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The Groves at Oak Ridge
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Oak Ridge, TN
Exterior view of The Groves at Oak Ridge facility Dining room setup with tables and chairs Bright common dining area with cozy seating and decor Cozy indoor seating area with magazines and plants

The Groves at Oak Ridge

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Oak Ridge, TN
734 Emory Valley Rd, Oak Ridge, TN 37830 View map
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Overview of The Groves at Oak Ridge

Nestled in the welcoming neighborhood of Oak Ridge, TN, The Groves at Oak Ridge is a respected senior living community offering assisted living and memory care services. Here, residents can select from a wide array of spacious and comfortable accommodations ranging from one-bedroom to studio. With its highly skilled and hardworking team, this community offers an emergency response system and 24/7 personalized care services. In terms of memory care, a cutting-edge program called Pathways to Discovery is thoughtfully designed for those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

With its above-and-beyond amenities and other services, residents can enjoy delectable meals and snacks daily, weekly housekeeping and laundry services, in-house maintenance services, and free transportation to all professional services. Engage in diverse social activities and community events. At the The Groves at Oak Ridge, seniors are guaranteed a promising living experience.

Facility Direct Line (865) 481-3900
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 76 Rank #109 / 257Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 109th out of 257 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.

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 #84 / 227Years in operation — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 84th out of 227 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.
27 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #174 / 276Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 174th out of 276 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.
24 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #91 / 138Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 91st out of 138 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 138. 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.
69.7% This home usually has availability

Based on 53 residents and 76 beds. Source: state licensing agency resident count

Lower than the Tennessee average: 74.5%

About This Community

Pricing & Financial Information

The below pricing was updated on

Starting Price
$3,200/Month

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Care Living Facility
IssuanceJanuary 10, 1999
CountyAnderson
License Number00000128

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Groves at Oak Ridge is legally operated by The Groves at Oak Ridge, LLC, and administered by Melissa Martin.

Additional Services

1 service
Transportation

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Bistro
Courtyard
Music Room
Life Enrichment Room
Furnished Public Spaces
Private Dining Room
Activities
Games and Cards
Group Fitness Classes

Dining & Nutrition

InfoSourced directly from the team at The Groves at Oak Ridge.
  • Private dining room for family events.
  • Bistro / café on site.

Room Accommodations

Building TypeSingle-story
Studio Floor plans as listed by the community: Studio (255 sq ft) · Studio Deluxe (345 sq ft) Floor plans: Deluxe 255–345 sq ft
2 Bedroom 450 sq ft
In-Room Features
In-Unit Kitchenette Individual Climate Control Hardwood Flooring And Carpeting

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Residents information

Stay stats

Average length of stay
456 days
Total residents
50
Total admissions (2024)
39
Total discharges (2024)
32

Discharges

  • To hospital 4
  • To Private Residence or Home 6

Demographics

GENDER

  • Female Residents 66%
  • Male Residents 34%

AGE DISTRIBUTION

  • 60-64 6%
  • 70-74 6%
  • 75-79 30%
  • 80-84 8%
  • 85-89 26%
  • 90 or more 24%

ETHNICITY

  • White Residents 100%

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Address 2.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Oak Ridge's city center to The Groves at Oak Ridge'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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. 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.
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.
Alexander Guest House
AL
MC
Oak Ridge
74
Facility 74
TN AVG 77
Rank #114 / 257
Yes
56
Facility 56
TN AVG 32
Rank #23 / 276
Private / Companion Suites
10
Facility 10
TN AVG 23
Rank #183 / 227
90.5%
Facility 90.5%
TN AVG 74.5%
Rank #29 / 138
Amy DuncanAlexander Properties, LLC
382 days
Facility 382 days
TN AVG 461
Rank #101 / 170
8235.4%64.6%0%1.2%1.2%9.8%11%13.4%30.5%32.9%100%
The Groves at Oak Ridge
AL
MC
Oak Ridge
76
Facility 76
TN AVG 77
Rank #109 / 257
Yes
24
Facility 24
TN AVG 32
Rank #174 / 276
Studio / 1 Bed
27
Facility 27
TN AVG 23
Rank #84 / 227
69.7%
Facility 69.7%
TN AVG 74.5%
Rank #91 / 138
Melissa MartinThe Groves At Oak Ridge, LLC
456 days
Facility 456 days
TN AVG 461
Rank #83 / 170
5034%66%0%6%0%6%30%8%26%24%100%
River Oaks Place Lenoir City
AL
ADC
IL
MC
RC
Lenoir City
35
Facility 35
TN AVG 77
Rank #241 / 257
Yes
54
Facility 54
TN AVG 32
Rank #28 / 276
Private / Companion Suites--Britney RiceRiver Oaks Place Lenior City, LLC
143 days
Facility 143 days
TN AVG 461
Rank #148 / 170
7626.3%73.7%1.3%0%5.3%3.9%17.1%26.3%30.3%15.8%100%
The Courtyards – Oak Ridge
AL
MC
RC
Oak Ridge-No
25
Facility 25
TN AVG 32
Rank #168 / 276
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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 4 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Financial assistance

Programs that may help with care and living costs in Tennessee

The Groves at Oak Ridge is in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.

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Long-term care coverage

CHOICES Program

TN Medicaid CHOICES

Income limit
Must receive SSI or meet Medicaid Long-Term Services and Supports financial eligibility.

