Senior Living in Carter County, Tennessee
Assisted living, memory care & independent living in Carter County
1 communities licensed by the state of Tennessee. Listed alphabetically; Lilisity publishes no score or ranking for communities that have not earned an award.
| Community | City | Care types | Licensed capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sycamore Springs Senior Living Community | Elizabethton | Assisted Living | 60 | Twin Rivers Health & Rehabilitation |
Also in Carter County, from public records: 5 income-restricted senior apartments
Costs: assisted living in Tennessee costs a median of $5,845 a month (CareScout 2025). Nursing home costs in Tennessee: CareScout medians and the private-pay rates nursing homes publish.
Income-restricted senior apartments in Carter County
5 buildings from public records. Rent is set by income, there are age and income limits, and there is often a wait list. Apply through the property manager.
| Building | City | Apartments | Managed by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Place | Elizabethton | 46 | Douglas Cherokee Economic Authority |
| Lynnwood Apartments | Elizabethton | 100 | Evergreen Real Estate Services |
| Mekkahs Meadow | Johnson City | 20 | Metropolitan Property Management |
| The Courtyard | Elizabethton | 75 | Watauga Management |
| Village East Apartments | Elizabethton | 41 | M & M Properties |
Nursing homes in Carter County
6 Medicare-certified nursing facilities with CMS ratings.
| Facility | City | CMS Rating | Beds | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hermitage Health Center | Elizabethton | ★★★★★ | 70 | Non profit - Other |
| Ivy Hall Nursing Home | Elizabethton | ★★★★★ | 101 | For profit - Individual |
| Signature Healthcare of Elizabethon Rehab & Wellness | Elizabethton | ★★★★★ | 94 | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| The Waters of Roan Highlands | Roan Mountain | ★★★★★ | 80 | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Hillview Health Center | Elizabethton | ★★★★☆ | 76 | Government - Federal |
| Life Care Center of Elizabethton | Elizabethton | ★★★☆☆ | 158 | For profit - Corporation |
What will senior living cost, and how will we pay?
Our free guide shows the starting prices communities post for each kind of care, walks you through a monthly budget, and explains how insurance, VA benefits, Medicaid and Medicare can help.
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Paying for Senior Living
Costs by type of care, a monthly budget, and how insurance, the VA, Medicaid and Medicare help.