Memory Care Communities in Kingsport, Tennessee

In Kingsport, memory care costs an average of $5,556 per month, which is $400 more than Tennessee’s statewide average and $100 less than the national median. Prices in nearby cities are slightly less than Kingsport. Neighboring Johnson City costs $5,125, and a little further south in Chattanooga, it’s only slightly higher at $5,275. The lowest cost for memory care in eastern Tennessee is found in Knoxville at just $4,779 per month.

Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we’ve estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey.

Seniors in Kingsport pay an average of $5,556 per month for memory care, but this price can vary depending on community location and amenities. 

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Tennessee page.

Compared to other senior care options in Kingsport, adult day health care is the most affordable, at $2,080 per month. Nonmedical in-home and light medical home health care share an equivalent monthly rate of $4,338 and are ideal for seniors who wish to remain at home. Assisted living provides access to 24-hour staff, room and board for a lower price than memory care at $4,445 per month. The highest cost of $7,072 is for a semiprivate room at a nursing home for seniors requiring around-the-clock skilled nursing care. 

The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) oversees and regulates memory care facilities throughout the state. It’s responsible for licensing and regulating various health care facilities, including memory care facilities, to ensure compliance with state regulations and standards. Specific divisions within this department are dedicated to ensuring seniors receive quality care and are protected from any instances of elder abuse.

• Based on a 100-point scale, health care costs in Kingsport are about 7% higher than the U.S. average. However, seniors have access to 357 physicians per 100,000 population, which is better than the national average of 210.
• Kingsport seniors have access to two publicly high-ranking local hospitals — Holston Valley Medical Center and Indian Path Community Hospital. Both are Ballad Health hospitals, with HVMC offering nationally ranked cardiovascular care and Level III trauma. The Indian Path Community Hospital is a not-for-profit hospital providing emergency and surgical services, a cancer center and an accredited joint replacement program.
• The cost of living in Kingsport is more affordable than both statewide and national averages. Kingsport has an overall score of 79.5 based on a 100-point scale, which means the city is 21% cheaper than the U.S. average. Kingsport’s lower taxes and access to lower prices for groceries and transportation make this an attractive city from a budget perspective.
• Although Kingsport has a higher crime rate than the U.S. average at 33.7 compared to 22.7, it is significantly below average for a city of its size. Crime rates have also been on a steady decline in Kingsport over the past decade, making the city much safer for residents. As an added bonus, memory care communities offer 24/7 security to ensure seniors are free from harm.
• Seniors in Kingsport can enjoy mild summers, cool winters and 203 sunny days per year to spend outdoors. On average, the city receives only 9 inches of snow per year, which is far lower than the U.S. average of 28 inches. Rainfall is 44 inches per year and the temperatures range from 25 to 87 degrees Fahrenheit. Kingsport also ranks 7.4 on a 10-point comfort index, making it more comfortable than most places to live in Tennessee. 
• Although Tennessee has one of the highest state and local sales tax in the nation, it has no income tax, which can help seniors in Kingsport cover memory care costs. For example, 401(k), IRA, pension income and Social Security benefits are all collected without paying any state tax on them.