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American House Kingsport
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Kingsport, TN
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American House Kingsport

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Kingsport, TN
901 Teasel Dr, Kingsport, TN 37660 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of American House Kingsport

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American House Kingsport is an inviting senior living community in Kingsport, TN, offering assisted living, memory care, and respite stays. Here, residents enjoy an array of apartment floor plans, including studios and one-bedroom apartments. The community provides assistance with daily living activities, medication management, physical therapy, ensuring residents can focus on enjoying their days.

At American House Kingsport, residents can take part in an array of engaging activities that ensures a well-rounded, fulfilling lifestyle. The dining program offers delicious and personalized meals that cater to residents’ unique dietary needs and preferences. With postal services, housekeeping, laundry, and transportation services, residents can live a convenient and worry-free lifestyle.

Facility Direct Line (423) 343-5899
Facility Direct Line (423) 343-5899

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
42
Bed community size
64-bed community Rank #277 / 425Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 277th out of 425 homes we track in Tennessee for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Tennessee facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
27 years in operation Rank #191 / 386Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 191st out of 386 homes we track in Tennessee for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Tennessee facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 18 / 100 Rank #394 / 520Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 394th out of 520 homes we track in Tennessee for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Tennessee facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
66%
Rank #184 / 268Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 184th out of 268 homes we track in Tennessee for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Tennessee average, with its Statewide rank out of 268. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the Tennessee average: 71.6%
Occupied beds
42 / 64
Average occupied beds in Tennessee homes 82 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Care Living Facility
IssuanceJune 15, 1999
CountySullivan
License Number00000121

Ownership & Operating Entity

American House Kingsport is legally operated by American House Kingsport, LLC, and administered by Sherry Tilson.

Safety & Compliance

Safety Features24-hour staffing and emergency response.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Dining
Wellness Center
Activities
Courtyard
Garden
Movie Theater
Library
Housekeeping
Laundry
Salon
Scheduled Transportation
Activities
Specific ProgramsRespite Stays
Operating HoursOpen 24/7

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Inspection History

In Tennessee, the Department of Health, Division of Health Care Facilities performs unannounced inspections and investigations to ensure facilities provide high-quality resident care.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Tennessee state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Overall vs. TN average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 Better Metrics better than Tennessee average:
• Total citations (75% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityTN Averagevs. TN Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 14 This facility has 75% fewer total citations than a typical Tennessee assisted living residence (1 vs. TN avg 4).↓ 75% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityTN Averagevs. TN Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 12 This facility has had 50% fewer total inspections than the Tennessee average (1 vs. TN avg 2). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 50% fewer
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Residents information

Stay stats

Average length of stay
107 days
Total residents
83
Total admissions (2024)
42
Total discharges (2024)
19

Discharges

  • To hospital 1
  • To Private Residence or Home 7

Demographics

GENDER

  • Female Residents 65.1%
  • Male Residents 34.9%

AGE DISTRIBUTION

  • Under 60 3.6%
  • 60-64 1.2%
  • 65-69 2.4%
  • 70-74 6%
  • 75-79 13.3%
  • 80-84 21.7%
  • 85-89 30.1%
  • 90 or more 21.7%

ETHNICITY

  • White Residents 100%

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for American House Kingsport

Places of interest near American House Kingsport

Address 2.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Kingsport's city center to American House Kingsport's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.78 miles to nearest hospital (Fresenius Medical Care at Holston Valley Hospital)

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Compare Assisted Living around Kingsport

