Senior Living in McMinn County, Tennessee
Assisted living, memory care & independent living in McMinn County
5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning Pointe of Athens | Athens | Assisted Living | 56 | Senior Care Associates, LLC |
| Spring Arbor of Athens | Athens | Assisted Living | 68 | Allegro Living Management, LLC |
| TerraBella Athens | Athens | Assisted Living | 74 | TerraBella Senior Living, LLC |
| Willow Acres Building 1 | Riceville | Assisted Living | 9 | A & P Senior Living, LLC |
| Willow Acres Building 2 | Riceville | Assisted Living | 9 | A & P Senior Living, LLC |
Also in McMinn County, from public records: 1 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 McMinn County
1 building 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookvale Gardens | Etowah | 16 | Douglas Cherokee Economic Authority |
Nursing homes in McMinn County
4 Medicare-certified nursing facilities with CMS ratings.
| Facility | City | CMS Rating | Beds | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Care Center of Athens | Athens | ★★★★★ | 128 | For profit - Corporation |
| Nhc Healthcare, Athens | Athens | ★★★★☆ | 86 | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Starr Regional Health & Rehabilitation | Etowah | ★★★☆☆ | 88 | For profit - Corporation |
| Etowah Health and Rehabilitation | Etowah | ★★☆☆☆ | 120 | For profit - Individual |
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.