Eligibility

General
CHOICES home/community groups serve adults age 65 or older and adults age 21 or older with physical disabilities; financial and medical eligibility required; Group 2 requires nursing-home level of care; Group 3 serves qualifying people at risk.
TN specifics
Benefits depend on CHOICES group and an authorized assessment.

What it provides

  • Long-term services and supports in an authorized home/community setting or nursing facility; care-plan services vary by group and need.
Cash support · veterans

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

Tennessee VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Who it is for
Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
Income limit
Countable income must be below the applicable Maximum Annual Pension Rate (MAPR); the rate depends on dependents and benefit category; Qualifying unreimbursed medical expenses may reduce countable income.
Asset limit
VA pension net-worth limit is $163,699 from December 1 2025 through November 30 2026; net worth includes countable assets and annual income under VA rules.

Eligibility

General
Additional pension benefits for qualifying Veterans or survivors who satisfy VA pension eligibility and the medical requirements for Aid and Attendance or Housebound status; being an older veteran or spouse alone does not qualify.
TN specifics
This is a federal VA benefit rather than a state-specific grant; Aid and Attendance and Housebound benefits cannot be received together.

What it provides

  • Increased monthly VA pension based on the applicable MAPR less countable income.
In-home support

Tennessee Options for Community Living

TN Options

Income limit
No income eligibility requirement; an income-based sliding fee scale applies.

Eligibility

General
Tennessee resident age 18 or older with qualifying physical or cognitive disability and assessed ADL/IADL limitations; the state page excludes intellectual disability from OPTIONS.
TN specifics
State-funded OPTIONS is administered through local Area Agencies on Aging and Disability; services depend on availability and need.

What it provides

  • Homemaker personal care and home-delivered meals; other local services vary.
Caregiver support

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Tennessee Family Caregiver Support Program

Who it is for
Family or informal caregivers of an adult 60+ or of someone of any age with dementia
Income limit
Federal program prioritizes greatest economic and social need.

Eligibility

General
Caregivers of adults age 60 or older or adults with Alzheimer disease or related disorder; qualifying grandparent or relative caregivers age 55 or older caring for a minor child are also included.
TN specifics
Administered through Area Agencies on Aging and Disability; service availability varies by area.

What it provides

  • Counseling support groups caregiver training respite personal care homemaker services and adult day care subject to local availability.
Medicare costs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Tennessee Medicare Savings Program

Who it is for
Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing

Eligibility

General
Medicare beneficiary meeting Tennessee rules for the applicable Medicare Savings Program.
TN specifics
QMB provides Medicare premium and cost-sharing assistance; SLMB and QI provide Part B premium assistance.

What it provides

  • Assistance is tier-specific; QMB may pay Medicare premiums deductibles and coinsurance while SLMB and QI pay Part B premiums.
Energy assistance

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Tennessee LIHEAP

Who it is for
Income-eligible households responsible for home heating or energy costs
Income limit
60% of state median income by household size under the applicable program-year matrix.

Eligibility

General
Low-income Tennessee household that meets program and local documentation requirements.
TN specifics
THDA publishes separate 2026 and 2027 income matrices and policy manuals; benefits depend on available local funding.

What it provides

  • Home-energy and crisis assistance based on the applicable program-year matrix.
Food assistance

Tennessee Aging Nutrition Program

Tennessee Aging Nutrition Program

Income limit
OAA-funded nutrition services are not means-tested; meals may be provided at no cost and voluntary donations are welcomed.
Asset limit
OAA nutrition eligibility has no asset test; home-delivered service need and local assessment still apply.

Eligibility

General
Congregate meals serve adults age 60 or older and their spouses; home-delivered meals require a local AAAD intake assessment of need.
TN specifics
State describes more than 150 congregate locations and home-delivered services in all 95 counties; meal days and availability vary by provider.

What it provides

  • Congregate or qualifying home-delivered meals plus socialization nutrition education and counseling.
Homeowner tax relief

Property Tax Relief Program

Tennessee Property Tax Relief Program

Income limit
2026 relief · For elderly and disabled homeowner categories maximum combined 2025 income is $38,470 from applicant spouse co-owner and resident remainder; veteran categories have separate rules.

Eligibility

General
Qualifying low-income elderly or disabled homeowners and eligible disabled veteran homeowners or surviving spouses; this property-tax relief is not a renter rebate.
TN specifics
Apply after receiving the 2026 property-tax bill; application and payment deadline is 35 days after the delinquency date. Relief is reimbursement rather than an exemption.

What it provides

  • Reimbursement varies with property assessment local tax rate and appraisal ratio.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Groves at Oak Ridge

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 Is The Groves at Oak Ridge in a walkable area?
The Groves at Oak Ridge has a walk score of 24. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
02 What is the license number of The Groves at Oak Ridge?
According to TN state health department records, The Groves at Oak Ridge's license number is 00000128.
03 What is the occupancy rate at The Groves at Oak Ridge?
The Groves at Oak Ridge's occupancy is 69.7%.
04 How long has The Groves at Oak Ridge been in business?
The Groves at Oak Ridge has been operating for approximately 27 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
05 Are pets allowed at The Groves at Oak Ridge?
Yes, The Groves at Oak Ridge allows residents to bring their pets.
06 Who is the administrator of The Groves at Oak Ridge?
Melissa Martin is the administrator of The Groves at Oak Ridge.
07 How many beds does The Groves at Oak Ridge have?
The Groves at Oak Ridge has 76 beds.
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