Info below is compiled from the TN Dept. of Health (TDH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Typical or reported average length of stay for residents, when the state publishes this aggregate figure.
Percentage of residents reported as male in state demographics, shown as a whole-number percent.
Percentage of residents reported as female in state demographics, shown as a whole-number percent.
The Blake at Kingsport
AL
MC
RC
Kingsport (Holston Hills)
130
Facility 130
TN AVG 88
Rank #56 / 425
Yes
30
Facility 30
TN AVG 36
Rank #310 / 520
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
7
Facility 7
TN AVG 27
Rank #357 / 386
 96.9% -Jake WeaverThe Blake At Kingsport Tenant, LLC
605 days
Facility 605 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #57 / 182
27332.2%67.8%0%0%3.7%4.8%10.6%19.8%28.6%32.6%100%
Brookdale Rock Springs
AL
Kingsport
70
Facility 70
TN AVG 88
Rank #249 / 425
Yes
21
Facility 21
TN AVG 36
Rank #373 / 520
Studio
48
Facility 48
TN AVG 27
Rank #14 / 386
-A+Kimberly DahlgrenEmeritus Corporation
530 days
Facility 530 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #73 / 182
6328.6%71.4%0%0%0%12.7%14.3%28.6%19%25.4%100%
American House Kingsport
AL
MC
RC
Kingsport (Cherokee Village)
64
Facility 64
TN AVG 88
Rank #277 / 425
Yes
18
Facility 18
TN AVG 36
Rank #394 / 520
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27
Facility 27
TN AVG 27
Rank #191 / 386
 65.6% -Sherry TilsonAmerican House Kingsport, LLC
107 days
Facility 107 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #162 / 182
8334.9%65.1%3.6%1.2%2.4%6%13.3%21.7%30.1%21.7%100%
Brookdale Colonial Heights
AL
MC
Kingsport
60
Facility 60
TN AVG 88
Rank #289 / 425
Yes
45
Facility 45
TN AVG 36
Rank #184 / 520
Studio / 1 Bed
48
Facility 48
TN AVG 27
Rank #14 / 386
 76.7% A+Spring Melody Weaver-ThompsonBlc Wellington-Colonial Heights, LLC
541 days
Facility 541 days
TN AVG 459
Rank #70 / 182
6529.2%70.8%0%1.5%1.5%1.5%4.6%16.9%35.4%38.5%100%
Crown Cypress
AL
HC
Kingsport
60
Facility 60
TN AVG 88
Rank #289 / 425
No--
28
Facility 28
TN AVG 27
Rank #170 / 386
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Tennessee

American House Kingsport is located in Kingsport, Tennessee.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Tennessee.

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CHOICES Program

TN Medicaid CHOICES

Age 65+ or disabled
General Tennessee resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
TN

Managed care model; high rural demand.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($65/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Tennessee Options for Community Living

TN Options

Age 60+
General Tennessee resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
TN

Limited funding; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Tennessee Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General TN resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
TN

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Tennessee Family Caregiver Support Program

Age —
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; TN resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; prioritizes low-income ~$24,980/year
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
TN

Includes grandparent caregivers; high rural demand.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Tennessee VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General TN resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
TN

High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Elderly Nutrition Program

Tennessee Elderly Nutrition Program

Age 60+
General TN resident; no income limit but prioritizes low-income.
Income Limits (2025) None; donations encouraged.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
TN

Serves ~50,000 annually; 200+ congregate sites plus Meals on Wheels.

Benefits
Congregate meals ($5-$7/meal value) at senior centers Home-delivered meals ($5-$7/meal)

Property Tax Relief Program

Tennessee Property Tax Relief Program

Age 65+
General TN resident, homeowner/renter (or widow/er 50+, disabled 18+).
Income Limits (2025) ~$45,000/year household, excludes half of Social Security
Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.
TN

Rebates up to $1,000; serves ~100,000 annually.

Benefits
Tax rebates (~$250-$1,000 based on income; e.g., $1,000 if income < $8,000)

Frequently Asked Questions about American House Kingsport

What neighborhood is American House Kingsport in?

American House Kingsport is in the Cherokee Village neighborhood of Kingsport.

Is American House Kingsport in a walkable area?

American House Kingsport has a walk score of 18. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of American House Kingsport?

According to TN state health department records, American House Kingsport's license number is 00000121.

What is the occupancy rate at American House Kingsport?

American House Kingsport's occupancy is 66%.

How long has American House Kingsport been in business?

American House Kingsport has been operating for approximately 27 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Does American House Kingsport have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at American House Kingsport on this page.

Are pets allowed at American House Kingsport?

Yes, American House Kingsport allows residents to bring their pets.

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