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Compare Assisted Living around Oak Ridge The information below is reported by the Tennessee Department of Health, Division of Health Care Facilities.
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| The Courtyards – Oak Ridge |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Oak Ridge (Briarcliff) | - | No | 25 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Alexander Guest House |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Oak Ridge (Highland View-Cedar Hill-Glenwood) | 74 | Yes | 56 | Private / Companion Suites | 10 | 90.5% | - | Amy Duncan | Alexander Properties, Llc | 382 days |
| River Oaks Place Lenoir City |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Lenoir City | 35 | Yes | 54 | Private / Companion Suites | - | - | - | Britney Rice | River Oaks Place Lenior City, Llc | 143 days |
The Courtyards Oak Ridge boasts an elegant and professional atmosphere that ensures a kind of service delivered with compassion and respect. They offer assisted living, memory care, and respite care housing options; residents of all lifestyles are encouraged to take advantage of the seamless access to the wonderful community features available. The Courtyards has built its trusted reputation on the wonderful customer service that has earned the respect of being a reliable senior living community in the city.
The Courtyards lifestyle is a different kind of assisted living; offering convenient services and amenities to help residents; their essential services include housekeeping and laundry, transportation, medication management, other health services, and a concierge. Community amenities include dining, walk-in showers with grab bars, and private outdoor spaces.
Located in the peaceful town of Oak Ridge, TN, Alexander Guest House prioritizes a comprehensive range of health services, including assisted living and memory care services. The community offers a luxurious living community that includes an all-inclusive pricing that ensures your comfort and preferences. Residents can choose from among 64 thoughtfully designed private and shared apartments that meet luxury and budget tailored to fit unique lifestyles.
This exceptional community features a wide array of activities such as hosts events, family nights, and Bible studies. Enjoy the activities well-tailored for its residents and make new friends. Amenities also abound in this community with a hobby area, library, TV lounge, and garden area, where residents can relax and enjoy. At Alexander Guest House, opportunities for new experiences are limitless.
What does this home offer?
Total Residents: 64
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Private / Companion Suites
Building Type: Two-story
Fitness and Recreation
Step into the charm of River Oaks Place in Lenoir City, TN, where living comes with stunning views of Tellico Lake and the Smoky Mountains. Offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and residential homes for the aged, this spacious community features beautifully designed one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments with private balconies, large studios, and efficiencies, ensuring a perfect fit for every lifestyle.
This community provides top-notch amenities like a craft and hobby area, a beauty salon, and a TV lounge. Residents can enjoy personalized care, housekeeping, wellness programs, and nutritious meals, all supported by a dedicated team. With a variety of activities and outings, residents stay engaged while enjoying the rich history and scenic beauty of Lenoir City. River Oaks Place combines affordability with elegance, creating a welcoming environment that seniors will love to call home.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Private / Companion Suites
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Assisted Living Magazine Ranking Methodology
View Full Ranking MethodologyHow We Score & Rank Senior Living Communities
Assisted Living Magazine ranks nursing homes using a rigorous, data-driven scoring model built specifically for skilled nursing.
Because this care level is regulated, clinical outcomes and compliance carry significantly more weight than transparency or digital presence. Each community receives a ranking based on the factors below, weighted according to their importance in predicting resident safety, care quality, and long-term stability.
Update cadence: Reviewed quarterly, with prompt updates when new reviews, reports, or complaints are filed.
What We Prioritize Most
Balancing Additional FactorsThe largest portion of every community’s score comes from resident feedback and online reputation (40%), which reflects real experiences shared by families and caregivers.
An additional 45% of the score comes from a combination of transparency and operational quality signals, including:
Photos, videos, and virtual tours (visual transparency)
Website quality and digital trust indicators
Occupancy levels and number of units (community scale & stability)
These factors help us evaluate how well a community presents itself and how consistently it meets resident needs.
The final 15% of the score comes from supportive context data, including: walkability and local accessibility, estimated property value, and pricing information.
These elements provide helpful context but carry less weight because our rankings prioritize real-world satisfaction and care consistency first.
The result is a fair, clear, and data-driven ranking system for families researching senior living options.
Frequently Asked Questions
What government services provide money for senior housing?
Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:
- Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
- Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
- Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
- Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
- State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
- Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
- Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
How do you pick the homes you recommend?
Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.
Do you help families that need Medicaid?
Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.
How much does this service cost?
We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up.
What services do you offer?
- Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
- Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
- Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
- Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
- Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
- Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
- Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
- Autobiography & Family History Writing + Research
- Senior-focused concierge medicine
- Senior-focused nutritionist
- Senior-focused personal training
- Memory care specialists
- Custom wheelchairs at all price points.
- Custom hearing aids
- Cosmetic skincare + dermatology
- Companionship: We offer in-person and virtual companionship services. Someone engaging to hang out with or talk to on video chat.
- Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.
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