Assisted Living near Kingsport, TN
Once older adults move into assisted living, their quality of life is greatly improved. For this reason plus the low cost of living and many living options in the area, it has never been a better time to relocate to Kingsport.
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Elmcroft of Kingsport - Kingsport, TN
901 Teasel Dr, Kingsport, TN 37660Family caregivers need time for themselves. Our senior living consultants specialize in finding the right help for family caregivers. Call us now.
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Asbury Place - Steadman Hil - Kingsport, TN
1300 Bloomingdale Pike, Kingsport, TN 37660CROWN CYPRESS - Kingsport, TN
2424 E Stone Dr, Kingsport, TN 37660PRESTON PLACE SUITES - Kingsport, TN
2001 N John B Dennis Hwy, Kingsport, TN 37660WELLMONT MADISON HOUSE - Kingsport, TN
2000 Greenway St, Kingsport, TN 37660
Broadmore Senior Living at Johnson City - Johnson City, TN
406 E Mountain View Rd, Johnson City, TN 37601The Courtyards at Johnson City - The Gardens - Johnson City, TN
2105 E Lakeview Dr, Johnson City, TN 37601The Courtyards at Johnson City - The Meadows - Johnson City, TN
2109 Lakeview Drive, Johnson City, TN 37601
Broadmore Senior Living at Bristol - Bristol, TN
826 Meadow View Rd, Bristol, TN 37620
John M Reed Health & Rehab - Limestone, TN
124 John M Reed Rd, Limestone, TN 37681The Courtyards at Johnson City - Johnson City, TN
2111 E Lakeview Dr, Johnson City, TN 37601
Pine Oaks Assisted Living - Johnson City, TN
213 University Pkwy, Johnson City, TN 37604Dominion Senior Living of Johnson City - Johnson City, TN
2412 Knob Creek Road, Johnson City, TN 37604Dominion Senior Living Bristol - Bristol, TN
425 Shelby Ln, Bristol, TN 37620Heritage Hall - Big Stone Gap, VA
Valleyview Ct E, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219Signature Lifestyles of Rogersville - Rogersville, TN
1341 E Main St, Rogersville, TN 37857Morning Pointe of Greeneville - Greeneville, TN
324 Mount Bethel Road, Greeneville, TN 37745Oakmont at Gordon Park - Bristol, VA
401 Gordon Ave, Bristol, VA 24210
Commonwealth Senior Living at Abingdon - Abingdon, VA
860 Wolf Creek Trl, Abingdon, VA 24210Letcher Manor - Whitesburg, KY
Piedmont Dr, Whitesburg, KY 41858English Meadows Abingdon Campus - Abingdon, VA
15089 Harmony Hills Ln, Abingdon, VA 24211Yancey House - Burnsville, NC
6 Cooper Ln, Burnsville, NC 28714The Heritage of Sugar Mountain - Newland, NC
264 Sugar Mtn. #2 Road, Newland, NC 28657
Regency Retirement Village – Morristown - Morristown, TN
739 E 2nd North St, Morristown, TN 37814
Mitchell House - Spruce Pine, NC
13681 NC-226, Spruce Pine, NC 28777Serenity Heart Family Care Home - Leicester, NC
234 Country Time Circle, Leicester, NC 28748
Senior Care by Type in Kingsport, TN
Assisted Living Near Kingsport, TN
Spread across three counties in Tennessee, Kingsport has a population of around 50,000. The Model City, as Kingsport is known, is located in the Mountain Empire region that spans Southwest Virginia and Northeastern Tennessee. The name is a simplification of King’s Port, an area nearby on the Holston River.
Kingsport has a surprisingly large senior population. 28 percent of the residents are 60 years of age or older. It is likely because the dollar stretches a bit further here. First of all, the tax rates are low in Tennessee. In fact, there are no income taxes, so workers can keep more of their earnings. Also, the cost of living is among the lowest in the United States. Overall, expenses cost fifteen percent less in Kingsport than the national average. Housing is 35 percent less. Groceries, healthcare, utilities, transportation, and miscellaneous goods and services are all cheaper here as well.
There are two major hospitals in the Kingsport area: Indian Path Medical Center and Holston Valley Medical Center, a regional Level I trauma center. For those who love sports, Kingsport has its own minor league baseball team. The Kingsport Mets, a New York Mets affiliate, play in the Appalachian League at Hunter Wright Stadium.
Many golden agers decide to move into assisted living facilities in Kingsport, Tennessee when they start to recognize that handling the tasks of everyday life is too much. This is because family and friends are not always available to pick up the slack for these activities. And, some seniors fear they are becoming a burden on those close to them.
When they move into Kingsport assisted living facilities, retirees get help with their daily activities while still maintaining a largely independent lifestyle. In these communities, residents typically get their own private apartments with a living area, kitchenette, bathroom, and bedroom. And, when they need assistance with bathing, medication management, getting into or out of bed, grooming, housekeeping, or anything else, there are aides and other staff members available to help.
Once caregivers have helped residents, they are free to do as they wish. This includes leaving Kingsport assisted living communities on their own or in groups to travel or explore the city. Social directors at the facilities plan events for residents to participate in. Through these outings, seniors make new friends and stay engaged.