Senior Living in Rhea County, Tennessee
Assisted living, memory care & independent living in Rhea County
3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Years Retirement Resort | Spring City | Assisted Living | 21 | Kimberly Fuson |
| The Bridge at Rhea County | Dayton | Assisted Living | 40 | Life Care Centers of America, Inc. |
| The Courtyard | Dayton | Assisted Living | 31 | Small Town Senior Living, LLC |
Also in Rhea 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 Rhea 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Hill Apartments | Spring City | 31 | Douglas Cherokee Economic Authority |
Nursing homes in Rhea County
3 Medicare-certified nursing facilities with CMS ratings.
| Facility | City | CMS Rating | Beds | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Care Center of Rhea County | Dayton | ★★★★☆ | 89 | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Spring City Care and Rehabilitation Center | Spring City | ★★★☆☆ | 138 | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Laurelbrook Nursing Home | Dayton | ★☆☆☆☆ | 50 | Non profit - Church related |
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.