends and family are also encouraged to report abuse if the facility or local enforcement agency won't solve the issue. The ombudsman program keeps the information gathered in resident reports confidential. |
| Area Agency on Aging and Disability (AAAD) | (866) 836-6678 | Operated by the East Tennessee Human Resource Agency (ETHTA), the area agency on aging that serves Morristown ensures the funding of many local programs. These include legal services, case management, insurance counseling, health promotion and public guardianship. In addition to protecting the rights of older and delivering quality services, the AAAD promotes the interests of Morristown seniors at the local, state and federal government level. |
| Veterans Service Office | (423) 586-6830 | Veterans in Morristown can contact Hamblen County's Veterans Service Office to obtain benefits or resolve issues. Some veterans, or their surviving spouses, may be eligible for additional benefits. Aid & Attendance is an enhanced payment that provides additional money for beneficiaries who require help with daily activities, including support provided at assisted living facilities. |
| Legal Aid of East Tennessee | (423) 587-4850 | A variety of legal issues impact the lives of seniors in Morristown, and Legal Aid of East Tennessee can provide free legal assistance to those who can't afford an attorney. To qualify for help, the aid recipient must be 60 or older and require assistance in certain legal topics: estate planning, public benefits, housing rights, financial exploitation or elder abuse. Legal Aid of East Tennessee offers legal help over the phone or at their offices in Morristown. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Morristown
Morristown-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.
