Brookdale Colonial Heights
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Kingsport, TN

Brookdale Colonial Heights

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Kingsport, TN

Overview of Brookdale Colonial Heights

At Brookdale Colonial Heights, a comfortable and secure assisted living and memory care community in Kingsport, Tennessee, residents can live life to the fullest with personalized care tailored to their needs. The community handles cooking, cleaning, laundry, and other household chores, allowing residents to enjoy excursions into town, lively card games, or classic movie nights. Residents can choose from a selection of pet-friendly apartment floor plans to find the perfect fit. With staff available 24/7 for emergencies, residents can feel safe and secure. Brookdale Colonial Heights’ assisted living program offers personalized care in a warm, welcoming environment, keeping residents engaged and connected while providing compassionate help with daily tasks like dressing and getting around the community.

The memory care program features specially designed environments and trained associates who gently guide residents living with Alzheimer’s or dementia through a daily path of engagement, helping them enjoy a meaningful and purpose-filled life. Residents can participate in a variety of activities, from morning fitness classes and mental workouts to sensory therapy and resident socials, building confidence and developing friendships. The community also offers restaurant-style dining in the cozy dining room or private dining room, with dementia-friendly menus and a focus on creating a sense of belonging for memory care residents.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 60 Rank #159 / 259Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 159th out of 259 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #5 / 228Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 5th out of 228 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.
48 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #78 / 277Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 78th out of 277 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.
45 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #77 / 143Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 77th out of 143 assisted living communities we track in Tennessee for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Tennessee average, with its Statewide rank out of 143. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.
76.7% This home usually has availability
Similar to the Tennessee average: 74.5%
Occupied beds
46 / 60
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+ Not Accredited
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Care Living Facility
IssuanceOctober 29, 1998
ExpirationApril 27, 2027
CountySullivan
License Number00000148

Ownership & Operating Entity

Brookdale Colonial Heights is legally operated by BLC Wellington-Colonial Heights, LLC, and administered by Spring Melody Weaver-Thompson.

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Transportation
Library
Salon
Courtyard
Garden
Dining
Game Room
Landscaped Grounds
Meeting Room
ActivitiesResidents enjoy engaging in book clubs, group exercise classes, and art workshops
Branded ProgramsBrookdale HealthPlus
Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT

Pricing & Financial Information

Assisted Living$4,960 per month
Memory Care$6,560 per month

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionMeals served restaurant-style in a cozy dining room with dementia-friendly menus.
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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 (80% 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. 15 This facility has 80% fewer total citations than a typical Tennessee assisted living residence (1 vs. TN avg 5).↓ 80% better

Residents information

Stay stats

Average length of stay
541 days
Total residents
65
Total admissions (2024)
27
Total discharges (2024)
28

Discharges

  • To Private Residence or Home 4
  • To Nursing Home 4

Demographics

GENDER

  • Female Residents 70.8%
  • Male Residents 29.2%

AGE DISTRIBUTION

  • 60-64 1.5%
  • 65-69 1.5%
  • 70-74 1.5%
  • 75-79 4.6%
  • 80-84 16.9%
  • 85-89 35.4%
  • 90 or more 38.5%

ETHNICITY

  • White Residents 100%

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 306 / 420 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brookdale Colonial Heights

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Address 6.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Kingsport's city center to Brookdale Colonial Heights's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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 77
Rank #14 / 259
Yes
30
Facility 30
TN AVG 32
Rank #140 / 277
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
7
Facility 7
TN AVG 23
Rank #201 / 228
96.9%
Facility 96.9%
TN AVG 74.5%
Rank #12 / 143
-Jake WeaverThe Blake At Kingsport Tenant, LLC
605 days
Facility 605 days
TN AVG 461
Rank #54 / 170
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 77
Rank #130 / 259
Yes
21
Facility 21
TN AVG 32
Rank #184 / 277
Studio
48
Facility 48
TN AVG 23
Rank #5 / 228
-A+Kimberly DahlgrenEmeritus Corporation
530 days
Facility 530 days
TN AVG 461
Rank #69 / 170
6328.6%71.4%0%0%0%12.7%14.3%28.6%19%25.4%100%
Preston Place Suites
AL
ADC
MC
Kingsport
66
Facility 66
TN AVG 77
Rank #142 / 259
No--
27
Facility 27
TN AVG 23
Rank #71 / 228
--Alison ColobroPreston Place , LLC-------------
American House Kingsport
AL
MC
RC
Kingsport (Cherokee Village)
64
Facility 64
TN AVG 77
Rank #151 / 259
Yes
18
Facility 18
TN AVG 32
Rank #198 / 277
-
27
Facility 27
TN AVG 23
Rank #71 / 228
65.6%
Facility 65.6%
TN AVG 74.5%
Rank #104 / 143
-Sherry TilsonAmerican House Kingsport, LLC
107 days
Facility 107 days
TN AVG 461
Rank #151 / 170
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 77
Rank #159 / 259
Yes
45
Facility 45
TN AVG 32
Rank #78 / 277
Studio / 1 Bed
48
Facility 48
TN AVG 23
Rank #5 / 228
76.7%
Facility 76.7%
TN AVG 74.5%
Rank #77 / 143
A+Spring Melody Weaver-ThompsonBlc Wellington-Colonial Heights, LLC
541 days
Facility 541 days
TN AVG 461
Rank #66 / 170
6529.2%70.8%0%1.5%1.5%1.5%4.6%16.9%35.4%38.5%100%

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other TN assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Tennessee

Brookdale Colonial Heights 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 Brookdale Colonial Heights

Who is the owner of Brookdale Colonial Heights?

Brookdale Colonial Heights is legally operated by BLC Wellington-Colonial Heights, LLC, and administered by Spring Melody Weaver-Thompson.

Is Brookdale Colonial Heights in a walkable area?

Brookdale Colonial Heights has a walk score of 45. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Brookdale Colonial Heights?

According to TN state health department records, Brookdale Colonial Heights's license number is 00000148.

When does Brookdale Colonial Heights's license expire?

According to TN state health department records, Brookdale Colonial Heights's license expires on April 27, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Brookdale Colonial Heights?

Brookdale Colonial Heights's occupancy is 76.7%.

How long has Brookdale Colonial Heights been in business?

Brookdale Colonial Heights has been operating for approximately 48 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Does Brookdale Colonial Heights have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Colonial Heights on this page.

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