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Johnson City is part of Tennessee’s Tri-Cities region, nicknamed Little Chicago due to its status as a bootlegging hub during the Prohibition period. The area has a slightly lower population of seniors than the national average. It gets hot summers and mild winters with low snowfall levels. Residents of Johnson City have access to a wide array of outdoor attractions, which include Buffalo Mountain Park, the Watauga River and Boone Lake, which offers fishing and boating. The city is also home to several historical attractions, such as the George L. Carter Railroad Museum and the Rocky Mount State Historic Site.
If you consistently find yourself in need of a little personal aid around the house, such as with preparing meals or taking baths, assisted living might be the right option for you. Genworth Financial’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey reports that the average monthly price of assisted living care in Johnson City is $4,100, which is slightly below state and national averages.
Read on for an overview of assisted living costs in Tennessee cities, as well as a short guide to various free or low-cost resources designed to improve the lives of Johnson City seniors.
Hundreds of thousands of American seniors utilize assisted living, a figure that is only growing. For these seniors, assisted living combines residential housing,assistance in daily activities, and some healthcare. These communities also strive to provide an atmosphere that is comfortable and engaging for their residents… Read More >
COVID-19 restrictions and rules for Assisted Living Facilities are typically set by the state – to see the rules in your state, you can read our guide to Assisted Living in Tennessee. Keep in mind that there may be other policies that communities put in place to protect their residents, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more – find contact information here.
The average monthly cost of assisted living in Johnson City is $4,100.
The average monthly cost of assisted living throughout Tennessee in general is $4,105, nearly identical to Johnson City. The U.S. average is $4,500, which is $400 higher than Johnson City’s.
Prices in other Tennessee cities range from roughly $900 cheaper than Johnson City (in Clarksville, where seniors pay $3,215 per month) to roughly $700 more expensive than Johnson City (in Cleveland, where seniors pay $4,835 per month). The state capital of Nashville shares Johnson City’s average price at $4,100, and the state’s second-largest city, Memphis, is only $100 more expensive at $4,200. Knoxville, the state’s third-largest city, is roughly $200 less expensive than Johnson City at $3,823 per month.
Since not everyone can afford to pay for assisted living out-of-pocket, it’s important to find alternative methods to help make assisted living more affordable. Some of these options include:
For more information about your options for making assisted living more affordable, visit our guide to Assisted Living in Tennessee.
| Contact | Description | |
| First TN Area Agency on Aging and Disability | (423) 975-2744 | First TN Area Agency on Aging connects local seniors with trusted service providers for transportation, long-term care and health services. Legal assistance, public guardianship, and case management services are available here. The Long-Term Care Ombudsman works to protect seniors in assisted living facilities from elder abuse, and Personal Care volunteers can help with errands and shopping. |
| Johnson City Senior Center | (423) 434-6237 | Johnson City Senior Center offers a day program designed to enrich the lives of local adults ages 50 and over. Lifelong learning opportunities include dance, music and language lessons, and wellness initiatives include fitness and healthy aging classes. Arts and crafts, hobby groups and holiday celebrations are also available. |
| Johnson City Vet Center | (423) 928-8387 | Promoting the well-being of local veterans, Johnson City Vet Center is a federal organization that provides medical, mental health and career placement services. Service members can access pensions, life insurance, and disability benefits as well as financial assistance for housing and health care. |
| Legal Aid of East Tennessee | (423) 928-8311 | Legal Aid East Tennessee is a nonprofit organization that offers the Tennessee Senior Law Alliance, a statewide program open to adults ages 60 and over. This program provides free assistance with estate and end-of-life planning, elder abuse and housing issues. Experts can also help with cases related to scams, debt consolidation and public assistance appeals. |
| Kingsport Senior Center | (423) 392-8400 | This senior center has a gym, a conditioning room, a game room and an art studio. Adults ages 50 and over can participate in a variety of activities, including fitness classes, games and crafts, day trips and social gatherings. Wellness initiatives such as blood pressure checks and fall prevention classes are also available. |
Assisted Living Facilities in the Johnson City area are required to follow a set of rules and regulations that are determined at the state level. For an overview of those rules and regulations, see the information below. For more specific information, talk with your local community or Area Agency on Aging.
